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Welcome to Work in Progress with Chris and Keyanna, your weekly workplace news hit, but with less corporate waffle, more real talk, and the occasional “wait… are we allowed to say that?” moment.All in under 10 minutes.No jargon. No doom-mongering. No pretending everything is fine when clearly… it is not.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Kelly Costanza, Chief People Officer at CAVA, to unpack how one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands is turning culture, hospitality, and frontline careers into a real business advantage.Kelly shares why culture cannot just be a word on a wall. At CAVA, culture is operationalized through values, competencies, recognition, career pathways, frontline listening, stock grants, mental health benefits, and leadership rituals that make the employee experience feel just as intentional as the guest experience.Most importantly, Kelly explains how CAVA is building a place where people can have a career, not just a job, from hourly team members growing into general managers, to leaders staying connected to the restaurants through shoulder-to-shoulder service, town halls, and practical feedback from the frontline.

Jautājums šodienas līderiem: "Kam manī ir jāaug, lai es spētu atbildīgāk vadīt citus un radīt veselīgāku vidi sev apkārt?" Šajā HR PODCAST epizodē uzsāku sarunu sēriju, kurā koncentrēšos uz vadītāju attīstību, tēmām, kas aktuālas vadītājiem. Pirmā saruna ar Sandru Lāci, supervizori, vadīšanas prasmju treneri un kognitīvi biheiviorālās terapijas speciālisti.  Runājām par to kas ir Inner Development Goals jeb līderu iekšējās attīstības mērķi. Pieeju, kas palīdz skatīties uz vadītāju attīstību dziļāk par prasmēm, rīkiem un kompetenču modeļiem. IDG ir starptautiska pieeja, kas pēta un apkopo iekšējās prasmes un kvalitātes, kas cilvēkiem palīdz radīt ārējas pārmaiņas, šodienas kompleksajā pasaulē. Šis gids apkopo 25 prasmes piecās dimensijās: esība, domāšana, attiecības, sadarbība un rīcība. Vienkārši sakot, līderu iekšējie attīstības mērķi ir tās kvalitātes un spējas, kas palīdz vadītājam ne tikai labi vadīt procesus, bet arī nobriedušāk būt attiecībās ar sevi, cilvēkiem, organizāciju un pasauli.Tas ir jautājums ne tikai par to, ko līderis prot, bet par to, kāds cilvēks viņš kļūst. Runājam par to, kāpēc šodien vadītāju attīstībā vairs nepietiek tikai ar zināšanām par atgriezenisko saiti, mērķu izvirzīšanu vai komandas vadību. Ja vēlamies veselīgākas organizācijas, ilgtspējīgākus lēmumus un cilvēcīgāku darba vidi, ir vajadzīga arī iekšējā kapacitāte, pašrefleksija, klātbūtne, sistēmiska domāšana, empātija, sadarbība, drosme un spēja rīkoties nenoteiktībā. Ar Sandru runājam arī par to, ka IDG nav vēl viens rāmis, ko nomērīt un ielikt tabulā. Tas drīzāk ir sarunas gids — veids, kā vadītājiem un komandām runāt par iekšējo kompasu, atbildību, ilgtspēju un to, kas mums sevī jāattīsta, lai spētu īstenot pārmaiņas ārpus sevis. Man ļoti palika prātā Sandras metafora par kastaņu, ka katrā sēklā jau ir viss, bet apkārt mēs esam izveidojuši čaulu, kas mūs attālina no savām saknēm, no citiem cilvēkiem un arī no pašiem sevis. Man ir īpašs prieks, ka mēs ar Sandru esam IDG vēstneses Latvijā un varam ienest šo valodu arī sarunās par vadītāju attīstību organizācijās.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Anju Choudhary, Chief People Officer at Xoxoday, to unpack why burnout is not just a wellbeing problem, but a work design and change design problem.Anju explains why organizations often treat burnout as an individual resilience issue, when the real problem is often the way teams are overloaded with unclear priorities, constant change, weak manager support, and poor recognition systems. She shares why leaders need to stop rewarding unsustainable hustle and start designing cultures where people can perform, grow, and recover without burning out.Most importantly, Anju breaks down the practical ways HR leaders can reduce burnout, build trust, and create healthier performance cultures, from clearer feedback and better change management, to manager enablement, recognition, AI coaching, team playbooks, and reward strategies that actually connect to the lived employee experience.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Allwyn Dsilva, VP HR & Global Head of L&D, Future of Work & Business HR at Tata Communications, to unpack why the future of learning must be built around business outcomes, skills, internal mobility, and AI-enabled career growth.Allwyn shares how Tata Communications moved beyond disconnected learning platforms and traditional course libraries to build a more connected ecosystem, linking skills, career aspirations, hiring, learning, coaching conversations, and AI-powered recommendations into one joined-up employee experience.Most importantly, he explains why learning teams must stop leading with the beauty of their programs and start proving behavior change, business impact, and real outcomes. From AI literacy and dark network operations to internal hiring, AI interview practice, and skills-based career pathways, this episode shows what it looks like when L&D becomes a true business engine.

Nicht nur beim Gehalt klafft eine Lücke: auch bei der Nutzung von KI! Der „Gender AI Gap“ zeigt, dass Männer KI im Arbeitsalltag aktuell deutlich häufiger nutzen als Frauen. Das kann Folgen für Karrierechancen, Weiterbildung und Chancengleichheit haben. Susa und Laura diskutieren, welche Verantwortung Unternehmen beim Aufbau von KI-Kompetenzen tragen und warum strukturierte Lernangebote dabei eine entscheidende Rolle spielen.Außerdem in dieser Folge: Die HR Summer Sprints von Personio laufen vom 8. Juni bis 7. August. Mehr Infos und Anmeldung: HR Summer Sprints von PersonioQuellen:https://initiatived21.de/uploads/03_Studien-Publikationen/Digital-Gender-Gap/D21-GenderAIGap-2026.pdf“Das HR-Briefing" ist der wöchentliche HR-Podcast für Personaler:innen und Führungskräfte – powered by Personio. Weitere Infos zum Podcast, den Hosts und Personio findest du hier: https://www.personio.de/hr-briefing/Du hast Fragen, Feedback oder spannende Themen-Vorschläge? Kontaktiere uns unter: hr-briefing@personio.de

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Khadija Ben Hammada, Member of the Executive Board and Chief People Officer at Merck Group, to unpack how HR can lead through AI transformation without losing the human heart of the organization.Khadija shares why leaders cannot run global organizations from an ivory tower, and why being close to employees on the ground creates the trust, safety, and pride people need to speak up. She explains how field visits, human connection, and a strong sense of global community help Merck stay united across regions, even as the world outside becomes more fragmented.Most importantly, she breaks down how Merck is building AI capability across the business, from AI literacy for everyone, to leader upskilling, internal AI tools, hackathons, flagship use cases, and HR agents that can improve employee experience at scale. Through it all, Khadija is clear: AI should take tasks, not humanity, and HR must stay at the intersection of business, technology, and empathy.

