

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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Mar 17, 2020 • 16min
The Evolving role of the HR Business Partner
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast we are joined by my guest, Charles Abramo, Senior HR Director at Whole Food's Market.Special thanks to our friends at Avature for supporting the show! Enjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSummarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 13, 2020 • 30min
HR Lessons from our Kids
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast we are joined by my guest, Greg Brenner, Assistant VP, Talent & Organisational Development.Special thanks to our friends at Avature for supporting the show! Episode highlights[01:29] - How did you get the nickname "The HR DAD"?[03:55] - What are the lessons you learned from your kids?[07:54] - "Leadership is hard but we make it more difficult"[09:73] - Habits we form in the first seven years[12:31] - What straps do you see HR Leaders fall into?[13:58] - Is how we develop our people changed?[15:16] - Never underestimate the power of face time[17:13] - Making leadership development more efficient[19:14] - How to reconnect with disengaging employees[21:37] - What's kept you engaged at Miami University?[23:26] - HR Leaders Quickfire roundEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: 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.

Mar 10, 2020 • 32min
SurveyMonkey: Where the Curious go to Grow
Rebecca Cantieri, Chief People Officer at SurveyMonkey, discusses innovative HR practices and the company's mission to empower curiosity. She highlights how SurveyMonkey attracts talent in a competitive landscape by prioritizing meaningful work and learning opportunities. The conversation delves into leveraging technology for improved HR processes and promoting diversity through a culture of inquiry. Rebecca also shares insights on the reimagined annual evaluation process, emphasizing the importance of continuous feedback and adaptability.

Mar 5, 2020 • 20min
The Benefits and Challenges of Taking International Assignments
In this episode, Lindsay Bridges, Senior Vice President HR UK & Ireland at DHL joins us on the show to share the benefits and challenges of taking international assignments.Special thanks to our friends at Oracle for supporting the show!Visit www.oracle.com/HCM to Discover how HR Leaders are using Analytics to optimize the workforce. Episode highlights[02:11] - How did you get your role at DHL and what has kept you engaged for 10+ years?[03:26] - Lindsay shares her first international assignment[06:25] - What impact did this change have on you personally?[07:50] - What steps did you take to steer your role towards business partnering?[10:21] - What attracted you to take a new role in Germany?[12:10] - In this new role, what was the challenge the business was facing?[12:28] - How can HR add value in this case?[13:19] - How did you manage returning home to England?[14:52] - What are the main benefits of taking on international assignments?[16:14] - Has this experience strengthened your relationship with your family?[17:09] - HR Leaders Quickfire round?Enjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: 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.

Mar 2, 2020 • 33min
How Shell Refreshed It's Approach to Identifying Leadership Potential
In this episode, Tamsin Lambert, Talent Excellence Advisor at Shell joins us on the podcast to share how Shell refreshed it's approach to identifying leadership potential.Special thanks to our friends at Oracle for supporting the show!Visit www.oracle.com/HCM to Discover how HR Leaders are using Analytics to optimize the workforce.Episode highlights[03:30] - There's a trend that leaders have long careers with Shell[04:00] - Why is Shell interested in leadership potential?[06:07] - Shell has been doing this for 50 years, why change now?[08:58] - 4 key changes Shell want to move the needle on during this change[10:54] - Is the concept of long term potential still relevant in today's world?[14:41] - What are the key elements of this updated approach?[19:09] - Why Shell focuses on performance rather than potential for its new employees?[21:16] - How does this change link to Shell's wider approach to talent management?[23:21] - Tamsin's learning moments both personally and professionally[26:37] - How have you improved the employee experience?[28:58] - What are your plans now? (Embedding Shell's revised people strategy)[31:33] - Advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: 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.

Feb 3, 2020 • 30min
Bringing Diversity and Inclusion to Life at Unilever
In this episode, Nicky Clement, VP HR, Organisation & People Analytics at Unilever joins us on the show to give discuss how they are bringing life to diversity and inclusion to life at Unilever.Special thanks to our friends at Oracle for supporting the show!Visit www.oracle.com/HCM to Discover how HR Leaders are using Analytics to optimize the workforce.Episode highlights[02:11] - Nicky shares her passion for diversity and inclusion[02:42] - Was flexible working common practice when you started?[03:29] - What impact did this support have on you personally raising a family?[04:20] - Did this give you a stronger connection with the business?[06:38] - Had you ever imagined you'd be doing this role?[08:10] - Unilever's proud achievements[08:51] - "Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance"[09:54] - D&I isn't just good for people, but also good for business[11:26] - The new generation have high expectations of organizations and a greater need for purpose[13:18] - How D&I is at the core of Unilever sustainability plan[15:21] - Unilever plans to become a gender-balanced organization by 2020[16:38] - How Unilever moved the needle on D&I?Enjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: 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.

