Chris Rainey

HR Leaders

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Join host Chris Rainey on the HR Leaders Podcast, where he sits down with top Chief People Officers, CHROs, and leading HR experts to uncover the strategies, trends, and insights shaping the future of human resources. Each episode dives into best practices in people management, leadership challenges, and transformative HR innovations that impact both business success and society at large. Whether you're an HR professional or simply passionate about modern workplace strategies, this podcast delivers expert advice, real-world experiences, and the latest trends in HR, making it your go-to resourc...

Author

Chris Rainey

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Business

Podcast website

www.hrleaders.co

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Guild's Innovative Approach to Incubate the Future of Work 10.10.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Terrence Cummings, Chief Opportunity Officer, and Kaley Klemp, Executive Coach in Residence from Guild, they offered insights into how their "career opportunity platform" is pioneering new approaches that develop talent and unlock potential. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://ar...

Reimagining Your Talent Approach: Unlocking Skills and Potential 06.10.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Chandra Sanders, Founder & CEO of Heels N Hustle and Author, to discuss her insights on transforming talent strategies. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/ See Greatness...

How NTT Data Prioritised Culture While Integrating two Companies 03.10.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Natalie Porter, Head of Culture and Employee Experience at NTT DATA UK. Natalie shared valuable insights on leading culture change and improving employee experience during a major integration of two large companies. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-p...

How Peppy Supports Employees through Underserved areas of Health 30.09.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I spoke with Mridula Pore, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Peppy Health. Our conversation centred around how Peppy is supporting employees through underserved areas of health. Mridula shared the Peppy origin story - how she and her co-founders saw a gap in the market to provide support for common health issues that affect people's ability to thrive at work, like...

Leading in a Non-Linear World: Building Wellbeing, Strategic and Innovation Mindsets for the Future 29.09.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I spoke with Jean Gomes, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of Outside. Our conversation centred around Jean's fascinating new book "Leading in a Non-Linear World: Building Wellbeing, Strategic and Innovation Mindsets for the Future." Jean shares powerful insights from the latest scientific research on how our mindsets shape our realities. He expla...

How Novo Nordisk are Reimagining Talent Mobility 27.09.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Prince Abraham, Vice President and Global Head - Rewards Development and Mobility at Novo Nordisk. We discussed how Novo Nordisk is reimagining talent mobility and moving away from traditional relocation to more flexible, employee-focused approaches. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: http...

Decoding your Greatest Super Power: A new Operating System for Change in an Exponential World 22.09.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Ross Thornley, Author, Keynote Speaker on Adaptability & The Future of Work. Co-Founder of AQai. The pace of change in the world today is faster than ever before. Expertise that once took decades to accumulate can become irrelevant in months. To thrive in this environment, we need to upgrade our operating system, both as individuals and...

Startup to Scale-Up: The Chief People Officer’s role as a Growth Executive 19.09.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Lara Pyko, Chief People Officer at Mendix, to discuss the challenges of scaling a startup into an enterprise. Lara shares how Mendix rapidly grew from a small startup to a global company, expanding headcount exponentially. She emphasizes the need to balance maintaining startup culture while implementing necessary processes and infrastructure...

Unleashing the Power of Executive Coaching to Transform Your Leadership and Life - Marshall Goldsmith 14.09.2023

In this special episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by my guests Marshall Goldsmith, two-time winner of the Thinkers 50 Award and founder of the 100 Coaches, Scott Osman, Co-Founder & CEO and Jacquelyn Lane, President at 100 Coaches Agency. Becoming Coachable calls on leaders to invest in their own growth and development to propel their impact. If you're ready to unlock your full pote...

Why Accenture Is Investing $3 Billion In AI 07.09.2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming careers and workplaces, according to Yazad Dalal, Managing Director at Accenture, on a recent episode of the HR Leaders Podcast. Yazad believes the doom and gloom predictions about AI stealing jobs are overblown. "Historically, innovations like the calculator and Microsoft Office did not lead to mass unemployment, but rather opened up ne...

How Dassault Systèmes are Driving the Change Towards a more Sustainable Future 06.09.2023

In this episode, I'm joined by Aneta Jajkowska, Senior Director, People & Organisational Partner, Northern Europe at Dassault Systèmes shares how her company is driving change towards a more sustainable future. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/...

