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Adam and Steve take a hard look at the jobs report so you don't have to! The government report looked great on the surface, but digging deeper shows that things are not as great as they may seem. 

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Evelyn Maria Espinal, Global Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever, discusses pioneering a comprehensive strategy integrating ED&I across business functions to position inclusion as a key driver of performance.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Jason Cerrato, former HR Tech Industry Analyst and Talent Management executive, who now serves as VP Market Strategy at Eightfold AI. Jason outlined how AI and advanced data analytics are elevating strategic talent planning to new levels across key areas like hiring, retention and growth.

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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I was joined by acclaimed Harvard Business School Professor Amy C. Edmondson. Amy's latest research and book, "The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well," examines a topic most business leaders shy away from - how to productively learn from our failures and mistakes.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Andrew Saidy, Vice President of Global Talent at Ubisoft. With nearly 20 years of diverse HR experience, Andrew brought an exciting perspective on evolving talent strategy.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Andrea Archer, Senior Director of HR at Altria, shares hard-won lessons on driving progressive change in manufacturing, from empowering frontline staff to overhauling legacy leadership styles to better support mental health and wellbeing.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by communication expert Matt Abrahams to discuss strategies from his latest book “Think Faster, Talk Smarter”. Matt has decades of experience coaching executives on impromptu speaking.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Elena Gallo, VP HR at Paramount. She shares how their data-driven D&I strategy is increasing revenue, safety, and engagement. Hear insights on the business case for D&I, putting global initiatives into local action, responsible on-screen representation, and why this work requires patience alongside quick wins. Elena also advises organizations to stay curious rather than defensive on their own D&I journeys. Tune in to discover practical steps any business can take to foster equity.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Erica Keswin, Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, to shed new light on employee engagement in today's diverse workplace.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Steven Van Cohen, a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Partner at SyncLX. Steven brings valuable insights from his extensive experience as a leadership consultant, particularly in the context of creating cohesive teams and addressing workplace loneliness.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Geri Morgan, Chief People Officer at Intellum, about crafting a purpose-driven and personalized employee experience.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Helen Russell, the Chief People Officer at Rivian. She joined us to share how Rivian successfully maintained its aspirational culture while experiencing explosive growth, scaling from 1,000 to over 16,000 employees in just a few years. Stay tuned for some fascinating insights!

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning Officer at Archwell and luminary in the field of Learning and Development. During the episode, we discussed his new book, the Trusted Learning Advisor.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I spoke with Gustavo Canton, CEO & Founder of imhmn, about using ethical AI to elevate human experiences at work.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I spoke with Mita Mallick, author of "Reimagine Inclusion" and Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta. We covered many important topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in today's workplace.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined Steve Fleming, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London. Steve illuminated the critical role of self-awareness and how developing this ability can enhance performance. He also shares insights from his new book: How the New Science of Self Awareness Gives Us the Edge.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Maryjo Charbonnier, CHRO of Kyndryl, to discuss how she is leading a cultural transformation at the IT services spin-off from IBM. With 90,000 employees on day one, Kyndryl is the world's largest start-up undertaking rapid change.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Terrence Cummings, Chief Opportunity Officer, and Kaley Klemp, Executive Coach in Residence from Guild Education, they offered insights into how their "career opportunity platform" is pioneering new approaches that develop talent and unlock potential.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Chandra Sanders, Founder & CEO of Heels N Hustle and Author, to discuss her insights on transforming talent strategies.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Natalie Porter, Head of Culture and Employee Experience at NTT DATA UK. Natalie shared valuable insights on leading culture change and improving employee experience during a major integration of two large companies.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I spoke with Mridula Pore, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Peppy Health. Our conversation centred around how Peppy is supporting employees through underserved areas of health.Mridula shared the Peppy origin story - how she and her co-founders saw a gap in the market to provide support for common health issues that affect people's ability to thrive at work, like fertility, parenthood, menopause, and more. Peppy partners with employers to provide their workforce access to specialist healthcare professionals to help navigate these challenges.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I spoke with Jean Gomes, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of Outside. Our conversation centred around Jean's fascinating new book "Leading in a Non-Linear World: Building Wellbeing, Strategic and Innovation Mindsets for the Future."Jean shares powerful insights from the latest scientific research on how our mindsets shape our realities. He explains that our mindsets are comprised of the frames we hold, the assumptions we make, and how we feel physically and emotionally in any given situation. Our mindsets act as a broker between our inner and outer worlds, mediating how we make sense of ourselves and navigate uncertainty.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Prince Abraham, Vice President and Global Head - Rewards Development and Mobility at Novo Nordisk.We discussed how Novo Nordisk is reimagining talent mobility and moving away from traditional relocation to more flexible, employee-focused approaches.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Ross Thornley, Author, Keynote Speaker on Adaptability & The Future of Work. Co-Founder of AQai.The pace of change in the world today is faster than ever before. Expertise that once took decades to accumulate can become irrelevant in months. To thrive in this environment, we need to upgrade our operating system, both as individuals and organizations.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I'm joined by Lara Pyko, Chief People Officer at Mendix, to discuss the challenges of scaling a startup into an enterprise.Lara shares how Mendix rapidly grew from a small startup to a global company, expanding headcount exponentially. She emphasizes the need to balance maintaining startup culture while implementing necessary processes and infrastructure.

