On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Mike Bollinger, Global VP, Strategic Initiatives at Cornerstone OnDemand! The group explores the elusive yet critical concept of workforce alignment. Mike shares how technology, skills-based succession planning, and agile strategies are reshaping talent management. From strategic workforce planning to the role of AI in bridging skills gaps, Mike shares actionable insights and real-world examples that empower organizations to foster workforce agility that drives measurable business outcomes.  

Connect with Mike:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebollinger/ 

Cornerstone On Demand resources mentioned:

Workforce Agility for Dummies book: https://shorturl.at/EhEJ2 

Global State of the Skills Economy report: https://shorturl.at/s2NA3 

Links to other mentions in the episode: 

Chime webinar: “The Top 3 Financial Wellness Trends Shaping HR Strategies in 2025” https://shorturl.at/ye1RO 

Goldbelly’s “PieCaken”: https://shorturl.at/q63L8 

Connect with the show:  

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 

X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR