HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Peter Cappelli, Wharton Management Professor, to discuss The Future of the Office: the Hard Choices We All Face.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight01:30 - Peter's background03:10 - Workplace shifts in the 1980s06:30 - Entering an interesting period for HR08:20 - Failing to plan for post-pandemic offices10:40 - Rethinking necessity of in-person collaboration13:30 - Accounting rules driving poor talent decisions16:40 - Need for HR business case of turnover costs18:50 - CEOs balancing investor metrics with people outcomes22:20 - Overcoming barriers to people analytics24:30 - Progress needing data integration solutions26:40 - Potential for workforce insights with clean data29:00 - Improving post-pandemic work experiences31:20 - Remote work genie won't go back in bottle34:10 - Forcing strict in-office rules risks talent loss36:40 - Summary and concluding thoughtsAbout 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.See 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 I'm joined by Brigette McInnis-Day, Chief People Officer at UiPath, to discuss How UiPath drives business value through automation and agile HR.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight and Introduction01:30 - UiPath's mission to optimize work through automation03:10 - Brigette's career journey in HR & passion for growth06:30 - Key findings from UiPath's automation generation report08:20 - Using automation to empower the workforce10:40 - Automating HR processes to increase productivity13:30 - Reorganizing talent functions to focus on experience16:40 - Importance of embracing digital transformation in HR18:50 - Role modelling HR automation for customers22:20 - Training HR team members on automation skills24:30 - Hacking HR processes through internal automationathons26:40 - Prioritizing automation over waiting on HCM platforms29:00 - Advice to future HR leaders on preparing for technologyAbout 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.See 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, I'm joined by Kelly Metcalf, Head of People Experience at Fujitsu, to discuss how Fujitsu are cultivating a culture of inclusivity and wellbeing.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Highlight and Introduction01:20 - Kelly's Dual Roles at Fujitsu03:13 - Connecting Inclusion & Wellbeing06:19 - Practical Steps for an Inclusive Culture11:17 - Addressing the Gender Pay Gap15:28 - Benefits of Pay Gap Reporting16:35 - Ongoing Inclusion Challenges18:09 - Gen Z Reshaping Work Dynamics18:59 - Linking DEI & Sustainability21:50 - Fujitsu's Flexible Working Approach26:38 - Supporting New Joiner Integration29:55 - Excited About AI Possibilities35:06 - Parting Advice on Living PurposeAbout 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.See 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 I'm joined by Nina Kontos, Senior Director of Global Internal Communications, Employee Experience & Learning at Axonius. Nina draws from her diverse background to provide fresh perspectives on fostering an engaged, informed workforce to discuss the crucial role of 'Why' in effective workplace communication.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Introduction and overview00:20 - Personal journey: from New Yorker to wine enthusiast01:06 - The start in corporate America: sociology to public relations02:12 - Google experience: internal comms and leadership roles03:00 - Role at Axonius: global internal comms and employee experience03:27 - Leadership, people practices, and communication: the three-legged stool04:03 - Prioritizing key areas in a growing company04:38 - Effective change management and communication strategies05:07 - The importance of the 'why' in workplace communication06:03 - Adapting communication to different audiences07:01 - Benefits communication: making it clear and relatable08:54 - Using technology for personalized employee experiences10:03 - Humanizing corporate communication11:00 - Managing communications in a remote work environment12:03 - The role of HR in enhancing employee engagement13:30 - Integrating consistency in company communications14:01 - Building effective people practices and employee experience15:03 - Overcoming challenges in remote team management16:00 - The future of HR and employee experience17:00 - Personalizing the employee journey with technology18:50 - Implementing new health benefits and overcoming challenges20:00 - Evolving role of HR in employee health and well-being22:00 - Navigating the noise: effective communication in HR23:00 - Closing remarks and key takeawaysAbout 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.See 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 I'm joined by Michael Bungay Stanier, #1 thought leader and keynote speaker on leadership and coaching to talk about his book, How to Work with ‘Almost’ Anyone.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Highlight and Introduction01:30 - Relationships drive success and happiness03:10 - Signs of a great working relationship06:30 - Understanding what puts someone in flow state08:20 - Having a "keystone conversation"10:40 - Asking and answering 5 powerful questions13:30 - Learning from past good and bad relationships16:40 - Taking responsibility for your role in bad relationships18:50 - Principles for maintaining relationships22:20 - Constantly adjusting and repairing24:30 - Resetting fully when needed26:40 - Reaching out first to have these conversations29:00 - Key takeaways and resourcesAbout 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.See 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 I'm joined by Joris Luijke, former Chief People Officer of Atlassian and Squarespace and Co-founder of the Employee Communications & Experience Platform Pyn. He shared his thoughts on Employee Experiences and Moments You Can't Afford to Miss!👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Introduction: Joris on automated support for managers00:24 - Chris Rainey introduces Joris Luijke and the topics for the podcast01:09 - Joris on his international background and professional journey01:43 - The evolution of Joris' career from Atlassian to Pyn04:09 - Discussing traditional manager training and its limitations04:44 - The importance of timely support for managers in various scenarios06:04 - Identifying key moments in employee journeys07:59 - Manager enablement and its impact on team members08:50 - Linking employee benefits and learning resources with Pyn10:09 - The challenges of creating a custom employee experience manually11:31 - The delayed adoption of automation in internal communication12:33 - The increased need for targeted communication in remote and hybrid work13:21 - Creating calmer organizations through automated support and reduced communication volume14:32 - Targeting communication for multicultural awareness and inclusivity15:33 - Impacting organizational culture through targeted communication16:49 - Scaling culture in rapidly growing organizations19:45 - Data integration in Pyn and its impact on employee journey20:33 - Organizing moments that matter and creating employee journey maps23:18 - The effectiveness of Pyn in employees' flow of work24:23 - Demonstrating and measuring ROI with Pyn26:46 - Joris' vision for the future of workplace support and employee confidenceAbout 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.See 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 I'm joined by Tami Wolownik, Head of People & Organization, North America at Siemens Mobility. During the episode she shared how her organization focuses more on hiring for potential through a growth mindset.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight00:55 - Tami's background and career journey03:10 - Addressing the skills gap through local partnerships05:20 - Hiring for growth mindset and potential07:40 - Upskilling employees through continuous learning10:10 - Using AI tools like Eightfold and Textio for hiring12:30 - Fostering a culture of psychological safety14:50 - Focusing on the full employee experience17:10 - Leveraging people analytics to be predictive19:30 - Advice for future HR leaders on embracing change22:00 - Onboarding and engaging new employees24:10 - Supporting employees through digital transformation26:40 - Building an agile and innovative workforce28:50 - Key takeaways and final thoughtsAbout 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.See 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 I'm joined by Inga Staniūnė, Chief HR officer at Avia Solutions Group to discuss the strength of weakness: why vulnerability builds better leaders.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0About 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.See 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 I'm joined by David Kim, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at NetApp to discuss The Truth About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight and Introduction01:30 - David's background03:10 - Path to becoming Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer05:00 - Understanding different needs for inclusivity07:30 - Fostering inclusive environments10:00 - The business perspective on DEI12:40 - Measurable outcomes are crucial15:20 - Future of DEI roles17:50 - Convergence with culture and ESG roles20:30 - Implementing practices for equity and belonging23:10 - DEI as a competitive advantage25:40 - Impact on talent, culture and leadership28:20 - Goals for the future30:50 - David's message for youAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As HR leaders, we carry a heavy burden supporting our people while often not tending to our own needs. In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Jasmine Francis, Head of People & DEIB at Pliancy opened up in a raw, vulnerable way about the unspoken truth about trauma.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/See Greatness Everywhere with EightfoldPowered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform shows you what you need, when you need it. Whether you’re finding or developing talent, their skills-driven approach backed by our unparalleled talent insights enables the outcomes you need to stay ahead. Explore the Platform: https://hubs.li/Q02jjSsT0Episode highlights00:00 - Episode highlight & Introduction00:22 - Jasmine's background in HR01:30 - Struggling with having to hide her true self03:40 - Feeling like two separate people at work vs in life05:17 - Not realizing the severity of her mental health struggles06:08 - Catalyst for starting to speak openly about her challenges07:54 - Discovering her struggles stemmed from unresolved trauma08:47 - Advice for others struggling silently09:45 - Steps Jasmine took to prioritize her mental health11:29 - Jasmine's experience working remotely during COVID12:43 - Balancing personal challenges and responsibilities as an HR leader14:23 - The power of vulnerability and authenticity for HR leaders15:35 - Lifestyle changes like "breather days" to prevent burnout16:41 - How the pandemic provided comfort from anxiety18:05 - Tips for successful remote HR leadership18:56 - Staying focused and intentional while working from home20:07 - The importance of sharing mental health struggles20:48 - Jasmine's advice to those who feel alone in their pain21:42 - Conclusion and where to connect with JasmineAbout 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.