Digital HR Leaders with David Green

David Green
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Nov 19, 2024 • 39min

Building a Skills-Based Organisation: Lessons from a 30-Year Journey (an Interview with Sandra Loughlin)

Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems and an expert in learning science, shares invaluable insights on building a skills-based organization. She discusses EPAM's 30-year journey towards creating a future-ready workforce and debunks common myths about skills-based structures. Loughlin emphasizes the importance of clearly defining work roles before determining required skills and offers practical advice on selecting the right technology to support skills initiatives. She also highlights the significance of high-quality skills data for driving business impact.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 42min

How Digital Transformation Fuels Skills and Ex at Lloyds Banking Group (an Interview with Lara Wainwright & Duncan Reynall)

As digital transformation redefines industries, organisations are faced with the challenge of building a workforce equipped for rapid change. At Lloyds Banking Group, this shift is driving a bold move towards a skills-based organisation, where agility, adaptability, and continuous learning are core to its evolution.  In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by two leaders at the heart of this transformation: Lara Wainwright, Product Owner and Lab Lead, and Duncan Reynall, Group Talent & Development Director at Lloyds Banking Group. Together, they dive into:  The broader strategy behind Lloyds’ workforce transformation agenda How both Lara and Duncan’s roles interconnect to drive the digital transformation that enables Lloyds Banking Group’s skills-based organisation goals Challenges and successes encountered along the journey, offering practical advice for organisations navigating similar digital transformations The role of workforce data in driving progress, fostering culture, and enhancing employee engagement across Lloyds Metrics that Lloyds Banking Group uses to measure success in skills development, ensuring alignment with long-term transformation goals  This episode, sponsored by Workday, is essential for HR leaders aiming to leverage data and analytics to drive workforce agility and transformation.  Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for HR and finance, recognised as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites. Organisations ranging from medium-sized businesses to more than 50% of the Fortune 500— including Netflix, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, and Rolls Royce—have chosen Workday to build their HR systems and implement Workforce Analytics solutions. Join them and learn more at workday.com  Links to Resources:  Lara Wainwright: Lara Wainwright Duncan Reynall: Duncan Reynall  Workday: Workday  MyHRFuture Academy: MyHRFuture Insight222: Insight222   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 5, 2024 • 34min

The Four Reskilling Principles Every HR Leader Should Know (an Interview with Anish Lalchandani)

Anish Lalchandani, Global Head of Talent Management at Maersk and author of The Skills Advantage, discusses the urgent need for reskilling in a rapidly changing job landscape. He introduces four key principles—awareness, application, agility, and alliances—that facilitate effective workforce transformation. The conversation emphasizes the pivotal role of AI in reskilling efforts while advocating for a balance with human skills. Lalchandani also highlights the importance of collaborative partnerships and effective metrics to measure reskilling success.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 44min

How Talent Orchestration Connects AI Investments to Real Business Results (an Interview with Jason Scheckner)

Jason Scheckner, Senior Director of Business Strategy for HiredScore at Workday, dives into the world of talent orchestration. He discusses how integrating HR systems can bridge the gap between AI investments and business results. Scheckner reveals the common challenges organizations face with AI adoption, including compliance issues and expertise shortages. He also shares practical examples of enhancing employee mobility and retention while ensuring ethical AI use. Tune in for actionable insights on transforming HR with talent orchestration!
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Oct 22, 2024 • 37min

What the Impact of Distributed Work on Organisational Networks Tells Us About the Future of Talent Management (an Interview with Michael Arena)

Michael Arena, a leader in Organizational Network Analysis and former chief talent officer at General Motors, dives into how hybrid work reshapes organizational networks. He discusses the decline of inter-team connections during the pandemic and the balance required between collaboration and individual productivity. Arena highlights optimal team sizes, the integration of social capital with human capital, and the transformative role of AI in talent management. His insights provide HR leaders with actionable strategies for navigating the future of work.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 34min

How Mastercard is Using AI to Drive Employee Success and Leadership Growth (an Interview with Michael Fraccaro)

Michael Fraccaro, Chief People Officer at Mastercard, is at the forefront of transforming HR by integrating AI into business strategies. He discusses how Mastercard has embraced a skills-based approach to talent management through the 'Unlocked' platform. The conversation covers innovative leadership practices, leveraging AI for employee growth, and adapting to the gig economy. Fraccaro also shares insights on retaining younger generations by enhancing organizational culture, ensuring a future-focused work environment.
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Oct 1, 2024 • 46min

