HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Claire Schmidt, Founder & CEO at AllVoices.Episode highlights02:09 - How Claire developed her drive03:12 - How she began at 20th Century Fox05:02 - The inspiration behind AllVoices16:10 - The role of HR in executing it21:59 - Top tips for putting feedback systems in place25:47 - How AllVoices works33:21- Whether it collects data35:02 - How companies should introduce the service39:32 - The resources AlVoices provides44:06 - The case for anonymity47:47- What it's like being a female tech founderIf 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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Chris Norbury, Chief People Officer & Member of the Board at E.ON UKEpisode highlights00:00 - Intro01:32- Chris' back story04:38- What keeps him engaged & interested in HR05:59- On digital transformation08:02 - How Chris Norbury pursues learning11:31- Tips for accessing knowledge and insights12:59- Showing vulnerability at work14:08- The power of making brave decisions16:55- The importance of transparency20:30- On embracing hybrid-flexible work22:39- How leading with empathy triggered a lightbulb moment at Eon25:14- E.ON's working model going forwards29:35- Their corporate attitudes to hybrid work32:00- 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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Greg Jackson, the CEO and founder of Octopus Energy. Episode highlights00:00 - Intro00:38 - Greg's background01:29 - How giving his marketing team freedom allowed them to create a great brand02:58 - Don't mistake not having an HR function as not caring about people04:32 - The inspiration behind working this way07:13 - How this model makes all leaders responsible for HR08:36 - What training and support do you provide to make this model successful?11:40 - Why this is not an attack on HR12:35 - Should other organisations consider changing to this model?14:19 - How this model allows people to work faster16:52 - Using data to keep a pulse on his teams and potential problems18:29 - What's been the impact on your HR staff members?22:15 - Greg shares insights into their customer and employee satisfaction23:46 - How are you supporting your employee’s wellbeing?26:39 - The challenges that come with operating in this way29:48 - A personal incident that helped inspire Greg's HR model33:17 - LinkedIn question - Do you have an HR department but you call it something else?35:06 - LinkedIn question - As you grow, will you consider changing to a traditional HR function?35:06 - LinkedIn question - Has the pandemic shifted people’s thoughts on HR?37:57: - 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.hrdleaders.com/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 Guillermo Miranda, VP & Chief Learning Officer at Boeing.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro01:31 - Guillermo background and what attracted him to his role06:36 - Why learning and development is so important at Boeing08:49 - How are you developing the skills for the future?11:47 - What was your preparedness in regards to virtual learning?13:14 - How technology gave us the opportunity to be more human14:38 - Upskilling across talent pools18:29 - Are learning and development departments on the right course?20:32 - Can you motivate someone to learn?22:35 - Have you seen an increase in learning and development25:53 - Why skills should be at the core of your value proposition27:54 - Can you measure the ROI of L&D?If 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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Sara Garringer, Vice President Human Resources at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro00:00 - Sara's inspiration for getting into a role in HR04:54 - Why saying 'no' was critical for work/life balance as a single mother06:45 - How facing bias head-on helped remove a workplace misunderstanding10:33 - Learning from bad experiences and becoming more resilient as a result17:25 - What attracted you to this role at SeaWorld?22:38 - Navigating and dealing with deaths of colleagues24:59 - "The 'H' comes before the ‘R’ in HR for a reason"26:24 - The personal implications of going through something like this30:39 - How we can work with technology to make work better33:09 - Sara shares a moment she and a colleague didn't see eye to eye37:43 - 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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Steve Beauchamp, CEO at Paylocity.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro01:04 - Steve's background02:24 - What's kept him engaged in this space for so long04:50 - The skills he picked up early having worked in smaller companies06:18 - Where is the Future of Work heading?08:16 - His learning during the pandemic and how it accelerated organisations digital transformation11:06 - The key lesson's Steve picked up during this period15:36 - In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently?17:20 - How they saw the use of their platform grow19:11 - The tools businesses need for the new future of work22:15 - How they are helping organisation become better employers24:22 - How ignoring these trends will not allow companies to retain and attract new talent27:17 - A look at Paylocity's workforce index score30:32 - 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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Mike Horne, People and Culture Executive Coach and Author, Integrity by Design: Working and Living Authentically.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro01:00 - Mike's background and the inspiration behind his book02:29 - How Mike defines authentic leadership04:28 - "you are what you do, not what you say you'll do"06:33 - Why do leaders struggle to be authentic?08:04 - Why faking authenticity is so hard10:06 - Practical steps we can take to be more authentic14:50 - Mikes love-hate relationship with HR15:50 - The impact of not being authentic17:25 - Keys to effective communication21:01- Is there a correlation between being a good and a leader?24:44 - The change Mikee wants to bring about with his bookIf 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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guests Michael Solomon & Rishon Blumberg, co-authors of Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro00:35- About the authors04:24- Working with friends05:36 - Defining a 10Xer07:40- How to manage high achievers10:16 - Common mistakes in managing them16:07- How to know if your company is ready for 10X talent18:34- Success stories22:55 - How do 10X employees come about26:09- Top tips for maanging & retaining 10XersIf 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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest David Osborne, CEO at Virgin Pulse.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro00:39 - David's background02:32 - The impact of Covid on Virgin Health04:02 - Health & Wellbeing transitioning from a bonus to critical05:18 - How Virgin Pulse reacted to the pandemic06:31 - The market surge of Covid07:42 - How Virgin Pulse communicates ROI09:27 - Establishing culture when working from home10:13 - The role of wellbeing in the new normal11:41 - The impact of not prioritising employee wellbeing14:12 - The benefits of data gathering for your employees14:58 - What makes Virgin Pulse stand out16:52 - Their priorities moving forward18:25 - Bringing the content wherever users are20:20 - Insights into wellbeing adoption during the pandemic21:41 - Will the drive for wellbeing sustain post pandemic?22:38 - How Covid shone a light on the wellbeing crisis23:37 - 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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Michael Walsh, Director, Global Talent Management & Organisational Effectiveness at Eaton.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro00:58 - The inspiration behind his new book03:55 - "When you realise how powerful analytics can be, the sky's the limit"05:55 - What's holding people back from using data?07:45 - Mistakes people make when getting started with analytics10:59 - How effective communication and storytelling paid off for Michael12:58 - How we are inundated with shiny new technologies15:25 - Common questions Michael asks when assessing a new piece of technology20:23 - The most important hires when starting a team23:31 - Does it still make sense for analytics to sit under HR?25:56 - How the pandemic accelerated the need for data adoption28:03 - Why it's clear technology wasn't holding back wellbeing initiatives31:30 - Parting advice for youIf 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.