

HR Superstars
15Five
HR and People Ops can be challenging, but there’s a community of others who’ve been in your shoes. HR Superstars is the podcast from 15Five that connects you with confident and respected strategic people leaders who have conquered a myriad of challenges and now have valuable and actionable insights to share.
In each episode, our host, Adam Weber, VP of Community at 15Five, will talk to some of the world’s leading innovators in the HR/People Ops space willing to share their insights and advice to help you in your journey. We get real with topics like being a strategic business partner to the rest of the organization, how to have difficult conversations while maintaining empathy, and how to make DEI a part of your cultural DNA instead of just lip service.
15Five is here to help you do what matters most—develop your workforce, create a strong employer brand, and be respected as the strategic business partner you are. Come join thousands of your fellow HR Superstars, we’re so excited to have you.
In each episode, our host, Adam Weber, VP of Community at 15Five, will talk to some of the world’s leading innovators in the HR/People Ops space willing to share their insights and advice to help you in your journey. We get real with topics like being a strategic business partner to the rest of the organization, how to have difficult conversations while maintaining empathy, and how to make DEI a part of your cultural DNA instead of just lip service.
15Five is here to help you do what matters most—develop your workforce, create a strong employer brand, and be respected as the strategic business partner you are. Come join thousands of your fellow HR Superstars, we’re so excited to have you.
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Feb 3, 2021 • 40min
The Evolution of Company Culture and HR’s Role in Catalyzing Transformational Change w/ Mike Bokina
HR people are advocating for themselves more and more. They want to have a seat at the table. But what’s the point of that seat at the table? Why do they want it in the first place? And how can they bring their skills to the table to create transformation inside their companies? To learn more about how HR professionals can act as catalysts for transformational change, drive strategy forward, and help teams flourish, we talked with Mike Bokina, Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Siemens USA. What we talked about: -Maslow’s hierarchy of needs for HR leaders. -The role managers play in helping employees own their growth. -A unique philosophy around rewards and recognition. -Continuous growth management vs. annual performance reviews. -How to facilitate more open and transparent dialogue around difficult topics. For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

Feb 2, 2021 • 15min
HR Superstars: An Introduction to 15Five’s People Ops Podcast
Shane Metcalf and David Hassell, CCO and CEO of 15Five, discuss the human side of HR, focusing on personal growth and building relationships. They share their professional backgrounds and the vision behind the HR Superstars podcast. Topics include employee performance, meeting business needs, and interpersonal relating. Tune in for insights on creating human-centric organizations and enhancing workplace culture.