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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What is Employee Experience
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05/31/18 • 44 min
HRD Leaders LIVE - We are joined by Sanyin Siang, CEO Coach and Advisor and the Executive Director of Duke’s COLE leadership & ethics centre . Watch the video footage from the Live show here: bit.ly/HRDLeadersLiveshow.
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Why CHROs Are Retiring Faster Than Ever
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11/28/24 • 65 min
In today’s episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Steve Degnan, Advisor, Board Member, and Former CHRO of Nestlé Purina PetCare. Steve shares his unfiltered perspective on HR leadership, discussing the importance of resilience, embracing discomfort for growth, and transforming HR into a strategic powerhouse.
He provides insights into balancing strategic business priorities with employee well-being and navigating challenges like hybrid work and tough organizational decisions. Steve also emphasizes the critical role of humor and grit in thriving as an HR leader.
🎓 In this episode, Steve discusses:
- The realities of HR leadership
- Earning respect as an HR leader
- How to embrace discomfort for growth
- Balancing strategy with employee well-being
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A True Story: Making Work More Human
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11/19/20 • 44 min
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Michele Bousquet, Chief People Officer at Strava.
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Anxiety at Work: 8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done
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04/21/21 • 36 min
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guests Chester Elton & Adrian Gostick, best selling authors, leadership experts and founders of The Culture Works.
Episode highlights
00:00 - Intro
02:33 - What was the inspiration behind the book?
03:53 - Identifying anxiety in your teams and providing support
05:44 - Mental health stigma and the fear of looking weak
08:49 - Only 1 in 10 feel comfortable discussing mental health with their boss
11:29 - The impact of companies that are in 'crisis mode'
16:25 - The benefit of transparency during times of uncertainty
20:42 - How having an ally can be a tremendous anxiety reducer
24:53 - Create rituals that help meet your wellness and diversity goals
28:50 - Avoid these ways of making people feel awkward
31:26 - How the generational view on mental health surprised them
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06/11/24 • 28 min
In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Angela Cheng-Cimini 鄭婷婷, SVP, Talent & CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing.
Angela shares her insightful journey in HR, highlighting the importance of being a good listener, the role of resilience in leadership, and the continuous evolution of HR practices.
She also discusses the impact of AI on HR, the significance of staying grounded while looking to the future, and the critical need for HR professionals to have courage and a voice.
🎓 In this episode, Angela discusses:
- The power of listening and empathy in HR leadership
- How AI is transforming HR processes and decision-making
- The importance of courage in addressing organizational challenges
- Balancing professional and personal life for sustained success
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04/04/24 • 40 min
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, join Wagner Denuzzo, LCSW (He/Him/His), a pioneer in leadership development and organizational capability, as he discusses the essential leadership skills you need to be successful in the future workplace.
🎓 In the episode, Wagner shares:
- The top leadership skills you need to succeed in tomorrow’s workplace
- The 3 leadership expressions required for a balanced life, integrating character, community, and career.
- The 5 D’s that describe the new workforce and explore the new framework for HR systems that guide organisations to people-first success.
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02/12/24 • 40 min
In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I spoke with DJ Casto, Chief HR Officer at Synchrony, about the hidden costs of deprioritising employee wellbeing - and the immense benefits of making it a strategic priority.
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Episode highlights
00:00 - Introduction
01:27 - Synchrony's focus on employee wellbeing
06:15 - Supporting mental health beyond physical health
08:08 - Challenges of remote contact centre work
09:31 - How the 60-second brakes work
12:03 - Integrating Thrive's approach into workflow
13:43 - Customizable wellbeing solutions for each role
15:32 - Building a diverse roster of wellbeing coaches
17:36 - Making it easy and safe for employees to access coaches
22:32 - Importance of confidentiality with outside partners
23:59 - Taking a proactive approach to mental health
25:46 - Becoming a better leader through parenthood
28:44 - Rethinking parental leave policies
31:45 - Precious bonding moments supported by the company
33:08 - Providing support when parents return to work
35:19 - Addressing childcare breakdowns with flexibility
38:08 - Being open and agile with benefit innovations
40:27 - Staying focused on serving employees' needs
About HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.
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10/21/22 • 36 min
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Dan Strode to discuss how to empower your people to drive innovation, alongside his new book: "The Culture Advantage: Empowering your People to Drive Innovation".
Daniel Strode is a culture evangelist and Global Director of Culture and Strategy at Banco Santander, based in Madrid, Spain. The custodian of a common culture, the Santander Way, which is disseminated across 32 countries and to more than 200,000 colleagues, he strengthens the group's innovation focus and cements its collaboration with new financial tech companies. An Adjunct Professor at the IE School of Human Science and Technology, amongst others, he is an in-demand speaker and industry commentator on Corporate Culture, Innovation, Web 3.0, Crypto and DeFi.
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Episode highlights
00:00 Intro
03:00 Why Dan wrote "The Culture Advantage"
04:37 What is company culture?
05:36 How to rethink your business model
09:06 How to create creativity with constraints
12:10 The steps you can take to shift your company’s culture
14:48 How to foster a growth mindset
22:26 How technology can shape a culture of innovation
26:05 Dan’s favourite story from "The Culture Advantage"
29:08 The most common mistakes companies make when shaping their culture
33:40 Does culture eat strategy for breakfast?
35:29 Outro
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11/14/24 • 33 min
In today’s episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Victoria Klug, HR Director Eastern Europe at Beiersdorf.
Victoria discusses her experience transitioning from industrial technology to the FMCG industry and the exciting transformation Beiersdorf is undergoing.
She shares insights on balancing performance and care, developing a culture of empathy and courage, and leading impactful sustainability initiatives. Victoria also explains how Beiersdorf’s “Win with Care” strategy shapes their people and business roadmap, emphasizing the importance of sustainable, people-centered leadership.
🎓 In This Episode, Victoria Discusses:
- Creating a sustainable and inclusive workplace.
- Beiersdorf’s “Win with Care” strategy drives impact.
- The need for courageous yet empathetic leadership.
- Balancing high performance with empathy for team well-being.
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02/10/21 • 57 min
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Linda Waste, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion & Diversity & Employer Branding at Electronic Arts.
Episode highlights
00:00 - How her job perfectly aligns with her strengths
02:13 - "If I can't do this job here, I'll do it somewhere else"
05:06 - Linda's new love for hockey and the transferable skills
08:57 - Why your career is your own responsibility
11:01 - Experience vs qualifications
16:36 - The beer test - Why we shouldn't hire people who look like us
19:42 - Reducing pedigree bias in recruiting with certified training
27:19 - Why managers need to stop outsourcing diversity
30:34 - How writing a brief can help combat habits of exclusion
37:02 - Why hiring for culture fit is a bad idea
41:06 - The importance of processes to help avoid bias
46:22 - Why owning diversity has to start with senior leaders
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FAQ
How many episodes does HR Leaders have?
HR Leaders currently has 752 episodes available.
What topics does HR Leaders cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Future Of Work, Management, Leadership, Inclusion, Learning And Development, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Human Resources, Business and Wellbeing.
What is the most popular episode on HR Leaders?
The episode title 'What is Employee Experience' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on HR Leaders?
The average episode length on HR Leaders is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of HR Leaders released?
Episodes of HR Leaders are typically released every 2 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of HR Leaders?
The first episode of HR Leaders was released on May 19, 2017.
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