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Co-hosts Jaime Klein and Keri Schoenbrun, are joined by other business leaders to discuss stories, policies and decisions that define workplace culture today. We hope these stories become your stories, helping you manage talent initiatives in a way that is proactive and informed.

Jaime Klein


    • Apr 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Inspired Leadership: HR Leadership through transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 38:06


    In this episode, host Jaime Klein sits down with Nick Benaquista, SVP of People and Capability at Mastercard, who gives us an insider perspective on leading HR transformation during periods of massive growth —from $15B to $25B and a workforce that more than doubled.

    Inspired Leadership: AI for HR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 14:57


    Jaime Klein sits down with Ian O'Keefe of ikona Analytics to discuiss how AI is helping HR leaders boost ROI and streamline everything from onboarding to succession planning.

    Inspired Leadership: A hidden barrier to transparency in companies: NDAs and forced arbitration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 34:02


      Lift Our Voices, founded by Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky, advocates for workplace safety and inclusion by challenging harmful policies like non-disclosure agreements and forced arbitration. This conversation led by host Jaime Klein, introduces the LOV Where You Work Survey and Index to help companies assess and improve their practices on harassment and discrimination—learn more at Lift Our Voices.

    Inspired Leadership: An Insider's Take on HR in Private Equity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 29:17


    As Goldman Sachs Value Accelerator Operating Advisor, Carmen O'Shea is optimizing talent strategies across many companies at once—and in some of the most dynamic industries. We'll get her take on common HR trends among portfolio companies, challenges that are universal across industries, the value of the employee experience (it's not just about the customer experience), and more.

    Inspired Leadership: Human-centeric leadership + AI: Why we need both in modern HR

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 26:35


      Kerrie Peraino, Chief People Officer at Verily and former VP of People Operations at Google, joins host Jaime Klein to share her insights on human sustainability, AI risks, and leadership development.

    Inspired Leadership: HR's critical role in reducing burnout + boosting productivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 29:00


    Tanisa Williams, is the head of human resources for the Americas at The Economist. Throughout her career, Tanisa has focused on building workplaces that foster inclusion and wellness. Join Jaime and Tanisa as they discuss proven strategies to improve employee well-being and the HR leader's role, tips for employee communications in turbulent times, AI, and more. 

    Inspired Leadership: HR leadership at trail-blazing brands

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 29:48


      Hear Jaime Klein and guest speaker, Tyler Benjamin discuss trailblazing an industry, keeping the team aligned and thoughtful engagement through major market pivots. Tune in to hear what it's like to lead at companies that are widely viewed as a bellwether's for company culture.  

    Inspired Leadership: Impactful leadership when you're new to a role

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 29:54


    Shenan Reed is renowned for her human-centric leadership style. In this session of Inspired Leadership, Jaime Klein is checking in with Shenan about takeaways from her first hundred days in her role as General Motors Global Chief Media Officer.  

    Inspired Leadership: Why Human-centric leadership matters more than ever with Erica Keswin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 27:53


    Listen in as Erica Keswin, shares insights from her mostrecent book, "The Retention Revolution," on building company cultures that attract and retain top talent with Inspire HR CEO, Jaime Klein.

    Inspire Webinar: AI in HR: Risks + Opportunities for Today + Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 57:10


    Join Ian O'Keefe, HR Venture Advisor for SemperVirens Venture Capital, Amy Lui Abel, PhD, Author and former LHH Global Talent Partner, and Rafael Perez, Inspire HR Expert, HR Business Partner, with Jaime Klein, Inspire Human Resources for a conversation on the risks of AI in Human Resources.   We don't know what's coming, but we know it's going to be game-changing. That's why we have to understand the possibilities, strategize, and build flexible plans now. Join us to hear from the experts: * Top opportunities and risks of AI that HR leaders need to be aware of * De-risking measures you can implement today * How to prepare your data to get the most from AI * Having honest communications with employees amidst uncertainty

    Inspired Leadership_ HR Strategy for Modern Organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 29:07


    Hear Krupa (Desai) Vankayala, VP of People and HR at Sapphire Ventures discuss aligning business strategy with HR strategy, HR trends affecting leaders at high-growth companies, life-long learning, and more.

