

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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Oct 20, 2021 • 35min
Finding Success in Succession Planning: Seren Bayramoglu's Journey to Excellence, Talent & Rewards
Seren Bayramoglu, VP of People Excellence Talent & Reward at Mölnlycke, dives into her formative experiences in HR during the pandemic. She discusses the evolving nature of talent acquisition and succession planning, stressing the importance of embedding a strong organizational culture. Seren also emphasizes turning succession planning into a habitual practice and the key performance indicators that drive success. Her passion for unifying HR functions and fostering collaborative leadership shines through, offering invaluable insights for aspiring leaders.

Oct 15, 2021 • 22min
Hiring for Diversity: The Guide to Building an Inclusive and Equitable Organization
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Arthur Woods, Entrepreneur, Investor, Author & DE&I SpeakerEpisode Highlights00:00 - His background and inspiration behind the book03:00 - Who the booked is aimed at04:00 - Why is hiring for diversity so important?05:32 - 3 challenges that hold back DEI efforts07:17 - The implications of the “Great Resignation” on diversity efforts09:34 - Why hiring teams need to re-think their roles11:05 - "Never waste a good crisis" appreciating the opportunities available14:33 - Employers casting a wider net by shifting their policies and practices16:13 - Building awareness for underrepresented communitiesIf 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.

Oct 13, 2021 • 30min
HR in the East: How Kevin Reynolds went from Ninjutsu to HR
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Kevin Reynolds, leadership coach and author of The Practical Leader and The Practical HR Business Partner.Episode Highlights00:00 - Intro03:11- Japan from a cultural perspective06:04- How Kevin went from Ninjutsu to HR08:05- The state of HR in Japan15:42- Advice for HR moving to Japan19:05 - On the inspiration for his books27:27 - What's nextIf 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.

Oct 11, 2021 • 21min
Leading in Real Time: How to Drive Success in a Radically Changing World
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Michelle Ray, CEO & Founder of Lead Yourself First Enterprises and Author.Episode Highlights01:02 - About Pablo04:34 - What he loves about HR06:33 - Lessons learned over the past year08:50 - Pablo on his purpose10:22 - How the pandemic changed HR12:25 - HR's biggest challenge moving forward...19:16 - ... and it's biggest opportunities28:16 - How he relaxes outside of work29:20 - On the worst times of Pablo's career32:41 - Could he ever leave the function?33:19 - What held him back from success35:55 - The best business advice he's been givenIf 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.

Oct 7, 2021 • 40min
Pablo Maison on Purpose, Lessons Learned, & the Changing Landscape of HR
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Pablo Maison, Chief Human Resources Officer at Grupo Perez Companc.Episode Highlights01:02 - About Pablo04:34 - What he loves about HR06:33 - Lessons learned over the past year08:50 - Pablo on his purpose10:22 - How the pandemic changed HR12:25 - HR's biggest challenge moving forward...19:16 - ... and it's biggest opportunities28:16 - How he relaxes outside of work29:20 - On the worst times of Pablo's career32:41 - Could he ever leave the function?33:19 - What held him back from success35:55 - The best business advice he's been givenIf 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.

Oct 7, 2021 • 52min
HR Leaders Summit 7/7: The Next Great Disruption Is Hybrid Work: How to Build a Future-Proof Organisation?
This is a special episode of the HR Leaders podcast, you are listening to the seventh session from the HR Leaders Online Summit aired on October 4th.We are joined by Lisa Calicchio, Chief HR Officer at WCG, Corina Carbonne-Stephens, VP HR, Organization & Services at ENI, Sarah Chartrand, SVP Global Talent & Diversity at Ahold Delhaize, and Zaina Orbai, Chief People Officer at The RealReal.Never miss an event, follow HR Leaders on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/hrleadersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 7, 2021 • 56min
HR Leaders Summit 6/7: Leadership Evolution: Developing the Hybrid Leader to Deliver in the Disrupted 21st Century?
This is a special episode of the HR Leaders podcast, you are listening to the sixth session from the HR Leaders Online Summit aired on October 4th.We are joined by Moderator: Christopher Lind, Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed, Anne Jaeckin, Chief HR Officer at Coty, Simon Brown, Chief Learning Officer at Novartis, Theresa Cook, Head of EMEA Talent Development at TikTok, Michael Fors, Senior Global Director, Workforce Development at Boeing, and Sanyin Siang, #1 Exec Coach by Thinkers50 and Professor at Duke University.Never miss an event, follow HR Leaders on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/hrleadersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 7, 2021 • 23min
HR Leaders Summit 5/7: How the Next Frontier of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion goes beyond HR & Talent
This is a special episode of the HR Leaders podcast, you are listening to the fifth session from the HR Leaders Online Summit aired on October 4th.We are joined by Moderator: James Cheng, Global Chief Diversity Officer at Zimmer Biomet, Traci Wade, Senior Director, Diversity & Inclusion at Oracle, LaQuenta Jacobs, Chief Diversity Officer at XPO Logistics, Denise Reed Lamoreaux, Worldwide Learning Director at Microsoft, Ricki Wax, Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Program Manager at Google, Mara Zavagno, and Chief D&I Officer and VP Talent, Engagement & Rewards at Konecranes.Never miss an event, follow HR Leaders on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/hrleadersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 7, 2021 • 28min
HR Leaders Summit 4/7: People Analytics: How to Dissect Complex HR Data into Digestible & Actionable Insights?
This is a special episode of the HR Leaders podcast, you are listening to the fourth session from the HR Leaders Online Summit aired on October 4th.We are joined by Allie Boddington, Executive Director HR Transformation at Oracle, and Caroline Gladwin, Executive Solution Director at Oracle.Never miss an event, follow HR Leaders on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/hrleadersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 7, 2021 • 49min
HR Leaders Summit 3/7: Workforce, Workplace & Wellbeing: How to Create a ‘Culture of Care’?
This is a special episode of the HR Leaders podcast, you are listening to the third session from the HR Leaders Online Summit aired on October 4th.We are joined by Moderator: Adrian Gostick, Best Selling Author of “Anxiety at Work”, Andy Holmes, Global Head of Wellbeing at Reckitt, Nabeela Ixtabalan, EVP & Chief People Officer at Walmart, Julie Spurlin, SVP HR at Software AG, Kally Kang-Kersey, VP HR at Zebra Technologies and Lina Donnaruma, and Head of HR & Organization at ITT.Never miss an event, follow HR Leaders on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/hrleadersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.