

HR Leaders
Chris Rainey
Join host Chris Rainey on the HR Leaders Podcast, where he sits down with top Chief People Officers, CHROs, and leading HR experts to uncover the strategies, trends, and insights shaping the future of human resources. Each episode dives into best practices in people management, leadership challenges, and transformative HR innovations that impact both business success and society at large. Whether you're an HR professional or simply passionate about modern workplace strategies, this podcast delivers expert advice, real-world experiences, and the latest trends in HR, making it your go-to resource for all things human resources.
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Sep 29, 2022 • 42min
How Philips is Making Work More Meaningful, with Daniela Seabrook
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Daniela Seabrook, to discuss the power of purpose: how Philips is making work more meaningful.Daniela Seabrook is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Philips. Daniela is focused on building Philips as the best place to work - promoting personal development, well-being, inclusion and diversity. She is the Chair of the Philips Global Diversity council and plays an active role in the Senior Leadership Women Committee. Before joining Philips, Daniela was the Group Head People and Organizational Development at global agriculture company Syngenta where she led a global team overseeing people practices and human capital.👉 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/chrisraineyhrThis episode of the HR Leaders Podcast is brought to you by our friends at HiredScore.What if we could help you say goodbye to the old HR world of disconnected tech stacks, never-ending change management, reactive processes, and complex workflows? Hired Score’s talent orchestration technology, powered by AI, lets you do more with less by connecting and powering your existing and future tech stack. Download their white paper on why automation, why now, and, where HR leaders should begin. https://info.hiredscore.com/hrleaderspodcastEpisode highlights00:00 Intro1:44 Daniela's journey to Chief Human Resources Officer at Philips4:46 What is Philips’ purpose?08:49 How Philips uses purpose to attract talent13:20 Why Philips includes D&I in their purpose statement17:04 How Philips holds their leaders accountable23:00 How Philips creates a truly inclusive organisation28:38 Daniela's advice for new CHRO's35:36 HR Leaders quick fire round41:18 Daniela’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.

Sep 27, 2022 • 35min
The 5 Global Principles that Drive Local Diversity and Inclusion, with Rohini Anand
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Rohini Anand to discuss the 5 global principles that drive local diversity and inclusion.Dr. Anand is a strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) advisor, highly sought-after Board Member, published author and esteemed speaker. Recognized as a pioneer in DEI, she has been on the forefront of leading lasting change for corporations, non-profit organizations and government agencies worldwide. Rohini Anand is Principal and CEO of Rohini Anand LLC, and was previously Senior Vice President Corporate Responsibility and Global Chief Diversity Officer for Sodexo. Under Dr. Anand’s leadership, the Sodexo brand became synonymous with leadership in diversity, corporate responsibility and wellness.👉 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/chrisraineyhrThis episode of the HR Leaders Podcast is brought to you by our friends at HiredScore.What if we could help you say goodbye to the old HR world of disconnected tech stacks, never-ending change management, reactive processes, and complex workflows? Hired Score’s talent orchestration technology, powered by AI, lets you do more with less by connecting and powering your existing and future tech stack. Download their white paper on why automation, why now, and, where HR leaders should begin. https://info.hiredscore.com/hrleaderspodcastEpisode highlights00:00 Intro03:02 Rohini's journey to becoming CEO at Rohini Anand LLC09:10 Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion11:10 The five global principles that drive local change19:58 The common mistakes organisations make in diversity and inclusion22:40 What Rohini learnt after writing her book29:58 What DE&I Leaders don’t talk about, but should29:53 Questions every DE&I leader needs to ask during their interview34:58 Rohini's parting advice for the DE&I 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.