Die Teilzeit-Krankschreibung soll künftig einen sanfteren Wiedereinstieg nach längeren Erkrankungen ermöglichen. Doch schafft sie mehr Flexibilität für Mitarbeitende – oder droht eine neue Form des Präsentismus?In dieser Folge diskutieren Susa und Laura die Chancen und Risiken des Modells, sprechen über psychologische Sicherheit, Führungsverantwortung und die Frage, wie freiwillig „freiwillig“ im Arbeitsalltag wirklich ist.Außerdem stellen sie die Personio HR Summer Sprints vor: die kostenlose Trainingsreihe für alle, die bei Compliance, Arbeitsrecht, KI und weiteren HR-Themen auf dem neuesten Stand bleiben möchten.Quellen:HR Summer Sprints by Personio:https://www.personio.de/hr-summer-sprints/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/krankengeld-krankschreibungen-gesundheitsreform-100.htmlhttps://www.personalwirtschaft.de/news/arbeitsrecht/bundesregierung-beschliesst-teilzeit-krankschreibung-203335/https://www.personalwirtschaft.de/news/hr-organisation/teilarbeitsunfaehigkeit-ist-die-regelung-sinnvoll-203389/“Das HR-Briefing" ist der wöchentliche HR-Podcast für Personaler:innen und Führungskräfte – powered by Personio. Weitere Infos zum Podcast, den Hosts und Personio findest du hier: https://www.personio.de/hr-briefing/Du hast Fragen, Feedback oder spannende Themen-Vorschläge? Kontaktiere uns unter: hr-briefing@personio.de

In this episode of our On The Road series, we sit down with Amy Coleman, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at Microsoft, to explore how leaders can scale AI transformation without losing the human connection at the center of work.Amy reflects on stepping into the Chief People Officer role at Microsoft, the humility of becoming a beginner again, and why leaders do not need to pretend they have all the answers in moments of uncertainty. What matters is being honest, learning fast, and bringing people with you.Her message is clear: AI and humans cannot be separated. As work changes, HR leaders have to help people understand what is shifting, what still matters, and how AI can unlock more creativity, curiosity, innovation, and human potential.

Nog altijd kampen 7 op de 10 werkgevers met forse personeelstekorten volgens recente cijfers van AWVN. Tegelijkertijd weten werkgevers lang niet altijd welk talent zij al in huis hebben. Volgens Jos Sanders ligt daar een enorme kans.'Er zijn ontzettend veel mensen die van alles kunnen zonder dat zij dat met een diploma kunnen aantonen'In de nieuwste aflevering van de HR Podcast pleit de lector Human Capital Innovations aan de HAN Hogeschool en docent bij HR Academy voor een andere manier van kijken naar medewerkers: minder focus op diploma's en functietitels, meer aandacht voor skills, informeel leren en verborgen talent.Skills-based werken is volgens hem geen compleet nieuw HR-model, maar vooral een praktische manier om duurzame inzetbaarheid, interne mobiliteit en een leven lang ontwikkelen concreet toe te passen. Hoe zorg je ervoor dat mensen zich blijven ontwikkelen in en door hun werk? Skills-based HRM geeft daar een antwoord op. Deze training van HR Academy geeft jou als HR-professional handvatten om talenten en vaardigheden van mensen in en toe te passen in beleid en praktijk. Je maakt kennis met digitale tools zoals online matchingstools en het Skillspaspoort en je ontdekt hoe je duurzame inzetbaarheid echt vormgeeft. Praktisch, strategisch en direct toepasbaar.

In this episode of our On The Road series, we sit down with Laura Mattimore and Lucia Suarez from Procter & Gamble to explore how one of the world's most iconic companies is redesigning talent for the AI era.Laura leads global talent across P&G's enterprise talent systems, including hiring, learning, leadership development, workforce planning, and talent strategy. Lucia leads talent development, talent management, analytics, insights, employee experience, and transformation within that broader talent agenda.Their message is clear: AI is not just a technology shift. It is a work, culture, skills, and employee experience shift. For P&G, the opportunity is not to replace the human, but to build around human plus AI, with HR playing a central role in redesigning how work gets done.

Heute haben wir ein Update zur EU-Entgelttransparenzrichtlinie, die kommende BVV-Pflicht ab 2027 und die Auswirkungen von KI auf Junior- und Einstiegsstellen im Gepäck.Warum sollten Unternehmen das Thema Entgelttransparenz trotz Verzögerungen jetzt nicht aufschieben? Weshalb werden digitale und strukturierte HR-Prozesse künftig immer wichtiger? Und was passiert eigentlich, wenn Unternehmen zunehmend Einstiegsrollen durch KI ersetzen?Eine Folge über regulatorische Veränderungen, neue Anforderungen an HR und die Frage, wie Unternehmen KI sinnvoll einsetzen können, ohne ihre zukünftigen Fachkräfte wegzuautomatisieren.“Das HR-Briefing" ist der wöchentliche HR-Podcast für Personaler:innen und Führungskräfte – powered by Personio. Weitere Infos zum Podcast, den Hosts und Personio findest du hier: https://www.personio.de/hr-briefing/Du hast Fragen, Feedback oder spannende Themen-Vorschläge? Kontaktiere uns unter: hr-briefing@personio.de

In this episode of our On The Road series, we sit down with Kalifa Oliver, Ph.D. Senior Director of Technology - People Analytics at Lowe's Companies, Inc. to explore why HR needs to stop chasing AI tools and start solving the right business problems.Kalifa now sits in technology, not HR, leading teams across engineering, product, analytics, and people data. That gives her a very different view of what HR transformation actually requires.Her message is clear: AI is not magic. It will only be useful if HR asks better questions, understands the problem it is trying to solve, and stops adding technology on top of broken or unnecessary work.

