In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by David Kim, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at NetApp to discuss The Truth About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered 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/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight and Introduction01:30 - David's background03:10 - Path to becoming Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer05:00 - Understanding different needs for inclusivity07:30 - Fostering inclusive environments10:00 - The business perspective on DEI12:40 - Measurable outcomes are crucial15:20 - Future of DEI roles17:50 - Convergence with culture and ESG roles20:30 - Implementing practices for equity and belonging23:10 - DEI as a competitive advantage25:40 - Impact on talent, culture and leadership28:20 - Goals for the future30:50 - David's message for youAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As HR leaders, we carry a heavy burden supporting our people while often not tending to our own needs. In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Jasmine Francis, Head of People & DEIB at Pliancy opened up in a raw, vulnerable way about the unspoken truth about trauma.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered 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/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight & Introduction00:22 - Jasmine's background in HR01:30 - Struggling with having to hide her true self03:40 - Feeling like two separate people at work vs in life05:17 - Not realizing the severity of her mental health struggles06:08 - Catalyst for starting to speak openly about her challenges07:54 - Discovering her struggles stemmed from unresolved trauma08:47 - Advice for others struggling silently09:45 - Steps Jasmine took to prioritize her mental health11:29 - Jasmine's experience working remotely during COVID12:43 - Balancing personal challenges and responsibilities as an HR leader14:23 - The power of vulnerability and authenticity for HR leaders15:35 - Lifestyle changes like "breather days" to prevent burnout16:41 - How the pandemic provided comfort from anxiety18:05 - Tips for successful remote HR leadership18:56 - Staying focused and intentional while working from home20:07 - The importance of sharing mental health struggles20:48 - Jasmine's advice to those who feel alone in their pain21:42 - Conclusion and where to connect with JasmineAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I spoke with Mita Mallick, author of "Reimagine Inclusion" and Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta. We covered many important topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in today's workplace.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered 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/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Introduction & Episode highlight03:10 - Transitioning from CPG to tech startups05:30 - Mita's role as CDO at Carta07:40 - The importance of inclusion as a business driver10:00 - Lack of diversity in marketing and product development12:20 - Leaders need more humility and cross-cultural relationships14:50 - Chris' experience entering the corporate world17:00 - The day-to-day exclusion faced by underrepresented groups19:30 - Listening, observing, and checking in on employees21:30 - Evolving role of the chief diversity officer24:00 - Assessing a company's DEI commitment before joining26:30 - Practical tips for fostering inclusion as a leader29:00 - Key takeaways from Mita's book31:00 - Appreciation for Mita's support over the yearsAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined Steve Fleming, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London. Steve illuminated the critical role of self-awareness and how developing this ability can enhance performance. He also shares insights from his new book: How the New Science of Self Awareness Gives Us the Edge.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered 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/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Introduction & episode highlight00:36 - Steve's background01:14 - Interest in metacognition02:22 - The role of self-awareness03:31 - Differences in self-awareness03:35 - Is self-awareness innate?04:39 - Development of self-awareness in children06:03 - Metacognition vs. self-awareness07:17 - Animal vs. human self-awareness08:12 - Benefits of self-awareness09:05 - Improving self-awareness12:11 - Using affirmations to enhance self-awareness12:28 - Self-awareness in animals14:28 - Self-awareness and AI17:05 - Outsourcing to AI impacts self-reflection18:41 - Dreams and self-awareness21:02 - Using affirmations while sleeping23:16 - Additional resources23:31 - Connecting with Steve24:00 - Key takeaways and closing thoughtsAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Maryjo Charbonnier, CHRO of Kyndryl, to discuss how she is leading a cultural transformation at the IT services spin-off from IBM. With 90,000 employees on day one, Kyndryl is the world's largest start-up undertaking rapid change.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered 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/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Introduction + episode highlight01:30 - Spinning off from IBM03:10 - Articulating the culture & values06:30 - Effective change management08:20 - Building the HR tech stack10:40 - Supporting career growth13:30 - Managing the team through change16:40 - Key advice for future HR leaders18:50 - The exciting future of HR22:00 - Defining effective culture change24:30 - Anchoring transformation in business priorities27:00 - Change management recipe29:30 - Communication and messaging32:00 - Learning from past mistakes34:30 - Maintaining work-life balance37:00 - Leaving things better39:00 - Final adviceAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Terrence Cummings, Chief Opportunity Officer, and Kaley Klemp, Executive Coach in Residence from Guild, they offered insights into how their "career opportunity platform" is pioneering new approaches that develop talent and unlock potential.