In this recent Next Practices Weekly session, Paulo Pisano, Chief People Officer at Booking.com, shares how one of the world’s largest travel platforms is revolutionizing its talent acquisition and management strategies using people analytics. Joining i4cp hosts Thomas Stone, Senior Research Analyst, and Lorrie Lykins, Managing Editor & VP of Research, Paulo discusses how the company refines employee experience, fosters a strong company culture, and implements a skills-based approach to workforce planning using analytics.
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i4cp's Next Practices Weekly recently hosted an enlightening session with Zachry Corporation, a 2024 Next Practice Award finalist. The event featured insights from Zachry's Jason Westenskow, VP of Human Resources, Abel Esquivel Luna, HR Field Director, and Eli Embleton, Learning and Development Lead, who shared their innovative approach to overcoming language barriers within their organization.
The conversation focused on Zachry Corporation's "FUNctional Spanish" program, an initiative designed to bridge the communication gap between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking employees. The program includes instructional videos, language partners, and immersive retreats aimed at building functional Spanish skills. The discussion highlighted the program's origins, its implementation, and its impact on creating a psychologically safe and inclusive environment for all employees.
Key topics of discussion:
Bridging the Language Gap: Zachary details how their "FUNctional Spanish" program addresses the communication barriers and aims to provide inclusivity and respect.
Dedication to Employee Engagement: With a focus on inclusion, Zachry has enabled employees from all language backgrounds to advance more easily, enhancing engagement and overall job satisfaction.
Making Cultural Integration a Priority: How incorporating cultural elements like games and traditions help foster a shared cultural experience, strengthening team cohesion and belonging.
Creating Safe Work Environments: Zachry shares examples of how improved communication reduces safety risks, highlighting how their programs contribute to fewer incidents and a safer workplace
This Next Practices Weekly session provided a comprehensive look at how Zachry Corporation's "FUNctional Spanish" program is driving inclusivity and engagement through innovative language training. By breaking down language barriers and creating a culture of belonging, Zachry has set a powerful example for other organizations.
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The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone hosted i4cp Senior Research Analyst Katheryn Brekken and i4cp Rob Cross, Senior Vice President of Research who shared key findings from their new research "The Team Network Effect™."
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The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp Senior Research Analysts Katheryn Brekken and Tom Stone were joined by special guest RJ Milnor, Co-Chair of i4cp’s People Analytics Board, and Chief People Officer at Valuetainment.
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To ensure open discussion, this event is exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted to attend.
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp VP of Advisory Services Marshall Bergmann and i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone were joined by special guests Dimitrios Smyrnios, former Chief Executive Officer; Scott Peterson, former EVP & CHRO; and Kari Ziemer, Chief Talent Officer and Vice President of Human Resources at Schwan’s Company.
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To ensure open discussion, this event is exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted to attend.
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp Director of Research Enablement Judy Albers and i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone were joined by special guest Matt Beane, Assistant Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and author of the new book The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines. In today's tech-driven world, the crucial mentor-mentee relationship is at risk. As we strive to optimize productivity with AI and robotics, we are inadvertently distancing junior workers from seasoned experts across various industries. This growing gap is a multi-trillion-dollar problem that has largely been overlooked—until now.
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The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp's Creative Director Eric Davis, Director of Member Enablement Nina Holtsberry, and VP of Research Lorrie Lykins facilitated a conversation with special guest Christopher Bylone van Sandwyk, Global Head of Belonging; Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility at Krispy Kreme.
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To ensure open discussion, this event is exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted to attend.
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp Membership Director Nathaniel Hudson and i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone were joined by special guests Laurin Cathey, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer; Greg Johnson,, Sr. HR Director, Talent & Strategy; and Jes Beck, Director of Org Development & Learning at Children’s Minnesota.
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https://www.i4cp.com/meetings/i4cp-s-2024-next-practices-weekly-may-30-2024
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The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp Senior Research Analysts Katheryn Brekken and Tom Stone were joined by special guest Rob Wellen, Managing Director, Data & AI, at BDO Digital.
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To ensure open discussion, this event is exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted to attend.
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, Judy Albers, i4cp Director of Research Enablement, and i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone, were joined by special guest Brandon Roberts, Group Vice President of People Analytics and AI at ServiceNow.
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The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, Pat Murakami, i4cp Senior Director, Member Services, and i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone, were joined by special guests Michael Killingsworth, Head of Learning for U.S. Personal Banking, and Allison Stiefken, Director of Learning Program Execution (USPB) at Citi.
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To ensure open discussion, this event is exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted.
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp's Eric Davis and Nina Holtsberry, along with Jacqui Robertson, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Cleveland Clinic, facilitated a conversation with special guest Vanessa Lewerentz, Chief Inclusion Officer at BMO, and member of i4cp's Chief Diversity Officer Board.
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To ensure open discussion, this event is exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted to attend.
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, Lorrie Lykins, i4cp's Vice President, Research and Executive Editor, and i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone, were joined by special guest Bob Toohey, Executive Vice President and CHRO at Allstate.
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The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp Senior Research Analysts Katheryn Brekken and Tom Stone were joined by special guest Rob Cross, Senior Vice President of Research at i4cp to discuss his research on "Creating Enterprise Leadership: How Top Quartile Leaders Collaborate."
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp's CEO and Co-founder Kevin Oakes and i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone were joined by special guest Elliott Masie, CEO and Founder of MASIE Learning. Together they discussed highlights from the 2024 i4cp Next Practices Now Conference, which was held March 26-28, in Scottsdale, Arizona. They shared insights from the conference on topics including:
They also shared the winners of the 2024 i4cp Next Practice Award winners which were first revealed at the conference. To submit for next year's awards, see here.
For more details and resources shared during the call, visit the offiical i4cp event archive.
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp's Managing Director, Communities & Partnerships, Carrie Bevis, and Senior Research Analyst, Tom Stone, facilitated a conversation with special guest Hortense le Gentil, a globally renowned executive leadership coach, speaker, and author.
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT.
On this week's call, i4cp's Chief Research Officer, Kevin Martin, and Senior Research Analyst, Tom Stone, facilitated a conversation with special guest Diane Gherson, former CHRO at IBM, and now Member, Board of Directors at Kraft Heinz, Centivo, and TechWolf.
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp's Marshall Bergmann, VP of Advisory Services, and Tom Stone, Senior Research Analyst, facilitated a conversation with special guests Lori Frasier, Chief People Officer, and Janie Lee, Senior Manager of Strategy Initiatives, at Pax8.
Join i4cp’s Next Practices Weekly on Feb.1, 2024 for an empowering discussion celebrating diversity and inclusion with Samantha “Sam” Santos, Managing Director, Global Head of DE&I Strategy at Citi.
During this week’s collaborative session you can expect to:
Gain insights into how Citigroup’s Allyship 365 program empowers individuals to foster inclusive workplaces that ensure every employee feels valued and heard
Explore the keys to Citigroup's culture of respect and support
Learn practical strategies from Citi to encourage and support colleagues, especially those from underrepresented groups
The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp VP of Research Lorrie Lykins, and i4cp senior research analyst Tom Stone, facilitated a conversation with special guest Sarah Tilley, SVP of Global Talent Acquisition at ServiceNow.
