Diary of CHRO

How do organisations manage people effectively when the world around them is shaped by constant uncertainty, disruption, and overlapping crises? Alain De Dauw, HR VP at Atlas Copco Airpower, explores the challenges of people management in times of polycrisis, looking beyond traditional measures of absenteeism to examine the growing impact of presenteeism. While absenteeism is visible, presenteeism...

What if your work could inspire change, challenge the status quo, and help shape the future? I've spoken to Pedro Tavares, who leads The Game Changers Awards, promoted by GALILEU. These awards celebrate the people, organizations, and initiatives making a real difference in the world of work. They recognize those who dare to think differently, embrace innovation, develop talent, and create posi...

What if the secret to creating exceptional customer experiences starts with the people behind the magic? Bruno Fournet explores Disneyland Paris’ Learning and Development transformation and the powerful connection between employee experience, continuous learning, and customer satisfaction. In an environment where every interaction can make a difference, investing in employees’ learning and develop...

What does it really mean to be happy at work? Is it about having the perfect job, a great manager, supportive colleagues, or the right working environment? While these factors matter, workplace happiness also begins with how we see ourselves, the choices we make, and the way we approach our professional lives. Annika Månsson, Founder & CEO of Happy at Work, explores the powerful concept of hap...

What does it really mean to lead the next generation? And are organizations ready to rethink the way they lead, motivate, and develop people? In this conversation, I sit down with Sergio Almeida, Founder of SEAL Group, to explore how leadership is evolving in a world shaped by technological change, artificial intelligence, and shifting expectations about work. One question I keep coming back to is...

The Human Algorithm: Building Trust and Culture Through Employee Advocacy | Diary of a CHRO Ep48 Your employees aren’t just a channel for your employer brand. They are the people who experience, shape, and ultimately tell the story of your organization. That idea has made me rethink how we approach Employer Branding. We can create polished campaigns, carefully crafted messages, and compelling cont...

The world of work is changing faster than ever. New technologies, evolving skills, AI, changing business models, and shifting expectations are all influencing how we build and navigate our careers. Anthropic’s Report mentions that, in areas like Computer & Math and Office & Admin, AI has a penetration of above 90%, meaning LLMs are being used to speed up or automate tasks. Carla Sousa, Son...

Leading workforce and operating model change is about much more than changing structures, processes, or job descriptions. It’s about understanding how those changes affect people, and creating the conditions for them to succeed. Dominic Schulze, HR Director Switzerland at Hero, reflects on what he has learned about navigating this kind of transformation and why leadership, communication, and genui...

AI is transforming the way we work, however, not everything should be automated, delegated, or handed over to a machine. The question isn’t whether AI can do something. It’s whether it should! Angelina Michail, Head of HR for Ecolab’s European Headquarters and Switzerland, explores where AI can create meaningful value in HR and where human judgment, empathy, leadership, and accountability must rem...

A job interview can feel like a simple conversation about your experience, but there is often much more happening beneath the surface. What I find particularly interesting is the idea that an interview isn't simply about giving the “right” answers. It is also about how we communicate, how we respond under pressure, how we talk about our achievements and failures, and whether we can create a ge...

What does HR look like when Google decides to redesign the employee experience from the inside out? Giacomo Nicora is the Country Process Owner and HR PMO for Italy at Google, and in this conversation, he walks us through what it actually takes to transform HR processes at one of the most complex organizations in the world. We talk about how data and project management discipline can coexist with...

When was the last time someone recognized your work in a way that actually meant something?  Most companies remember to recognize people when they leave. A farewell post, a thank-you speech, maybe a gift card after years of work. But the months and years before that? Silence. I've seen this pattern across organizations of all sizes. The people who keep showing up, who quietly deliver, who hold...

What if the principles of game design could transform the way we lead, learn, and engage people at work? In this conversation with Thiago Barrionuevo from Cuboo Experience, we explore the power of game-based learning and why leaders should think more like “Game Masters”, creating experiences that challenge people, encourage experimentation, foster collaboration, and make learning more engaging. We...

Together with Natalie Grishakova (Danone Global Organisational Development Director and ex-Global Talent Director for Operations), we explore the future of talent and work with a focus on the challenges facing global organizations like Danone. We discuss what keeps high performers engaged, how organizations identify and develop high-potential talent, and how the role of Talent is evolving for the...

Employer branding isn't dead, but the old playbook is. In this recent episode, I challenge Bell Gama to explore why so many employer brands struggle to attract top talent despite investing in polished career pages, EVP campaigns, and social content. The reality is that candidates have changed, expectations have evolved, and authenticity matters more than ever. You'll learn: -𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢...

Prabir Jha is a LinkedIn Power Profile with more than half a million LinkedIn followers, TEDx speaker, an HR commentator, and an active Tweeter. The world of work has changed, and many traditional leadership approaches are no longer enough. In a BANI world, where environments are Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible, leaders face challenges that can't be solved with yesterday'...

Bryan Kramer is a strategic advisor helping leaders operate differently in Silicon Valley He is also a TED speaker and the author of the book H2H: Human-to-Human. In Human to Human #H2H, Bryan explores the many facets of why and how communication today needs to be adjusted to keep up with our ever-evolving and fast-moving social and digital world. If you're looking to bring back the human side...

Gonçalo Sequeira is the Founder and CEO of Hiire, partnering with early-stage startups, scale-ups, and corporates to build their world-class Tech and Digital teams.    He is also a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job and Careers, with 50K followers, which helped him not only to build his personal brand, but is now also helping other people to create their own personal brands! In this video, we will cover t...

Many organizations focus on strategy, performance, and growth, but often ignore one of the biggest factors behind success or failure: executive team effectiveness. Ricardo Vargas is the CEO & Founder of Consulting House, Amazon bestselling author of "Chief Executive Team: The Transformation of Leadership", and owner of the YouTube channel "Rewiring Leadership."  In this vid...

Carla Rocha has over 30 years of experience as a radio host and, for the past decade, has been helping leaders strengthen their communication skills. She is also a lecturer at Nova School of Business and Economics and the author of several books on communication. In this video, we will cover topics like: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺? 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯...

Sean Kennedy is known as the “TA Guy”, a Talent Acquisition Leader turned into a LinkedIn Content Creator for HR Related topics. However, when everyone expected serious conversations about HR issues, Sean decided to go in the opposite direction by creating fun videos about HR. HR teams are often labeled as the “fun police”, but is that reputation fair, or just a misunderstanding? If you’ve ever wo...

Janina Norton is Group Head of Culture at AXA with core priorities focused on bringing thought leadership and strategic direction on matters relating to employee listening and culture measurement, culture transformation, employee experience, and hybrid working. A strong company culture shapes how people work together, boosts motivation, and drives long-term success. In this conversation, we cover...

Niels Jansen is Head of HR at LG Benelux. Niels is passionate about developing people and creating environments where they can thrive through “Introvert Leadership”. Introverted leaders are often underestimated but, in reality, they bring some of the most powerful qualities to leadership. In a world that often celebrates loud, charismatic leadership, introverts lead differently and that difference...

Luís Sottomayor is the Founder and CEO of Talent Portugal, a Talent Attraction and Employer Branding platform that joins candidates, companies, and universities. In this video, we will cover topics like: 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘺𝘣𝘳𝘪...

Dónal McConnell is the founder and creator of  @LeaderTools  . These are pre-baked management solutions, useful whether it's delegating tasks or dealing with underperformance The Leader's Toolkit is your go-to deck of 50+ actionable leadership cards—each one a battle-tested tool you can use immediately. No theory. No fluff. Just practical solutions for the leadership challenges you face ev...