Running HR Like a Business: Galderma's Outcome-Focused HR Model 29.08.2023

In this episode, I'm joined by Allison Pinkham, Chief Human Resources Officer at Galderma to discuss how she led a transformation of HR into an outcome-focused function aligned to business goals. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/ S...

How Heart-Centered Leadership Changes the Way You Live, Love & Lead 24.08.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Cheryl DeSantis, Chief People Officer at National Veterinary Associates. Cheryl offers thoughtful insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, leading with curiosity, creating psychological safety, and helping teams thrive. She explains the meaning behind "steel backbone, soft heart" and gives practical tips for developing empathy and resilience....

The Future of Work Beyond Flex Work 17.08.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Christian Schmeichel, SVP & Chief Future of Work Officer at SAP. Learn how SAP is reimagining work across three key dimensions - future workforce, future people practices, and the future of HR. Christian discusses planning for an evolving workforce composition, SAP's empowering flexwork policy, and the emphasis on mental health and mindfu...

How Aveva Built a Unified Culture after M&A 10.08.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Caoimhe Keogan, Chief People Officer at Aveva, to discuss How Aveva Built a Unified Culture after M&A. Caoimhe delves deep into Aveva's journey post-M&A, emphasizing the pivotal role of relationship-building and trust in shaping a unified organizational culture. The episode also touches upon the rapidly changing dynamics in CSR and ES...

How to Create a High-Converting Candidate Journey 03.08.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Tara O'Brien, who is Recruitment Strategist & Creator of the 'Hiring for Success TA Development Program and Head Of Resourcing at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Don’t miss Tara’s practical tips and valuable insights on how to optimize the candidate journey for attracting, converting and retaining top talent. Her advice is useful for...

Leveraging Generative AI to Build Skills-First Organization 28.07.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Loic Michele, HR Tech & Future of Work Entrepreneur and CEO and Co-founder at 365Talents. In our conversation Loic underscores the advantages of a skills-first approach enhanced by AI in organizations, including boosted employee retention and engagement. He elaborates on AI's potential in crafting job descriptions and skills benchmarking,...

How to Sustain DEI Commitment Amid Layoffs and Economic Downturns 21.07.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Angela Roseboro, who is a Culture Transformation Leader, Tech Executive, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist and Former Chief Diversity Officer at Riot Games, DropBox and Jones Lang LaSalle. Angela shares valuable insights from her career, discussing the importance of influence, leadership, and resilience in the DEI space. We also touc...

Peraton's Leap Towards an AI-Assisted Talent Marketplace 18.07.2023

In this episode, I'm joined by Cari Bohley, VP Talent Management at Peraton. During the episode Cari shares how Peraton are using a human centric, AI-Assisted talent marketplace to upskill and reskilling their 17,000 employees, build diverse talent pipelines and source hard-to-find talent. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/sho...

The 4 stages of Hybrid Work 13.07.2023

In this episode, I'm joined by Ben Higgins - Managing Director, UK Head of HR at Société Générale to discuss the 4 stages of hybrid work. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/ See Greatness Everywhere with Eightfold Powered by deep-lea...

Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work 04.07.2023

In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Kramer, Chief Human Resources Officer at L'oreal to discuss Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/ See Greatness Everywhere w...

WPP's Journey Towards Racial Equity 30.06.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Dr. Stacie Graham, Global Director - Racial Equity Programme at WPP. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/ See Greatness Everywhere with Eightfold Powered by deep-learning AI, Eig...

How to be a Talent Maker and Win Through Inclusive Hiring 29.06.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Colm O'Cuinneain, the General Manager EMEA & Global Talent Maker at Greenhouse Software, to discuss how to be a Talent Maker and win through inclusive hiring. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin....

The JEDI Initiative: A New Standard Of DE&I In Hospitality | HR Leaders Podcast 22.06.2023

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Sarah Brown, Corporate Director of People at Virgin Hotels, to discuss the JEDI Initiative: a new standard of DE&I in hospitality. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/ See Gr...

Navigating Financial Stress: The Power of On-Demand Pay in HR 20.06.2023

In this episode I'm joined by Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer at isolved. 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/ See Greatness Everywhere with Eightfold Powered by deep-learning AI, Eightfold’s unrivaled Talent Intelligence Platform sh...

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