In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Wouter Durville, Co-Founder & CEO of TestGorilla, about the rise of skills-based hiring and how AI is transforming recruitment. Wouter shares his entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind TestGorilla, and why traditional CVs are becoming obsolete.

He explains how AI-driven assessments, resume scoring, and video interviews are making hiring more fair, efficient, and predictive. The conversation also explores the future of work, shifting skill demands, and why critical thinking and human skills matter more than ever in an AI-driven economy.

🎓 In this episode, Wouter discusses:

1. Why collecting multiple data points reduces bias in hiring
2. Why CVs and degrees are poor predictors of job success
3. The case for skills-based hiring and how to implement it properly
4. The rising importance of soft skills and problem-solving in the AI era
5. How AI-powered assessments and interviews improve fairness and efficiency

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Vince Molinaro Ph.D., NY Times Best-Selling Author of The Leadership Contract, about redefining leadership expectations and building a community of accountable leaders.

Vince shares the four terms of leadership, decision, obligation, hard work, and community, and explains how organizations can embed these principles into everyday practices. He discusses how HR leaders can align executives during strategic shifts, strengthen leadership culture, and create the conditions for extraordinary performance.

🎓 In this episode, Vince discusses:

1. How to embed leadership expectations into HR and talent practices
2. Why clarity, alignment, and accountability are essential in leadership
3. The CHRO’s role in building a community of leaders during strategic shifts
4. Practical examples of how leadership culture change improves engagement and performance
5. The 4 terms of leadership from The Leadership Contract: decision, obligation, hard work, and community

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Lucia Bucci, Divisional CHRO for Employer Services International (ESI) at ADP, about leading HR across 37 countries, embedding AI into people processes, and building future-ready teams.

Lucia draws on her 25-year career across Europe and beyond to share how HR can stay relevant in an AI-driven future. She discusses automating repetitive tasks, using AI to support manager training, and upskilling HR teams to embrace technology. The conversation also dives into trust, authenticity, resilience, and why team engagement is the real driver of retention and performance.

🎓 In this episode, Lucia discusses:

1. Preparing HR teams for an AI-driven future
2. Balancing global consistency with local customization
3. Building trust, authenticity, and engagement as leadership pillars
4. Using AI to automate repetitive tasks and streamline manager training
5. Leading HR strategy across 37 countries for ADP’s international business

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we're joined by Vishal Thanki, Director of Talent & Culture at B&Q. Vishal shares how B&Q is intentionally building a multigenerational workforce that reflects its diverse customer base, while driving high performance across all levels.

From gamified e-learning to pay parity, inclusive training programs, and real talk on what motivates Gen Z to Baby Boomers, this episode is a practical playbook for designing a workplace where five generations thrive together. If you care about performance, inclusion, and real HR impact, this one's for you.

🎓 In this episode, Vishal discusses:

1. Why engagement surveys drive better cultural decisions
2. How to reflect customer diversity through your workforce
3. How store managers personalize support across generations
4. Why B&Q invests in age-inclusive pay, upskilling, and leadership
5. How B&Q creates an environment where everyone - from Gen Z to Boomers - can thrive

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Will Leahy, VP of People at Greenhouse Software, about how AI is reshaping employee development and the democratization of coaching.

Will shares how Greenhouse is leveraging AI tools like Kona and dynamic learning pathways to create personalized, in-the-flow training at scale while maintaining a strong remote culture. The conversation explores why the future of HR isn’t just about technology, it’s about using AI to amplify human connection, learning speed, and cultural cohesion in distributed teams.

🎓 In this episode, Ryan discusses:

1. How to build personalized training at scale in under 3 minutes with AI
2. Why traditional LMS models are too slow for today’s workforce
3. How AI can push learning to every employee, not just the top 5%
4. Why organizational agility depends on real-time, adaptive L&D
5. How to meet learners where they are with SMS and Teams-based delivery

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we’re joined by Kyle Forrest, U.S. Future of HR Leader at Deloitte. Kyle unpacks key insights from Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends Report, based on responses from 13,000+ professionals across 90 countries.

He explains how leaders can navigate tension between human and business outcomes, why 40% of work is wasted on non-value tasks, and how organizations are rethinking the role of managers, AI, and workforce experience. If you’re leading transformation or planning for the future of work, this episode is your roadmap.

🎓 In this episode, Kyle discusses:

1. How to balance agility and stability in today’s workforce
2. The importance of redefining manager roles in the AI era
3. How leading companies are redesigning EVP to align with automation
4. Why organizations must reclaim capacity by removing non-value work
5. Why cross-functional, boundaryless teams will shape the future of work

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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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