Pauline James, CEO of Anchor HR, and David Creelman, CEO of Creelman Research, are back as guest hosts to discuss the impact of AI in the Workplace. They are continuing their conversations with AI technology experts, striving to educate and support our community remain abreast of advances and considerations related to AI.

In this episode, they speak with Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer at Western University

Questions for Mark include:

• Impact on Workplace: How do you see AI impacting the future of work?
• Economic Performance: It’s been noted that organizational performance is lagging. Do you believe AI can help close this gap?
• Implementation: How can companies leverage this technology effectively? What skills are necessary?
• Ethical Considerations: What ethical considerations should those governing this technology keep in mind when implementing AI technologies?
• Societal Impact: How can organizations support this moment in history as proactive and healthy contributors to improving society?

About Mark Daley

Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer at Western University and a Professor in the Department of Computer Science with cross-appointments in five other departments, The Rotman Institute of Philosophy, and The Western Institute for Neuroscience. He is also a faculty affiliate of Toronto's Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence.

Mark was named in the Maclean's magazine "Power List 2024" of the top 100 Canadians shaping the country and in Constellation Research's AI150, a list of top 150 top global executives leading AI transformation efforts.

Mark has previously served as the Vice-President (Research) at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research(CIFAR), and Chief Digital Information Officer, Special Advisor to the President, and Associate Vice-President (Research) at Western. Mark is the past chair of Compute Ontario and serves on a number of other boards.

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Ever wondered how an opera and punk rock singer becomes a leading voice in HR? Liz Ryan, CEO and founder of Human Workplace, shares her incredible journey with HRchat host, Bill Banham.

From stage lights to boardrooms, Liz has passionately advocated for transforming workplaces into environments where energy and collaboration thrive. Despite initial skepticism, her mission to humanize work has resonated with professionals worldwide, earning her a top influencer spot on LinkedIn.

Liz's unique perspective on lifting up the human spirit within companies is a testament to her innovative approach in the HR world.

Join us as we uncover practical strategies for revolutionizing company culture with Liz Ryan. Learn the importance of hiring a diverse workforce, fostering an atmosphere where every employee feels empowered to share their ideas, and championing a culture of trust.

By aligning personal and business visions with the CEO, says Liz, HR leaders can create a collaborative, innovative, and desirable workplace. We also explore how to enhance recruitment processes, onboarding, and leadership communication to build an inclusive environment that energizes everyone involved.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on transforming organizational culture with one of HR's most influential voices!



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The guest this time is Nadia Alaee, Sr Director, HRBP at Deel. Nadia Alaee leads the global HR Business Partnership team at Deel. She and her team develop deep partnerships with Deel’s leaders to support, engage and grow their teams. She partners closely with stakeholders across the organization and the People Team to ensure team members have the best experience from onboarding and through their tenure at Deel. Nadia has worked at tech companies including YouTube and Liftoff Mobile, but found her niche in the startup space, where she can build and scale organizations from zero to a hundred.

Questions for Nadia include:

• We’ve learned by now that remote work isn’t a fleeting fad, and 30% of new companies are fully remote. Tell us about how Deel has scaled as a remote company. What tools are required to grow a company across 150+ countries?
• Studies show that 40% of remote workers feel disconnected from their colleagues. How do HR leaders combat this to make employees feel included and meaningfully connected?
• How should HR leaders create a strong company culture when they have distributed teams? What tools do you use to make sure employee engagement is strong?
• What adages or HR principles need to be challenged? What ideas should replace them instead?
• As the nature of work continues to become more global – what other tips and tricks should HR leaders be aware of? What tools or products help you “hack” your to do list?

We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.

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The HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score.

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