People and Strategy
People and Strategy is a podcast from the SHRM Executive Network that features in-depth conversations with HR executives and people leaders. It aims to advance the field of human resources by providing engagement and thought leadership to senior executives. The podcast covers topics related to HR strategy, leadership, and organizational development.
Episodes
The Path from HR to the Boardroom
What does it take for HR leaders to earn a seat in the boardroom? For executives looking to make the move, understanding how to stand out as a board-ready candidate is critical in an increasingly competitive landscape.
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Debra Boggs, CEO of D&S Executive Career Management, to explore the path from HR to the boardroom. Boggs
The ROI of AI: How HR Leaders Are Using AI as a Value-Add
What does it take for organizations to turn AI investments into measurable business results? As companies navigate rapid technological change, HR leaders are increasingly using AI to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and create more strategic impact across the enterprise. These findings can be used to provide HR’s value-add across the c-suite — from conversations with the CFO to the CEO.&
Benefits Under Pressure: How HR Leaders Are Rethinking Total Rewards in 2026
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Kathryn Mayer, content specialist at SHRM, to discuss how employee benefits are evolving in 2026. Drawing on her extensive experience reporting on total rewards, Mayer explores how rising healthcare costs, economic uncertainty, and shifting workforce priorities are prompting organizations to rethink their benefits strategie
Defining Leadership: An Intergenerational Panel of HR Leaders
HR leaders are reexamining what effective leadership truly means in a rapidly transforming world — particularly as generational differences reshape expectations for how leadership is defined, practiced, and communicated in today’s workplace. This is going to become more important than ever, given the fact that the U.S. labor force demographics are shifting. The fastest-growing segment of the U.S.
Before You Quit: What 20 Years at Kellogg Taught This Executive
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Kris Bahner, senior advisor for Mars Snacking and former chief global corporate affairs officer at Kellanova, to explore the state of employee retention in 2026. Drawing on a 35-year career with two decades with Kellogg and Kellanova, Bahner shares why staying can be a powerful career strategy in an era defined by job hopping. She explains how
A Former Spy Shares HR's Critical Role in Workplace Security
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Shawnee Delaney, founder and CEO of Vaillance Group and a decorated former clandestine operations officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Delaney shares why HR leaders are the most underutilized intelligence asset in any organization. She explains her career journey from conducting human intelligence operations in combat zones to b
Tailoring HR Strategy: A CPO's Role in Fashioning C-Suite Success
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Jamie Durling, regional Chief People Officer for luxury goods organizations such as Dolce & Gabbana and Moncler. Durling challenges the idea that HR is still earning its seat at the table. Instead, he argues that the opportunity lies in how HR leaders use that seat to orchestrate strategy, operations, and financial performance — especially thr
The New Reality: Legally Compliant I&D for HR
This special episode of the People + Strategy podcast features host Carolynn Johnson, president of SHRM CEO Action, in conversation with Annette Tyman, partner at Seyfarth Shaw and chair of the firm’s People Analytics practice group. Together, they unpack what inclusion and diversity (I&D) compliance really looks like in today’s shifting legal landscape. As scrutiny intensifies and expectations ev
Navigating Uncertainty in the Boardroom
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Dan Wolf, CEO of leadership consulting company Dewar Sloan and editor of the People + Strategy Journal’s Director’s Roundtable, a regular column in the magazine that features a conversation with corporate board directors about workplace issues. Throughout the conversation, Wolf explores what it takes to navigate today’s increasingly complex bo
The State of HR Compensation in 2026
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Dawn Fay, operational president at Robert Half to unpack what the firm’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals about a cooling yet still competitive HR labor market. As wage growth moderates, Fay explores the growing tension between tighter budgets and rising expectations, where specialized skills in HR tech and analytics still command a premium. She help
The Connection Crisis at Work
In this episode of People + Strategy, we speak about the ROI of workplace connection with Tracy Brower, vice president of workplace insights at Steelcase and author of Critical Connections. Brower shares research on the rising loneliness level and its impact on employee performance, retention, and wellbeing. She explores the role that HR leaders can play in intentionally designing systems that f
Escaping the Action Trap: A New Model for Leadership Results
