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

HR Transformation: A Talent Acquisition Journey 01.03.2019

Click here  to download a free copy of Benify’s Employee Happiness Index : Get benchmark insights from the world’s most engaged workplaces Episode #136 - We are joined by Sean Murphy, Director, Global Talent Acquisition at United Technologies Corporation to discuss UTC’s HR Transformation Journey. Visit  www.hrdleaders.com/podcast  to watch the video from the podcast and subscribe t...

How MSD Increased Employee Satisfaction Through Technology 28.02.2019

Click here  to download a free copy of Benify’s Employee Happiness Index : Get benchmark insights from the world’s most engaged workplaces Episode #135 - We are joined by Isabelle Couquiaud-Schbath, Compensation & Benefits Associate Director at MSD & Rosalie Riss, Senior Account Manager at Benify to discuss how MSD increased employee satisfaction through technology Visi...

FAST: 4 Principles Every Business Needs to Achieve Success & Drive Results 23.02.2019

We are joined by Gordon Tredgold, Global Guru’s Top 30 Leadership Expert & Speaker You will learn: 4 principles to help you achieve success and drive results The top reasons people and companies fail to achieve results How to apply F.A.S.T. to avoid failure and accelerate to success Resources Mentioned 🌎 Website: https://gordontredgold.com/ 📧 Email: gordon@gordontredgold.com 💻 Visit Gordon’...

Pregnant and Screwed: Working to end the Motherhood Penalty 20.02.2019

Click here  to download a free copy of Benify’s Employee Happiness Index : Get benchmark insights from the world’s most engaged workplaces Episode #133 - We are joined by Joeli Brearley, Founder at Pregnant Then Screwed to discuss how she was affected by the motherhood penalty and the support she offers mothers who encounter workplace discrimination.  Visit  www.hrdleaders.com/podca...

The Evolution of Leadership Development and Learning 15.02.2019

Click here to download a free copy of benify’s Employee Happiness Index : Get benchmark insights from the world’s most engaged workplaces Episode #132 - We are joined by Susie McNamara, VP Global Leadership Development  and Learning at Fortive to discuss the evolution of leadership and development and learning. Resources Mentioned 📕 Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happine...

GE's HR Leadership Program: 65 years of Heritage and Experimentation 13.02.2019

Click here to download a free copy of benify’s Employee Happiness Index : Get benchmark insights from the world’s most engaged workplaces Episode #131 We are joined by Imola Richards, Global Program Manager - HR Leadership Program at GE to discuss their GE's HR Leadership Program. Resources Mentioned 📕 Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think...

NASA's HR Transformation Journey 12.02.2019

Click here to download a free copy of benify’s Employee Happiness Index : Get benchmark insights from the world’s most engaged workplaces Episode #130 We are joined by Brady Pyle, Director of Human Resources Services at NASA. Resources Mentioned 📕 Leadership Gold: Lessons I've Learned from a Lifetime of Leading - John C. Maxwell   📕 Books by Dave Ulrich 🌎 HR Champions , Human Resource Exec...

It's time to talk about Ageism in the Workplace 06.02.2019

Click here to download a free copy of benify’s Employee Happiness Index : Get benchmark insights from the world’s most engaged workplaces Episode #129 We are joined by Patti Temple , Founder at Temple Rocks and author of I’m Not Done. Resources Mentioned 📕 Here’s a link to Patti’s new book I'm Not Done: It's Time to Talk About Ageism in the Workplace 🌎 Check out Patti’s blog and website to learn...

The Role of HR in a Growing Business 05.02.2019

Click here to download a free copy of benify’s Employee Happiness Index : Get benchmark insights from the world’s most engaged workplaces Episode #128 We are joined by Henry Toledo , Chief People Officer at Valet Living to discuss the role of HR in a growing business. Resources Mentioned 📕 The First 90 Days - Michael D. Watkins 📕 When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing - Daniel Pink 🎙 Lis...

Agile Leadership in a Changing World 04.02.2019

Click here to download a free copy of benify’s Employee Happiness Index : Get benchmark insights from the world’s most engaged workplaces Episode #127 - We are joined by  Donovan Mattole , Vice-President Human Resources North America at Brenntag . Resources Mentioned Finding Ultra - Rich Roll The RobCast - Rob Bell Amazon Audible Visit Donovan’s LinkedIn profile Brenntag Group website Watch t...

How To Lead A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce 01.02.2019

Click here to download a free copy of benify’s Employee Happiness Index : Get benchmark insights from the world’s most engaged workplaces Episode #126 - We are joined by Robin Everhart , Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer at Cintas to discuss how to lead a diverse and inclusive workforce, how backing from the CEO accelerated the success of the function, the importance of having un...

Why HR and HR Directors Should Step-Up as Leaders in the 21st Century 31.01.2019

Episode #125 - We are joined by Glenn Jones , Author, Speaker and HR Consultant at GGJ Global Consulting to discuss the inspiration for writing his recently released book, has HR fallen into paralysis, what are the current HR blind spots, why only aim for a HR Director position or is there a glass ceiling? and much more. Resources Mentioned Check out Glenn’s book: Human Resources Changes the World...

What is the Most Important Contribution HR Delivers to its Employees? - Dave Ulrich 23.01.2019

Episode #124 - We are joined by Dave Ulrich, Speaker, Author, Professor, Thought Partner on HR, Leadership and Business to discuss the most important contribution that HR can deliver to it's employees. Recommended resources 💻 Visit Dave’s LinkedIn profile to see his latest thinking and research 🌎 www.rblgroup.com Follow Dave on Twitter @dave_ulrich Thank you to our friends at  Safeguard Glo...