Sep 20, 2022 • 43min
How You Have Been Socialised to Look at Work the Wrong Way, with Seema Bhansali
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Seema Bhansali to discuss how you have been socialised to look at work the wrong way, as well as the phenomenon of quiet quitting and why the modern workplace needs a Renaissance.Seema Bhansali is the Vice President, Employee Experience and Inclusion at Henry Schein.👉 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/chrisraineyhrThis episode of the HR Leaders Podcast is brought to you by our friends at HiredScore.What if we could help you say goodbye to the old HR world of disconnected tech stacks, never-ending change management, reactive processes, and complex workflows? Hired Score’s talent orchestration technology, powered by AI, lets you do more with less by connecting and powering your existing and future tech stack. Download their white paper on why automation, why now, and, where HR leaders should begin. https://info.hiredscore.com/hrleaderspodcastEpisode highlights00:00 Intro04:24 Seema’s journey to Vice President at Henry Schein07:59 Why work needs a renaissance now11:41 What is quiet quitting?15:26 How to change your thinking around growth19:24 How to build a people-centered culture22:33 How we’ve been socialised to look at work in the wrong way26:08 Combat presentee-ism in the workplace28:39 What it will cost you if you don't change your company's culture34:26 How to develop intra-peneurship within your company38:46 How to build sustainable performance and growth41:56 Seema’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.

Sep 16, 2022 • 38min
How Rethinking Performance Management can drive Business Success, with John Novak
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by John Novak, Managing Director, Head of HR Americas at Swiss Re to discuss how rethinking performance management can drive business success.👉 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/chrisraineyhrThis episode of the HR Leaders Podcast is brought to you by our friends at HiredScore.What if we could help you say goodbye to the old HR world of disconnected tech stacks, never-ending change management, reactive processes, and complex workflows? Hired Score’s talent orchestration technology, powered by AI, lets you do more with less by connecting and powering your existing and future tech stack. Download their white paper on why automation, why now, and, where HR leaders should begin. https://info.hiredscore.com/hrleaderspodcastEpisode highlights03:15 Workforce and the move back to normalcy04:35 John's role at Swiss Re06:31 How the past 2 years shaped John's talent acquisition strategy10:00 Preserving company culture In a hybrid environment12:43 Investing in a new platform for transition onboarding14:26 On exit surveys16:03 Why an outcome-based work culture is now vital19:29 Biggest challenges with shifting mindsets and processes30:55 Understanding your clients34:38 How employees make improvements to the company37:32 Why you should learn the business before bringing about major changeHead over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcastSummaryIn this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Dominic Cole-Morgan, to discuss how to build a gold-standard employee benefits programme.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 10, 2022 • 47min
How to Build an Inclusive Workplace, with Jen Mahone-Rightler
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Jen Mahone-Rightler to discuss how to build an inclusive workplace. Jen Mahone-Rightler leads Epsilon’s D&I efforts by championing, developing and executing programs that enhance a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging within the company.She is responsible for implementing sustainable programs to help shape the organization’s training, hiring practices, leadership development and broader corporate social responsibility efforts. Jen is also focused on integrating and aligning the company’s commitment to D&I with the clients and communities Epsilon serves.👉 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/This episode of the HR Leaders Podcast is brought to you by our friends at HiredScore.What if we could help you say goodbye to the old HR world of disconnected tech stacks, never-ending change management, reactive processes, and complex workflows? Hired Score’s talent orchestration technology, powered by AI, lets you do more with less by connecting and powering your existing and future tech stack. Download their white paper on why automation, why now, and, where HR leaders should begin. https://info.hiredscore.com/hrleaderspodcastEpisode highlights00:00 Intro05:15 Jen Mahone Rightler’s journey to Global Chief Diversity Officer at Epsilon12:12 How to identify what you are trying to solve in the workplace17:38 Jen's personal experience with racism27:30 How to make a culture where people can have difficult conversations29:50 How Jen revolutionised Epselon's diversity leadership model34:10 How to hold your leaders accountable39:32 Learning how to communicate diversity models to business leaders45:10 Jen'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.

Sep 8, 2022 • 29min
The Role of Employee Experience in The Future of Work, with Nancy Estell Zoder
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Nancy Estell Zoder, Vice President, Product Strategy at Oracle, to discuss the role of employee experience in the future of work.We also discuss how the future of work has changed over the past 2 years, and how you can make a difference today on your company's employee experience journey.Nancy Estell Zoder is an experienced HCM professional with over 24 years of experience implementing, designing, developing and defining strategy for Human Capital Management software applications.👉 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/This episode of the HR Leaders Podcast is brought to you by our friends at HiredScore.What if we could help you say goodbye to the old HR world of disconnected tech stacks, never-ending change management, reactive processes, and complex workflows? Hired Score’s talent orchestration technology, powered by AI, lets you do more with less by connecting and powering your existing and future tech stack. Download their white paper on why automation, why now, and, where HR leaders should begin. https://info.hiredscore.com/hrleaderspodcastEpisode highlights00:00 Intro05:12 Nancy Estell Zoder’s journey to Vice President, Product Strategy at Oracle08:15 How the Future of Work has changed12:02 How Nancy helps leaders manage the experiences of their teams15:26 Things to keep in mind when reassessing EX technology19:10 The key to continued retention and growth22:26 How you can make a difference in your EX journey today25:55 Maintaining HR's momentum in employee experience29:12 OutroHead 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.