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Jessica Kriegel, chief strategy officer at Culture Partners and author of Surrender to Lead. Drawing on her life’s deeply personal turning points, Kriegel reflects on how learning to surrender reshaped her approach to leadership, accountability, and organizational change. Through candid stories, she challenges traditional assumptions about tra
How HR Delivers Stakeholder Value
In this episode of People + Strategy, SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, talks with renowned business scholar and HR thought leader Dave Ulrich about how and why HR has reached a true inflection point. Ulrich reflects upon his decades of experience to explore how AI, workforce burnout, and rising expectations from boards are reshaping what organizations need from HR today. The
Managing HR on Campus: Data, Culture, and Courage at the Executive Table
In this episode of People + Strategy, we talk with Sabrina Minor, VP and chief people officer at George Washington University. Minor shares candid stories about leading HR in a complex, 24/7 campus environment, including how she’s modernizing performance management, succession planning, and workplace flexibility across a five-generation workforce. She also explores how AI and technology can reduce
Moving HR Up the Value Chain: From Transactional to Inspired
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Drew Holler, former senior vice president of associate experience at Walmart, where he worked for 20 years in operations and supply chain. He’s now the CHRO at the homebuilder Lennar. Holler explains how a focus on process, technology, and first-principles helped Lennar centralize HR, streamline routine work, and redirect teams toward higher-v
When Work Models Collide: Managing Workforce Fragmentation
Among SHRM’s 7 HR Trends of 2026 is workforce fragmentation, which is reshaping how organizations structure work, leadership, and culture. In this episode of People + Strategy, Nichole Oocumma, SHRM-SCP, draws on her experience leading HR across healthcare and public-sector organizations to make sense of this reality, exploring how remote, hybrid, and in-person models force difficult tradeoffs — a
The Owner’s Mindset: How HR Leaders Drive Results and Culture
In this episode of People + Strategy, John Bernatovicz, founder of Willory, explores what it means to run HR as a true business function. Bernatovicz shares his journey leading payroll and executive search to building a virtual HR consultancy shaped by personal experience and values. He challenges the view of HR as purely administrative, calling on leaders to adopt an owner’s mindset grounded in f
Inside the House: Building Agility in Government HR
In this episode of People + Strategy, Darnell Lee, CHRO for the Chief Administrative Officer, reveals how leading HR for the U.S. House of Representatives means mastering the art of adaptability. With shifting leadership every two years and priorities that can change overnight, Lee has built a culture grounded in agility, excellence, and trust. He shares how competency models, data-driven planning
From Comfort to Candor: The New Rules of the Workplace
In this episode of People + Strategy, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, president and CEO of SHRM sits down with Jackson O. Lynch, founder of The Talent Sherpa to discuss workplace safety. This special episode was recorded at the SHRM Executive Network Visionaries Summit, where the duo discussed the concept of bringing your authentic self to work and why comfort is not the same thing as safety. Tun
CHRO Alignment Series: Syncing with the CIO
This episode is part of the November CHRO alignment series, where we talk to leaders about the executive connection. Today, Paul Theisen, founder of TAG CXO and veteran fractional CIO, unpacks what makes the CHRO–CIO partnership work. Plus, stay tuned for a trivia segment on CIO business trends. Theisen shares why the CIO and the CHRO are both customers and providers to one another — and how share
CHRO Alignment Series: Boardroom Synergy, Featuring Mastercard
This episode is part of the November CHRO alignment series, where we talk to leaders about the executive connection. Today, former Mastercard chief people officer Michael Fraccaro reveals what makes a strong relationship between a CHRO and the board. Drawing on his years leading through transformation, Fraccaro shares how trust, openness, and regular dialogue help the board understand what’s real
CHRO Alignment Series: The CEO Alliance with Mercedes-Benz
This episode of People + Strategy is part of the November CHRO alignment series, where we talk to leaders about the executive connection. Today, we’re taking you back in time to the SHRM Executive Network Visionaries Summit, where Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain and CHRO Lars Minns shared a behind the scenes look into their leadership partnership. The duo dive into how they’ve aligned a com
CHRO Alignment Series: The CFO Partnership
This episode of People + Strategy is part of the November CHRO alignment series, where we talk to leaders about the executive connection. Today, SHRM’s CHRO Jim Link and CFO Jane Hadley join us in the studio to unpack what true executive alignment looks like when people and finance leaders work as one. Plus, see how well they know each other through a game segment. Through candid conversation and
Resilient by Design: Turning Disruption into Opportunity