    Inspired Leadership: Advanced DEIB Through Public Scrutiny with Omar Brown of The Big 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 32:44


    Omar A. Brown, Senior Vice President, People & Culture Officer, Big Ten Conference joins Jaime Klein (she, her), CEO of Inspire Human Resources to share his experiences working to promote an inclusive culture in a highly visible industry: college sports. We'll talk about managing through major culture shifts, increasing diversity at the top, and making the case for DEIB beyond dollars-and-cents.

    Inspire Live: People Strategies for PE + High Growth Companies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 56:32


    What HR leaders need to know about shifting talent strategies in a volatile environment, building a team to thrive in the future of work, navigating a tight labor market and more.  What you'll hear:  Talent strategies to get the highest returns despite market volatility  HR strategies to retain and develop leaders to get the strongest results Building an elastic talent resource to seize opportunities in a tight labor market How to create collaborative cultures and boost performance in Hybrid 2.0   Join Jaime Klein, CEO and our guest panelists: Ariel Speicher, Head of HR, Point 72, Annette Krassner, CEO, Glocap Search, and Monica Bright-Hill, Inspire HR Expert, HR Business Partner  

    Changing Course in HR Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 30:24


    FanDuel Chief People Officer Tricia Alcamo joins Inspire HR CEO Jaime Klein to discuss the moments that caused significant changes in trends in talent management and how her personal leadership style has adapted to meet this exciting moment in HR's evolution. Join our next LinkedIn Live here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspire-human-resources/

    Inspired Leadership: Leading an Industry in Constant Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 32:21


    Being a great leader is complex. And the transformation in HR, sped up by the recent birth of hybrid workspaces and a focus on employee well-being, makes leading in these turbulent times even more complex. So we're welcoming two executives from an industry that is no stranger to transformation. Meredith Kopit Levien is the Chief Executive Officer and Jacqueline Welch is the Executive Vice President + Chief Human Resources Officer at New York Times. We'll talk about their experiences leading in journalism as the digital revolution continues to transform their industry, plus get their input on keeping employees engaged, what's in store for people management in the near future, and more.   Catch the next episode of Inspired Leadership live on the Inspired LinkedIn page.

    Inspire HR Webinar: What Really Keeps Top Talent Engaged

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 56:54


    Sometimes we're too focused on the idea that better bonuses equals reliable retention. But bonuses alone won't keep an employee in their job, let alone engaged, healthy, and productive in their job. You can retain and engage your top talent by building a culture that prioritizes employee well-being across-the-board. But what does that look like?

    Inspired Leadership: HR's Role in the C-Suite

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 30:54


    As soon as we heard rumblings of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on HR was heightened. HR leaders shifted into hyperdrive as they moved to the top of the list on their CEO's speed dial. Finally, HR had earned a seat at the table for strategic business discussions. But is it permanent? We're connecting with Tecla Palli-Sandler, EVP, Chief People Officer at Capgemini to get her thoughts on what this means for HR leaders. Featuring: Tecla Palli-Sandler, EVP, Chief People Officer at Capgemini

    Inspired Leadership: Transformation in HR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 30:25


    HR has transformed and there's no returning to “the way we were.” Jaime Klein and Felicia Gorcyca will discuss some of the most impactful ways the industry has transformed, and what HR leaders should prioritize to keep pace in the new world of work. Catch the next episode of Inspired Leadership live on the Inspired LinkedIn page.

