HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guests Chester Elton & Adrian Gostick, best selling authors, leadership experts and founders of The Culture Works.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro02:33 - What was the inspiration behind the book?03:53 - Identifying anxiety in your teams and providing support05:44 - Mental health stigma and the fear of looking weak08:49 - Only 1 in 10 feel comfortable discussing mental health with their boss11:29 - The impact of companies that are in 'crisis mode'16:25 - The benefit of transparency during times of uncertainty20:42 - How having an ally can be a tremendous anxiety reducer24:53 - Create rituals that help meet your wellness and diversity goals28:50 - Avoid these ways of making people feel awkward31:26 - How the generational view on mental health surprised themIf 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 Andy Valenzuela, Chief Human Resources Officer at HireVue.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro02:07 - Andy's journey and his role at HireVue07:24 - His thoughts on the current state of hiring09:12 - How has the pandemic shifted how companies procure talent?11:46 - Hiring globally and staying compliant15:46 - What's the risk for companies that don't adapt19:44 - How technology is shaping the candidate experience21:42 - How can we reduce hiring bias and increase diversity?25:57 - A look at hard and soft skills needed for the future32:08 - 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 Michael E. Puck, Human Insights Innovator, Speaker & Author.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro00:54 - Learning's that translated from his time in the army to HR04:40 - Why the number of actively engaged employees haven't risen in over 20 years?06:22 - How companies focus on symptoms rather than the underlying issues09:06 - Do employee engagement initiatives work?15:19 - How the pandemic helped us define our priorities17:51 - A brief look at UKG's 30 value currencies23:27 - UKG's megatrend for 2021: People before profits24:47 - The importance of a psychological contract26:49 - Save costs and turn over by being transparent when hiring32:25 - How unrealistic expectation hurt your bottom line34:47 - 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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Michael Sanders, Co-author of the best selling book Quantum Lean: Taking Lean Systems to the Next Level. Episode highlights00:00 - Intro03:31 - Michael's harrowing journey to live and work in the USA05:05 - Studying hard and building professional relationships10:45 - A look at product centricity15:36 - Applying lean in your hiring process24:42 - How should we define lean?26:49 - The three pillars of the Beehive Fund29:31 - The hiring process and practical tips for success39:53 - How to get buy-in from senior leaders for implementing lean46:40 - How does your book and approach to lean differ from others?50:30 - 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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Andy Storch - talent development consultant, connector, podcaster, community host, and author of the new book Own Your Career Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future.Episode Highlights02:17 - How Andy's cancer diagnosis reinforced the message of the book05:02 - The 3 Questions Andy asks in the face of challenge07:39 - The inspiration for the book10:35 - Why you should have a roadmap for your career13:47 - The importance of setting your goals17:02 - On Andy's 'No-Complaining Challenge'17:58 - The fear of failure, and regretting inaction22:28 - How organizations can benefit from embracing their employee's career goals30:33 - The 3 things you can do to prepare for the future of work32:12 - How to get in touch with Andy & farewellsSee 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 Micah Alpern, partner at EY focusing on leadership and culture.Episode Highlights00:56 - Micah's journey01:59 - The allure of consultancy03:17 - How companies are adapting to the hybrid model10:44 - Biggest challenges companies are facing with hybridisation12:23 - How companies are making informed decisions about hybrid working15:27 - How to lead in a hybrid workplace21:23 - How EY are learning while they're helping24:01 - Micah's predictions for the future of work28:32 - 3 ways to develop culture in the future of work30:26 - Contact information & farewellDon't miss our LIVE events by following us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/hrleadersDiscussion topics include:HR Innovation, Talent Management, HR Tech & Analytics, Strategy & Boardroom Relationships, Culture & Engagement, Leadership & Coaching, OD& Change, Learning & Development, Recruitment & Retention, Reward, Compensation & Benefits.See 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 Josh Rovner - talent, change, and effectiveness leader, consultant, and best-selling author.Episode Highlights00:51 - Josh's background and the A-ha! moment02:23 - Who the book is for03:59 - The 10 Critical Flaws in your company15:43 - Standard Operating Procedures and Politics19:12 - Why companies fail to see their own flaws23:12 - The Employee Disengagement Survey33:40 - How to address politics in the workplace36:17 - Is there a single worst flaw?38:21 - Standard operating procedures and succession planning40:26 - Josh's one key takeaway & key readingIf 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 Jennifer Kordell, Chief Human Resources Officer at Charles River Associates.Episode highlights00:50 - Jennifer's background and journey into HR04:11 - The HR focus of CRA over the next 12 months05:31 - On the difficult decision to return to the office18:22 - The future of vaccines, health, and safety at CRA22:04 - Providing flexibility around returning to the office23:46 - How CRA is iterating its messaging and management for return to work27:05 - The Re-Entry Task Force28:04 - The 3 Things CRA Learned From Covid-1930:29 - What Jennifer and CRA learned from the crisis32:49 - Quick fire round36:32 - FarewellIf 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 Debbie Shotwell, Chief People Officer at Stack Overflow.Episode highlights00:00 - Intro03:38 - The story of Stack Overflow05:51 - The Use Case of Stack Overflow07:16 - Talent pools are expanding for recruiters08:15 - On starting a new role during the pandemic10:03 - What are the biggest opportunities Debbie faces at Stack Overflow?12:12 - Common mistakes made when starting a new HR role15:43 - How Stack Overflow developed its values17:09 - How Stack Overflow's recruitment adapted to the pandemic20:21 - How Stack Overflow Manage recruitment23:45 - How Stack Overflow deal with Diversity & Inclusion27:11 - A corporation's social responsibility33:58 - Mandating vaccines for work37:08 - On returning to work42:25 - Quick fire round48:15 - What advice would you give your younger self?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 Scott Johnson, Tech Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Chairman & Founder of Workfront and Founder & CEO at Motivosity.Episode highlights07:16 - Intro31:03 - Scott's History, and the Story of Motivosity33:15 - What Is Motivosity?09:01 - What motivates employees in 202116:11 - On TED Talk "Don't Be Delores"07:05 - The Importance of Culture12:03 - On Work From Anywhere vs Return To The Workplace12:05 - How Motivosity clients measure ROI41:21 - How companies are using Motivosity in the pandemic17:13 - Quick Fire Round18:06 - Parting AdviceIf 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.