Future of HR

How can we make work more fair? Why should fairness be embedded in all core HR processes? My guest on this episode is Siri Chilazi, Leading Gender Equality & DEI Researcher, Co-Author of 'Make Work Fair’ During our conversation Siri and I discuss: Why fairness in the workplace creates better outcomes for both the organization and the individual. Why it's more effective to focus on changing beh...

What does it mean to be an “Essential Leader” in the future of work? What is a “gray collar” job and why are they the future for many industries? My guest on this episode is Kelly Monahan, Managing Director, Research Institute @ Upwork, Christie Smith, Founder of The Humanity Studio During our conversation Kelly, Christie, and I discuss: Why designing "unicorn jobs" is hurting both candidates and...

How can you build a culture where employees feel valued and heard? Why is acting on feedback critical to building trust and improving business performance? My guest on this episode is Carolyn Roach, Chief Human Resources Officer, XPO During our conversation Carolyn and I discuss: How XPO aligns its HR strategy to support and drive business strategy. Why XPO's approach to listening, actioning, buil...

How will AI shape the future of hiring from a candidate and company perspective? How can AI to help us assess skills and human potential in the hiring process? My guest on this episode is Lindsey Zuloaga, Chief Data Scientist, HireVue During our conversation Lindsey and I discuss: Why she calls herself a techno-realist and what that means. Why it is a misconception that AI, not humans make the fin...

The “Best of 2024” episode features sixteen don’t miss moments from HR executives and thought leaders... So, who can you expect to learn from on this episode? Rhonda Morris, CHRO, Chevron Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor Stanford University and Author of 16 books including the “7 Rules of Power Kerrie Peraino, Chief People Officer at Verily Kevin Wilde, Executive Leadership and Talent Development Expert...

Why do HR leaders need to be talent mavens, employee advocates, and company defenders? How can you shift from a cost mindset to a return on investment mindset? My guest on this episode is Jackson Lynch, CHRO at Sunnova and founder of the “Talent Sherpa” newsletter During our conversation Jackson and I discuss: Why you need to meet the business where it is and not where you wish it would be. Why CH...

How can HR advocate and support their front-line leaders? Why is it a smart investment to develop your front-line leaders and team members? My guest on this episode is Monica Rothgery, Friend of the Frontline Leader, Speaker and Author of “Lessons from the Drive-Thru.” During our conversation Monica and I discuss: Monica's unique career journey at Yum Brands, progressing from restaurant manager to...

How can you balance the three roles of being an HR leader? What does it mean to be a servant HR leader? My guest on this episode is Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO, Board Director, AAPI Champion, & Keynote Speaker During our conversation Angela and I discuss: How Angela transformed an experience early in her career into a lifelong leadership lesson. Why she believes the best HR leaders are technical...

Are you flourishing at work, or could you be languishing? What creates true wellbeing in the workplace? My guest on this episode is Corey Keyes, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Emory University and Author, “Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down.” During our conversation Corey and I discuss: How "languishing" represents a state between depression and flourishing, cha...

How can your organization’s purpose drive culture change? In evolving your culture, how can you honor the past while embracing the future? My guest on this episode is Stacey Hoin, CHRO of Guardian Life who discusses why your company's purpose should be your north star and how it drives success. During our conversation Stacey and I discuss: How Stacey's willingness to bet on herself shaped her care...

What does it mean to be an AI-powered organization? How can AI help you to be a more strategic HR leader? My guest on this episode is Prasad Setty, Lecturer, Stanford GSB, Advisor, Former VP at Google, People Ops and Workspace. During our conversation Prasad and I discuss: How people analytics has evolved over the years and what’s next What it really means to become an AI-powered organization Why...

How can OKRs increase transparency and drive performance? What makes OKRs different than traditional goal setting? My guests on this episode are Melissa Huntley, VP, Global Head of Talent Management, Visa & Aaron Monroe, Global Head Agile Center for Enablement, JPMorgan Chase & Co During our conversation Melissa, Aaron, and I discuss: What OKRs are and what makes them different than tradit...

