In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Darryl Ramey, Director, Global Employer Brand and Employee Engagement at Harman International.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro04:31 - Does internal recruiting give you a more personal connection with employees?06:38 - Combining employer branding and employee engagement10:40 - How surveys helped shape their focus for 202214:24 - Sharing company activities is a great recruitment technique16:42 - Avoid 'transactional HR' scenarios when communicating18:39 - Do companies need to adapt to modernize their online presence?24:56 - How are Harman International making onboarding more attractive for employees30:12 - Do you have to educate candidates on what your company does31:29 - The growth & development opportunities at Harman International33:07 - Job Satisfaction and good pay cheques aren't synonymousIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: 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 my guest Andrew Stotter-Brooks, Vice President Learning and Development at Etihad Aviation Group.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro05:32 - How has covid affected Etihad?06:37 - How remote work improved employee experience07:48 - How tech enabled a borderless talent pool08:35 - Moving the family to Abu Dhabi16:56 - The accessibility online learning provides to everyone22:15 - The four leavers that drive engagement28:41 - How Etihad are keeping things fresh31:38 - Combating self-doubt32:57 - The Wizard of Oz ParableIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: 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 my guest Jessica Miller-Merrell, founder of Workology.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro00:50 - Jessica's journey04:10 - On the shift towards vulnerability05:45 - About Workology08:32 - On the evolution of the CHRO role11:21 - How HR challenges have changed over the past 2 years13:13 - Advice for leaders who want to influence at stakeholder levels15:29 - Common wellbeing focuses in the function23:55 - Is it too late for companies sufferring from the great resignation?If you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: 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 my guest Ditte Marstrand Wulf, Global CHRO Covetrus.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro03:19 - About Covetrus and their purpose04:20 - Learnings she picked up from parents02:53 - Building a new HR strategy11:05 - Developing and building the right team14:39 - How they communicated the change15:23 - What it was like hiring virtually16:43 - The learnings and changes from virtually hiring19:17 - Their diversity and inclusion strategy20:52 - The benefits of ERGS24:07 - How their purpose helps attract talent28:17 - HR Leaders Quick FireIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: 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 my guest Marc Gingras, SVP, Employee Experience Strategy at WorkForce Software.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro00:44 - Marc's background and mission03:12 - How he defines employee experience05:10 - Why we should focus on employee experience06:25 - Employers and employees disconnected perception of EX07:21 - Where employers are falling short (target your managers)08:06 - Avoid the one size fits all approach when communicating09:34 - Who "Owns"​ the Employee Experience?10:40 - Improve your people's EX with moments that matter14:29 - Technology can help managers build relationships with the frontline16:18 - Consolidating communication coupled with the look and feel people want18:44 - How tools grant flexibility and drive engagement20:33 - How the ability to communicate frequently helps build culture22:22 - The signs and symptoms of a bad employee experience23:55 - The key takeaway Marc took from their researchIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: 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 my guest Robert Neuhauser, Global VP HR at Siemens.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro03:28 - How Robert is changing the paradigm of disruption12:04 - On the myth of the perfect leader17:15 - Why incentive systems should change21:05 - The shift towards personalised rewards packages23:23 - The cost of incentives26:25 - The importance of career planning34:12 - Skill requirements for HR leaders of tomorrow37:11 - Quickfire roundIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: 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 my guest Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen, Executive Vice President, Chief People & Culture Officer at Hempel.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro01:27 - Pernille's journey03:26 - The importance of NOT working in HR08:29 - Pernille's current development focus11:13 - Her history of making business leaders own talent development17:38 - On Hempel's foundation29:24 - Quickfire roundIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: 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 my guest Serena Rahme, Global VP HR at Beiersdorf.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro00:00 - Her background03:19 - The power of resilience04:58 - Her experience working in China06:45 - How too much resilience can backfire07:54 - As a society, we need to support female leadership11:12 - Why female leadership is still a checkbox exercise13:23 - Encouraging children to be curious15:57 - Children need you to be a parent and a role model19:12 - Serena's thoughts on employing working parents21:56 - Are we considering our people's needs in the new normal?If you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: 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 my guest Alma Lazo Freymann, Human Resources Executive Director.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro00:47 - Alma's journey03:42 - The academic angle to HR06:19 - The transferable skills from education to HR08:55 - A career is not a ladder - It's a mountain12:33 - Business continuity as a focus17:35 - Other focal points for Alma19:26 - On focusing on future team employability24:53 - The causes of the great resignation within HR29:17 - Quick fire roundIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: 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 my guest Neil Cody, Head of EMEA Sales Learning & Development at Twitter.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro02:26 - Core focuses for the company03:47 - Their digital strategy before lockdown vs now05:02 - Why technology that aligns with your strategy is a worthwhile investment?07:21 - How digital coaching helps move away from traditional methods09:24 - Why now is a great opportunity for coaches11:28 - How receiving coaching can stimulate you to do the same13:29 - The benefits coaching has on mental health15:48 - Neil's considerations when choosing a development tool17:44 - What it's like working with Coachhub20:31 - Collecting employee sentiments right after coaching22:26 - A look at the tool and its helpful dashboards24:08 - How technology is helping us deliver a more personalised experience30:22 - Neil's thoughts on the future of coachingIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: 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.