In this special episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by my guests Marshall Goldsmith, two-time winner of the Thinkers 50 Award and founder of the 100 Coaches, Scott Osman, Co-Founder & CEO and Jacquelyn Lane, President at 100 Coaches Agency.Becoming Coachable calls on leaders to invest in their own growth and development to propel their impact. If you're ready to unlock your full potential, this book provides the roadmap.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming careers and workplaces, according to Yazad Dalal, Managing Director at Accenture, on a recent episode of the HR Leaders Podcast.Yazad believes the doom and gloom predictions about AI stealing jobs are overblown."Historically, innovations like the calculator and Microsoft Office did not lead to mass unemployment, but rather opened up new types of jobs.Don't miss this insightful discussion on how AI is transforming work.

In this episode, I'm joined by Aneta Jajkowska, Senior Director, People & Organisational Partner, Northern Europe at Dassault Systèmes shares how her company is driving change towards a more sustainable future.

In this episode, I'm joined by Allison Pinkham, Chief Human Resources Officer at Galderma to discuss how she led a transformation of HR into an outcome-focused function aligned to business goals.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Cheryl DeSantis, Chief People Officer at National Veterinary Associates.Cheryl offers thoughtful insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, leading with curiosity, creating psychological safety, and helping teams thrive. She explains the meaning behind "steel backbone, soft heart" and gives practical tips for developing empathy and resilience.Tune in for an uplifting and empowering conversation about the future of leadership.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Christian Schmeichel, SVP & Chief Future of Work Officer at SAP.Learn how SAP is reimagining work across three key dimensions - future workforce, future people practices, and the future of HR. Christian discusses planning for an evolving workforce composition, SAP's empowering flexwork policy, and the emphasis on mental health and mindfulness. He also provides perspective on HR trends like leveraging AI and chatbots while retaining the human touch. Christian believes this is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of work and live in new ways. This is a can't-miss episode for all leaders preparing their organizations for what's ahead.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Caoimhe Keogan, Chief People Officer at Aveva, to discuss How Aveva Built a Unified Culture after M&A. Caoimhe delves deep into Aveva's journey post-M&A, emphasizing the pivotal role of relationship-building and trust in shaping a unified organizational culture. The episode also touches upon the rapidly changing dynamics in CSR and ESG and their implications for the modern workplace. A highlight of this episode is the candid discussion on the mounting pressures and challenges faced by HR leaders, with many choosing alternative career paths. Join us for a deep dive into the intricacies of organizational transformation and the evolving role of HR.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Tara O'Brien, who is Recruitment Strategist & Creator of the 'Hiring for Success TA Development Program and Head Of Resourcing at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Don't miss Tara's practical tips and valuable insights on how to optimize the candidate journey for attracting, converting and retaining top talent. Her advice is useful for anyone involved in shaping their organization's recruitment strategy.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Loic Michele, HR Tech & Future of Work Entrepreneur and CEO and Co-founder at 365Talents.In our conversation Loic underscores the advantages of a skills-first approach enhanced by AI in organizations, including boosted employee retention and engagement. He elaborates on AI's potential in crafting job descriptions and skills benchmarking, yet highlights the necessity of human validation.

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Angela Roseboro, who is a Culture Transformation Leader, Tech Executive, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist and Former Chief Diversity Officer at Riot Games, DropBox and Jones Lang LaSalle. Angela shares valuable insights from her career, discussing the importance of influence, leadership, and resilience in the DEI space. We also touch on the challenges and opportunities of incorporating DEI principles into AI systems.

In this episode, I'm joined by Cari Bohley, VP Talent Management at Peraton.During the episode Cari shares how Peraton are using a human centric, AI-Assisted talent marketplace to upskill and reskilling their 17,000 employees, build diverse talent pipelines and source hard-to-find talent.

In this episode, I'm joined by Ben Higgins - Managing Director, UK Head of HR at Société Générale to discuss the 4 stages of hybrid work.

In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Kramer, Chief Human Resources Officer at L'oreal to discuss Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work.