In this episode of People + Strategy, Felicia Robinson, CHRO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, reflects on how HR can steer organizations through change with clarity and heart. Robinson shares her approach to translating a company’s mission into meaningful employee experiences — from nurturing internal talent to weaving purpose into every role. She explores the balance between data-driven workforc
The Last All-Human Workforce: Redefining Work in the Age of AI
In this episode of People + Strategy, Claire MacIntyre, senior VP and chief people officer at Sam’s Club, explores what it means to lead through the rise of AI while keeping people at the center. She shares why today’s leaders may guide the last fully human workforce, and how HR can shape an era of “people-led, tech-powered” work. From reimagining jobs around purpose and creativity to advancing sk
Purpose Under Pressure: Leadership in the Sandwich Generation
In this episode of People + Strategy, Brian Dickens, CHRO of the University of Tennessee System, opens up about the realities of leading while caring for both aging parents and growing children. As part of the sandwich generation, Dickens explores how empathy, flexibility, and purpose-driven leadership can help organizations better support a rapidly expanding caregiving workforce. He offers insigh
Executive Influence: How to Get to ‘Yes’
In this episode of People + Strategy, hear Brad Winn’s hard-won lessons on executive influence and the messy realities of organizational politics. Winn is a professor of leadership and strategy in the Huntsman School of Business, executive MBA director at Utah State University, and senior editor of the People + Strategy Journal. Winn draws upon his time as a member of the Utah House of Representat
Cracking the Code on Merit: A Guide to Inclusive Hiring
In this episode of People + Strategy, Thomas A. Cole, chair emeritus of the Sidley Austin law firm, reflects on the leadership lessons that shaped his 47-year career. He reveals why true meritocracy depends on character, humility, and what he calls “selfless ambition.” Cole explains how leaders can avoid the trap of building weak benches, why feedback is a gift, and how credentialism can hold orga
Speaking the CEO’s Language: How HR Can Connect Strategy to Metrics
In this episode of People + Strategy, Bob Goodwin, president of Career Club, unpacks why HR leaders must speak the language of CEOs and CFOs to secure influence in the boardroom. Drawing on research, case studies, and his work with executives, Bob reveals how financial fluency, business acumen, and data-driven storytelling can elevate HR from a “soft” function to a strategic driver of growth. Lear
Culture Over Ego: How Booking.com Aligns 24,000 Employees Worldwide
What does it take to create a thriving, low-ego culture in a global organization with 24,000 employees? Paulo Pisano, CHRO of Booking Holdings and CPO of Booking.com, shares how he connects culture to strategy, leverages customer dashboards and engagement metrics to benchmark success, and drives alignment across international teams. Discover why resisting the influence of the HiPPO (highest paid p
Becoming an Employer of Choice: Lessons from Cook County
In this episode of People + Strategy, Velisha Haddox shares her journey from commercial litigator to CHRO of the Cook County Government in Illinois, revealing the critical role of consistency, transparency, and executive support in driving change. Hear how Cook County’s HR team reduced attrition, modernized job architecture, and enhanced employee benefits to attract top talent. Discover actionable
The Power of Risk-Taking in HR Leadership and Career Growth
In this episode of People + Strategy, Stephen Childs, CHRO at Panasonic Automotive discusses the importance of embracing risk in the workplace, especially as the HR role continues to grow. Childs shares how he built influence across the C-suite and how volunteering for tough assignments throughout his career accelerated his development. Discover how Panasonic Automotive scaled from 400 to 8,000 em
Gen Z, Unions, and the New Era of Labor Relations
In this episode of People + Strategy, labor relations expert David Rittof discusses why employees seek union representation and how organizations can respond. Discover the warning signs of union activity, common management mistakes, and the evolving attitudes of Gen Z toward unions. Rittof offers practical advice for CHROs, CEOs, and supervisors on fostering employee involvement and adapting to ne
Communicating HR’s Value Through Data
In this episode of People and Strategy at SHRM25 in San Diego, Thanh Giddarie, director of HR for MIT Health at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, discusses how organizations can leverage data to communicate the value of HR. Giddarie shares her journey from marketing to HR, the importance of annual HR reports and trending analyses, and how quantitative and qualitative metrics can demonstra
AI in HR: The New Manhattan Project
In this episode of People and Strategy, join Lori Monfiletto, CHRO at Los Alamos National Laboratory, as she discusses her journey into HR and the transformative initiatives she has led over the past five years. Monfiletto shares how Los Alamos revamped its benefits, compensation systems, and service delivery model to align with a new mission and double its workforce during the Great Resignation.
