HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Lauren Nunes, Chief People Officer at Twitch. Lauren breaks down how Twitch is intentionally building a mission-driven culture while supporting employees and streamers alike.

From Amazon-powered AI tools to flash mentoring programs and creator-employee connections, Lauren shares how Twitch is shaping the future of work with empathy, innovation, and purpose. This episode is a masterclass on blending community, business impact, and scalable support at one of the world’s most iconic platforms.

🎓 In this episode, Lauren discusses:

1. The role of weekly all-hands and employee-led guilds in reinforcing culture
2. Using Amazon’s AI tools to remove admin and support employees at scale
3. How Twitch connects creators with internal teams to strengthen community
4. Why HR should build culture like a product—intentional, tested, and evolving
5. How Twitch empowers employees through flash mentoring and self-service systems

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Seán Delea, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Greenhouse Software. Sean breaks down how Greenhouse is rethinking the recruiting experience with the help of AI, without losing the human touch.

From AI-generated scorecards to candidate personalization via “My Greenhouse,” Sean explains how recruiters can manage a 121% spike in applications without being overwhelmed. He also shares his own journey from Cork to leading Greenhouse’s global recruiting, and what makes their ATS stand out in a crowded space.

🎓 In this episode, Sean discusses:

1. Why human oversight is still essential despite automation
2. How AI-generated scorecards and interview questions streamline hiring
3. How “My Greenhouse” personalizes the application journey for candidates
4. The real impact of a 121% increase in applications and how AI helps manage it
5. Why Greenhouse’s ATS prioritizes candidate experience alongside recruiter efficiency

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Durling, Vice President Human Resources, Americas & South Africa at DOLCE&GABBANA, to unpack how HR leaders can drive real business impact by aligning people strategy with profit strategy.

Jamie walks us through his journey from retail to luxury fashion, the power of understanding productivity metrics, and how HR can step beyond the traditional people function to influence the P&L. This conversation is a must for HR professionals ready to collaborate with finance, lead through complexity, and make culture a measurable growth engine.

🎓 In this episode, Jamie discusses:

1. Building values-based cultures that scale with global growth
2. Why strong HR-finance relationships unlock better business decisions
3. Lessons from leading through M&A, rapid expansion, and restructuring
4. How to connect workforce planning and productivity directly to revenue
5. Why HR must understand financial metrics like payroll percentage and profit margin

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Emily Chiverton, HR Director for the UK & Ireland at L'Oréal, about building purpose-led careers and nurturing future leaders through structured development.

Emily shares her own journey through L’Oréal’s early careers program, the power of career mobility, and how initiatives like Brandstorm help young people discover their path. The conversation explores why HR’s biggest role isn’t managing talent, it’s helping people build meaningful, fulfilling careers from day one.

🎓 In this episode, Emily discusses:

1. How L’Oréal designs career paths with long-term development in mind
2. Why aligning personal passions with work leads to greater career fulfillment
3. Why the ‘climbing frame’ beats the career ladder in today’s talent landscape
4. Brandstorm’s global reach and its power as a career exploration and recruitment tool
5. The structure and impact of L’Oréal’s management training and early careers programs

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Ryan Laverty, CEO of Arist, about how AI is completely transforming workplace learning.

Ryan shares how his team delivers 95%+ engagement by pushing personalized, AI-powered learning through tools like SMS and Microsoft Teams. The conversation explores how AI is making learning faster, more scalable, and more accessible for every employee, not just the top performers.

🎓 In this episode, Ryan discusses:

1. How to train the "non-5%" who usually miss out
2. Why agility is the most important L&D capability today
3. What AI-powered workplace learning actually looks like
4. How AI agents can build, assess, and deliver content end-to-end
5. Why SMS and Teams are outperforming traditional learning channels

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Chait, CEO at Greenhouse Software, and Lewis Brown, Jr. - MA, VP of Talent Management at Comcast.

Together, we explore how great recruiting transforms teams, empowers managers, and reshapes the future of work. From the rise of AI-driven job applications to the lessons talent leaders can learn from college sports, this conversation uncovers what it really takes to attract, retain, and grow high-performing talent in a rapidly changing world.

🎓 In this episode, they discuss:

1. Why great recruiting is the manager’s ultimate tool
2. Why confident hiring creates better feedback loops
3. The NCAA transfer portal as a mirror for today’s labor market
4. How to blend AI with personal connection in the hiring process
5. How AI is flooding the hiring market with noise, and how to cut through it

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Michael D'Ambrose, Board Director at SHRM and former EVP & CHRO at Boeing, about why traditional performance management is failing today’s workforce.

Michael exposes the flaws of annual reviews, rigid rating systems, and outdated HR processes that demotivate employees and prevent real growth. He shares how empowering managers with real-time feedback, flexibility, and practical leadership can transform company culture, drive business results, and create workplaces where people truly thrive.

🎓 In this episode, Michael discusses:

1. Why annual performance reviews demotivate employees
2. How real-time feedback drives better results and engagement
3. Why HR must simplify performance management to stay relevant
4. How empowering managers to make smart exceptions builds trust
5. The danger of rigid rating systems like 5-point scales and 9-box grids

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Dina Yorke, VP Learning Excellence at Schneider Electric, about how AI is transforming workforce learning through personalization at scale.

Dina shares how Schneider Electric is building a skills-based organization where employees drive their own development, supported by AI-powered learning pathways that adapt to individual needs. She explains how breaking down silos, enabling collaboration, and leveraging AI allows Schneider to upskill faster, keep content relevant, and prepare for future workforce challenges.

🎓 In this episode, Dina discusses:

1. Why skills-based learning beats rigid job titles in today’s market
2. Breaking silos to unlock organizational knowledge and expertise
3. How AI helps keep learning content fresh, relevant, and adaptive
4. How Schneider uses AI to personalize learning for every employee
5. How calculated career risks unlock new personal and professional growth

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Alexander Nicolaus, Chief People Officer at Paysend and author of Startup Culture, about how to intentionally design company culture as you scale.

Alex shares how his global career shaped his approach to building high-performing teams, why behavior-based hiring beats resumes, and how Paysend is scaling to a billion-dollar business with a lean team. He unpacks how founders can embed values from day one, use clear behaviors to drive performance, and avoid retrofitting culture after growth creates dysfunction.

🎓 In this episode, Alex discusses:

1. Leadership habits that prevent burnout and sustain long-term resilience
2. Why founders must build culture early rather than fixing dysfunction later
3. How startups can intentionally architect culture using behavior-based principles
4. The global people journey and lessons from leading teams across Europe and Asia
5. Building talent systems with bar-raiser hiring, performance management, and equity incentives

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Jelena Djordjevic, Chief People Officer at Thumbtack, about building true business partnerships as a People leader in today’s unpredictable world.

Jelena shares how HR leaders can balance empathy with business rigor, navigate rapid change, and create real accountability at the leadership table. She also reveals how Thumbtack is approaching AI adoption with both excitement and caution, building a culture that’s ready for the future.

🎓 In this episode, Jelena discusses:

1. Why hard conversations are the true job of HR leaders
2. How HR can build deep trust with CEOs and executives
3. Balancing empathy and business rigor in people strategy
4. How Thumbtack is approaching AI experimentation and adoption
5. The importance of growth mindset and humility in adapting to rapid change

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