HR Leaders

Join Jeanette Winters, Chief Human Resource Officer at 8x8, as she shares her expertise on building resilient HR strategies. She emphasizes the importance of transparency and authenticity, particularly during uncertain times, to foster employee trust. Jeanette also highlights the significance of consistent leadership and lifelong learning as critical components for competitive advantage. Discover how to create meaningful connections that enhance engagement and integrate HR strategies with business objectives for long-term success.

Neeraj Tandon, Head of People Insights and Analytics at Syngenta Group, shares his wealth of experience in people analytics from Novartis and Philips. He discusses how transitioning from PowerPoints to actionable predictive models can significantly enhance employee retention strategies. Neeraj highlights a case study showing a 27% turnover reduction through innovative bonus structures. He also explores the critical role of governance in analytics and the importance of adapting to hybrid work dynamics to foster employee engagement and collaboration.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Udayan Dutt, Vice President of HR at Reckitt, to discuss how leadership, culture, and employee wellbeing can coexist effectively in an entrepreneurial and high-performance environment. Udayan shares insights from his extensive HR career, detailing Reckitt's journey of cultural transformation and how key leadership behaviors drive sustainable growth and innovation.🎓 In this episode, Udayan discusses:Reckitt’s cultural transformation journeyEssential leadership behaviors: Own, Create, Care, DeliverBalancing entrepreneurial mindset with employee wellbeingBuilding psychological safety within a high-performance cultureLeveraging meaningful employee benefits to drive engagementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this discussion, Ying Li, Head of People Analytics at PepsiCo, uses her expertise in AI and data analytics to explain how organizations can thrive by becoming skills-based. She shares her journey from engineering to people analytics and highlights methods for accurately assessing employee skills and understanding skills scarcity. Ying dives into the importance of continuous skill enhancement and the role of curiosity in reskilling. She also discusses how AI can create personalized learning pathways, helping to align individual growth with organizational goals.

Amy Reichanadter, Chief People Officer at Databricks, dives into the intricacies of nurturing company culture during rapid growth. She shares her unique journey from psychology to HR leadership, emphasizing the crucial role of transparency and leadership development. Discover how AI is revolutionizing HR strategies and how empowering managers can boost workplace well-being. Amy also highlights the importance of building trust in hybrid environments and adapting leadership approaches to foster employee engagement and success.

In this insightful conversation, Laurent Aufils, Chief People Officer at Orange Business, shares his unique journey from finance to HR. He emphasizes the critical need for HR to align with business strategy for successful transformation. The discussion dives into how AI is revolutionizing workforce planning, enhancing recruitment, and improving employee training. Laurent highlights the importance of fostering employee engagement during organizational changes and the evolving role of HR leaders in today’s business landscape.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan F. Kestenbaum, Managing Director of Technology Strategy at AMS, to explore the biggest trends in talent acquisition and AI’s growing role in shaping the workforce.Jonathan shares his 2025 talent trends predictions, covering AI-driven hiring, the future of job applications, and how organizations can rethink recruitment in an AI-powered world. He also dives into why large action models (LAMs) will replace traditional workflows, the shift to skills-based hiring, and how AI is transforming the way companies attract and retain talent.🎓 In this episode, Jonathan discusses:Why AI is transforming talent acquisition in 2025Why skills-based hiring is the future of recruitmentHow AI is reshaping workforce planning and internal mobilityHow Large Action Models (LAMs) will replace traditional HR techWhat HR leaders must do to stay ahead of AI-driven hiring trendsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DJ Campbell, Chief HR Officer at Sanford Health, shares his expertise in leadership development and AI's role in HR. He discusses why leadership development is the top priority for organizations by 2025 and how balancing technology with empathetic leadership is vital. DJ emphasizes the significance of transparent communication in fostering a strong workplace culture and the evolution of employee expectations in a tech-driven world. He explores the shift towards 'power skills' and the essential need for trust and human connection in effective leadership.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Jean Pelletier, VP, Digital Talent Transformation and Global Talent Acquisition at Schneider Electric, to explore how AI is reshaping talent mobility, workforce planning, and career development. Jean shares how AI-powered talent marketplaces are breaking down silos, democratizing career growth, and enabling a skills-based workforce.She also discusses how data-driven decision-making is changing HR, why internal hiring needs a transformation, and how HR leaders can future-proof their organizations by rethinking talent management.🎓 In this episode, Jean discusses:How HR can use data to make smarter, faster talent decisionsHow AI is transforming internal mobility and workforce planningWhy talent marketplaces are key to career growth and retentionWhy organizations must shift from job titles to skills-based workforce planningSee 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, we welcome Ian Wilson, VP of HR at Amazon, to discuss how great leaders cultivate resilience, drive innovation, and embrace continuous learning. Ian shares insights on Amazon’s leadership principles, why curiosity and adaptability are essential for success, and how HR leaders can create a culture that fosters growth, agility, and execution.He also dives into how leaders can make smarter decisions faster, develop strong problem-solving skills, and maintain a customer-centric mindset, lessons HR professionals can apply to future-proof their organizations.🎓 In this episode, Ian discusses:How continuous learning and curiosity fuel leadership successWhy fast decision-making separates great leaders from the restThe role of psychological safety in building high-performing teamsHow Amazon's leadership principles drive execution and innovationWhy HR must stop ‘random acts of HR’ and focus on business impactSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.