"Ārpakalpojums nav 40 slaidu prezentācija un rēķins. Ārpakalpojums ir praktiska līdzatbildība par rezultātu." Pirms gadiem, strādājot organizācijās, es biju tā, kura meklēja ārpakalpojuma sniedzējus. Tagad pati esmu kļuvusi par ārpakalpojuma sniedzēju. Un jo ilgāk es esmu šajās kurpēs, jo vairāk man rodas jautājumi par to, kā mēs Latvijā, organizācijās saprotam šo procesu.  Mans sarunas biedrs šajā epizodē ir Pēteris Rimšs. Pēterim ir vairāk nekā 20 gadu pieredze projektu un pārmaiņu vadībā — gan publiskajā, gan privātajā sektorā, gan Latvijā, gan starptautiski.  Sarunā nonācām pie dažām neērtām atziņām. Ka organizācijas bieži pērk ārpakalpojumu, pašas nezinot, ko īsti vēlas atrisināt Ka „lētākā cena" bieži vien izrādās dārgāka cena Ka publiskajā sektorā bailes kļūdīties ir milzīgas , jo kļūda maksā daudz Vēlamies kvalitatīvu un ātru pakalpojumu par zemu cenu Pieminējām Tenesijas universitātes Vested modeli, kurā pētnieki secināja, ka veiksmīgās attiecības nebija veiksmīgas tāpēc, ka tām bija labāki līgumi, stingrāka kontrole vai zemākas cenas. Tās bija veiksmīgas tāpēc, ka abām pusēm bija patiesa ieinteresētība viena otras panākumos. Kopīgi definēts mērķis, dalīts risks, skaidras lomas. Pēteris Rimšs ir projektu, programmu un pārmaiņu vadības praktiķis ar vairāk nekā 20 gadu pieredzi mārketinga, IT, banku, publiskā sektora un farmācijas nozarēs. Strādājis tādos uzņēmumos kā Henkel Latvia, Citadele banka, Rīgas satiksme, Draugiem Group, Zalaris un Printify. Vadījis Latvijas zāļu verifikācijas sistēmas ieviešanas projektu un SAP HR ieviešanu Ziemeļeiropas valstīs. 2021. gadā bija Latvijas vakcinācijas projekta biroja vakcinācijas procesa koordinators. Bijis Latvijas Nacionālās projektu vadīšanas asociācijas valdes priekšsēdētājs, IPMA sertificēts projektu vadītājs un sertifikācijas vērtētājs.

In this episode of our On The Road series, we sit down with KeyAnna Schmiedl, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman, to explore how organizations can identify future leaders before they are already in the obvious succession pipeline.KeyAnna shares how Workhuman's Future Leaders technology is helping companies spot the people giving off strong leadership signals across the business, including those who may not be visible through traditional talent reviews, manager nominations, or proximity to senior leaders.Her message is clear: the best future leaders are not always the most obvious names in the room. If HR can use better signals to see talent earlier, organizations can retain, develop, and invest in people before they walk out the door.

In this episode of our On The Road series, we sit down with Jennifer Reimert, SVP, Consulting Practice at Workhuman, to explore how organizations can make recognition reach the people who are often hardest to reach: frontline and deskless workers.Jennifer spent 20 years as an HR practitioner and total rewards leader before joining Workhuman. She was also a Workhuman customer back when the company was Globoforce, using recognition to help bring two merged companies together when culture, identity, and belonging were under real pressure.Her message is clear: recognition cannot only work for people at a desk. If most of the work that defines your culture happens on the floor, in the field, in hospitals, in plants, in stores, or across customer sites, then recognition has to meet people where they actually work.

In this episode of our On The Road series, we sit down with Ken Wechsler, SPHR, CCP, VP, Total Rewards at Akamai Technologies, to explore how AI is changing the conversation around rewards, recognition, performance, and the future of work.As a total rewards leader, Ken is now facing questions that would have seemed unlikely just a few years ago: What is our AI strategy? What outcomes are we trying to drive? How will AI change productivity, performance, and how people are rewarded?His message is clear: AI skills alone should not automatically mean higher pay. The real question is whether AI helps people deliver better outcomes, raise performance, create more value, and help the business move forward.

KI verändert Recruiting grundlegend: Bewerbende nutzen KI für Lebensläufe und Anschreiben, Unternehmen automatisieren Prozesse und Kommunikation.In dieser Folge sprechen Susa und Laura mit Expertin Selma Kuyas über authentische Bewerbungen, skillbasiertes Recruiting, Candidate Experience und die Frage, wie viel Menschlichkeit Recruiting im KI-Zeitalter noch braucht.Außerdem teilt Selma konkrete Tipps für HR-Teams und erklärt, warum Transparenz, Empathie und echte Kommunikation wichtiger werden denn je.Selma Kuyas auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selmakuyas/Quellen:https://www.personio.de/hr-lexikon/kuenstliche-intelligenz-im-recruiting-ai-in-hr/https://www.personio.ch/hr-wissen/downloads/ki-candidate-experience/https://content.softgarden.com/hubfs/DE/Content_Files/Studien/2026_Recruiting%202026%20-%20Was%20Bewerbende%20über%20KI%20im%20Bewerbungsprozess%20verraten_softgarden.pdfhttps://recruiting.xing.com/wp-content/uploads/whitepaper-kuenstliche-intelligenz-recruiting.pdfhttps://recruiting.xing.com/wp-content/uploads/whitepaper-xing-arbeitsmarktreport-2025.pdf“Das HR-Briefing" ist der wöchentliche HR-Podcast für Personaler:innen und Führungskräfte – powered by Personio. Weitere Infos zum Podcast, den Hosts und Personio findest du hier: https://www.personio.de/hr-briefing/Du hast Fragen, Feedback oder spannende Themen-Vorschläge? Kontaktiere uns unter: hr-briefing@personio.de