From HR Executive to Social Entrepreneur 23.01.2019

Episode #123 - We are joined by Matt Burns , Founder at Global HR Collective to discuss his transition from an HR Executive to a social entrepreneur, why he embarked on this journey and the challenges he’s faced, an update on his goal to raise $1 Million for charity over the next 5 years and much more. Resources Mentioned 🌎 Visit Global HR Collective to learn more and get involved 💻See Matt’s Li...

How to Encourage Mindful Leadership in a Digital Age 21.01.2019

Episode #121 - We are joined by Jim Link, CHRO at Randstad North America to discuss his journey into HR, the importance of reserving 30 mins a day for thinking, why good leaders stress the need decompress and how to encourage mindfulness in a digital age. Resources Mentioned Lynda Gratton - London Business School Harvard Business Review McKinsey Quarterly See Jim's LinkedIn profile Thank you to ou...

How Companies are using Data to make Smarter, Faster Talent Decisions 17.01.2019

Episode #121 - We are joined by Sarah O'Brien, Head of Global Insights at LinkedIn to discuss how companies are using data to make, smarter, faster talent decisions. Resources Mentioned Check out LinkedIn's Talent Intelligence Solution Find Sarah on LinkedIn Watch the Video on YouTube Thank you to our friends at Safeguard Global for supporting the show Expanding and managing workforces in new inte...

Maintaining and Developing Talent during times of Transition and Change 15.01.2019

Episode #120 - We are joined by Ashley Portlock, Vice President Human Resources at Esterline to talk about maintaining and developing talent during times of transition and change. Subscribe to the podcast www.hrdleaders.com/podcast Resources Mentioned The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life Tap Dancing to Work: Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2013 Investor Chronicle ,...

Rethinking your HR Narrative to Build a Purpose Self-Driven Organisation 14.01.2019

Episode #119 - We are joined by Luigi Maria Fierro, Global Head of HR Strategy and Transformation at ING to discuss rethinking the HR narrative to build a purpose self-driven organisation. Resources Mentioned The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures - Erin Meyer   Harvard Business Review - Creating a Purpose-Driven Organisation McKinsey Quarterly L...

A new Approach to Measuring the ROI of Leadership Development 14.01.2019

Episode #118 - We are joined by Jim van Hulst , Director, Learning & Development, EMEA at Johnson Controls to discuss his journey into HR, how his military experience aided his career, Johnson Controls upcoming senior leadership program, what is the WOW room? and advice for leaders who embarking on L&D projects. Resources Mentioned The Fourth Industrial Revolution - Klaus Schwab   The...

Hiring for Startups: What to look for 09.01.2019

Episode #117 - We are joined by Estelle Roux-Stevens, People and Development Expert and Owner of Stellar People to discuss Hiring for start ups, the tools to help manage the recruiting process, what does a cultural fit look like and much more. Resources Estelle LinkedIn Profile Estelle's website Stellar People CRM - Pipedrive Thank you to our friends at Safeguard Global for supporting the show Exp...

A Glimpse Into The Future of Recruiting 08.01.2019

Episode #116 - We are joined by Hung Lee founder of WorkShape.io - the revolutionary recruiting platform for Software engineers and Editor of leading industry newsletter Recruiting Brainfood to talk about the future of recruiting. Resources Mentioned Join Lee's free Newsletter: Recruiting Brainfood Newsletter Hung Lee's Website Workshape.io Hung Lee LinkedIn profile Watch the Video on youtube Than...

Level-up: Driving Improvement via Perspective, Persistence, and Creativity 04.01.2019

Episode #115 - We are joined by Tim Toterhi, Chief Human Resources Officer at Cenduit to discuss his journey into HR, why HR isn't HR, his TED talk on "I am Diversity", becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable and much more. Recommended Resources The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter - Michael D. Watkins The Art of War - Sun Tzu...

Employee Feedback Should Be Fast, Fair, Frequent & Friendly 03.01.2019

Episode #114 - We are joined by Courtney Abraham, Global Head of Talent Strategy & Development at The Adecco Group to discuss the importance of giving fast, fair and frequent employee feedback, the outcome when companies don't get this right and much more. www.hrdleaders.com/podcast Recommended Resources The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster...

Fit for Purpose Hiring and Onboarding: Why so many Companies are Getting it Wrong 02.01.2019

Episode #113 - In this episode we are joined by Katrina Hutchinson-O'Neill, Group Head of Resourcing & Talent  at StepStone. www.hrdleaders.com/podcast Recommended resources The Edify Initiative RL100 Book: Bye Bye Banks?: How Retail Banks are Being Displaced, Diminished and Disintermediated by Tech Startups and What They Can Do to Survive LinkedIn Sponsor Expanding and managing workforce...

Progressive & data-driven HR professionals this is our time 18.12.2018

Episode #112 - In this episode we are joined by Wendy Murphy, EMEA Director Global Clients - LinkedIn Talent Solutions & Former Senior HR Director EMEA. What you will learn: - Moving from HR to other functions and the biggest lesson learnt - How HR leaders should position themselves in the business? - How do we debunk HR myths and misconceptions? - Howe to use data to communicate to the busine...

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