In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Gina Vargiu-Breuer, Chief People Officer and Labor Director at SAP, to explore how SAP is transforming into a truly skills-led, AI-powered organization. Gina shares how the company is reimagining its HR operating model by combining AI innovation with deep cultural roots, creating what she calls “human–AI power couples.”

She discusses how SAP’s transition from role-based to skills-based talent management is changing everything, from recruiting and learning to performance and mobility. Gina reveals how SAP defined a company-wide skills taxonomy of 800+ evolving capabilities, built adaptive learning journeys, and encourages employees to invest 15% of their time in continuous learning.

With her authentic energy, Gina explains how culture, curiosity, and speed are fueling SAP’s AI-first strategy, and why the future of HR depends on embracing technology without losing humanity.

🎓 In this episode, Gina discusses:

1. Building a human–AI partnership to power transformation
2. Embedding AI across recruiting, performance, and mobility
3. Encouraging employees to spend 15% of their time on learning
4. The company’s 800+ skill taxonomy and adaptive learning model
5. How SAP is moving from role-based to skills-based talent management

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Eric Mosley, Founder, CEO, and Board Member at Workhuman to discuss how AI and recognition are reshaping the workplace. Eric reveals how companies can unlock hidden talent and reduce bias by combining AI with the human data hidden inside recognition moments.

He explains why 80–90% of AI projects fail, not because of the technology, but because companies lack meaningful data to train their systems. Recognition, he says, provides a treasure trove of insight into real performance, collaboration, and potential.

From the emotional power of gratitude to the measurable ROI of recognition, Eric paints a vision of the future where AI doesn’t replace humanity, it amplifies it.

🎓 In this episode, Eric discusses:

1. How recognition data fuels smarter, fairer AI
2. Why 80–90% of AI projects fail, and how to fix it
3. The emotional and financial ROI of gratitude at work
4. How AI can help uncover hidden talent and reduce bias
5. Real examples of recognition improving retention and engagement

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Amy Coleman, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Microsoft, to explore what it means to lead with humanity in the age of AI. After 25 years at Microsoft, Amy shares how HR’s role is transforming, from managing processes to designing experiences that balance innovation and empathy.

She discusses how Microsoft is navigating AI’s impact on work, emphasizing trust, transparency, and inclusion as essential foundations. Amy explains why leaders must reframe AI as a tool for creativity and connection, not control - and how building psychological safety unlocks innovation across generations and geographies.

From vulnerability and gratitude to rethinking leadership in uncertainty, Amy’s perspective is a masterclass in staying human in a tech-driven world.

🎓 In this episode, Amy discusses:

1. Why gratitude and curiosity fuel innovation
2. How to balance high performance with empathy
3. Creating psychological safety across global teams
4. How AI is reshaping HR and leadership at Microsoft
5. Why vulnerability builds deeper trust and motivation

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Sandrine GIRSZYN, Chief Human Resources Officer Headquarters at AXA, about redefining the role of the manager in a fast-changing world. Sandrine explains how managers have become the crucial layer holding transformation, well-being, and performance together, and why HR must put them back at the center of organizational strategy.

She shares how AXA is supporting more than 4,000 managers worldwide through a human-centered approach built on listening, co-creation, and trust. Rather than relying solely on AI or digital training, Sandrine reveals how in-person connection, community, and peer learning have become AXA’s secret to real development.

From creating a “People Link” community to launching a global coaching platform, this episode is a roadmap for every HR leader trying to upskill managers while keeping the human touch alive.

🎓 In this episode, Sandrine discusses:

1. Offering real-time, human coaching, not AI substitutes
2. How in-person connection strengthens trust and capability
3. How AXA supports them through listening and co-creation
4. Building a “People Link” community for peer learning and support
5. Why middle managers are the most critical layer in transformation

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Alejandra Piñol, Deputy Chief HR Officer at IKEA, to explore how one of the world’s most iconic brands keeps its culture alive while transforming at global scale. Alejandra opens up about leading through rapid change and protecting the company’s unique values across more than 170,000 co-workers and 60 countries.

She shares how IKEA empowers its frontline teams through trust and autonomy, and how simplicity has become the foundation of their HR transformation. Alejandra explains the importance of listening to co-workers, building leaders from within, and keeping people, not process, at the heart of every decision.

From balancing consistency and local relevance to nurturing humility and belonging, this episode is a blueprint for scaling culture without losing your soul.