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered 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/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Their background and roles at Guild03:10 - Guild's evolution as a company05:00 - Conscious leadership framework07:40 - Coaching for self-awareness and blind spots09:50 - Growth through discomfort12:30 - Operating in your zone of genius14:50 - Taking 100% responsibility (no more, no less)16:40 - Clean agreements prevent ambiguity18:20 - The power of candor20:30 - Slowly transforming team culture22:00 - Practical ways to implement conscious leadership24:00 - Resources for learning conscious leadership25:30 - Connecting with Terrence and Kaley27:00 - Wrap upAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Chandra Sanders, Founder & CEO of Heels N Hustle and Author, to discuss her insights on transforming talent strategies.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered 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/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight01:30 - Chandra's background03:00 - Pivoting careers over time05:00 - Writing the book "The Essential Upgrade"07:30 - Implementing skills-based hiring10:00 - Assessing organizational skills gaps12:00 - Benefits of skills-based hiring14:30 - Cultivating a growth mindset17:00 - Introspection and bringing whole self to work19:30 - Continuous learning and development21:00 - Reimagining talent practices23:00 - Walking the talk on DEI25:00 - Key takeaways for HR leadersAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Natalie Porter, Head of Culture and Employee Experience at NTT DATA UK. Natalie shared valuable insights on leading culture change and improving employee experience during a major integration of two large companies.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered 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/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights0:28 - Natalie provides background on her career journey in HR01:03 - She discusses working externally as a consultant before moving into an internal role01:55 - The value of bringing an external perspective into an internal role02:53 - Importance of listening and understanding people are complex03:06 - Using her experience to provide context on change initiatives03:42 - Her role was created as part of the company integration04:43 - Researching the culture and employee experience during integration05:00 - Employees felt uncertainty and fear amidst constant change05:57 - Wanting to redefine the culture and values post-integration06:22 - Developing a new purpose statement and reinforcing values07:29 - Challenges of leading culture change amidst other transformations08:27 - Adapting to external forces like changes in remote work09:34 - Focus on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives10:23 - Addressing challenges around DEI in tech11:05 - Establishing inclusive foundations in policies and processes12:26 - Encouraging allyship and engagement from all employees13:25 - Advice for leaders on complexity of an integration journey14:17 - Impact of changes on employee experience15:01 - Excited about reconnecting people and bringing teams together15:37 - Rebuilding connections lost during the pandemic16:59 - Importance of 'soft skills' and relationships18:12 - Conclusion and looking ahead to the next phaseAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mridula Pore, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Peppy Health, discusses how Peppy supports employees through underserved areas of health. They cover the origin story of Peppy and its focus on providing support for common health issues. Peppy partners with employers to give their workforce access to specialist healthcare professionals. They also talk about the evolving role of HR in employee health and the challenges of implementing new health benefits.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I spoke with Jean Gomes, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of Outside. Our conversation centred around Jean's fascinating new book "Leading in a Non-Linear World: Building Wellbeing, Strategic and Innovation Mindsets for the Future."Jean shares powerful insights from the latest scientific research on how our mindsets shape our realities. He explains that our mindsets are comprised of the frames we hold, the assumptions we make, and how we feel physically and emotionally in any given situation. Our mindsets act as a broker between our inner and outer worlds, mediating how we make sense of ourselves and navigate uncertainty.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered 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/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Introduction & highlight01:30 - The Role of Mindset02:00 - Defining Mindset03:30 - Mindset as a Broker Between Interior and Exterior05:40 - Measuring Interoceptive Accuracy06:30 - Physical Intelligence as a Resource08:20 - Emotions as Signals10:08 - Meeting People's Needs in Organizations11:00 - Shifting to a Sufficiency Mindset12:30 - The Role of AI in Meeting Needs14:10 - Driving Change Through Partnerships15:12 - Understanding Middle Managers16:32 - The Power of Awareness in Leaders17:53 - Chapter 3: Well-being and Inclusive Cultures18:27 - Improving Team Well-Being19:02 - Fostering Inclusive Cultures22:06 - Strengthening Mind-Body Connection23:51 - Achieving Flow States25:41 - Learning From Experiences27:13 - Conclusion: Bringing Mindset Into OrganizationsAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.