    Talent Acquisition + Onboarding in the New World of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 56:06


    We can't rely on yesterday's tools for today's talent acquisition and onboarding needs - especially given the whiplash climate of talent shortage, hiring freezes, and resignations. It's time to evaluate what works today and into the future, so you can be competitive moving forward. Join us as we welcome talent acquisition experts to discuss: * What is a talent-centric recruitment model (and what's in it for you)? * Workforce planning with an agile approach * New techniques in onboarding Read More at https://www.inspirehumanresources.com/live-series

    HR at High-Growth Companies (Continued)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 56:57


    This session is tailored to HR and business leaders at high-growth companies, private equity, and venture capital firms. A panel of HR experts approaches key HR trends and challenges through the lens of high-growth leadership. Read more: https://www.inspirehumanresources.com/live_series/hr-at-high-growth-companies-continued

    HR Opportunities + Challenges at High-Growth Companies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 55:18


    Everyday HR challenges have an extra layer of complexity for high-growth companies. From scaling culture to always being on the lookout for mergers and acquisitions, onboarding hundreds of people at a time, change management, and more, high-growth companies have specialized needs. Read more: https://www.inspirehumanresources.com/live_series/hr-opportunities-challenges-at-high-growth-companies

    Equitable Total Rewards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 57:58


    Join Inspire HR for a panel featuring compensation, benefits, and financial wellness experts as we discuss designing total rewards packages that promote equity, retention, and recruitment.  Read more: https://inspirehumanresources.com/

    Retention + Employee Engagement Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 57:14


    New Strategies for Retaining + Engaging Top Talent How do you retain employees in a job market where close to 40% of U.S. workers are looking to change jobs this year? Join Inspire Human Resources as we tackle this question in a panel discussion with top experts who wrestle with this question every day. We'll cover topics like: How to create + communicate a compelling employee value proposition. Growing retention mindsets in managers and supervisors. Navigating the complexities of return-to-office decisions. Read more at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/video-redesigning-future-of-work/

    Retention + Employee Engagement Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 57:35


    Retention is top of mind for every company today, and rightfully so. Close to 40% of U.S. workers are looking to change jobs in 2022, Fidelity Investments reported early this year. That's not good news, considering the market is already flooded with job opportunities. Just last year, the number of open job postings in the U.S. rose by 33%. That means stiff competition for the best talent. More than ever, companies have to retain and engage their best people. Read more here: https://inspirehumanresources.com/retention-employee-engagement-strategies/

    Managing Through Talent Shortages + LOAs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 57:02


    Managing through talent shortages and LOAs is becoming increasingly challenging. Close to 70% of companies report that they are experiencing a talent shortage and difficulty hiring for their open roles. And this isn't just a pandemic problem. Korn Ferry predicts that by 2030, more than 85 million jobs could go unfilled because there are not enough skilled people to fill them—adding up to $8.5 trillion in unrealized revenue globally. HR and change management experts join CEO Jaime Klein to discuss how companies can maintain productivity in this challenging environment of widespread talent shortages.  Read full show notes here: https://inspirehumanresources.com/managing-through-talent-shortages-loas/

    Cultivating Diverse Corporate Boards + Leadership Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 56:38


    Public companies have been put on notice several times in just the last five years—most recently when Nasdaq's rule went into effect this summer that requires it's companies to have at least one woman and at least one individual from an under-represented community on their boards. The message is clear: board diversity is a requirement. We welcomed experts in private equity, board diversity, and HR leadership to discuss inclusive leadership, tactics for building robust and diverse talent pipelines, the power of diversity in leadership (beyond the regulations requiring it), and more. Read full show notes here: https://inspirehumanresources.com/cultivating-diverse-corporate-boards-leadership-teams/

    Strengthening Company Culture Through The Pandemic + Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 57:53


    Your company's culture is your greatest asset to weather the perfect storm created by: a prolonged pandemic, the “great resignation,” and ongoing uncertainty around return to office timelines. Inspire welcomes HR, organizational psychology, and workplace culture leaders to explore evaluating and strengthening company cultures following 19 months (and counting) of uncertainty. Read the full show notes here: https://inspirehumanresources.com/strengthening-company-culture-through-the-pandemic-beyond/