HR’s Toughest Task: Navigating Legal and Ethical Terminations with Empathy
In this episode of People and Strategy recorded at SHRM25 in San Diego, Dennis A. Davis, national director of client training at Ogletree Deakins, explores the complexities of employee terminations. From legal considerations to psychological safety, Davis shares actionable insights on how to conduct employee termination meetings with dignity, including the best time of day for a firing and how to
The EQ Advantage: Building Smarter Teams
In this episode of People and Strategy recorded at SHRM25 in San Diego, Jordan Quigley, North American VP at Robert Half, explores the evolving role of emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) in leadership and workforce development. Drawing from Robert Half’s hiring research and real-world examples, Quigley discusses how HR leaders can nurture rising talent, bridge skills gaps, and embrace technology
Avoiding Random Acts of AI: A CHRO’s Take on HR Innovation
In this episode of People and Strategy, Kathleen Pearson, CHRO at McDermott Will & Emery, shares AI use cases for HR professionals. Pearson shares her unique career journey from marketing to HR leadership, offers her three pillars for building high-performing teams, and shares how her team has implemented AI to enable deeper human connections in the workplace. Plus, she discusses how she’s using A
HR by the Numbers: 2025 Spending and ROI Trends
How can CHROs ensure a strong return on investment in the face of rising HR costs? In this episode, guests James Atkinson, VP of thought leadership at SHRM, and Chris Courneen, senior VP and global head of HR at MS International, dive into SHRM's 2025 CHRO Benchmarking Data Brief, unpacking trends such as increased HR spending, wage inflation, and investments in workforce technology. Discover stra
The Power of Feedback: Building Trust and Leadership
Lauren Fast, chief people officer at iS Clinical, highlights the critical role of feedback, empathy, and trust in today’s workplace. Fast discusses how HR leaders can navigate challenges like layoffs, cost reductions, and employee disengagement while maintaining cultural alignment. She also shares a compelling story about how transparent communication and employee empowerment helped her organizati
3 C's for CHRO Success, with SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
In this milestone 100th episode of People and Strategy with special guest Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO of SHRM, we dive into the intersection of technology and human capital, exploring how AI is reshaping HR practices and the workplace. Taylor reflects on his leadership philosophy, the critical CEO-CHRO relationship, and shares strategies to address talent shortages through skills-first hiring. Disco
Making Smarter Hiring Decisions that Support the Business
Learn how HR leaders can assess skills, complexity capacity, temperament, and role requirements to make better talent decisions and reduce costly mismatches. In this episode, host Mo Fathelbab sits down with Susan Schmitt Winchester, former CHRO and author of Healing at Work. Susan introduces the Suitability Model, a game-changing framework for smarter hiring, succession planning, and talent align
Dealing with Suicide and Violence in the Workplace
How do you respond to trauma and violence in the workplace? In this deeply moving episode of People and Strategy, Liz Cotner, director of human resources at Foster Swift Collins and Smith PC, and Marjorie Morrison, SHRM’s mental health executive in residence explore the profound impact of workplace violence and mental health challenges. Morrison offers the clinical perspective, while Cotner shares
From Strategy to Impact: The HR Leader’s Role in Shaping the Future
What does it take to build a workplace where employees feel valued and engaged? In this episode, we speak with Susan Podlogar, former CHRO at MetLife, and independent board director at Tevogen Bio and LivaNova. Podlogar shares the essential role of HR in navigating workforce transformation, supporting employees, and driving strategic impact. Learn how organizations can future-proof their people st
Finding Success in CEO Succession
Whether you're learning to fly a plane or you're learning to lead a CEO succession, situational awareness and risk management is key. Kevin Cox, president of LKC Advisory is a seasoned HR leader, CEO succession expert, and pilot in training, who joins us to explore the intricacies of leadership transitions and offer practical takeaways to help steer organizations toward success. Leveraging his exp
How to Avoid Compassion Fatigue
HR leaders often face the challenge of supporting others while managing their own emotional and mental health. In this insightful conversation, Leah Marone, corporate mental wellness consultant and clinical instructor at Yale, shares insights on how leaders can recognize burnout, set boundaries, and practice mindfulness. Marone also introduces the concept of validation and explains how it can tran
Unlocking Your Workplace Superpowers: Strategies for Mental Health and Resilience
Resilience is crucial to overcoming adversity and thriving under pressure. In this episode, Marjorie Morrison, mental health executive in residence at SHRM explores the evolution of mental health in the workplace and shares her tips on how to build resilience. She provides practical insights to enhance both personal and professional growth, enabling you to face challenges with confidence.