“Atalgojumam nevajadzētu būt atkarīgam no tā, kurš labāk prot paprasīt. Tam jābalstās taisnīguma principā.” Šī ir noslēdzošā HR Podcast labbūtības mēneša epizode. Vairākās sarunās pēc kārtas runāju par darbinieku labumiem no praktiska skatpunkta: ko organizācijas piedāvā, ko cilvēki tiešām izmanto un kur labumi kļūst par reālu atbalstu ikdienā. Šo sēriju noslēdzu ar atalgojuma tēmu, jo labumi var papildināt darba devēja piedāvājumu, bet tie nevar aizstāt sakārtotu un taisnīgu atalgojuma sistēmu. Sarunā ar atalgojuma speciālisti Leldi Miočinsku runājam par to, kā veidojas atalgojums, kas ir amatu vērtēšana un ko mainīs ES atalgojuma direktīva, kas stājas spēkā 2026. gada 7. jūnijā. Runājam par taisnīgu un vienādu atalgojumu, algu intervāliem, kritērijiem, vadītāju lomu un ES Atalgojuma caurspīdīguma direktīvu. Ko tā paredz, kādas izmaiņas tā nesīs darba devējiem Latvijā, un ar ko organizācijām būtu jāsāk jau tagad. Man šajā sarunā svarīga šķita doma, ka atalgojumam nevajadzētu būt atkarīgam tikai no tā, kurš labāk prot paprasīt. Ne visi cilvēki vienādi droši runā par naudu, un tas nedrīkst būt galvenais mehānisms, kā organizācijā veidojas atalgojuma atšķirības. Jā - pārdomas rosinoša saruna.  Vai organizācijā ir skaidri principi, pēc kuriem tiek vērtēts darbs? Vai vērtējam labu cilvēku vai kompetences? Vai vadītāji spēj runāt par atalgojumu, kad cilvēki sāk uzdot konkrētus un neērtus jautājumus? Noklausies. Lelde Miočinska ir atalgojuma speciāliste, kura palīdz organizācijām saprast, kā veidojas taisnīga, pamatota un biznesam saprotama atalgojuma sistēma.   Directive (EU) 2023/970 par darba samaksas pārredzamībuhttps://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2023/970/oj/eng Eiropas Parlamenta un Padomes Direktīva (ES) 2023/970 (2023. gada 10. maijs), ar ko stiprina principa par vienādu darba samaksu vīriešiem un sievietēm par vienādu vai vienādi vērtīgu darbu piemērošanu, izmantojot darba samaksas pārredzamību un izpildes mehānismus   HR PODCAST ir sarunas par tēmām, kas aktuālas personāla vadības ekspertiem, CEO, vadītājiem organizācijās, ikvienam, kam svarīga darba vide. Raidieraksts, kurā tiekamies ar cilvēkresursu vadības ekspertiem, profesionāļiem, praktiķiem. Uzklausām viedokļus un pieredzes, kā arī uzdodam jautājumus par jaunākajiem rīkiem, kādus lietot, lai vēl labāk sniegtu stratēģisku atbalstu biznesam. Sarunas vada Ilze Medne.Rubrika CEO dienasgrāmata: Sarunas ar vadītājiem un uzņēmumu CEO, par viņu ikdienas pieredzi esot vadītāja amatā. Par līderību, organizācijas attīstību un sadarbību ar HR.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast On The Road, we sit down with Eric Mosley, Founder and CEO at Workhuman to explore how recognition data, AI, and human insight are changing the way organizations identify their future leaders.Eric shares how Workhuman's new Future Leaders capability uses recognition data, performance data, and AI to identify the people most likely to rise into senior leadership roles years before they are officially promoted.And this is where it gets really interesting.Eric says the strongest signals are not coming from a traditional succession planning form. They are coming from the language people use about each other, the recognition moments that describe how work actually gets done, and the patterns that emerge across billions of human interactions.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast On The Road, we sit down with Jorge Quezada, MBA (He.Him.His), Vice President, Culture & Performance at Granite Construction, to unpack what happens when culture stops being treated as a soft initiative and starts being run as a business driver.Jorge explains why culture is the operating system of an organization, shaping how people think, act, interact, and bring the company's mission, vision, and values to life every day.He shares how Granite is updating its culture for the next 100 years by preserving what makes the company strong, diagnosing what needs to change, and creating the conditions for people to grow, adapt, and perform.Most importantly, Jorge reveals why the future of culture belongs to leaders who stop copying best practices from other companies and start understanding what their own people, business, and operating system actually need.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast On The Road, we sit down with Khalil Smith, VP, Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement at Akamai Technologies, to unpack what it really takes to build a performance culture where people trust each other enough to speak up, challenge ideas, and grow.Khalil explains why culture is not what leaders say they want, but what the organization actually rewards, and why silence is often the clearest signal that trust has broken down.He shares how leaders can build stronger cultures by creating trust, encouraging healthy disagreement, aligning systems with values, and making recognition and feedback feel honest, specific, and useful.Most importantly, Khalil reveals why the future of culture belongs to organizations that close the gap between what they say and what they reward, creating environments where people can challenge respectfully, perform boldly, and speak up without fear.

Krankmeldungen analysieren, Fehlzeiten reduzieren, wirtschaftlich handeln – klar. Aber was passiert, wenn dabei sensible Gesundheitsdaten offen in Führungskreisen diskutiert werden? Genau das soll bei VW passiert sein. In dieser Folge sprechen Susa und Laura darüber, ob es wirklich einen Datenschutzskandal gab, über die Grenzen von Fehlzeitenanalysen und die Frage, wie viel Unternehmen über die Gesundheit ihrer Mitarbeitenden wissen dürfen.Außerdem diskutieren die beiden, warum psychologische Sicherheit in Unternehmen so wichtig ist, weshalb Datenschutz gerade im KI-Zeitalter immer relevanter wird – und wie schnell Vertrauen zerstört werden kann, wenn sensible Informationen in die falschen Hände geraten.Ressourcen zum Thema Datenschutz:https://www.personio.de/hr-lexikon/personaldaten/https://www.personio.de/hr-lexikon/datenschutz-in-hr/Quellen:https://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/vw-fuehrungskraefte-diskutierten-persoenliche-fehlzeiten-hunderter-mitarbeiter-a-04db5063-bad4-421f-a399-b0fdf6278579https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/nach-datenschutzskandal-bei-vw-drohen-bussgelder,vw-1120.htmlhttps://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/braunschweig_harz_goettingen/datenskandal-bei-vw-folgen-nun-verfahren-und-entschaedigungen,vw-1122.htmlhttps://www.personalwirtschaft.de/news/arbeitsrecht/datenskandal-bei-vw-fehlzeiten-von-beschaeftigten-rechtswidrig-geteilt-202943/“Das HR-Briefing" ist der wöchentliche HR-Podcast für Personaler:innen und Führungskräfte – powered by Personio. Weitere Infos zum Podcast, den Hosts und Personio findest du hier: https://www.personio.de/hr-briefing/Du hast Fragen, Feedback oder spannende Themen-Vorschläge? Kontaktiere uns unter: hr-briefing@personio.de