    Hybrid Workplaces: From Compliance to Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 56:42


    As return to office dates shift later—often into 2022—it has become clear that the #1 criteria for a return to office or hybrid work plan is flexibility. But there's so much more, too: from pay differentials based on geography, challenges hybrid work causes for diversity, equity, inclusion + belonging, how employers can manage employees who refuse to receive a covid vaccine, and more. Read full show notes here: https://inspirehumanresources.com/hybrid-workplaces-from-compliance-to-culture/

    Return to Office, Work from Anywhere, Hybrid: Top Considerations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 57:52


    With vaccinations up and mask mandates down, every business and HR leader is thinking about what their future workplace will look like: RTO (return to office), work from anywhere, or hybrid. According to McKinsey, 68% of companies do not have concrete plans in place yet and only about 28% of office-workers are back in the office today. There is no playbook and these decisions have major implications for performance management, enhancing engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion + belonging (DEIB), company culture, retention, and recruitment. Read full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/return-to-office-work-from-anywhere-or-hybrid-top-considerations/

    Inclusive Leadership: The C-Suite's Role in DEIB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 58:20


    As various members of the team take on responsibility for diversity, equity, inclusion + belonging (DEIB), many HR leaders are wondering about the role of the C-Suite. Spoiler alert: DEIB starts at the top. Leaders set the tone, champion organization-wide initiatives, and ensure DEIB is a top level priority. Employees who work for an inclusive leader are 2.5x times more likely to feel a sense of belonging. And a sense of belonging leads to a 56% increase in job performance. Read full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/inclusive-leadership-the-c-suites-role-in-deib/

    Reducing Bias in Hiring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 58:38


    Recruiting for diversity is the top priority facing talent professionals and hiring managers today. Considering 67% of job seekers say diversity is a key factor when evaluating job offers, and a sense of belonging reduces turnover risk by up to 50%, DEIB plays a major role in talent acquisition. But, a diversified workforce doesn’t just happen on its own. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/reducing-bias-in-hiring/

    Using Behavioral Insights to Strengthen DEIB

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 56:50


    Unconscious bias is more complex than many leaders realize. Bias is more than a way of thinking. Biases are survival instincts—even clinically recognizable through an MRI. What does this behavioral science mean for DEIB champions trying to build inclusive cultures in the workplace? See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/behavior-science-diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/

    DEIB Beyond the Training: What to Do Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 55:56


    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEIB) has become a leading business priority in HR and business circles—and rightfully so. Employees who feel a sense of belonging, and that their voice is heard, are more than four times more likely to feel empowered to perform at their best—resulting in as much as a 20% increase in profitability for the company. And Pew research reveals that 75% of Americans find it very important or important that a company promotes racial and ethnic diversity in the workplace.   See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/deib-beyond-the-training-what-to-do-next/

    The Do's + Don'ts of Interim Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 56:40


    Engaging interim talent is a strategy employed by leading companies like Visa, Wells Fargo, and Hello Fresh to ensure business continuity, import industry-leading practices, boost retention, and to stay flexible in the ever-changing world of work.   See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/the-dos-donts-of-interim-talent/

    Maximizing the Impact of Interim Talent (Your Secret Weapon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 55:34


    The most successful and resilient companies are integrating interim talent as a secret weapon to be able to pivot, adapt, and grow to prepare for the future of work. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/maximizing-the-impact-of-interim-talent-your-secret-weapon/

    Mental Health at Work: Addressing Diverse Challenges in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 57:09


    In this session of Redesigning the Future of Work, we continued our conversation on Mental Health at Work, focusing on how leaders can best address mental health challenges given the diverse needs among their workforce. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/mental-health-at-work-addressing-diverse-challenges-in-the-workplace/

    Mental Health At Work: Support, Inclusion + Realistic Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 56:31