Digitising HR for 55,000 Employees: Lessons from Standard Bank (an Interview with Sharon Taylor & Jaco Van Vuuren)

What does it take to lead one of Africa's largest banks through a transformative HR journey, affecting 55,000 employees across 28 countries?   In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, Sharon Taylor, Chief People and Culture Officer, and Jaco van Vuuren, Chief Operating Officer for Human Capital at Standard Bank Group, reveal the behind-the-scenes journey that’s reshaping how Africa’s largest bank manages its people and drives business success.  Hosted by David Green, this episode dives into how Standard Bank has leveraged digitisation, AI, and people analytics to enhance employee experience, streamline operations, and empower leadership with real-time data insights.   Key topics covered include: The evolution of HR from support function to strategic business partner The challenges and rewards of digitising HR for a global workforce How centralised data and workforce analytics are driving pay equity, enhancing ESG reporting, and improving decision-making The importance of ethical AI use in shaping the future of HR  This episode is packed with insights for HR leaders navigating digital transformation.  We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Visier for sponsoring this series of the Digital HR Leaders podcast.   Visier is the people analytics platform for successful HR teams, bridging the gap between HR productivity and business performance, giving managers the insights they need to lead effectively. Learn more at visier.com.  Links to Resources:  Sharon Taylor  Jaco Van Vuuren  Visier  MyHRFuture Insight222  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 42min

How to Build the Skills-Powered Organisation (an Interview with Tanuj Kapilashrami & Ravin Jesuthasan)

Organisations are finding that the traditional job-based structures are no longer enough to drive innovation and growth. As they face new challenges and opportunities, businesses are beginning to understand that shifting to a skills-based approach is crucial for future success.  To explore how moving to a skills-based organisation can open up new possibilities for organisations, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy & Talent Officer at Standard Chartered, and Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader of Mercer’s Transformation Services Business.   Together, they discuss: Why traditional job structures are falling short in today’s world The tangible business and socio-economic benefits of adopting a skills-based approach The leadership shifts and capabilities needed to guide this transformation The critical role of data infrastructure in supporting a skills-powered organisation Key insights for HR and people analytics leaders on navigating this change  With the upcoming release of their book, The Skills-Powered Organisation: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise, this conversation is packed with timely advice for HR leaders ready to future-proof their organisations.  We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Visier for sponsoring this series of the Digital HR Leaders podcast.   Visier is the people analytics platform for successful HR teams, bridging the gap between HR productivity and business performance, giving managers the insights they need to lead effectively. Learn more at visier.com.  Links to Resources:  Ravin Jesuthasan  Tanuj Kapilashrami The Skills-Powered Organisation: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise Visier  MyHRFuture Insight222   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 39min

HR’s Strategic Role in Managing the AI-Driven Talent Restructure (an Interview with Keith Bigelow)

With AI transforming how we work, HR needs to be prepared for a complete talent shift. But is the function ready for this new reality?  In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Keith Bigelow, Chief Product Officer at Visier, to explore the critical role HR plays in leading digital transformation—and how AI is changing the game.   Together, David and Keith discuss: How HR can lead the charge in digital and AI transformation The impact Generative AI is having on talent management and workforce planning The metrics HR should focus on to demonstrate real business impact Why partnering with Finance is critical to measuring HR success  If you're an HR leader looking to navigate the world of AI and digital transformation, this episode offers plenty of practical advice and fresh insights.  We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Visier for sponsoring this series of the Digital HR Leaders podcast.   Visier is the people analytics platform for successful HR teams, bridging the gap between HR productivity and business performance, giving managers the insights they need to lead effectively. Learn more at visier.com.  Links to Resources:  Keith Bigelow on LinkedIn: Keith Bigelow Visier: Visier  MyHRFuture Academy: MyHRFuture Insight222: Insight222   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 34min

How GSK is Using Data, Analytics and AI to Drive its HR Transformation (an Interview with Angela Le Mathon)

Angela Le Mathon, Vice President of People Data and Analytics at GSK, leads the company's digital HR transformation through innovative data strategies. She shares how GSK harnesses people data to enhance talent decisions and drive HR practices. The conversation covers the integration of AI and the ethical considerations it brings, alongside ways to democratize data access across teams. Le Mathon emphasizes practical training to upskill HR professionals, ensuring a robust data-driven culture to navigate challenges and foster innovation in HR.

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