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast On The Road, we sit down with Peter Andrew Danzig, Senior Advisor, Foundation Culture at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, to unpack what psychological safety really means beyond the buzzword.Peter explains why psychological safety is not a checklist, policy, or one-time initiative, but a belief system that has to be co-created, practiced, and reinforced through everyday behavior.He shares how leaders can build safer spaces by embracing healthy friction, operationalizing empathy, and creating room for challenge, accountability, apology, repair, and growth.Most importantly, Peter reveals why the future of culture belongs to organizations that stop treating safety as comfort, and start building environments where more people can speak honestly, move through conflict, and still feel seen, heard, and valued.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast On The Road, we sit down with Julie A. Stone, Chief Learning Officer, Group VP at TTEC, to unpack what it really takes to bring AI into an organization without losing the human connection, trust, and coaching that actually drive performance.Julie explains why simply training people on AI tools is not enough, and how leaders must help employees understand where, when, and how AI fits into their actual work.She shares how TTEC is using AI to create more time for human coaching, improve guidance in the flow of work, measure coaching effectiveness, and give people safe spaces to practice, learn, and build confidence.Most importantly, Julie reveals why the future of AI transformation belongs to leaders who start with real business problems, bring people along transparently, and redesign work in a way that helps people perform better.

“Apmierināts nenozīmē, ka tu jūties novērtēts.” Šajā HR Podcast epizodē kopā ar Santu Zvejnieci un Lieni Veseri runājam par sistēmisku pieeju darbinieku labbūtības nodrošināšanā un, ko tas patiesībā maksā uzņēmumam patiešām plānot budžetu, stratēģiski analizēt datus. Protams, stāsts ir par tām organizācijām, kuras vadība ir sapratusi, ka apmierināts darbinieks būs labs darbinieks, jo kamēr liekam plāksterus, tikmēr mēs nevaram runātpar nopietnu pieeju. Un ārkārtīgi svarīga ir atbilde uz jautājumu - kāda ir katra eiro ietekme ilgtermiņā, kā tas atsaucas darbinieku mainībā, slimības lapās, kopējā iesaistē, darba sniegumā? Klausies sarunu un uzzini vairāk: kas ir ilgtermiņa un īstermiņa risinājumi kādus rādītājus ņemt vērā, lai pamanītu sistēmiskas kļūdas kāpēc liela daļa organizāciju savus līdzekļus vienkārši izšķērdē Saruna ar finanšu pamatu, izpratni un stratēģisku pieeju labbūtības risinājumos. Epizode tapusi ar divu uzņēmumu atbalstu:

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast On The Road, we sit down with Raúl J. Valentín, EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer at ABM Industries, live from Workhuman Live Orlando 2026, to unpack what it really takes to lead a frontline workforce through constant change, AI transformation, and rising employee expectations.Raúl explains why the future of HR is not about choosing between people and technology, but designing systems where people and AI work together to make work faster, fairer, and more human.He shares how ABM is building resilience across a workforce of more than 100,000 team members by focusing on fairness, recognition, manager capability, and helping employees feel seen, heard, and valued wherever they work.Most importantly, Raúl reveals why HR leaders must stop waiting for perfect answers before taking action, and instead create safe ways to launch, learn, improve, and lead transformation in motion.

Kündigung, Freistellung, fertig? Diese Zeiten sind vorbei. Ein aktuelles Urteil rückt jetzt den pauschalen Freistellungen zu Leibe – und bringt Unternehmen in Erklärungsnot. In dieser Folge schauen sich Susa und Laura an, was das konkret für die HR-Praxis bedeutet.Außerdem sprechen die beiden über eine neue Studie, die zeigt: Die Gen Z nutzt KI ständig, vertraut ihr aber immer weniger. Laura und Susa erklären, wieso das für Unternehmen gefährlich wird und wie man gegensteuert.Quellen:https://www.bundesarbeitsgericht.de/presse/wirksamkeit-einer-freistellungsklausel-widerruf-der-dienstwagennutzung/https://de.ecovis.com/aktuelles/aenderung-im-arbeitsrecht-freistellung-oft-unwirksam/https://news.gallup.com/poll/708224/gen-adoption-steady-skepticism-climbs.aspx“Das HR-Briefing" ist der wöchentliche HR-Podcast für Personaler:innen und Führungskräfte – powered by Personio. Weitere Infos zum Podcast, den Hosts und Personio findest du hier: https://www.personio.de/hr-briefing/Du hast Fragen, Feedback oder spannende Themen-Vorschläge? Kontaktiere uns unter: hr-briefing@personio.de

THE MISSION HR – Podcast Three: ACTION!In this episode, we move from strategy to execution. The Mission HR explores the critical roles HR must play today—Planner, Influencer, and Enabler—and how these roles translate into real, measurable action across the organization.We break down the key areas of execution for the HR mission, including technology, workforce development, compliance, organisational aspirations and obligations, performance, and compensation. From empowering line managers and developing employees, to leveraging technology, ensuring compliance, and aligning rewards with performance, this episode provides a practical roadmap for HR leaders ready to make an impact.If HR is to drive change, it's time to act. (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware  #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership

US companies spent nearly $100 billion on workplace training last year. Employee engagement hasn't meaningfully improved in two decades. In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, executive coach Bernadette Boas makes the case that the problem is not one of effort, talent, or even budget, it's a design problem. Most organizations have built their development infrastructure around discrete events: a workshop here, an assessment there, a coaching session when someone gets promoted. That model was never engineered to produce lasting behavioral change. It was designed to check boxes.Bernadette walks through the four structural reasons their current programs are failing, including why 81% of organizations measure completion rates instead of behavioral change, why the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve makes single-session training scientifically ineffective, and why most leaders lack the self-awareness to absorb and apply what they're being taught. More importantly, she introduces a solution: the Leadership Development Operating System: a five-pillar framework that connects training, coaching, curriculum, assessment, and measurement into a single compounding architecture. What You'll Learn•       Why the workshop model fails and how the distinction between an event and a system determines whether your investment produces resultsThe four root causes of program failure: lack of self-awareness, no structured practice, absent measurement, and no pull-through•       How to structure skill training so that 60–70% of session time is dedicated to practice and feedback, not information transfer•       The five pillars of the Leadership Development Operating System and how each one reinforces the others•       Why external coaching is essential for real-time behavioral change, and why internal L&D teams cannot fully replace it•       The four-layer measurement framework: behavioral assessment, application data, business impact metrics, and cultural integration•       A diagnostic question to immediately identify the structural gaps in your existing programs Key Timestamps:[00:00] — Why positive workshop feedback doesn't equal behavioral change[01:30] — 80% mindset, 20% skillset: the leadership success formula[03:00] — Why the current development model was built to check boxes, not produce change[13:00] — Introducing the Leadership Development Operating System[14:30] — Overview of the five pillars[31:30] — The diagnostic question for your current program[32:00] — How to book a 30-minute diagnostic call with BernadetteResources & Links:Book a 30-Minute Diagnostic Call: coachmebernadette.com/discovery-callPodcast Hub (all platforms): balloffirecoaching.com/podcastFollow on YouTube: HERESupport the show

These episodes of #thePOZcast, live from Unleash 2026 in Las Vegas, are proudly brought to you by our friends at PIN. AI recruiting tools that automate candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling across 850M+ profiles. Built for recruiters, agencies, and hiring teams. Learn more and check out a demo:  https://www.pin.com/book-a-demo?via=adam-posner Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com About: Maribel R. Diz is the Head of People for Latin America and the Caribbean Region at Visa. She is responsible for developing and executing people strategies in support of the overall business plan and direction in the region. She is also a strategic business advisor to the Visa Latin America and Caribbean leadership team regarding talent needs and plans for the region, including Miami, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. She has also served as the global People Champion, serving as the Chief People Officer's advisor, enabling her to work closely with the global People community in meeting the strategic priorities of the function. Maribel has more than 25 years of experience with Visa, and has a proven track record of working very closely across functions and geographies, providing leadership and driving change in the organization, while also promoting the Visa culture and leadership principles with diversity and inclusion across the region. She specializes in transformational work focusing on creating high performing leadership teams. Maribel has a Masters of Science in Human Resources Management from Florida International University and an undergraduate degree in Business from Nova Southeastern University. She also holds a Doctoral in Business Administration with distinction at Florida International University. She sits on the Center of International Business Education and Research, and Masters in Human Resources advisory boards at FIU, and was recently appointed as a Co-chairperson of the Doctoral in Business Administration Advisory Council. She is an active role model for HISPA (Hispanics Inspiring Student's Performance and Achievement) speaking to high school students inspiring them to stay in school and follow their dreams. She is a published author and accomplished speaker on all things leadership and gender inclusion, and is also specialized in the different workplace generations. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening + final interview from UNLEASH01:00 Intro to Maribel Diz (Visa HR Leader)02:30 30-year career at Visa: why she stayed04:30 Career growth, promotions & confidence06:00 Generational shifts in the workforce08:30 Gen X vs Millennials vs Gen Z dynamics10:30 Why Gen Z is misunderstood12:00 What Gen Z actually needs from leaders14:00 Leadership strategies for younger talent16:00 Remote work vs in-office debate18:00 “If you want a career, come into the office”20:00 The value of proximity, visibility & relationships22:00 Hybrid work realities across global teams24:00 HR tech & AI: what's actually exciting26:00 Using AI to remove tactical work28:00 The future of HR as a strategic function30:00 Leading with personalization (not one-size-fits-all)32:00 What truly motivates Gen Z and millennials34:00 Research insights: how Gen Z processes information36:00 Attention myths vs reality38:00 Motivation vs inspiration in leadership40:00 Preparing for the future workforce42:00 Final advice for leaders and organizations43:30 Closing + where to connect KEY TAKEAWAYS Gen Z is not entitled—they are highly capable but require guidance and context Leadership must shift from one-size-fits-all to personalized development Remote work offers flexibility, but in-person work accelerates career growth Relationship building and visibility remain critical for long-term success AI will remove tactical HR work and elevate the importance of strategic leadership Motivation is internal—but inspiration must come from leadership Generational differences are less about conflict and more about understanding The future of work requires meeting employees halfway while maintaining standards

These episodes of #thePOZcast, live from Unleash 2026 in Las Vegas, are proudly brought to you by our friends at PIN. AI recruiting tools that automate candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling across 850M+ profiles. Built for recruiters, agencies, and hiring teams. Learn more and check out a demo:  https://www.pin.com/book-a-demo?via=adam-posner Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com About: Suzan Vulaj is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with a proven track record in global recruitment strategies. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at NBCUniversal, Suzan has been instrumental in creating exceptional candidate experiences through innovative problem-solving for over 20 years. Her expertise spans various industries, including media, technology, and commerce. Before joining NBCUniversal, Suzan held key roles such as Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Pitney Bowes and Senior Talent Manager for Internal Mobility at McGraw-Hill Financial. She also contributed her skills as an HR Manager at Standard & Poor's and a Staffing Consultant at Google. Suzan's academic foundation includes a degree from Pace University's Lubin School of Business. Her leadership style embodies a dynamic blend of collaboration, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Beyond this, Suzan is a champion of innovation, always seeking creative solutions to enhance organizational culture and attract top talent. Her ability to inspire teams and foster growth makes her a transformative force in any professional setting. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Opening + UNLEASH floor energy01:10 Intro to Suzan Vulaj (NBCUniversal TA Leader)02:30 From marketing to recruiting: Suzan's journey04:30 Leading a 100+ person global TA team06:00 What makes a great recruiter today08:30 Recruiters as brand ambassadors + influencers10:30 Why hiring managers must be fully engaged12:30 Fixing broken intake & expectation setting14:30 TA tech stack: building around the ATS16:30 AI fear vs reality inside recruiting teams18:30 How to train recruiters through change (safe spaces)20:30 The return to “old school” recruiting22:30 The problem with 8,000 applicants per role24:30 Candidate fraud + AI-generated applications26:30 Shortlisting & cutting through the noise28:30 The emotional toll of recruiting (constant rejection)30:30 Managing recruiter mindset & engagement32:00 Re-engaging silver medalists (“for your consideration”)34:00 Pipelining talent before roles open36:00 What messages actually get a recruiter's attention38:00 The 10-second resume scan reality40:00 Conference insights: failure, change & adaptability42:00 Reframing failure as experimentation44:00 Advice for job seekers today45:30 Closing + where to connect