How do you make your company a great place to work year after year? Why is investing in and developing people leaders essential to building a great culture? My guests on this episode is Tim Richmond, EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, AbbVie During our conversation Tim and I discuss: Why creating a strong organizational culture starts with the goal of being known as a great place to work How...

How can teams overcome collaboration overload? Why are the three components of trust critical to building an effective team? My guest on this episode is Rob Cross, Senior Vice President of Research at i4cp and Katheryn Brekken, Senior Research Analyst at i4cp During our conversation Rob, Katheryn, and I discuss: Why eight out of ten teams actually underperform due to collaborative dysfunctions. Ho...

How can you identify and place top talent in stretch assignments? What does it mean to invest in and place a bet on talent? My guest on this episode is Stephanie Lilak, EVP & Chief People Officer, Mondelez International During our conversation Stephanie and I discuss: How Stephanie's unique career philosophy and making unconventional career choices have driven her success. Why she believes in...

How can you purposely create a culture of innovation? What are the invisible barriers to innovation inside your organization? My guest on this episode is Scott Anthony, Professor at Tuck, Senior Advisor at Innosight, & internationally recognized expert on navigating disruptive change During our conversation Scott and I discuss: Why he defines innovation as something different that creates valu...

What does it mean to have ethical AI? How can you ensure your organization is balancing innovation and risk when using AI? My guest on this episode is Reid Blackman, PhD, author of “Ethical Machines” and CEO and Founder, Virtue, a digital ethical risk consultancy During our conversation Reid and I discuss: Why balancing innovation with ethical considerations is crucial for HR functions using AI in...

How do you create a culture of bold innovation? How can HR leaders develop their business acumen? My guest on this episode is Ginger King, CHRO at Kohler Co. During our conversation Ginger and I discuss: Why everyone should design their own "rotational program" early in their career to get a variety of experiences. Why HR leaders need to be able to articulate the business reasoning, purpose, and e...

What does it mean to lead with empathy and purpose? How can you create a high-performance culture where employees feel safe to be themselves? My guest on this episode is Tricia Alcamo, CHRO and with prior experience at FanDuel, Spectrum Enterprise, American Express, Deloitte Consulting During our conversation Tricia and I discuss: What it means to lead with empathy and create a culture where emplo...

Why should you act like a leader to become a leader? What role does our identify play in our career transitions and personal growth? My guest on this episode is Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School and best selling author During our conversation Herminia and I discuss: Why identity plays a crucial role in career transitions and personal grow...

How do your establish and build key stakeholder relationships based on mutual trust and healthy candor? What does successfully onboarding to a new CHRO or HR leadership role look like? My guest on this episode is Jordana Kammerud, SVP & CHRO, Corning Incorporated During our conversation Jordana and I discuss: Why she recommends taking risks and pursuing opportunities that stretch you in your e...

How can feedback lead to personal and professional growth? Why should HR leaders be more confident in who they are and the value they deliver? My guest on this episode is Lisa Sun, who is an entrepreneur and author, “Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence.” During our conversation Lisa and I discuss: Why feedback is a gift that can lead to personal growth and transformation. Why confid...

This week’s episode is a sneak peek of the 22 HR and management thought leaders that you will be learning from at Elevate by Future of HR starting on October 8th. Each sneak peek will not only provide valuable insights you can apply, but it will also give you an opportunity to learn more about the thought leader themselves. If you are a fan of the podcast, then you know that my mission is to devel...

Why is organizational design much more than org charts and who reports to whom? How can HR guide, facilitate and drive effective an organizational design process? My guest on this episode is Amy Kates who is organizational design expert and author of five books on the subject. During our conversation Amy and I discuss: Why the purpose of organizational design is to design human behavior at scale W...

Why do organizations need to invest in their employees personal and professional development? How can HR help identify the “enterprise skills” that are most critical to driving value? My guest on this episode are the three authors of “The Talent-Fueled Enterprise - A Powerful Approach to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce” Mike Ohata, Eric Dingler, and Larry Durham. During our conversation Mike, Larry, Er...