🎓 In this episode, Alejandra discusses:

1. Balancing global culture with local flexibility
2. Building humble, values-driven leaders from within
3. Simplifying HR so leaders can focus on people, not process
4. Protecting IKEA’s values while scaling across 60+ countries
5. Empowering frontline co-workers through trust and autonomy

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, breaks down the AI revolution transforming HR and the workforce.

Josh explains how AI is creating the era of the “Superworker” - empowering employees to do more, learn faster, and take on higher-value roles. He reveals why HR must lead the AI agenda, how to frame AI as a growth opportunity (not a threat), and what it takes to build a culture of continuous reinvention instead of one-time transformation.

From rethinking job structures to designing intelligent employee experiences with digital agents, this episode uncovers what forward-thinking CHROs are doing to turn fear into curiosity and shape the human future of AI at work.

🎓 In this episode, Josh discusses:

1. How AI is creating the Superworker era
2. How to build a culture of curiosity, not fear
3. Why HR must move from projects to continuous reinvention
4. The importance of framing AI as empowerment, not replacement
5. The impact of AI-driven agents like Galileo on employee experience

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In this haunted edition of the HR Leaders Podcast, behavioral scientist and Founder & Host at Influencers: Jon Levy joins us to reveal the chilling science behind why some teams rise from the dead and others crumble into dusty skeletons.

We explore what truly drives high-performing teams in a world where hybrid work can feel like a ghost town 👻

Jon explains why organizations must stop obsessing over lone “superstars” and instead invest in glue people, belonging, and intentional connection.

We also unpack how psychological safety, shared rituals, and team norms bring culture to life, and how to protect your organization from “energy vampires” that drain morale 🎃

🎓 In this episode, Jon discusses:

1. How belonging and trust fuel performance
2. Why teams outperform superstar individuals
3. Rituals leaders can use to bring culture to life
4. The impact of glue people vs energy-drainers
5. Why hybrid work fails without intentional connection

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Anoop Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO at SeekOut, joins to discuss how AI is redefining recruiting, roles, and the future of work.

Anoop shares his journey from Stanford professor and Microsoft executive to leading one of the fastest-growing AI talent platforms in the world. He explains how AI agents are already transforming recruiting - automating 70% of repetitive tasks - while freeing humans to focus on relationships, creativity, and strategy.

He also unpacks how CHROs must prepare for a future where AI and humans collaborate as equals, why recruiters will evolve into true talent advisors, and how to experiment safely with AI to stay ahead of the curve.

🎓 In this episode, Anoop discusses:

1. How to use AI to make hiring faster and more human
2. How AI agents are changing the recruiter’s role forever
3. Why CHROs must redefine work before AI does it for them
4. What the future of AI-human collaboration will look like in HR
5. Why every company should start experimenting with agentic AI now

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Sam Schlimper, Managing Director at Randstad Enterprise, shares how to reimagine work and unlock human potential in the age of AI.

Sam explains why transformation shouldn’t start with systems or processes, but with people - their motivations, values, and sense of purpose. She discusses how AI can be a powerful catalyst for creativity and growth when designed with intention, and why the real challenge isn’t technology, but rediscovering what makes work meaningful for humans.

The conversation dives deep into how to redesign jobs, rethink emerging talent, and rebuild organizations around joy, curiosity, and connection - not just productivity.

🎓 In this episode, Sam discusses:

1. Why joy and curiosity drive real performance
2. What sustainable transformation really looks like
3. How AI can amplify, not replace, human creativity
4. How to rethink emerging talent for the next generation
5. Why work should start with people, not processes or tools

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Mark Lobosco, VP of Talent Solutions at LinkedIn, about the launch of LinkedIn’s new Hiring Assistant and how AI is transforming recruiting.

Mark reflects on his 17-year journey at LinkedIn, where he leads global client-facing teams and helps organizations hire faster and smarter. He breaks down how AI is reshaping recruiting workflows, freeing recruiters from administrative work, and helping them find hidden talent with unprecedented precision.

Mark also explains how LinkedIn built the tool responsibly, with transparency and trust at the core, and shares what’s next for recruiters as skills evolve faster than ever.

🎓 In this episode, Mark discusses:

• Launching LinkedIn’s new AI-powered Hiring Assistant
• Why AI fluency is the #1 skill for recruiters in 2025 and beyond
• How trust, transparency, and change management drive adoption
• How recruiters save 4 hours per role and get 69% better candidate responses
• Why 70% of job skills will change by 2030 - and what HR leaders must do now

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