

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 7, 2021 • 38min
HR Leaders Summit 2/7: How can we Build the Skills and Leaders for the Future, Now?
This is a special episode of the HR Leaders podcast, you are listening to the first second from the HR Leaders Online Summit aired on October 4th.We are joined by Mark Skinner, Chief People Officer at William Hill, Keith Keating, Head of Global Learning Network at General Motors, Marco Serrao, VP HR Europe at Deutsche Telekom, Ditte Marstrand Wulf, Chief HR Officer at Covetrus, Theresa Zeller, and Global Head Integrated Learning Experiences at Merck.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 • 42min
HR Leaders Summit 1/7: How to Shape the Future Employee Experience in the Work From Anywhere Age
This is a special episode of the HR Leaders podcast, you are listening to the first session from the HR Leaders Online Summit aired on October 4th.We are joined by Mark Skinner, Chief People Officer at William Hill, Keith Keating, Head of Global Learning Network at General Motors, Marco Serrao, VP HR Europe at Deutsche Telekom, Ditte Marstrand Wulf, Chief HR Officer at Covetrus, Theresa Zeller and Global Head Integrated Learning Experiences at Merck.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 6, 2021 • 22min
Building an Inclusive Workplace Where Everyone has an Opportunity to Thrive
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Louisa Gregory Vice President, Culture, Change and Diversity at Colt Technology Services.Episode Highlights00:00 - Her personal journey moving from Australia to Singapore to now residing here in the UK02:26 - A look at her role and how it's progressed over the years04:01 - How they are creating a culture of inclusion at Colt07:44 - Her thoughts on the great resignation10:13 - What she would change about the world of work11:55 -The effect hybrid is having on DEI13:41 - How they are preparing their people to return to work16:19 - What allyship means to her17:51 - The biggest learning she gained during her role18:26 - What she is most excited about going forward19:57 - HR Leaders 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.

Sep 30, 2021 • 46min
Embracing Technology for Greater Personalization and Flexibility
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Arnaud Teil, Vice President, Human Resources at Pure.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro01:59 - His role at Cisco and what drives him06:24 - Capatalising on the opportunity to rethink how we work15:56 - The talent needed to remain successful as we shift to hybrid work20:29 - "every company will be a tech company"22:37 - How they embraced technology for greater personalization and flexibility26:07 - The effect remote work has on culture34:24 - The opportunity HR has to share the future of work41:26 - HR Leaders 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.

Sep 30, 2021 • 37min
Mental Health & Remote Work: Advice from an Anxious Achiever
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Morra Aarons Mele, EVP of Social Impact at Geben Communication and host of The Anxious Achiever podcast.Episode highlights00:00 Intro00:50 - About Morra and her work03:40 - On being an 'Anxious Overachiever'10:21 - The pros and cons of remote working with anxiety14:21 - Practical tips for conquering anxiety at work17:51 - The mental health difference between audio and video calls21:10 - Mental health advice for managers with remote teams24:53 - How physical environments affect anxiety27:31 - The importance of time alone31:54 - About The Anxious Achiever podcastIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 29, 2021 • 27min
The Ministry of Common Sense: How to Eliminate Bureaucratic Red Tape, Bad Excuses, and Corporate BS
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Martin Lindstrom, Branding and Culture Expert, New York Times Best Selling Aurthor and Founder of Lindstom company.Episode highlights00:00 Intro00:46 - What inspired him to write his new book03:14 - Has Corporate BS gotten worse?06:54 - Percieved productivity and endless meetings13:11 - Why do companies become so entangled in their own issues?16:23 - Are larger companies more susceptible to these issues?17:24 - The impact for companies that can't quickly innovate19:50 - Steps you can take to remove unproductive BSIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 28, 2021 • 41min
How to Manage & Support Your Employees' Wellbeing
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Nigel Branker, Executive Vice President and President, Health & Productivity Solutions at LifeWorks.Episode highlights00:00 Intro02:10 Nigel's journey03:24 Explaining AbilitiCBT06:01 The findings of the LifeWorks Mental Health Index08:04 The biggest challenges employees are facing with their mental health10:16 The barriers employers are facing to supporting their employers24:43 Recommended questions for wellbeing providers29:25 The long term effects of the pandemic31:45 Advice for employees seeking support from their employer36:13 Advice for HR leadersIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 27, 2021 • 59min
How the Pandemic Changed the Face of Compensation and Rewards
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Sven Skillrud, Vice President, Total Rewards at Baxter International Inc.Episode highlights00:00 Intro00:27 On the return to the workplace08:04 How a lawyer became VP of Total Rewards15:18 How Total Rewards has been impacted by the pandemic24:54 How Sven launched Headspace26:09 Justifying the investment29:49 How Sven adjusted his employee value proposition34:09 How Baxter's products work37:43 On the future of the rewards spaceIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 22, 2021 • 28min
HR for Startups: What you need to know
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Sandrine Bossard, Chief People Officer at Believe.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro02:17 - What attracted Sandrine to her role03:59 - The challenges she encountered when scaling the HR function06:21 - Working at a start-up means wearing a lot of hats 09:06 - Her experience working closely with the company founders11:32 - How they effectively communicate the work they do to improve DEI 14:44 - How their work aligns with their values16:32 - How they took care of their employees during the pandemic17:44 - Their approach to hybrid working20:27 - How they are approaching learning and development22:44 - The intersection between marketing and HR24:33 - HR Leaders 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.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 18, 2021 • 33min
Demystifying HR with StockX's Chief People Officer, Tracy Cote
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Tracy Cote, Chief People Officer at StockX.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro00:58 - About StockX03:06 - Tracy's journey04:06 - How StockX are scaling their HR in a fast growing organziation05:13 - The struggles of moving from a large multinational company to a small one08:07 - Considerations people should have when building out their HR technology stack10:56 - The importance of D&I initiatives in the workplace14:09 - How Covid-19 affected StockX15:16 - Tracey's biggest challenges with new D&I initiatives16:34 - How StockX build community20:32 - The experience of onboading during a global pandemic23:03 - What Tracy's looking forward to internally24:00 - Advice for HR Leaders moving from big companies to startups24:56 - Does HR need a rebrand?29:12 - Quickfire roundIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this and visit our website to access resources mentioned: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.