HR Leaders

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Joris Luijke, former Chief People Officer of Atlassian and Squarespace and Co-founder of the Employee Communications & Experience Platform Pyn. He shared his thoughts on Employee Experiences and Moments You Can't Afford to Miss!

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Introduction: Joris on automated support for managers

00:24 - Chris Rainey introduces Joris Luijke and the topics for the podcast

01:09 - Joris on his international background and professional journey

01:43 - The evolution of Joris' career from Atlassian to Pyn

04:09 - Discussing traditional manager training and its limitations

04:44 - The importance of timely support for managers in various scenarios

06:04 - Identifying key moments in employee journeys

07:59 - Manager enablement and its impact on team members

08:50 - Linking employee benefits and learning resources with Pyn

10:09 - The challenges of creating a custom employee experience manually

11:31 - The delayed adoption of automation in internal communication

12:33 - The increased need for targeted communication in remote and hybrid work

13:21 - Creating calmer organizations through automated support and reduced communication volume

14:32 - Targeting communication for multicultural awareness and inclusivity

15:33 - Impacting organizational culture through targeted communication

16:49 - Scaling culture in rapidly growing organizations

19:45 - Data integration in Pyn and its impact on employee journey

20:33 - Organizing moments that matter and creating employee journey maps

23:18 - The effectiveness of Pyn in employees' flow of work

24:23 - Demonstrating and measuring ROI with Pyn

26:46 - Joris' vision for the future of workplace support and employee confidence

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In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Tami Wolownik, Head of People & Organization, North America at Siemens Mobility. During the episode she shared how her organization focuses more on hiring for potential through a growth mindset.

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Episode highlight

00:55 - Tami's background and career journey

03:10 - Addressing the skills gap through local partnerships

05:20 - Hiring for growth mindset and potential

07:40 - Upskilling employees through continuous learning

10:10 - Using AI tools like Eightfold and Textio for hiring

12:30 - Fostering a culture of psychological safety

14:50 - Focusing on the full employee experience

17:10 - Leveraging people analytics to be predictive

19:30 - Advice for future HR leaders on embracing change

22:00 - Onboarding and engaging new employees

24:10 - Supporting employees through digital transformation

26:40 - Building an agile and innovative workforce

28:50 - Key takeaways and final thoughts

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In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Inga Staniūnė, Chief HR officer at Avia Solutions Group to discuss the strength of weakness: why vulnerability builds better leaders.

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In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by David Kim, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at NetApp to discuss The Truth About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Episode highlight and Introduction

01:30 - David's background

03:10 - Path to becoming Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

05:00 - Understanding different needs for inclusivity

07:30 - Fostering inclusive environments

10:00 - The business perspective on DEI

12:40 - Measurable outcomes are crucial

15:20 - Future of DEI roles

17:50 - Convergence with culture and ESG roles

20:30 - Implementing practices for equity and belonging

23:10 - DEI as a competitive advantage

25:40 - Impact on talent, culture and leadership

28:20 - Goals for the future

30:50 - David's message for you

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As HR leaders, we carry a heavy burden supporting our people while often not tending to our own needs. In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Jasmine Francis, Head of People & DEIB at Pliancy opened up in a raw, vulnerable way about the unspoken truth about trauma.

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Episode highlight & Introduction

00:22 - Jasmine's background in HR

01:30 - Struggling with having to hide her true self

03:40 - Feeling like two separate people at work vs in life

05:17 - Not realizing the severity of her mental health struggles

06:08 - Catalyst for starting to speak openly about her challenges

07:54 - Discovering her struggles stemmed from unresolved trauma

08:47 - Advice for others struggling silently

09:45 - Steps Jasmine took to prioritize her mental health

11:29 - Jasmine's experience working remotely during COVID

12:43 - Balancing personal challenges and responsibilities as an HR leader

14:23 - The power of vulnerability and authenticity for HR leaders

15:35 - Lifestyle changes like "breather days" to prevent burnout

16:41 - How the pandemic provided comfort from anxiety

18:05 - Tips for successful remote HR leadership

18:56 - Staying focused and intentional while working from home

20:07 - The importance of sharing mental health struggles

20:48 - Jasmine's advice to those who feel alone in their pain

21:42 - Conclusion and where to connect with Jasmine

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

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Introduction & Episode highlight

03:10 - Transitioning from CPG to tech startups

05:30 - Mita's role as CDO at Carta

07:40 - The importance of inclusion as a business driver

10:00 - Lack of diversity in marketing and product development

12:20 - Leaders need more humility and cross-cultural relationships

14:50 - Chris' experience entering the corporate world

17:00 - The day-to-day exclusion faced by underrepresented groups

19:30 - Listening, observing, and checking in on employees

21:30 - Evolving role of the chief diversity officer

24:00 - Assessing a company's DEI commitment before joining

26:30 - Practical tips for fostering inclusion as a leader

29:00 - Key takeaways from Mita's book

31:00 - Appreciation for Mita's support over the years

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

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Introduction & episode highlight

00:36 - Steve's background

01:14 - Interest in metacognition

02:22 - The role of self-awareness

03:31 - Differences in self-awareness

03:35 - Is self-awareness innate?

04:39 - Development of self-awareness in children

06:03 - Metacognition vs. self-awareness

07:17 - Animal vs. human self-awareness

08:12 - Benefits of self-awareness

09:05 - Improving self-awareness

12:11 - Using affirmations to enhance self-awareness

12:28 - Self-awareness in animals

14:28 - Self-awareness and AI

17:05 - Outsourcing to AI impacts self-reflection

18:41 - Dreams and self-awareness

21:02 - Using affirmations while sleeping

23:16 - Additional resources

23:31 - Connecting with Steve

24:00 - Key takeaways and closing thoughts

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

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Introduction + episode highlight

01:30 - Spinning off from IBM

03:10 - Articulating the culture & values

06:30 - Effective change management

08:20 - Building the HR tech stack

10:40 - Supporting career growth

13:30 - Managing the team through change

16:40 - Key advice for future HR leaders

18:50 - The exciting future of HR

22:00 - Defining effective culture change

24:30 - Anchoring transformation in business priorities

27:00 - Change management recipe

29:30 - Communication and messaging

32:00 - Learning from past mistakes

34:30 - Maintaining work-life balance

37:00 - Leaving things better

39:00 - Final advice

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

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Their background and roles at Guild

03:10 - Guild's evolution as a company

05:00 - Conscious leadership framework

07:40 - Coaching for self-awareness and blind spots

09:50 - Growth through discomfort

12:30 - Operating in your zone of genius

14:50 - Taking 100% responsibility (no more, no less)

16:40 - Clean agreements prevent ambiguity

18:20 - The power of candor

20:30 - Slowly transforming team culture

22:00 - Practical ways to implement conscious leadership

24:00 - Resources for learning conscious leadership

25:30 - Connecting with Terrence and Kaley

27:00 - Wrap up

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

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Episode highlight

01:30 - Chandra's background

03:00 - Pivoting careers over time

05:00 - Writing the book "The Essential Upgrade"

07:30 - Implementing skills-based hiring

10:00 - Assessing organizational skills gaps

12:00 - Benefits of skills-based hiring

14:30 - Cultivating a growth mindset

17:00 - Introspection and bringing whole self to work

19:30 - Continuous learning and development

21:00 - Reimagining talent practices

23:00 - Walking the talk on DEI

25:00 - Key takeaways for HR leaders

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