HR Leaders

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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Prince Abraham, Vice President and Global Head - Rewards Development and Mobility at Novo Nordisk.We discussed how Novo Nordisk is reimagining talent mobility and moving away from traditional relocation to more flexible, employee-focused approaches.👉 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 and Episode highlight03:20 Novo Nordisk's talent mobility journey05:50 Virtual work options approach08:00 Implementing a virtual hubs model10:48 Supporting managers of remote teams13:02 Taking a local market fit approach16:48 Increased business agility18:04 The mobility partner model20:30 Leveraging AI for Self-Service22:12 Excited for the future of virtual work24:18 Key takeawaysAbout 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 Ross Thornley, Author, Keynote Speaker on Adaptability & The Future of Work. Co-Founder of AQai.The pace of change in the world today is faster than ever before. Expertise that once took decades to accumulate can become irrelevant in months. To thrive in this environment, we need to upgrade our operating system, both as individuals and organizations.👉 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 highlights0:00 Intro and episode highlight01:13 Welcoming Ross to the show01:36 Ross' background in graphic design and business03:28 Transformation through coaching03:32 Ross' book - A new operating system for change05:36 What is Adaptability Quotient (AQ)?10:37 Why failing should be celebrated13:44 HR's role in adaptability and innovation15:38 Is AI ready to take over compliance?17:04 AI's impact on innovation21:42 Collaboration vs competition23:28 Imagination over knowledge25:22 The pace of change is accelerating26:23 Balancing paradoxes - finding calm within chaosAbout 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 Lara Pyko, Chief People Officer at Mendix, to discuss the challenges of scaling a startup into an enterprise.Lara shares how Mendix rapidly grew from a small startup to a global company, expanding headcount exponentially. She emphasizes the need to balance maintaining startup culture while implementing necessary processes and infrastructure.👉 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 and episode highlight02:55 - The challenges of transitioning from a startup to a larger entity03:54 - The moment a startup becomes a scale-up05:37 -The significance of a well-structured onboarding process15:16 - The importance of feedback and understanding organizational challenges16:27 - How to adapt your talent strategy as your company grows22:21 - How to capture and measure key moments in an employee's journey24:27 - Lara shares her enthusiasm for a data-driven approach in HR25:17 - Lara offers advice for HR leaders entering start-ups or scale-upsAbout 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 special episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by my guests Marshall Goldsmith, two-time winner of the Thinkers 50 Award and founder of the 100 Coaches, Scott Osman, Co-Founder & CEO and Jacquelyn Lane, President at 100 Coaches Agency.Becoming Coachable calls on leaders to invest in their own growth and development to propel their impact. If you're ready to unlock your full potential, this book provides the roadmap.👉 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 introduction01:05 The inspiration behind the book05:27 What it means to become coachable06:20 Being open to change07:03 Taking feedback07:28 Taking action08:24 The importance of accountability11:53 Coaching for better leadership and better life13:34 Who can benefit from coaching21:42 Overcoming barriers to being coachable24:20 The loneliness at the top27:37 We all need help and support29:20 Start your coaching journey30:37 Key takeaways31:14 Resources for getting a coachAbout 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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming careers and workplaces, according to Yazad Dalal, Managing Director at Accenture, on a recent episode of the HR Leaders Podcast.Yazad believes the doom and gloom predictions about AI stealing jobs are overblown."Historically, innovations like the calculator and Microsoft Office did not lead to mass unemployment, but rather opened up new types of jobs.Don't miss this insightful discussion on how AI is transforming work.👉 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 introduction04:18 How generative AI will revolutionise work07:06 New jobs created by AI09:25 Using AI in the flow of work11:25 AI industry applications12:24: Developing centres of excellence for AI16:40 Common themes he hears from clients around AI19:01 Augmenting skills with AI tools20:11 Accenture's $3B AI Investment21:15 How AI will influence managers decision-making22:25 Giving up privacy for productivity25:03 The Argonaut analogy for AI29:01 The opportunity for critical thinkers31:43 What all this mean for Accenture33:52 Embracing AI as an opportunityAbout 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, I'm joined by Aneta Jajkowska, Senior Director, People & Organisational Partner, Northern Europe at Dassault Systèmes shares how her company is driving change towards a more sustainable future.👉 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 Introduction00:56 Aneta's HR Journey02:09 Sustainability in Business03:03 Key Takeaways from Sustainability Course04:42 Translating Learning into HR Work06:01 Tracking Sustainability Progress08:11 Prioritizing Sustainability Initiatives09:30 Engaging Employees on Sustainability11:15 Effective Sustainability Communication13:21 Diversity and Inclusion for Sustainability15:15 Generational Perspectives on Sustainability17:12 Building a Next Generation Advisory Board19:02 Learning from Younger Generations20:26 Leading by Example on Sustainability22:05 Advice for HR Leaders for the futureAbout 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.