In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Lauren von Stackelberg to discuss the building blocks of The LEGO Group's diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. We also discuss how to implement enterprise-wide DE&I, how to shift thinking from competition to collaboration in the DE&I space, and how The LEGO Group are translating DE&I work into its products and customer experience.Lauren is the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at The LEGO Group. She is an entrepreneurial Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) leader, founder, board member, and charity trustee with experience in complex, multinational environments across six continents in Consumer, Manufacturing, Technology, Travel and Financial Services. as well as being one of the youngest women ever to join the executive leadership team of a FTSE 250 company.👉 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/chrisraineyhrEpisode highlights00:00 Intro00:58 Lauren's journey to Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at The LEGO Group04:07 How to implement enterprise-wide DE&I07:10 The building blocks of DE&I09:24 Laura’s key takeaways from LEGO’s listening tour15:00 How to shift thinking from competition to collaboration17:02 How to translate DEI work into your products and customer experience24:58 How to incorporate intersectionality into your DE&I work27:06 What Laura knows now that she wishes she did when she started29:10 HR Leaders quickfire roundHead over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcastSee 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 Carmen Whitney Orr to discuss remote work at Yelp: how a fully distributed team is changing the game. We also discuss how Yelp has embraced remote work, how to leverage data to make people-first decisions and attracting and retaining top talent during periods of transition.Carmen Whitney Orr is the Chief People Officer at Yelp Inc. Carmen joined Yelp in 2022 to lead People Operations. She is an accomplished human resources executive with over 20 years experience helping employees and global organizations succeed. Prior to Yelp, Carmen served as Vice President of Global People Operations & Development at eBay. She was also a Human Resources Director at Home Depot where she provided strategic direction for a variety of operational and corporate functions. Carmen holds a B.A. in Spanish and International Relations from Colby College, an MBA in International Business from Bentley University, and is certified in Executive Coaching through Columbia University.👉 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/chrisraineyhrEpisode highlights00:00 Intro01:58 Carmen’s journey to Chief People Officer at Yelp06:15 Yelp’s value-led purpose08:40 How Yelp has embraced remote work12:12 How to make people-first decisions15:09 Leading a team in a people-first culture19:52 The biggest challenge Carmen has faced in moving to a fully remote workplace26:16 Attracting and retaining top talent during periods of transition32:38 HR Leaders quickfire roundHead over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcastSee 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 Donald Knight to discuss the concept of inside out: champtioning the people first vision. We also discussed how to turn talent into competitive advantage, how Greenhouse Software are reimagining what it means to be a healthy organization, and the four stages of allyship.Donald Knight is the Chief People Officer at Greenhouse Software. He is a strategic HR Leader with over 14 years of experience leading people strategies with a focus on hiring, nurturing and optimizing talent at a global level. He has held a number of senior positions including SVP of People at Edelman and Senior Director of Human Resources at Equifax. He has a passion for building high-performance teams and strengthening company culture which has allowed him to drive change where it truly matters.👉 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/chrisraineyhrEpisode highlights00:00 Intro05:39 How to turn talent into a competitive advantage09:32 Learn to unlock the potential of hiring12:14 What being people first actually means19:04 What it means to be a healthy organization23:42 How to create an inclusive hiring process26:20 How to optimize the potential of DE&I in your organisation30:09 The four stages of allyship38:20 The best way to engage people43:13 Donald’s parting piece of advice for the HR Leaders of tomorrowSee 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 Jodi Weintraub to discuss how to influence your business, as well as how to advocate for your organization’s needs and the ways in which Jodi thinks the role of HR is changing.Jodi Weintraub is the Global CPO at GroupM Nexus. She is a member of the executive committee and leads the global people strategy across 60+ markets. She spent most of her HR career in both established and start-up technology and professional services firms and focuses her energies on driving efforts that impact business outcomes.👉 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/chrisraineyhrEpisode highlights00:00 Intro01:30 What you can learn from Jodi’s inca trail08:54 Change the way your employees think about career paths12:07 The one thing most managers don’t do14:13 How to prepare for difficult situations18:22 Learn how to take a step back26:05 How to advocate for your organization’s needs31:40 How the role of HR has changed34:17 How to lead through influenceHead over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcastSee 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 Kathleen O'Driscoll to discuss how to build a sustainable culture of wellbeing, as well as the steps you can take to combine global strategy with local engagement when it comes to employee mental health coordination.Kathleen O'Driscoll is the current Vice President of Human Resources - Global Benefits, Wellbeing & HR Policy at Cognizant. Kathleen has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on benefits and global finance. Prior to her current role, she were the Vice President of Business Group on Health, where she oversaw the strategic direction and development of the Global Institute. Kathleen has also held senior HR positions at Honeywell and Seton Hall University.