Welcome to the first episode of the HRchat podcast of 2023! It's a new year which means fresh opportunities to engage employees and inspire higher performance. Joining Bill on this episode is Chris Bjorling. Chris is President at Fidello, co-host of the People and Performance Podcast, and Associate Editor at the HR Gazette.Questions for Chris:We are releasing this episode at the tail end of the holiday period, a time we all give thanks. In your work and personal lives, what are you most grateful for?Do you have a holiday-related joke you can share? 2023 could be a tough one for many leaders and employers. How can companies navigate the turbulent waters of recession in ways that mean their employees remain happy, engaged, and productive?What are your predictions for the world of work in 2023? We have a new season of the People and Performance Podcast coming up. Can you offer some shout outs to some of the upcoming guests? What's coming up for Fidello in 2023? Events? Announcements? How can we connect with and learn more about you and Fidello? 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.   Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe 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. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events