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Small Words, Big Impact: Confronting Microaggressions in the Workplace
Women tend to be over mentored, but under sponsored. Learn more critical leadership takeaways from Lori Marcus, executive coach, corporate board director, and Co-Founder of the Band of Sisters. From her 24 years at PepsiCo to her dedicated efforts in advancing workplace inclusion, Lori reveals the importance of creating feedback forward cultures that empower people to thrive. Learn about Lori’s th
Trump's First 100 Days: Strategic HR Insights for Advocacy and Impact
As we mark he first 100 days of the presidential administration, we sit down with Emily M. Dickens, chief of staff, head of government affairs, and corporate secretary for SHRM. The discussion highlights the pressing issues HR professionals face today, including the impact of executive orders, immigration policies, workforce education gaps, and the importance of inclusive hiring practices. Emily s
Leadership in the Age of AI with Cisco’s CHRO
Kelly Jones, chief people officer, shares her incredible leadership journey spanning 18 years at Cisco and discusses the values that shaped her success. She shares first-hand examples of how she uses AI, explains how technology is transforming HR, and offers lessons for leaders on how to build trust with their teams.
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Balancing Risk and People: A CHRO’s Dual Role
How can HR leaders balance people strategy, risk management, and community impact? In this episode of People and Strategy, host Mo Fathelbab speaks with Jinah Chernivec, CHRO and Risk Officer at Goodwill Industries. Chernivec shares insights on the power of active listening, the connection between HR and workplace safety, and the role of civic engagement in effective leadership through her people-
The Art of Stability: Leadership Strategies for Uncertain Times
Great leaders often ask themselves: “Could the opposite be true?” Maureen Cawley, HR leader of the luxury sleep solutions brand Saatva, shares a framework for looking at workplace challenges from a new perspective. In this week’s episode, learn best practices for navigating turbulent times, enhancing workplace stability, and supporting your team through meaningful conversations about wellness and
Breaking the Perfectionist Mindset: Embracing Change in Business
Did you know that 80% of transformations fail on average? This episode focuses on how to stay the course during organizational change and how to successfully bring your employees along for the journey. SHRM’s Andy Biladeau, chief transformation officer, shares the lessons he’s learned from leading change at PwC and Target.
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Thriving in Times of Change: 3 Power Questions to Build Stronger Teams
From leading iconic brands through economic shifts to building a global health company, this conversation is packed with actionable lessons on resilience, innovation, and growth. In this episode, Kat Cole, former president of Cinnabon and now CEO of AG1; strategic advisor; investor, joins us to discuss the impact of personal well-being on professional success and strategies for navigating business
Inside SHRM’s CHRO Report: What’s Next for 2025?
Explore the challenges and trends shaping HR in 2025. This episode breaks down key insights from SHRM’s CHRO Priorities and Perspectives Report, covering top concerns, economic shifts, and AI’s expanding role in the workplace. SHRM’s CHRO Jim Link and VP of Thought Leadership James Atkinson share strategies to help leaders stay ahead.
