

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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May 16, 2019 • 38min
Shell’s Journey into Integrated Strategic Workforce Planning
Episode #155 I am joined by David Doe, Vice President HR Talent Excellence at Shell to discuss Shell's journey into integrated strategic workforce planning.Resources mentioned📕 Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness - Richard H Thaler 💻 Visit David’s LinkedIn ProfileAttention!! I'm excited to announce that we are opening our HR Leaders Virtual workshop series to you all FOR FREE. Join weekly workshops and learn from the world’s most successful HR executives LIVE 🛰️ from any location, on any device. Sign up here https://bit.ly/2I9aAm5Join Our Exclusive Network of HR Executives: 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.

May 14, 2019 • 47min
How to Drive Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace?
Episode #154 I was joined by my special guests: James Cheng, Director, Global Inclusion & Diversity & Talent Acquisition Leader at Gilead Sciences, Asif Sadiq MBE, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at The The Telegraph, Natasha Miller Williams, SVP, Diversity & Inclusion at Nielsen to discuss how to drive diversity & inclusion in the workplace.This episode was filmed LIVE on LinkedIn, click the link below to view the video recording. You can join us every Friday at 3:30 PM BST, follow me onLinkedInto be notified when we go LIVE.Watch the Live show here: http://bit.ly/2VbIZneSubscribe to the HR Leaders Newsletter here www.hrdleaders.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 10, 2019 • 1h 2min
The Challenges Faced in a Career Transition
Episode #153 I was joined by Jenn Crenshaw, Senior HR Leader, Currently on Educational Sabbatical to discuss the challenges we face during a career transition.This episode was filmed LIVE on LinkedIn, click the link below to view the video recording. You can join us every Friday at 3:30 PM BST, follow me on LinkedIn to be notified when we go LIVE.Watch the Live show here: http://bit.ly/HRDL-Jenn-CrenshawResources mentioned:📕 Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace, and Turn Excuses into Results - https://amzn.to/2Jf1AgC📕 One Page Talent Management, with a New Introduction: Eliminating Complexity, Adding Value - https://amzn.to/2JwnHyv📕 Books by Dave Ulrich - https://amzn.to/2Vg1Xcn🏫 Georgia State University Library - https://library.gsu.edu/Subscribe to the HR Leaders Newsletter here www.hrdleaders.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 8, 2019 • 24min
What is the Future of Work?
Episode #152 We are joined by Dave Ulrich, Speaker, Author, Professor & HR Thought Partner, The RBL Group, University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, Pat Wadors, Chief Talent Officer - CHRO at ServiceNow, Kristina Morton, VP of HR Europe & Australia at General Mills to discuss what is the future of work?This episode was filmed LIVE on LinkedIn. Click the link below to view the video recording. Don't forget to follow me on LinkedIn so you can be notified whenever we go LIVE.Watch the video recording here and LIVE comments: http://bit.ly/HRDL-LinkedInLiveSubscribe to the HR Leaders Newsletter here www.hrdleaders.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 7, 2019 • 38min
Leadership Development Lessons From the World’s Greatest Leaders
Episode #150 We are joined by James Citrin, Expert on Leadership, Executive Success & CEO succession to discuss the leadership development lessons from the world’s greatest leaders. Attention!! I'm excited to announce that we are opening our HR Leaders Virtual workshop series to you all FOR FREE. Join weekly workshops and learn from the world’s most successful HR executives LIVE 🛰️ from any location, on any device. Sign up here https://bit.ly/2I9aAm5Resources Mentioned📕 Check out Jame’s books The Career Playbook: Essential Advice for Today's Aspiring Young Professional🌎 Learn more about Jame’s work at spencerstuart.com💻 Visit Jame’s LinkedIn ProfileJoin Our Exclusive Network of HR Executives: 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.

Apr 25, 2019 • 35min
Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life
Episode #149 We are joined by Francesca Gino, Harvard Business School Professor and Author of “Rebel Talent” to discuss why it pays to be a rebel and break the rules at work and in life.Attention!! I'm excited to announce that we are opening our HR Leaders Virtual workshop series to you all FOR FREE. Join weekly workshops and learn from the world’s most successful HR executives LIVE 🛰️ from any location, on any device. Sign up here https://bit.ly/2I9aAm5Resources Mentioned📕 Check out Francesca’s book Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life🌎 Learn more about Francesca’s work http://francescagino.com/ 💻 Visit Francesca’s LinkedIn ProfileJoin Our Exclusive Network of HR Executives: 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.

Apr 18, 2019 • 29min
Would you want to work for you?
Episode #148 We are joined by Brenda Bence, Professional Speaker, Executive Coach, Award-winning Author who asks us the question “would you want to work for you?”Attention!! I'm excited to announce that we are opening our HR Leaders Virtual workshop series to you all FOR FREE. Join weekly workshops and learn from the world’s most successful HR executives LIVE 🛰️ from any location, on any device. Sign up here https://bit.ly/2I9aAm5Resources Mentioned📕 Check out Brenda’s book Would You Want to Work for You?: How to Build an Executive Leadership Brand That Inspires Loyalty and Drives Employee Performance🌎 Learn more about Brenda’s work www.BrendaBence.com💻 Visit Brenda’s LinkedIn ProfileJoin Our Exclusive Network of HR Executives: 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.

Apr 16, 2019 • 31min
The Expertise Economy: How the smartest companies use learning to engage, compete, and succeed
Episode #147 We are joined by Kelly Palmer, Workplace Futurist, Chief Learning Officer at Degreed to discuss how the smartest companies use learning to engage, compete and succeed.Attention!! I'm excited to announce that we are opening our HR Leaders Virtual workshop series to you all FOR FREE. Join weekly workshops and learn from the world’s most successful HR executives LIVE 🛰️ from any location, on any device. Sign up here https://bit.ly/2I9aAm5Resources Mentioned📕 The Expertise Economy: How the smartest companies use learning to engage, compete, and succeed🌎 Learn more about Kelly’s work at Degreed💻 Visit Dusti’s LinkedIn ProfileJoin Our Exclusive Network of HR Executives: 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.

Apr 12, 2019 • 31min
Practical Advice for Growing HR in a Global Company
Episode #146 We are joined by Dusti Swinney Global VP, HR at ECCO Safety Group where to discuss the practical advice for growing HR in a global company.Attention!! I'm excited to announce that we are opening our HR Leaders Virtual workshop series to you all FOR FREE. Join weekly workshops and learn from the world’s most successful HR executives LIVE 🛰️ from any location, on any device. Sign up here https://bit.ly/2I9aAm5Resources Mentioned📕 High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way - Brendon Burchard💻 Visit Dusti’s LinkedIn Profile📺 Watch the YouTube videoJoin Our Exclusive Network of HR Executives: 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.

Apr 9, 2019 • 28min
Are Your Hiring Practices Keeping Up?
Episode #145 We are joined by Robin Borough, CEO, Co-Founder at Aristahire to discuss why the hiring process is broken and how we got from 1980's recruiting to the present day.Attention!! I'm excited to announce that we are opening our HR Leaders Virtual workshop series to you all FOR FREE. Join weekly workshops and learn from the world’s most successful HR executives LIVE 🛰️ from any location, on any device. Sign up here https://bit.ly/2I9aAm5🌎 Learn more about Robin’s work here💻 Visit Robin’s LinkedIn Profile📺 Watch the YouTube video See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.