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

How to Thrive During Times of Hyper Growth 27.05.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Jeff Belanger, Chief Human Resources Officer at Entera. He has a long history of success in designing and implementing holistic people strategies that supported business priorities at fast-growing organizations. Belanger started his career as a strategy consultant at PwC focused on learning and development and organizational effect...

How Paradigm for Parity is Unlocking the Path to the C-Suite for Women 24.05.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Sandra Quince, Chief Executive Officer at Paradigm for Parity. We discussed: How Paradigm for Parity is Unlocking the Path to the C-Suite for Women Head over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcast Episode highlights 00.00 - Her professional journey 09.40 - Paradigm for parity and...

Why A Foundation of Trust Is Key To Remote Work Success 20.05.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Kenneth Miepe, Vice President, People & Culture, EMEA at Valtech. We discuss: Why A Foundation of Trust Is Key To Remote Work Success 👤 Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/detail/recent-activity/shares/ Episode highlights 00:00 - How the pandemic accelerated their existing plans 03:38 - How Valtech...

You Can Change Other People: Four Steps to help the People Around you make Positive Change 18.05.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Howie Jacobson, Executive Coach, Author, ultimate Frisbee Player, Behaviour Nerd and host of the Plant Yourself Podcast. Howie is co-author, with Peter Bregman, of You Can Change Other People, and the author of Google AdWords For Dummies. We discussed: Body Language Secrets To Win More Negotiations 👤 Follow us on LinkedIn https://...

Body Language Secrets To Win More Negotiations 13.05.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Greg Williams, The Master Negotiator, Body Language Expert & Author. We discussed: Body Language Secrets To Win More Negotiations 👤 Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/detail/recent-activity/shares/ Episode highlights 00:00 - A look at Greg's background 06:00 - The misconceptions people have around...

Why There's so much Conflict at Work and what you can do to fix it 10.05.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Liz Kislik, contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Management Consultant, Executive Coach and TEDx speaker. We discuss: Why there's so much conflict at work and what you can do to fix it 👤 Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/detail/recent-activity/shares/ Episode highlights 00:00 - About Liz an...

How to Build Innovative Teams with The Power of Uniqueness & Belonging 06.05.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Stefanie Johnson a member of the MG 100 Coaches, was selected for the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List, and is the author of the Wall Street Journal National Bestseller: Inclusify: Harnessing the power of uniqueness and belonging to build innovative teams. Episode highlights 00:00 - Stefanie's story so far 04:41 - Insights' from Stephani...

How Siemens is Using L&D to Enable and Sustain People Growth 03.05.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Daniela Proust Global Vice President, Head of Global People Enablement and Growth at Siemens. We discussed how Siemens is using L&D to enable and sustain people growth Episode highlights 00:00 - Intro  01:23 - About Daniela and her role at Siemens 5:55 - How sustainability helps Daniela in her role  10:40 - How is Sie...

The Wellbeing Revolution: Benefits & Rewards Has Changed Forever 29.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Jon Frampton, Vice President Total Rewards & HR Operations at Baylor Scott & White Health Episode highlights 03:22 - John's background & experiences 06:03 - The nuances of managing wellbeing in a healthcare company 08:17 - What's holding us back from a wellbeing revolution? 12:41 - How the last 2 years has redefined Ben...

Take care of your People, and they’ll take care of your Business 28.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Stephanie Lunn, Global People & Culture Director at Guinness World Records. Episode highlights 00:00 - Intro 04:01 - The Evolution of the GBOWR Business model 13:42 - The toll the pandemic has had on mental health and engagement 18:59 - Human Centred Leadership & Self Care Tips 26:05 - HR have had to become master communica...

Employee Experience, Leading with Purpose and HR's Future with Technology 25.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Senior Vice President & Chief Talent Officer at Merck.  Episode highlights 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - About Carl 02:38 - Advice for Leaders looking to move abroad 09:20 - How AI and advanced analytics will change work 25:44 - How to approach employee engagement 31:03 - Quick-fire Questions Did you enjoy the episode? Subscribe t...

Remaining Innovative Throughout The Fourth Industrial Revolution 21.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Michael Fors, Senior Director of Skills and Workforce Developing at Boeing  Episode Highlights 00:00 - Intro  01:03 - About Michael 02:50 - The Frustrations of HR and What Brought Michael back  04:16 - Top 3 Things Michael has learned from the business 07:26 - The impact of the foruth industrial revolution on HR 10:35...

The Power of Storytelling: How Dear World Helped Accenture Supercharge Their Onboarding 20.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guests Robert Fogarty, founder and storyteller at Dear World and Katy Geraghty, global head of onboarding at Accenture. Episode highlights 0:00 - Intro 00:45 - Katy's story 01:50 - About Robert 02:17 - How Robert met Katie 03:06 - About Dear World 06:02 - Dear World's partnership with Accenture 07:46 - Describing the Brain Tattoo 12:38 -...

