In this episode of Transformation Realness, Kyle Lagunas is joined by Toya Del Valle, chief customer officer at Cornerstone OnDemand, to unpack how skills are more than just a buzzword. They explore why workforce agility matters (especially during a recession), how Cornerstone is approaching skills internally and the impact of their recent SkyHive acquisition. You'll hear why recruiting your way out of a skills gap is a terrible idea and how to ensure your HR tech investments actually drive value.

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I'm joined by Keith Sonderling, former EEOC commissioner and an absolute legend when it comes to tackling AI in HR. Keith breaks down how AI can totally transform our work—but only if we strike the right balance between innovation and accountability. Tune in as we dive into the big questions: How do we embrace AI responsibly? What's HR's role in making it all fair, transparent, and compliant? This one's a must-listen for anyone ready to lead the charge into the future of work.

In this episode of Transformation Realness, I'm joined by Opal Wagnac, SVP of Market & Product Strategy at isolved, to discuss how AI can empower HR leaders without compromising the human touch.

Opal shares why AI's true value depends on critical thinkers, ethical frameworks and, most importantly, real people guiding its use. She dives into the challenges and opportunities of AI for SMBs, her approach to building trust in tech and why HR leaders need to embrace their role as change agents.

Get ready for a candid look at AI, innovation and why the future of HR is human-first.

In this episode of Transformation Realness, I'm joined by Satish Kumar, CEO and co-founder of Glider AI, as we explore how assessments can be more than just gatekeepers — they can be key to discovering untapped potential in candidates. Satish shares how Glider's next-gen tools combat candidate fraud, use hands-on assessments to validate true skills, and look beyond immediate hiring to identify potential for long-term growth. 

Join us as we dig into why today's organizations need smarter assessments and how Satish's insights from education tech are transforming corporate hiring and development. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to make the hiring process as genuine and future-focused as possible.

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I'm talking with Natalie Egan, CEO and founder of Translator, Inc., and Steven Huang, director of social justice at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) about how much of ourselves we can — or should — bring to work.

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I'm talking with Mara Jones, head of people and culture at Kasa, and Tara Torres, formerly Kasa's director of talent acquisition and strategic people initiatives. We're digging into one of the hottest and most complex topics in the industry right now: skills-based talent strategy.

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I'm talking with Splunk's Allie Wehling, IO psychologist and head of talent assessment, and Dustin Cann, senior director of people process, compliance and operations. We discuss the nuances of AI in HR, best practices for exploring the delicate balance between innovation and compliance and strategies for implementing AI in HR safely, ethically and intentionally.

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I'm talking with HR veterans John Baldino and Robin Schooling. We discuss navigating the complex intersection of compliance and culture, including the importance of staying informed, taking care of yourself, and maintaining a steady presence despite challenges.

On this episode of Transformation Realness, I'm talking with Hung Lee, editor of leading industry newsletter Recruiting Brainfood. We're taking a look at the chaotic era of COVID-19 and the ripple effect the pandemic had on recruitment practices. Hung and I compare notes on where we could have done things differently, where we had absolutely no control, and where things landed.

Welcome to the season one finale of Transformation Realness! I'm talking with Dr. Nela Richardson, chief economist and co-head of the ADP Research Institute. We discuss ADP's latest research findings, why they focused on a global audience and how HR can help workers even if they can't give them an 8% raise. We also remind employers that employees saw how they stepped up during the pandemic — and they expect that to continue.