

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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Sep 7, 2020 • 41min
What's next for HR Leaders Careers?
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Francesca Molinari, x3 CHRO & Former VP HR Digital Experience at Adobe.Episode highlights[01:12] - What have been your observations on the current climate?[02:56] - Francesca's own personal journey as a candidate[04:34] - How can we improve the experience for the candidate?[08:04] - As a CHRO, what are you looking for in your next role?[10:58] - What's the secret to a good CEO/CHRO relationship?[12:51] - What's next for HR Leaders Careers?[17:35] - How the crisis gave us an opportunity to pivot[29:02] - A look at one of Francesca's past projects that she's proud of[32:34] - Why it's important to build your values through co-creation[38:15] - HR Leaders Quick Fire RoundIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. 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 2, 2020 • 39min
The New Normal: From Surviving to Thriving
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Deborah Borg, Chief HR Officer at Bunge.If you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this: 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 1, 2020 • 34min
How to keep the Local Mojo when Standardising and Expanding your Global Footprint
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Roxana Dobrescu, EMEA Head of People at Glovo.Episode highlights[05:26] - How COVID was the catalyst for change[07:26] - How Glovo reinvented itself during this crisis[08:54] - Making sure their riders are prepared for this new world of work[10:17] - Expanding from 2,000 to over 60,000 riders[11:36] - How do you keep the local Mojo when expanding your global footprint?[15:64] - What were your takeaways from your acquisition?[21:29] - How are you supporting female leaders?[28:21] - HR Leaders Quick Fire RoundIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. 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.

Aug 28, 2020 • 30min
Culture and Belonging: The glue that makes us an organization
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Anna Mindelöf, CHRO - Global Head of HR at Fenix Outdoor.Episode highlights[02:30] - How would you define culture?[04:25] - Is culture a job for leaders or everyone?[05:46] - Practical ways to impact company culture?[09:04] - The power of podcasting and internal comms[11:20] - Are you on boarding digitally?[13:34] - Thoughts on moving from command and control to servant leadership[18:58] - How communication is shifting in this new world of work[21:52] - A look at their unconscious bias training[25:04 ] - What's the feedback been from the leaders?[25:34] - Frequently asked questions from leaders on Diversity[27:55] - Parting advice for youIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. 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.

Aug 26, 2020 • 33min
Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Patrick Mcginnis, Author, Ted Speaker & Host of FOMO Sapiens Podcast.If you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. 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.

Aug 25, 2020 • 34min
How to Create the Right Environment for new teams to be Successful
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Jessica Troller, HR Director at Microsoft.Episode highlights[03:55] - What was it like moving to the USA?[05:16] - What attracted to the role at Microsoft?[06:01] - What did the role entail?[06:44] - How did you bring these teams together?[09:00] - What are the challenges of bringing new teams together?[11:15] - How are you supporting your leaders with this change?[13:46] - You created a new team during COVID, could you share how this went?[16:31] - In hindsight, what would you have done differently?[18:47] - How are you keeping your employees engaged remotely?[22:53] - Attracting talent in this new world of work[24:24] - Are you back on track with your projects, what are your priorities?[27:00] - What are the challenges that your leaders are coming to you with?[28:28] - How are you personally?[29:53] - HR Leaders Quick Fire RoundIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. 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.

Aug 18, 2020 • 31min
What’s Next… HR Crisis Strategy
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest DeRetta Rhodes, SVP & Head of HR at Atlanta Braves.Episode highlights[04:04] - How DeRetta constantly challenges herself?[05:17] - What has been your approach to crisis management post-COVID?[07:29] - How have you gone about shifting the mindset of your leadership team?[09:53] - Why performance management is more important now than ever[11:17] - What is crisis fatigue?[13:58] - Practical steps we can take to manage during a crisis[16:23] - How building frameworks are the key to making sustainable change[22:21] - Tips on dealing with a crisis without becoming overwhelmed[25:52] - HR Leaders Quick Fire Round[29:33] - Parting advice for youIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. 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.

Aug 17, 2020 • 35min
Courageous Cultures
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guests Karin Hurt, Chief Executive Officer & David Dye President at Let's Grow Leaders.Episode highlights[04:14] - What's it like working together as a married couple?[05:02] - What was the inspiration behind the book?[08:15] - How have you structured the book?[11:13] - What is it that stops employees from speaking out?[14:09] - From your research, what surprised you the most?[16:18] - Examples of companies that are doing this well[20:22] - Why the antidote to uncertainty is clarity[21:47] - Do you have examples of when this wasn't done properly?[24:00] - 3 behaviors that shut people down[25:59] - Practical steps to avoid this happening in our own business[29:08] - What is at the core of a courageous culture?[31:51] - The impact on companies that down follow these practices?If you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. 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.

Aug 13, 2020 • 37min
The Curious Advantage
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guests Simon Brown, Chief Learning Officer at Novartis and Co-Founders Garrick Jones & Paul Ashcroft at Ludic.Episode highlights[01:12] - How did you come to meet?[02:02] - Where did the inspiration from the book come from?[04:11] - How did you go about writing it and for how long?[05:15] - How would you define curiosity? [06:50] - The power of curious teams[08:41] - What does a Big Mac have to do with curiosity? [09:47] - Why is workplace curiosity so important?[11:52] - Can we learn to be curious? [14:24] - What effect does curiosity have on the brain?[18:10] - How learning happens whether it's a positive or negative experience[22:57] - Why it's important to create a culture that encourages high volume low impact failure[32:47] - How has this journey into curiosity changed you personally?[34:47] - Parting advice for youIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. 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.

Aug 11, 2020 • 46min
How can we help people have the resilience that they need for a fast-changing world?
In this special episode of the HR Leaders Podcast we are joined by 4 of the worlds Chief Learning Officers. Vidya Krishnan at Ericsson, Simon Brown at Novartis, Stefaan van Hooydonk at Cognizant and James Fulton at Goldman Sachs.Episode highlights[02:04] - How to build the resilience for a fast-changing world?[08:54] - What it takes for our leadership to engineer empathy at scale[19:19] - How leaders are embracing data and the correlation between attrition and learning[25:50] - How to foster a culture of curiosity that recognises and rewards curiosity?[32:09] - How problem solving has become as important as problem finding[34:31] - How to locate curiosity in the present[42:03:] - Can we learn to be curious?[43:06] - Parting advice for youIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. 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.