What if your employee experience strategy is the reason your business is either scaling… or stalling? In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Robin Bailey and Al McDonald sit down with Alisha Patel, VP People & Culture at CanadaHelps, to unpack what it really means to design a workplace where people, performance, and business outcomes actually align. Alisha brings a rare combination of people leadership and financial expertise, offering a perspective most organizations are missing. She breaks down why employee experience is not an HR function, but a business strategy, and how leaders can finally connect culture, retention, and performance in a way that drives real results. From listening tours and multi-generational workforce design to global cultural nuance and flexible benefits, this conversation challenges the “one-size-fits-all” approach most companies are still relying on. If you're leading a team, building culture, or trying to retain great people in a rapidly changing workforce, this episode will shift how you think about leadership, investment, and what actually creates sustainable growth. You'll hear about: Why employee experience strategy is a business function, not an HR initiative How combining finance and people strategy changes leadership decisions The real reason “people are our greatest asset” often falls flat What listening tours are and how they shape high-impact people programs Why one-size-fits-all benefits and policies are failing modern teams How to design for five generations in today's workforce The connection between flexibility, retention, and productivity Why culture must evolve across global teams and local contexts How to build trust through clarity, not just perks or programs The leadership shift from process-driven HR to experience design Why humility, curiosity, and listening are the most underrated leadership skills How mentorship and inclusive leadership shape future organizations We talk about: 00:00 Introduction to Alisha Patel and her leadership background 02:00 How finance + people strategy creates better business decisions 04:00 Why employee experience is tied to business outcomes 06:30 What “people are our greatest asset” actually means in practice 09:00 Why most HR functions are too transactional 11:00 What a “listening tour” is and how to run one effectively 14:00 Designing benefits and programs based on real employee needs 17:00 Global workforce insights across Canada, US, Europe, and beyond 20:00 Why culture cannot be one-size-fits-all 22:30 The biggest missed opportunity in how companies invest in people 24:00 Flexibility as a low-cost, high-impact benefit strategy 26:00 Measuring success beyond usage, focusing on engagement and retention 28:00 Leadership legacy, mentorship, and building inclusive systems 30:00 Why listening is the most important leadership skill moving forward Connect with Alisha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alishapatel/ Website: https://www.canadahelps.org/ Connect with Us LinkedIn: Robin Bailey and Al McDonald Website: Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Blair Bennett, Senior Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo, to unpack how talent acquisition is being completely redefined in the age of AI, hyper-personalization, and constant change.Blair explains why simply adding AI tools into outdated recruitment models doesn't work, and how PepsiCo redesigned its entire talent acquisition operating model to move faster, stay agile, and deliver better outcomes for both the business and candidates.She shares how the function is shifting from execution to strategy, enablement, and intelligence, embedding design thinking, talent intelligence, and co-creation with recruiters to build systems that actually scale.Most importantly, Blair reveals why the future of talent acquisition belongs to leaders who embrace uncertainty, collaboration, and continuous iteration, replacing command-and-control leadership with a model built around problems, not predefined answers.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Stary, Vice President Global Head of People and Organisation and Internal Communications at Swisslog Healthcare. Sarah breaks down what it really takes to lead transformation in a complex global business. She explains why standardizing the basics, especially onboarding and recruiting, became a high-impact priority, how her team built global consistency with local nuance, and why too many leaders still get distracted by innovation before fixing the fundamentals.Sarah also shares a more important leadership lesson. Do not rush to prove your value in the first 90 days. Instead, she argues that credibility is built by listening, traveling, understanding culture, and making changes that fit the business you are actually in, not the one you just left. The conversation also explores clear communication, trust-building, team autonomy, shared services, AI adoption, and culture integration inside the broader KUKA group.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Frederic Patitucci, Chief People & Culture Officer at Philip Morris International, to unpack how one of the world's largest organizations is transforming both its business model and its workforce capabilities at the same time.Frederic explains how PMI's bold shift toward a smoke-free future forced the company to rethink its operating model, moving from a single-product cigarette business to a complex multi-category innovation company spanning consumer technology, healthcare, and new consumer experiences.He shares how this transformation required new skills, new operating structures, and a completely redefined company culture, including codifying the PMI DNA and embedding it directly into hiring, performance management, leadership development, and everyday decision-making.Most importantly, Frederic reveals why the future of HR lies in managing skills instead of jobs, preparing employees for the skills that are rising, and helping people avoid career dead ends before disruption makes those roles obsolete.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Andre Heinz, Chief People and Culture Officer at Celonis, to unpack what HR leadership really looks like inside a company scaling at rocket speed.Andre explains why growth has no mercy in fast scaling organizations, and why HR must constantly think two to three years ahead while still managing the intense operational demands of today. He shares how Celonis went from 800 to over 3,500 employees, and what it takes to build systems, culture, and talent strategies that actually scale with that kind of speed.Most importantly, he breaks down why HR must act as the guardian of organizational health, protecting the cultural DNA of the company while ensuring talent quality, operational efficiency, and leadership maturity keep pace with the speed of growth.

In this month's HR Podcast, Rob, Scott, and Jason are joined by special guest Josh Loudermilk, who oversees Loss Control and Client Relations at Employco, to discuss workplace safety and OSHA compliance. They explore how employers can reduce risk through stronger safety programs, build a proactive safety culture, identify common workplace hazards, and take practical steps to improve compliance while protecting employees. For support with workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and HR strategy, contact hr@employco.com.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Carlo Steenvoorden, EVP HR People Services, Analytics & HR AI at KPN, to unpack how a 100+ year old telecom company is moving from legacy HR systems to a fully conversational AI powered employee experience.Carlo explains why KPN made a bold decision to declare that the future of HR interactions is conversational, with systems pushed to the back end and one intelligent interface in front. He shares how reducing human led HR queries from €15–20 per case to cents per prompt unlocked both massive efficiency gains and a better employee experience.Most importantly, he breaks down the real transformation behind the technology, from rebuilding HR team capabilities, to adopting product thinking, to deciding where AI belongs and where humans must stay firmly in the loop.

Workplace romances are more common than many organizations realize, and even consensual relationships can carry serious legal and cultural risks. In this special crossover episode featuring Honest HR, Jenn Betts, employment lawyer and office managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins law firm, joins host Honest HR Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP, to unpack how power dynamics, perception, policy, and digital communication shape legal exposure — and what HR leaders can do to manage risk, respond to breakups, and foster a respectful workplace culture. This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires March 1, 2027. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM's all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Ilja Bitterling, VP Skills Intelligence & Performance Management at Deutsche Telekom, to unpack how large organizations can finally make skills data usable, trusted, and decision ready.Ilja explains why skills intelligence is not about inventories, but about creating a shared language that connects workforce decisions, performance outcomes, and future readiness. He breaks down how Deutsche Telekom moves from fragmented skill signals to clear, comparable insights leaders can actually act on.Most importantly, he shares why performance management and skills cannot live apart anymore, and how organizations that connect them move faster, allocate talent better, and avoid betting the future on outdated role assumptions.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Vincent Lecerf, Executive Vice President, Human Resources at Orange, to unpack how purpose, diversity, and skills become real business levers inside a fast moving telecom and technology environment.Vincent explains why serving communities is not brand marketing, it's an operating model, from safer phones for children to digital education for seniors, and why HR must integrate DEI directly into strategy, governance, and incentives, not treat it as a side initiative.Most importantly, he shares how skills expiration, inclusive leadership, and AI acceleration are forcing CHROs to rethink reskilling cycles, leadership accountability, and how change happens with people, not to them.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Vincent Dupuis, Vice President HR Digital & AI at Airbus, to unpack how organizations should decide what to automate, what to augment, and what must be protected as AI reshapes work at scale.Vincent explains why augmentation, not replacement, is the real story of AI at work, using powerful analogies to show how AI should extend human capability, not hollow it out. He breaks down how Airbus thinks about freeing people from low value tasks, while deliberately protecting deep expertise, critical thinking, and safety critical knowledge.Most importantly, he shares why ethical governance, human in the loop learning, and robust knowledge roots are non negotiable in environments where quality, trust, and safety define success.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Jayney Howson, SVP Global Workforce Skills & Talent Readiness at ServiceNow , to unpack why “talent readiness” has become a burning platform for companies trying to keep pace with AI, platform adoption, and customer transformation. Jayney shares how ServiceNow builds skills for both its 28,000 employees and the millions of practitioners who power ServiceNow implementations inside the world's largest enterprises, including 85% of the Fortune 500.She explains how ServiceNow built ServiceNow University, an AI powered, hyper personalized learning platform designed around the concept of the “University of You”, where every learner's journey adapts to their context, their role, their skills, and their career aspirations. Jayney breaks down why minimum viable duration, skills profiles, and embedded learning experiences are replacing traditional course catalogs, and why democratizing training (including making it free) unlocks capability at global scale.Most importantly, she shares why transparency, trust, and psychological safety matter more than ever as skills shift, roles evolve, and automation changes the nature of work, and why, if we do this right, the future of work becomes more human, not less.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with David Sperl, Head of HR for Advanced Visualization Solutions at GE HealthCare, to unpack how HR earns real business credibility by shipping outcomes, not PowerPoints, inside a heavily regulated, science driven environment.David explains why AI literacy must move from theory to hands-on practice, how microlearning and shared baseline tools help drive adoption, and why leadership advocacy is essential to scale change across technical, clinical, and commercial teams. He breaks down GE HealthCare's four stages of AI adoption, how communities of practice create demand pull, and why unlearning outdated mental models is now harder than learning new ones.Most importantly, he shares why user experience and friction removal are the real unlocks for AI in HR and business, and why the future of change isn't “change management”, it's change agility.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Kristen A. Pressner, Global Head of People & Culture at Roche Diagnostics UK & Ireland, to unpack why neurodiversity may be the single biggest untapped advantage in the post-AI workplace.Kristen explains why most organisations are sitting on “free upside”, talented people already inside the business who are not thriving because work was designed for one type of brain. She shares why only ~25% of employees feel psychologically safe, and why the line manager is the biggest determinant of whether neurodivergent employees thrive or merely survive.Most importantly, she reframes neurodiversity away from labels and diagnoses, and toward practical, human questions, how do you work best, what gives you energy, and what conditions help you shine, and why asking those questions changes performance, engagement, and learning at scale.

The "Best of 2025" episode features fourteen don't miss moments from HR executives and thought leaders who…So, who can you expect to learn from on this episode?Monique Herena, Chief Colleague Experience Officer, American ExpressWanda Wallace, Managing Partner, Leadership Forum & Darren Overfield, EVP, Coaching & Consulting at Kaiser Leadership SolutionsRiina Hellström, Founder, Agile HR CommunityDave Ulrich, Partner at The RBL GroupMarcia Avedon, 3X CHRO, Board Director, Human Capital Expert, and Executive CoachLisa Chang, EVP & Chief People Officer, The Coca-Cola CompanyChristina Norris-Watts, Head of Assessment & People Practices, Johnson & JohnsonAnita Graham, EVP & CHRO, LabcorpChristy Pambianchi, CHRO, Caterpillar Inc.Ani Huang, Senior EVP, CHRO Association & Anthony Nyberg, Director, Center for Executive Succession at University of South CarolinaBrandon Sammut, Chief People & AI Transformation Officer, ZapierTina Gupta, SVP, Talent Management, New York Life InsuranceBrian Miller, Chief Talent and D&I Officer, Levi Strauss & CoJennifer Wilson & Brad Warga, Partners and Global Co-Heads of the Human Resources Officers Practice at Heidrick & StrugglesEpisode Sponsor:Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

Will Clive, Chief Human Resources Officer at LVT (LiveView Technologies), to unpack what it really takes to build high performing teams in fast growing, high pressure environments without burning people out or killing trust.Will breaks down why clarity beats control, and why the job of a leader is not to micromanage talent, but to make the destination so clear that teams can figure out the path themselves. He shares how outcome clarity, values driven leadership behavior, and removing low performance quickly are foundational to building real performance cultures.Most importantly, Will explains the hard trade offs leaders avoid, why keeping low performers quietly poisons teams, how recognizing and stretching top performers matters more than money alone, and why autonomy plus accountability is the only model that scales.