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Beyond Borders: Lessons in Leadership from a Global HR Journey
In this episode, Mai Lan Nguyen, HR leader at Schneider Electric, discusses the value of international insights for HR executives, talent acquisition strategies for tapping underutilized talent, and why giving feedback shows you care. Tune in for expert advice on navigating today’s HR complexities with a global perspective.
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From Marketing to CPO: A Creative Approach to People and Culture
In this episode, we talk to Nikki Rappaport, chief people officer at Call Your Mother Deli, a bagel shop chain popular in the Washington, D.C. area, about the power of company values. Rappaport shares what it takes to define meaningful corporate values and how to roll out the plan in a way that truly sticks with employees.
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The Rise of Fractional C-Suite Leaders
In this episode, we talk to Sara Daw, co-founder and group CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberti Group, about the growing impact of part-time or fractional executives in the C-suite. Daw discusses the benefits of contract roles and shares how fractional C-suite leaders can build psychological ownership.
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The Economic Impact of the Federal Worker Job Cuts, with Justin Ladner and Jim Link
This week’s People + Strategy podcast examines the impact and consequences of the Trump administration’s efforts to dramatically shrink the size of the federal workforce. SHRM senior labor economist Justin Ladner joins SHRM CHRO Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, to discuss data on the demographics of the federal workforce, how they foresee corporate recruiting strategies shifting, and where the skills of govern
Balancing Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance, with Alex Alonso
In this episode, we discuss the latest news on DE&I policies—including the February 5 DOJ memo—and share tips for HR leaders on how to balance keeping your company practices inclusive while remaining legally compliant with the executive orders. Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and analytics officer joins us to talk about the history of DE&I programs, where we’re headed next, and SHRM’s BEAM Framewor
Disagree Better: Debunking the Myths of Conflict, with the CHRO for the State of Utah
In this episode, we talk to John Barrand, CHRO for the state of Utah. Barrand shares how he developed a passion for helping people “disagree better” and dispels four common myths about disagreements, including the belief that being a good person means disagreeing less.
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Employee Wellbeing, with Amazon Web Services’ Prudence Pitter
Prudence Pitter is a business executive with 26+ years of broad Human Resource leadership expertise across several industries. Currently she is Global Head of HR for two Amazon Web Services business units. In addition to her HR and consulting experience she served as Adjunct Professor of HRM and Organizational Behavior & Leadership for the City University of NY, for 9+ years. She enjoys writing ab
Lessons Learned Scaling a Startup with May Mobility’s CPO Tom Tang
In this episode, we talk to Tom Tang, Chief People Officer of May Mobility, a startup specializing in autonomous vehicle solutions. Tang shares three key HR insights: how to scale a startup team, how to tackle HR debt, and how to advocate for board-level support.
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3 Key HR Trends of 2024, with Dayforce’s Amy Cappellanti-Wolf
We’re closing out 2024 by talking about the three big HR trends of the year. In this episode, Dayforce chief people officer Amy Cappellanti-Wolf sits down with us to discuss AI, personalization of HR applications, and the ongoing conversations around employers instituting a return to office.
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Robert Glazer, Author of Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice
In this episode, we talk to Robert Glazer about his latest book, Rethinking Two Week’s Notice. He offers a fresh perspective that will reframe the way you think about employee transitions. Glazer is also the founder of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency, and the podcast host of Elevate with Robert Glazer.
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3 Big Leadership Issues of 2025 with ExCo Group CEO David Reimer
In this episode, David Reimer, CEO of the ExCo Group shares the 3 big leadership issues he anticipates for 2025: navigating civil discourse at the workplace, redefining what good leadership looks like, and leading with self awareness. He also shares how a spark of curiosity could lead to great things.
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Cooking Up Great Leaders with Portillo’s Jill Waite
In this episode of People and Strategy, Jill Waite, chief people officer at Portillo’s, talks about the restaurant's leadership program. Waite emphasizes the value of a blended learning approach, the importance of soft skills, and discusses how to retain boomerang employees.
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Building an Inclusive Culture with Shaw Industries' Mike Fromm
In this episode of People and Strategy, Mike Fromm, CHRO of Shaw Industries, shares insights on building an inclusive culture that prioritizes its people. He highlights Shaw’s five guiding principles: inclusion, empowerment, accountability, authenticity, and support. Discover how implementing guiding principles can help create a workplace where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered.
