HR Leaders
by Chris Rainey
Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society
Episodes
How AI is Changing Work in 2024
37m · PublishedIn this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, join Christopher Lind, VP, Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed as he explores the evolving landscape of work with insights on AI's impact on skills, organizational dynamics, and personal identity.
🎓 In the episode, Christopher shares:
- How AI is changing skills
- AI’s implications for organizations
- How you can stay ahead of the AI changes
- How to help your employees navigate AI in the workplace
- The implications of AI on our personal identity, self-worth and purpose.
Episode highlights
00:00 - Introduction
01:43 - About ChenMed
02:15 - How AI is changing Employee's Skills
04:36 - Communication as a Power Skill
06:38 - How Christopher is Approaching Machine Learning
08:06 - Introducing AI to the Rest of the Business
09:41 - The Radical Shift of Leadership
11:08 - The Consequences of Poor Communication
12:54 - What Will The Role of Humans Be at Work
16:21 - How To Stay Ahead of AI
20:38 - Are Robots Going To Take Our Jobs
28:25 - Christopher's FAQs on AI
32:19 - Top Experts Opinions on AI
35:59 - Christopher's Parting Advice for Future HR Leaders
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Why HR leaders are set up to fail
39m · PublishedIn this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, join Kelly Mendez-Scheib, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, RCC , Chief People Officer at Crunchbase as she delves into the intricate world of HR leadership.
Kelly explores the HR Paradox and future leadership, unravelling the secrets behind HR failure, office returns, and the delicate balance of AI automation!
In the episode, Kelly shares:
- The HR Paradox and why most HR leaders are set up for failure
- The truth about why companies are asking employee to return to the office
- How she is developing the HR leaders of the future
- The dangers of over automating HR with AI.
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Mastering Well-Being at Work in 2024
37m · PublishedIn this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, join Jeri Hawthorne, SPHR, GPHR , CHRO at Aflac - America’s most recognised supplemental insurance company - shares valuable insights on unlocking workplace well-being.
Jeri provides practical advice on selecting the ideal wellbeing provider, creating compelling and effective benefit communications, and the number one piece of advice for fostering employee well-being in the workplace.
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Unilever's Secret to Building an Equitable & Inclusive Workplace
36m · PublishedIn this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Evelyn Maria Espinal, Global Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever, discusses pioneering a comprehensive strategy integrating ED&I across business functions to position inclusion as a key driver of performance.
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See Greatness Everywhere with Eightfold
Powered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivalled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by their unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0
Episode highlights
00:00 - Episode highlight and Introduction
00:54 - Early involvement in diversity initiatives
01:19 - Attending all-girls high school
01:44 - Experiencing being different
02:08 - Honduran identity
03:57 - Global mobility roles
04:24 - Taking an expatriate assignment
05:15 - Transitioning to current ED&I role
06:26 - Equity report project
07:01 - Transition from chasing money to fulfilment
07:40 - Moving from equality to equity
09:46 - Can true equity be achieved?
10:37 - Transitioning from D&I team to ED&I
11:13 - Common misconceptions about equity
12:10 - Equity means rethinking how organizations are designed
13:39 - Avoiding checkbox approach to ED&I
14:35 - Employee resource groups
15:25 - Cultural fit and leaving toxic environments
16:22 - Small company equitable culture example
17:28 - Advice for future ED&I leaders
20:05 - Understanding local culture imperative for expats
22:39 - Viewing feedback as a gift
23:26 - Try the 'Bucket strategy' when receiving feedback
24:11 - Advice for future ED&I leaders
25:15 - Affinity groups evolution
26:27 - Deciding whether to try changing culture
28:11 - Choosing culture wisely
30:00 - Navigating Mexican business culture
31:48 - Feedback is a gift but doesn't have to define you
32:26 - Key advice for future ED&I leaders
34:17 - ED&I is at the heart of everything
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How AI Talent Intelligence is Revolutionising the Workplace
35m · PublishedIn this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Jason Cerrato, former HR Tech Industry Analyst and Talent Management executive, who now serves as VP Market Strategy at Eightfold AI. Jason outlined how AI and advanced data analytics are elevating strategic talent planning to new levels across key areas like hiring, retention and growth.
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See Greatness Everywhere with Eightfold
Powered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivalled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by their unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0
Episode highlights
00:00 - Introduction
01:33 - Jason's background
03:14 - Transition to Eightfold AI
06:28 - Shifting focus from jobs to people
10:03 - The role of AI in the future of work
13:21 - Predictive and prescriptive AI
15:16 - Misconceptions about talent marketplaces
18:18 - Key considerations for talent marketplaces
19:56 - The talent marketplace framework
23:43 - The diminishing shelf-life of skills
26:55 - Planning for emerging skills
29:39 - Connecting with Jason & Eightfold AI
About HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.
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The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Workplace Wellbeing
40m · PublishedIn this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I spoke with DJ Casto, Chief HR Officer at Synchrony, about the hidden costs of deprioritising employee wellbeing - and the immense benefits of making it a strategic priority.
