Better People Podcast

This episode, IQ Solutions Vice President of Human Resources, Jillian Bernstein, talks about leveraging data for employee engagement and well-being, manager engagement, and the importance of work-life balance and kindness in career success. Jillian Bernstein is the Vice President of Human Resources at IQ Solutions, a federal contractor focused on communications and web design for federal health ag...

In this podcast episode, EmpiRx Health’s Chief People Officer, Alisia Gill, shares insights on transparent hiring practices, fostering inclusivity in the workplace, and measuring and addressing violations of core values. Alisia Gill is the Chief People Officer at EmpiRx Health, a dynamic company driven by a groundbreaking pay-for-performance financial model that ensures guaranteed savings. With a...

Dave Glenn, VP of HR for United Methodist Communities, discusses his successful recruitment and retention strategies, which utilize technology such as an app that gamifies employee referrals and an AI algorithm for a caregiver retention model. He also prioritizes data and AI in refining their hiring processes, emphasizes the importance of middle management in retention, and continuously strives to...

This episode, OmniCable’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Cora Walker, talks about the importance of acknowledging company culture during significant company changes, the need for investment in leadership to create an engaged and positive work environment, and how to create a positive company culture. Cora Walker is the Chief Human Resource Officer at OmniCable and is a strategic business partner w...

This episode, Rectangle Health’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Jamie Heinze, talks about her journey to building a people-first culture, the importance of work-life balance, and what different generations want out of their jobs. Jamie Heinze is an experienced HR professional and is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Rectangle Health. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this...

Mary Ellen Harris, Kreischer Miller’s Chief Human Resources Officer, talks about the importance of servant leadership and emotional intelligence in employee retention, the biggest challenge for leaders to embrace servant leadership, and the negative impact of annual performance evaluations. Mary Ellen Harris is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Kreischer Miller, where she leads the HR function...

This episode, the Independent Community Bankers of America’s Chief Human Resources Officer Valerie Utsey talks about the different aspects that impact employee engagement, the ways to build trust in an organization, and how to onboard staff in a virtual environment. Valerie Utsey has worked in HR for over two decades and is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer f...

In this episode, LiveIntent’s Chief People Officer Abby Hamilton talks about the challenges working parents face, the unique initiatives she’s taken to look after working parents, and how HR leaders can build connections with their employees. Abby Hamilton has worked in HR for over a decade and is now the Chief People Officer at LiveIntent. Over the course of her experience in recruiting and HR, A...

In this episode, Celebree School’s HR Director Kristen Masters talks about different ways to reduce staff turnover rates, how to promote wellness in your team in a cost effective manner, and the different benefits of having a culture mentor. Kristen Masters is the Human Resources Director at Celebree School where she has worked for over a decade. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this...

In this episode, The Y in Central Maryland’s Chief People Officer Keisha Sitney talks about the unique challenges HR faced during Covid, the ways Covid changed the HR world, and how HR leaders can properly identify and share the accomplishments they achieved during this difficult time.  Keisha Sitney is the Chief People Officer at The Y in Central Maryland, where she has been working for over 15 y...

In this episode, bluebird bio’s Chief People and Culture Officer Andrea Walton talks about the different strategies to build and maintain a company’s culture, how to keep your employees mission-focused, and the best practices for achieving a strong DEI strategy. Andrea Walton is the Chief People and Culture Officer at Bluebird Bio and has over two decades of experience in HR. Andrea is also the Fo...

In this episode, Chief People Officer at Optimal, Eloise Lepesqueur talks about the emotional labor involved in HR, the risk of HR professionals experiencing burnout, and how to encourage your team to practice self-care. Eloise Lepesqueur’s career spans over 20 years of building programs and strategies to support and grow diverse organizations. Eloise is an accomplished Chief Operating Officer and...

In this episode, Mandelbaum Barrett’s Chief Marketing & Culture Officer Lauren Lynch talks about the ways marketing can help HR, how HR professionals can build a relationship with their marketing team, and how to reinforce a company's core values. Lauren Lynch is the Chief Marketing & Culture Officer at Mandelbaum Barrett where she focuses on employee engagement efforts and establishing a...

Mikal Harden is one of the Co-Founders of Juno Search Partners, a women-founded and women-led talent solutions firm that works to connect the right people with the right place. With an aim to be the ultimate connectors of people, Juno Search Partners have been very successful and won numerous HR awards. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Better People: Building a culture...

Alex Tremble is an accomplished executive leader with over a decade of success leading HR functions and culture improvement efforts for high-profile organizations like the U.S. National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Better People: The proactive nature you need towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. What an org...

Becky O'Loughlin is a global business executive with a diversity of experiences as a Human Resource leader and Management Consultant positioned to lead transformation, drive strategic growth, advance talent and organization strategies, and impact business results. Becky is the Chief People Officer and EVP at Amplity Health where she leads the Global People Strategy and HR operation globally and sc...

Joel Greengrass is an experienced Chief People Officer and Operations Executive with 30 years of experience building and scaling companies. With a passion for the full employee life cycle with an emphasis on talent and culture development, DEI, organizational design, and talent acquisition Joel transformed his career from management consultant to becoming the Chief People Officer at Yieldstreet. H...

Janet Potts is the Senior HR Business Partner at Suvoda and a Human Resources Advisor for Weavers Way Co-op. Janet is a passionate Human Resources Professional with experience leading projects, operations, and staff in varying industries. She was a 2022 Finalist for HR Person of the Year, a 2018 HR Rising Star Nominee for the Delaware Valley, and a speaker on HR Today Radio. Here are a few of the...

Holly and Margaret will share their insights and lessons learned from years of managing people and consulting with employers around their people challenges. They will be joined by leading HR and People Leaders who have successfully tackled this important business strategy. If you are responsible for any aspect of your employer’s people process, you won’t want to miss these high-energy, engaging an...