Jan 27, 2020 • 23min
Unlocking Human Potential in Organizations Through HyperQ
In this episode, Nishika de Rosairo CEO and Founder at Experiential Insight joins us on the podcast to share how they are unlocking human potential through HyperQ.Special thanks to our friends at Oracle for supporting the show!Visit www.oracle.com/HCM to Discover how HR Leaders are using Analytics to optimize the workforce.Episode Highlights[01:30] - What inspired you to leave the corporate world and go out on your own?[02:48] - What is HyperQ?[04:16] - How does Experiential Insights separate itself from other providers?[06:16] - What activities take place in these sessions that we can try?[08:33] - What questions provoke the best dialog?[09:32] - What challenges do the organizations that come to you face?[11:00] - How are you measuring success?[13:20] - What is your focus for 2020?[14:17] - Why is 6 the magic number?[14:49] - How many coaches do you have?[16:26] - Why aren't companies doing this internally?[21:46] - Parting advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: 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.

Jan 22, 2020 • 37min
Moving From Burnout to Resiliency
In this episode, Dave Buzanko, Entrepreneur, Leadership Speaker & Growth Mindset Strategist joined us on the show to share how a hit to his health led to him becoming an iron man, and the methods he took to make this great change.Special thanks to our friends at Oracle for supporting the show!Visit www.oracle.com/HCM to Discover how HR Leaders are using Analytics to optimize the workforce.Episode Highlights[05:19] - Your health took a turn for the worse, what were the signs?[07:13] - What was the secret sauce that helped you commit to this new way of living?[11:09] - Why is it important to assume the identify of the person you want to be?[11:49] - You ran an Iron Man, what did you learn from this experience?[13:30] - Why having an "I can't" approach can hinder you[18:35] - "Be the person you want other to be"[19:32] - What does burnout look like?[20:24] - 97% of North Americans have sub optimal heart health[23:57] - Not being healthy has a knock on effect[26:54] - "Habits become habits when they become automatic"[29:12] - The power of resiliency[30:22] - Society is being forced into gig economy[35:15] - Why it's important to not to lose sight and become too resilient[34:31] - Key takeaway's and conclusion[35:32] - Parting advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: 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.

Jan 21, 2020 • 37min
The journey of starting a People Analytics function
In this episode, David Swanagon, Head of HR & Analytics for Technical Services at Saudi Aramco joined us on the podcast to share his insights and lessons learned from starting a people analytics function.Special thanks to our friends at Oracle for supporting the show!Visit www.oracle.com/HCM to Discover how HR Leaders are using Analytics to optimize the workforce.Episode Highlights[00:41] - Davids journey from the lights of Vegas to Saudi Arabia[04:53] - How do we get started with an Analytics Function?[09:10] - The drawback of working with smart people[11:48] - Why it's important to have a clear understanding of the corporate strategy[15:10] - How the introduction of data didn't make meetings quicker and more efficient[17:27] - What is the structure of your analytics team?[19:28] - How David reinvented the classic 9 box matrix[23:44] - What insights surprised you during this change?[25:38] - What has been the feedback so far? 'Data wars'[27:14] - David's experience working at the oil facility that was attacked[31:18] - What's next for you?[33:39] - HR Leaders Quickfire Round[36:27] - Parting advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: 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.

Jan 16, 2020 • 26min
Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others
In this episode, Founder and CEO Robert Glazer shares how to push beyond your limits and unlock success in yourself and others.Special thanks to our friends at Oracle for supporting the show!Visit www.oracle.com/HCM to Discover how HR Leaders are using Analytics to optimize the workforce.Episode Highlights[01:43] - Your company was an early adopter of remote working[03:37] - What was the inspiration behind writing the book?[07:32] - What is capacity building?[08:32] - What are the 4 key elements to capacity building, starting with Spirituality?[11:06] - Examples to help you get started with spirituality[14:01] - Element 2 - Intellectual[15:41] - What about people whose values are not aligned with the organisation?[17:23] - Element 3 - Physical[18:28] - Who was the intended audience for the book?[20:03] - Element 4 - Emotional Capacity[22:23] - Tell us about Build a better path?[24:31] - Parting advice for youEnjoying our content? Access the shows resources and get access to future episodes first by Subscribing to HR Leaders: 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.