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Inside SHRM’s CHRO Report: What’s Next for 2025?
People and Strategy
03/14/25 • 29 min
Explore the challenges and trends shaping HR in 2025. This episode breaks down key insights from SHRM’s CHRO Priorities and Perspectives Report, covering top concerns, economic shifts, and AI’s expanding role in the workplace. SHRM’s CHRO Jim Link and VP of Thought Leadership James Atkinson share strategies to help leaders stay ahead.
People + Strategy, brought to you by The SHRM Executive Network, connects HR leaders with industry executives to discuss the latest insights strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and the current growth of technology.
Transform your leadership with People + Strategy. Through our weekly podcast, video, newsletter, and other supporting content, you’ll discover actionable advice and a fresh perspective on people management issues and organizational strategy.
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Employee Wellbeing, with Amazon Web Services’ Prudence Pitter
People and Strategy
01/23/25 • 27 min
Prudence Pitter is a business executive with 26+ years of broad Human Resource leadership expertise across several industries. Currently she is Global Head of HR for two Amazon Web Services business units. In addition to her HR and consulting experience she served as Adjunct Professor of HRM and Organizational Behavior & Leadership for the City University of NY, for 9+ years. She enjoys writing about HR trends, delivering presentations which align human resources to business, as well as leading workshops on leadership capabilities and employee experience. She is currently a Board Member for the Women Mentoring Network, and volunteers her time to help junior HR professionals learn the skills needed to succeed in their career. Prudence also assists multiple single mothers prepare for back-to-school each school year. Her passion is delivering leadership development presentations to HR and business leaders while also inspiring these leaders to align people practices to business priorities while keeping the employee experience as a key focus at all times. She holds BS & MBA degrees, and the two highest HR Certifications; GPHR and SPHR.
Note: The recording states that Pitter leads HR for the Auto/Manufacturing and Life Sciences Division. Correction: Prudence Pitter is the global head of HR for Amazon Web Services’ Auto/Manufacturing and Bus Development divisions.
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The Art of Stability: Leadership Strategies for Uncertain Times
People and Strategy
04/04/25 • 26 min
Great leaders often ask themselves: “Could the opposite be true?” Maureen Cawley, HR leader of the luxury sleep solutions brand Saatva, shares a framework for looking at workplace challenges from a new perspective. In this week’s episode, learn best practices for navigating turbulent times, enhancing workplace stability, and supporting your team through meaningful conversations about wellness and career development. Discover how to rise above uncertainty and lead with purpose.
People + Strategy, brought to you by The SHRM Executive Network, connects HR leaders with industry executives to discuss the latest insights strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and the current growth of technology.
Transform your leadership with People + Strategy. Through our weekly podcast, video, newsletter, and other supporting content, you’ll discover actionable advice and a fresh perspective on people management issues and organizational strategy.
Subscribe to People + Strategy to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/nq47pr
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Aaron Hurst on Purpose and Resilience
People and Strategy
08/03/20 • 24 min
Aaron Hurst, CEO and co-founder of Imperative and author of The Purpose Economy, believes that purpose and resilience can help employees combat burnout in the face of recent challenges. Hurst talks about social innovation and the future of work in this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of HR People + Strategy. (length 24:08)

Jeff Lindeman on Culture and Belonging
People and Strategy
01/04/22 • 20 min
Jeff Lindeman, SHRM-SCP, is the CHRO and Vice President, Organizational Development at WD-40 Company.
In this interview with Tony Lee, Vice President of Content at SHRM, Lindeman describes the unique WD-40 culture and its reliance on company values and belonging. (length 20:15)

Kelly Palmer on Learning and Technology
People and Strategy
07/17/19 • 22 min
Kelly Palmer has spent her career focusing on learning. As Chief Learning Officer of Degreed, she explores the intersection of learning and technology today. In this interview with HRPS board chair Simon King, Palmer looks ahead to what skills will be needed in the future world of work. (length 22:18)

Sumeet Salwan on Technology, Employee Engagement and the Future of Work
People and Strategy
02/28/19 • 27 min
Technology, employee engagement, and the future of work are all hot topics in the world of business. Hear from Sumeet Salwan, Principal and Co-founder of CEO.works, as he shares his expertise from more than 20 years of HR experience in large companies. Sumeet discusses how to choose your path, ways to boost diversity & inclusion, how technology will change talent management, how energy and engagement are connected, and more in this interview by Simon King, chair of the board for HR People + Strategy. (length 27:59)

Rob Chesnut on Ethics in Business
People and Strategy
08/17/20 • 22 min
Rob Chesnut, former Chief Ethics Officer of Airbnb, thinks business is in need of an ethical revolution. By promoting intentional integrity and making ethics personal, leaders can move their company forward. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, Chesnut explains why ethics matter more today than even before. (length 22:48)

Nigel Travis on Why Businesses Need a Challenge Culture
People and Strategy
09/03/20 • 24 min
Nigel Travis, chairman of the board for Dunkin' Brands, had led several iconic brands as CEO and on the board. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, he draws on his roots in HR and discusses why businesses need pushback and a challenge culture. (length 24:57)

Cultivating a Thriving Global Culture with Nathalie Grenache
People and Strategy
08/01/24 • 18 min
While working as a practicing lawyer, Nathalie Grenache landed on a career in HR “completely by accident” after a teammate requested her legal assistance with an expat employee’s immigration status. Grenache now serves as the Senior VP of People and Culture at Sanofi, a Paris-based global pharmaceutical company. She is based in Boston and is responsible for providing strategic HR leadership to Sanofi’s North American operations and Global Specialty Care.
In this episode of People and Strategy, Grenache joins host Mo Fathelbab to discuss topics including what HR leaders in the U.S. can learn from the rest of the world about diversity and inclusion, the importance of viewing talent acquisition as a function that stretches beyond HR, her thoughts on the future of succession planning, and much more.
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FAQ
How many episodes does People and Strategy have?
People and Strategy currently has 97 episodes available.
What topics does People and Strategy cover?
The podcast is about Management, Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on People and Strategy?
The episode title 'Stephanie Crouppen on the Balance of Autonomy and Structure' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on People and Strategy?
The average episode length on People and Strategy is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of People and Strategy released?
Episodes of People and Strategy are typically released every 21 days.
When was the first episode of People and Strategy?
The first episode of People and Strategy was released on Feb 1, 2019.
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