Doubts into Destination: The Lighthouse Effect of HR 18.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Steve Pemberton, CHRO of WorkhumanIn this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, Episode highlights 0:00 - Intro 00:23 - About Steve 03:37 - Steve's background 17:09 - The Evolution of HR 33:34 - The Lighthouse effect 36:39 - The power of beliving in someone 46:40 - Steve's final bit of advice Did you enjoy the episode? Subscribe to HR...

Paving your own path Through the Power of Learning 14.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Dr. Keith Keating, Vice President and Chief Learning Officer at Archwell. Episode highlights 00:00 - intro 01:11 - About Keith 04:39 - Creating and following your own path 12:33 - The Value of Learning 17:00 - Different learning processes 20:46 - What is holding people back from learning 23:21 - Breaking out of the boxes society set...

Strategic Pauses and Freedom of choice: Separate your Life from Your Career 13.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest, Juliet Funt Author, Keynote Speaker, Adviser and CEO at JFG Episode highlights 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - About Juliet 9:32 - Why has this change in work life only just begun 11:41 - Strategic pauses 21:44 - Advice on how to separate your work life balance 29:31 - Allowing yourself and your employees freedom of choice 43:47 - The impact J...

Bringing out Their best: Become the Leader Your Employees Deserve 11.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Wanda Cole-Frieman, SVP, Talent Acquisition at CommonSpirit Health. Episode highlights 00:00 - Intro 03:51 - How the relationship with her mother influenced who she is 08:30 - Lessons learnt as an investment banker that she uses today 10:25 - Instilling core competencies in your team 11:33 - Everyone deserves a good leader 12:26 - H...

HR Leaders Summit - A License to Skill: How to Identify, Develop & Build Capabilities and Competencies that Scale 08.04.2022

In this special episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we share the Sixth session from our recent Global HR Leaders Summit, where we discussed: A License to Skill: How to Identify, Develop & Build Capabilities and Competencies that Scale. Discussion points include: How are the panellists are addressing their own skills gaps Skill has the potential to provide a glue across many of our HR processes...

HR Leaders Summit - Why Belonging is the Key Driver to Employee Happiness, Engagement and a Successful DE&I Strategy 08.04.2022

In this special episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we share the fifth session from our recent Global HR Leaders Summit, where we discussed: Why Belonging is the Key Driver to Employee Happiness, Engagement and a Successful DE&I Strategy. Discussion points include: Why has belonging at work become a top organizational priority now? How to create meaningful opportunities in different parts of th...

HR Leaders Summit - Employees to Workforce Ecosystems: How to turn the ‘the Great Resignation’ into ‘the Great Reimagination’ 08.04.2022

In this special episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we share the fourth session from our recent Global HR Leaders Summit, where we discussed: Employees to Workforce Ecosystems: How to turn the ‘the Great Resignation’ into ‘the Great Reimagination’. Discussion points include: How to jump into the mind of the candidate/employee and know what they are looking for How to seize this unique moment, to re...

HR Leaders Summit - How to Create a Customised Employee Experience that Strengthens Purpose & Elevates Performance 08.04.2022

In this special episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we share the second session from our recent Global HR Leaders Summit, where we discussed: How to Create a Customised Employee Experience that Strengthens Purpose & Elevates Performance. Discussion points include: Why it’s important for companies to customize the employee experience Employee Experience projects typically begin with onboarding,...

HR Leaders Summit - Connection = Protection: How a Well-Run Organisation is the Antidote for Burnout & Stress 08.04.2022

In this special episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we share the first session from our recent Global HR Leaders Summit, where we discussed: Connection = Protection: How a Well-Run Organisation is the Antidote for Burnout & Stress. Discussion points include: What programs have you introduced that have been the most impactful on your employees’ wellbeing? How do you conduct your surveys and ensu...

Balancing your People's needs in an Ever Changing Climate 07.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Amy Coleman, Corporate Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Functions at Microsoft Episode highlights 00:00 - Intro 02:58 - About Amy Coleman 04:50 - Amy's HR Experience 11:32 - Microsoft's approach to hybrid work 15:42 - What employees want to keep/change about hybrid work 30:14 - A look at Microsoft's innovative culture...

Self-Awareness and Authenticity: The Keys to Your Success 04.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Kim Sullivan, Chief People Officer at Concentrix. Episode highlights 00:00 - Intro 04:13 - About Kim 06:28 - What fuelled the growth at Concentrix 08:49 - How Kim Elevated her Business Function 11:34 - Kim's approach to dealing with new vendors 23:50 - How Kim is operationalising Concentrix 33:55 - Quick-fire Round You can learn mor...

The Power of Difference: Where the Complexities of Diversity and Inclusion Meet Practical Solutions 01.04.2022

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Simon Fanshawe, writer, comic, broadcaster and founder of Diversity by Design. Episode highlights 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Why SImon wrote the book 02:52 - "You can't understand the world from someone else's point of view" 05:24 - How to create a culture of sharing 13:20 - On the three behavious categories 17:32 - Simon's views on dive...

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