    HR and business leaders cannot afford to ignore the mental health challenges facing their employees. Between the coronavirus pandemic creating additional burdens at home and stressing household incomes, and the emotional burden of incessant reminders of racial injustice in our society leaders and employees alike are feeling the strain. Addressing mental health at work is a major challenge for any business—particularly in this climate. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/mental-health-at-work/

    Advancing Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Throughout the Employee Experience – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 58:30


    Inspire DEI experts Dave Ciliberto, Sandra Garcia, and Rickey Jasper came together again with CEO Jaime Klein to continue the insightful conversation on advancing diversity, equity + inclusion throughout the employee experience that they began in our last session. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/advancing-dei-for-the-employee-experience-part-2/

    Advancing Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Throughout the Employee Experience – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 52:22


    CEO Jaime Klein is joined by three of Inspire’s experts in Diversity, Equity + Inclusion: Dave Ciliberto, Sandra Garcia and Rickey Jasper, to share how business leaders can promote DEI throughout the employee life cycle. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/redesigning-the-future-of-work-advancing-diversity-equity-inclusion-throughout-the-employee-experience/

    DEI for a Modern Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 61:13


    Jaime Klein welcomes three of Inspire’s DEI Experts, Diane T. Ashley, Brian McComak, and Yon Na, to discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the context of a global pandemic, surging momentum for racial equality, and Pride Month. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/redesigning-the-future-of-work-dei-for-a-modern-workplace/

    Redesigning the Future of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 31:20


    Jaime Klein, CEO of Inspire Human Resources, leads a discussion among HR and business leaders on how to look forward, not backward in redesigning the future of work. Find more resources at https://inspirehumanresources.com/covid-19

    Recruiting For Diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 20:53


    Diversity in the workforce powers innovation—which is more important today than ever. In this episode, we discuss why diversity matters and how to recruit diverse candidates.

    Redesigning the Future of Work Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020


    Jaime Klein, CEO of Inspire Human Resources, leads a discussion among HR and business leaders on how to look forward, not backward in redesigning the future of work. Find more resources at www.InspireHumanResources.com/covid-19

    Performance Appraisals as Retention Tools: Flipping the Conversation on its Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 20:01


    This is the year to turn your performance reviews into a robust retention tool. During this episode, we’re telling you how.    See show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/performance-appraisals-retention-tools

    4 Myths of AI’s Impact on the Workforce

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 27:10


    Jaime Klein of Inspire HR and Keri Schoenbrun break down common myths about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the workforce. See episode notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/ai-impact-workforce/    

    Incorporating Agile Talent in Your Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 14:58


    Practical tips for HR leaders: how to incorporate agile talent and position your company to excel in the future of work.   For show notes, visit https://inspirehumanresources.com/agile-talent-workplace/

    3 Ways Agile Talent Keeps Your Company Competitive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 17:18


    Jaime Klein and Keri Schoenbrun dive into a huge topic in our latest episode of Inspired, our podcast for modern HR leaders. They’re talking about how companies can (and should) consider agile talent to keep themselves competitive in the rapidly changing world of work.

    How to Create (& Maintain) a Workplace Culture that Attracts Top Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 19:52


    Workplace culture requires conscious effort and ongoing attention to make it stick. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/create-workplace-culture-top-talent

    Culture: A Secret Weapon for Attracting & Retaining Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 15:59


    Whether you’re building, refining or repairing your company’s culture, don’t overlook this powerful secret weapon. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/company-culture-attracting-talent/

    Career Ladder or Career Jungle Gym? How to Create a Culture of Opportunity.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 24:09


    Jaime Klein and Keri Schoenbrun discuss creating a “culture of opportunity” by moving from career ladder to career jungle gym. See full show notes at: http://inspirehumanresources.com/career-jungle-gym-culture-opportunity  

    Instructor-led training or eLearning? Yes, please.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 24:47


    Creating an either/or debate between eLearning and Instructor-led Training oversimplifies the nature of learning. We discuss when a hybrid model is the way to go. See full show notes at: http://inspirehumanresources.com/instructor-led-training-or-elearning/

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