Sep 2, 2022 • 36min
Why Diversity and Inclusion Don't Happen, with Sheree Atcheson
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Sheree Atcheson, Group Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at Valtech, to discuss why diversity and inclusion don't happen in the workplace. Listed as one of the UK's Top Most Influential Women in Tech & an international multi-award winner for her services to Diversity & Inclusion in industry, Sheree is a Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, currently working at Valtech; Advisory Board Member, Women Who Code; Contributor, Forbes. She is the Author of "Demanding More" (with Kogan Page Publishing) - a book which aims to teach readers about how deliberate exclusion has been in systems and society, so we can be purposefully and deliberately inclusive moving forward. 👉 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/This episode of the HR Leaders Podcast is brought to you by our friends at HiredScore.What if we could help you say goodbye to the old HR world of disconnected tech stacks, never-ending change management, reactive processes, and complex workflows? Hired Score’s talent orchestration technology, powered by AI, lets you do more with less by connecting and powering your existing and future tech stack. Download their white paper on why automation, why now, and, where HR leaders should begin. https://info.hiredscore.com/hrleaderspodcastEpisode highlights00:00 Intro02:30 Sheree’s journey to Group Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at Valtech07:00 Becoming one of the UK's Top Most Influential Women in Tech12:46 Learn to actively support underrepresented talent17:38 How Sheree holds her global leaders accountable20:02 Stopping anglosphere exceptionalism in DnI22:24 How Sheree overcame bias against her in her career27:20 How to best work with your DnI team32:24 HR Leaders quick-fire round36:05 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 1, 2022 • 50min
Human Resources in the U.S. Air Force, with Terrance Cooley
Terrance Cooley, Chief People and Information Security Officer at the U.S. Air Force, shares his unique journey blending cybersecurity and human resources. He discusses the importance of workplace culture and the evolution of HR in the military. Cooley highlights the significance of empathy in leadership, drawing parallels between military and corporate environments. He also addresses the emotional complexities of fostering at-risk youth, revealing how stable environments can foster trust in both family and professional settings.

Aug 30, 2022 • 35min
The 5 Essential Ingredients for a Human-Centered Organization, with John Foster
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by John Foster, Principal at Gamut Labs, to discuss The 5 essential ingredients for a human-centered organization.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast🖥 Watch in HD: https://youtu.be/rv_Gv-0XZlc👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/This episode of the HR Leaders Podcast is brought to you by our friends at HiredScore.What if we could help you say goodbye to the old HR world of disconnected tech stacks, never-ending change management, reactive processes, and complex workflows? Hired Score’s talent orchestration technology, powered by AI, lets you do more with less by connecting and powering your existing and future tech stack. Download their white paper on why automation, why now, and, where HR leaders should begin. https://info.hiredscore.com/hrleaderspodcastHead 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.

Aug 25, 2022 • 32min
How Standard Chartered Bank is Reimagining Employee Experience, with Laura Cole
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Laura Cole, Managing Director, Head of HR UK & Europe, and host of the EXperience Lounge Podcast, to discuss how Standard Chartered Bank are reinventing employee experience.👉 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/Episode highlights00:00 - Intro04:20 - Laura's journey to where she is now12:02 - The most effective way of reaching out and engaging employees15:35 - How Laura has implemented EX strategy18:54 - The common mistakes Laura sees companies make21:13 - How Laura managed hybrid work with Future Workplace Now25:37 - The project that Laura is most proud of28:47 - Without Covid, how long would it have taken for us to get to this point?29:57 - Laura’s parting 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.