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The Skilled Trade Shortage with Comfort Systems’ Terry Reed
In this episode, Terry Reed, senior vice president of talent and leadership development at Comfort Systems, a leading mechanical and electrical firm, shares his insights on addressing the country’s critical shortage in skilled trade workers, plus his strategies for attracting women to the industry, and the need for in-house training programs. Reed also shares his experiences on building workplace
The HR Playbook: How Houston Texans' Anita Martin Drives Change
Anita Martin built her HR career on three pillars: fairness, consistency, and transparency. In this episode, Martin shares her strategy for leading organizational change at the Houston Texans and offers tips on how to achieve employee buy-in, the importance of succession planning, and strategic patience.
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Today’s Labor Market Trends with SHRM Economist Justin Ladner
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the current state of the U.S. labor market—and where it’s headed in 2025—with SHRM senior labor economist Justin Ladner. Discover key insights and potential paths forward for the worker shortage, inflation, and more.
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Navigating Disruption with Bob Rothman and Elizabeth Norberg
How does an organization create an “outrageously extraordinary” culture? SharkNinja’s chief people officer Elizabeth Norberg sits down with the president of Gap International, Bob Rothman, to discuss their formula for success. They also share tips for navigating change, building executive alignment, and the role of the HR executive in building company culture. Listen until the end to hear some rap
Empowering Employees As They Age with AARP's Marjorie Powell
In this week’s episode of the People and Strategy podcast, Marjorie Powell, the CHRO at AARP, shares her insights into managing HR at one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the U.S. She also explains how AI is being used to enhance member engagement and how to realize the strategic value of the 50-and-older workforce.
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Live from Austin: Key Insights from Visionaries 2024
In this special episode, we're recording live at the SHRM Executive Network's 2024 Visionaries Summit in Austin, Texas. Tune in for key takeaways from our Executive Network of CHROs. Learn what's top of mind for HR leaders and which insights they plan to bring back to their organizations.
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Connecting the Dots Through Culture with Nutrisystem's Former CEO Dawn Zier
In this episode, Dawn Zier, former CEO of Nutrisystem and current executive coach, discusses the vital role that organizational culture plays in company turnarounds and in the boardroom. She explains the evolving role of boards of directors in today's workplace and why some boardroom norms have reached their expiration dates. Zier is also the editor of The Directors Roundtable, a regular departmen
Coaching a Neurodivergent Workforce with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s Paul Johnson
From Starbucks barista to executive, Paul Johnson’s career journey has taken many paths. Today, he is VP of People and Culture and Chief Diversity Officer for the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. In this episode of People and Strategy, Johnson shares his insights on redefining traditional leadership paradigms, the role of continuous learning, and the differences between HR roles in the for-profit and n
Opening Doors Through HR with Denny’s Fasika Melaku
What was your entry point into the workforce? In this episode of People and Strategy, Denny’s SVP of HR and CLO Fasika Melaku discusses how the service industry tends to be that first door to employment. She reflects on her experience as an immigrant, working in the hospitality industry, and creating employee development programs at Denny's.
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Achieving Health Equity with Boston Scientific's Camille Chang Gilmore
Increasing access to care among underserved populations can advance health equity. In this episode of People and Strategy, Boston Scientific’s vice president of HR and global chief diversity officer Camille Chang Gilmore discusses the medical technology company’s Close the Gap Health Equity Initiative, tying inclusion goals to measurable outcomes, her tips for successful leadership, and more.
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How Culture Speaks to Community with the Atlanta Braves’ DeRetta Rhodes
An organization’s workplace culture represents an opportunity to align with the communities it serves. In this episode of People and Strategy, DeRetta Rhodes, chief culture officer at the Atlanta Braves discusses how to enhance workplace culture — from the importance of giving employees a voice to how community involvement can create a sense of belonging.
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Teamwork as a Science with McKinsey’s Wendy Miller
Using data-driven insights can help create higher performing teams. In this episode of People and Strategy, Wendy Miller, chief people officer at McKinsey & Company, discusses the power of people analytics to help HR executives and business leaders solve problems, AI’s potential impact, and more.
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