HR people are advocating for themselves more and more.

They want to have a seat at the table. But what's the point of that seat at the table? Why do they want it in the first place? And how can they bring their skills to the table to create transformation inside their companies?

To learn more about how HR professionals can act as catalysts for transformational change, drive strategy forward, and help teams flourish, we talked with Mike Bokina, Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Siemens USA.

What we talked about:

-Maslow's hierarchy of needs for HR leaders.

-The role managers play in helping employees own their growth.

-A unique philosophy around rewards and recognition.

-Continuous growth management vs. annual performance reviews.

-How to facilitate more open and transparent dialogue around difficult topics.

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.

HR is not just about processes and checking boxes.

It's about building relationships and helping individuals on their own personal hero's journey.

15Five wants to help HR leaders be able to do what matters most by developing their workforce and facilitating those heroes' journeys.

To aid this goal, they started a podcast.

In this inaugural episode of HR Superstars, Rita Richa, a producer at Sweet Fish Media, talks with Shane Metcalf and David Hassell, CCO and CEO of 15Five, a leading continuous performance management and engagement solution, about what led them to start this podcast.

They also discussed:

-Shane and David's professional backgrounds (everything from tech to kite surfing!)

-The heart and vision behind HR Superstars.

-How 15Five drives employee performance and engagement.

-What you can expect in future episodes (we'll cover everything from meeting business performance needs to the science behind interpersonal relating!)

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or, tune in on our website.