👉 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/chrisraineyhrEpisode highlights00:00 Intro03:05 Kathleen’s journey to Vice President HR, Global Benefits, Wellbeing and HR Policy at Cognizant06:15 Redefining the role of employee wellbeing10:09 The four dimensions of wellbeing12:40 The step managers can take to support employee wellbeing15:45 The importance of communicating benefits to employees18:15 How to decide what to dedicate your resources to23:19 How to balance global wellbeing strategy with local relevance28:19 Why is well-being no longer table stakes32:58 Kathleen’s advice for the HR Leaders of tomorrowHead over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcastSee 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 John Ferguson to discuss how to use the 'power of yet' to encourage learning and growth at work. We also discuss how to build transparent relationships in the workplace and the biggest challenges John has faced as a CHRO.John Ferguson currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for NASCAR, the American Auto Racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. Before Nascar, John served in HR roles at Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) in Washington, D.C. and most recently as Vice President of People & Culture. While at MSE, he led the HR function for six sports team properties, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics, four facilities, including Capital One Arena, and more than 2,500 employees.👉 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/chrisraineyhrEpisode highlights00:00 Intro02:25 John’s journey to CHRO at Nascar07:33 Representation at Nascar11:01 How to use the 'power of yet' to encourage learning and growth at work15:48 How to build transparent relationships in the workplace21:39 How to create a culture of growth mindset in the workplace27:21 The biggest challenge John has faced as a CHRO30:51 How to build relationships in the workplace33:30 HR leaders quick fire round38:02 John’s parting piece of advice for the HR Leaders of tomorrowHead over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcastSee 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 Felizitas Lichtenberg to discuss the biggest challenges facing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as how SumUp link their DE&I and ESG strategies to support education for unemployed youth and minority groups and her top advice for DE&I Leaders entering the role for the first time.Felizitas Lichtenberg is the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion (and working on Sustainability) at SumUp. She is an expert in systemic transactional analysis and change management. She has Eurasian roots and lived in Germany, USA, France and UK. Felizitas has a commercial background and experience in driving diversity and inclusion on a local and global level at Vodafone and most recently SumUp.👉 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/chrisraineyhrEpisode highlights00:00 Intro02:40 Felizitas' journey to Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion (and working on Sustainability)08:13 How SumUp is linking its DE&I and Sustainability programs12:15 Think about how you communicate DE&I efforts16:08 The main challenges facing DE&I in the workplace18:34 The psychology behind OK positions24:40 The three things new DE&I leaders need to know29:44 Felizitas' parting piece of advice for the HR Leaders of tomorrowHead over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcastSee 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 Holly May to discuss how Walgreens Boots Alliance is creating an unapologetically human approach to leadership, and how Holly is using radical vulnerability to support mental health in the workplace.Holly May is the EVP & Global CHRO at the Wallgreens Boots Alliance. She is responsible for the strategy and direction of innovative global HR programs, policies and practices that support WBA’s business goals and initiatives and for ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all team members. Most recently, May served as Global Chief Human Resources Officer for Abercrombie & Fitch Co., managing all aspects of HR and ESG efforts across the company. She previously worked for Starbucks as Senior Vice President of Global Total Rewards and Service Delivery, responsible for consulting with the company’s board of directors and executive leadership team on the strategic direction of Starbucks’ global compensation and benefits portfolio. Prior to her time at Starbucks, May served in human resources leadership roles of increasing responsibility at ING, Voya Financial and Visa Inc., as an HR business partner and leading Rewards, DE&I and HR strategy.👉 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/chrisraineyhrEpisode highlights00:00 Intro04:08 Holly’s journey to EVP & Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance08:08 What looking after a "whole" employee actually means12:10 How to create an unapologetically human approach to leadership20:39 How to use radical vulnerability to support mental health in the workplace23:18 How Holly implements leading vulnerability in the workplace28:11 How to measure the success of your mental health programmes30:24 Why so many companies get communication wrong32:20 HR Leaders quick fire roundHead over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Check out session4 from our FutureWork23 Summit and learn from industry experts, global innovators and Executive-level HR practitioners from leading global brands.Discussion points include:How are you making the Future of Work, Work at your organization What role CHRO's have in shaping when, where, and how work gets done by their workforce Preparing for continual change including shifting skills, scarce talent, working models and high turnover Investing in technology to bridge the gap between the fieldwork, the office, hybrid and remotePanelists: Dave Ulrich, Thought Partner on Human Capability and Co-Founder of The RBL GroupKaren Kocher, Global GM Future of Work and the Workforce of the Future at MicrosoftTerrance Cooley, Chief People Officer & CISO at U.S. Air ForceBrady Pyle, Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer at NASAChristian Schmeichel, Chief Future of Work Officer at SAP[Moderated by] Will Foussier, Co-Founder & CEO at AceUpBe sure to follow HR Leaders on Crowdcast, so you don't miss out on our upcoming events.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Check out session 3 from our FutureWork23 Summit and learn from industry experts, global innovators and Executive-level HR practitioners from leading global brands.Discussion points include:Why co-creating a secure, equitable employee experience fuels collaboration, and organizational culture and delivers bottom-line results How can you ensure your hybrid ways of working strategy is suitable for the entire team while remaining future-proof? Understanding how experiences and attitudes shape workers’ willingness to adopt tech at work to improve performance?Panelists: Carol Kauffman, Founding Director, Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical SchoolMegan Libby, VP of Global Learning & Development at PVH CorpDee Olomajeye, Chief People Officer at Senti BiosciencesWagner Denuzzo, VP of Organizational Effectiveness at PrudentialJeff Belanger, Chief People Officer at Entera[Moderated by] Rosette Cataldo, HR Talent Management Consultant and AceUp AdvisorBe sure to follow HR Leaders on Crowdcast, so you don't miss out on our upcoming events.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.