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See Greatness Everywhere with Eightfold
Powered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivalled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by their unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0
Episode highlights
00:00 - Introduction
01:27 - Synchrony's focus on employee wellbeing
06:15 - Supporting mental health beyond physical health
08:08 - Challenges of remote contact centre work
09:31 - How the 60-second brakes work
12:03 - Integrating Thrive's approach into workflow
13:43 - Customizable wellbeing solutions for each role
15:32 - Building a diverse roster of wellbeing coaches
17:36 - Making it easy and safe for employees to access coaches
22:32 - Importance of confidentiality with outside partners
23:59 - Taking a proactive approach to mental health
25:46 - Becoming a better leader through parenthood
28:44 - Rethinking parental leave policies
31:45 - Precious bonding moments supported by the company
33:08 - Providing support when parents return to work
35:19 - Addressing childcare breakdowns with flexibility
38:08 - Being open and agile with benefit innovations
40:27 - Staying focused on serving employees' needs
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The Right Kind of Wrong with Amy Edmondson
31m · PublishedIn this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I was joined by acclaimed Harvard Business School Professor Amy C. Edmondson. Amy's latest research and book, "The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well," examines a topic most business leaders shy away from - how to productively learn from our failures and mistakes.
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See Greatness Everywhere with Eightfold
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Episode highlights
00:00 - What you will learn
01:42 - Why study organizational failure?
02:38 - Learning from mistakes is essential
04:23 - The different types of failures
05:33 - What makes a "good" failure?
07:16 - How errors often have multiple causes
08:22 - Learn from complex failures by speaking up
09:21 - Practices to prevent complex failures
13:19 - Chris' story of innovating in silence
15:24 - Why the stigma around failure
16:15 - Successful people fail more
17:20 - Hiring those comfortable with failure
18:35 - Growth mindset from sports/military
19:24 - How schools instils binary pass/fail mindset
20:49 - Reframing failure as getting better
22:02 - Not all failures are alike
22:43 - Differentiating mistakes and failures
24:01 - Most successful companies fail more
25:09 - Need for psychological safety
25:58 - Discomfort enables growth
26:49 - Biggest misconception about failure
27:55 - Amy's current and future research
29:00 - Practical steps for organizations
29:46 - Link to employee experience
About HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.
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How Ubisoft Upskill for the Future
36m · PublishedIn this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Andrew Saidy, Vice President of Global Talent at Ubisoft. With nearly 20 years of diverse HR experience, Andrew brought an exciting perspective on evolving talent strategy.
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See Greatness Everywhere with Eightfold
Powered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0
Episode highlights
00:00 - Episode highlight
01:00 - Andrew's background
03:00 - Moving to Paris
05:00 - What is Ubisoft
07:00 - Employer branding in gaming
09:00 - Using skills as a currency
11:00 - Removing degree requirements
13:00 - Impact on diversity
15:00 - Skills-based assessments
17:00 - Choosing Eightfold
19:00 - Launching the talent marketplace
21:00 - Change management advice
23:00 - Effective launch strategies
25:00 - The role of AI in HR
27:00 - Implementing AI ethically
29:00 - Focus on wellbeing
31:00 - Supporting creativity
33:00 - Continuous game production
35:00 - Advice for future HR leaders
About HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.
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Traditional HR Values in a Tech-Driven World
34m · PublishedIn this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Andrea Archer, Senior Director of HR at Altria, shares hard-won lessons on driving progressive change in manufacturing, from empowering frontline staff to overhauling legacy leadership styles to better support mental health and wellbeing.
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See Greatness Everywhere with Eightfold
Powered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0
Episode highlights
00:00 - Episode highlight
00:50 - Andrea's career background and tenure
02:15 - Evolution of the HR profession
04:34 - Knowing the business deeply
07:51 - Influencing leadership and showing value
10:24 - Adopting hybrid work in manufacturing
13:24 - Empowering frontline manufacturing staff
18:32 - Supporting mental health and wellbeing
22:32 - Transitioning to servant leadership
25:35 - Adapting leadership style for the future
30:24 - Keys to success for future HR leaders
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How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot
31m · PublishedIn this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by communication expert Matt Abrahams to discuss strategies from his latest book “Think Faster, Talk Smarter”. Matt has decades of experience coaching executives on impromptu speaking.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Episode highlight
01:30 - Matt's background in communication
03:21 - Inspiration behind the new book
04:40 - Why communication isn't taught earlier
05:14 - Unlocking communication abilities
06:32 - Best ways to practice communication skills
08:24 - Setting communication expectations
09:16 - Common communication misconceptions
10:25 - Preparing right before public speaking
12:49 - Reframing mistakes as "missed takes"
14:02 - Striving for connection over perfection
14:35 - The value of small talk
16:24 - Being interested vs. interesting
17:08 - Communication abilities critical for sales
18:33 - Taking time to think through answers
19:17 - Biggest communication challenges
20:25 - Getting better at spontaneous speaking
22:08 - Perfecting your presence
22:53 - How technology is changing communication
25:11 - Using AI conversationally
26:35 - AI for personalized learning
28:12 - The future of human+AI communication
29:20 - Efficiency gains from AI
29:39 - Parting advice on communication
30:11 - Where to find the book & Matt
31:03 - Conclusion & where to connect
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HR Leaders has 682 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 435:05:31. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 26th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 7th, 2024 00:10.
