HR Over The Counter

In this special episode, Anne Marie and Katarina come together to officially sunset The HR Real Deal pod and vod. Anne Marie looks back on Katarina’s incredible journey at Spotify, from surviving the startup days, scaling through hypergrowth, and helping Spotify mature into a thriving global business. Along the way, Katarina shares her reflections on what it takes to grow, not just a company, but...

After a full day of connection, insights, and inspiration at this year’s HR Summit, Katarina Berg, Anne-Marie Andric, and Nina Falkstrand wrapped up to reflect on what really landed. In this special episode of HR The Real Deal, we talk about the moments that moved us, the people who inspired us, and why people still matter most — always.

In this episode, HR The Real Deal explores a key boardroom blind spot: people and culture. Katarina and Anne Marie break down why board composition, people committees, and understanding talent, diversity, and experience levels are critical for long-term success.

In this episode Anne Marie chats with Johan Sellgren about how Spotify is all about growing talent from within. They dive into what makes people stick around, how the company keeps things fresh and exciting, and why investing in homegrown talent is a game-changer.

Gary Munro is back for his fifth chat with Anne-Marie Andric, diving into the evolution of Spotify’s homegrown HR tech—Bounce, Scout, and Disco. Gary shares how these tools have grown, how they’re working together better than ever, and what’s been driving their success. And just when you think it couldn’t get better, Gary drops some big news about Disco.

Katarina and Anne-Marie peer into the crystal ball of 2025, exploring the future of workplace culture, people first, sustainable productivity, the evolving role of AI in HR, and the cutting-edge technologies that may shape HR in 2025.

Katarina and Anne-Marie take a look back at the year that was. Did Katarina’s bold predictions for 2024 hit the mark, or were they off? Tune in as they reflect on the trends, surprises, and lessons learned this past year.

In this episode, Katarina and Anne-Marie break it down: how Spotify’s Work from Anywhere program started, the tweaks they’ve made, and how feedback from the people drives those changes. It’s a straight-up look at how Spotify keeps things flexible, focused, and always evolving.

Anne-Marie and Katarina explore how AI is transforming recruitment, inspired by Katarina’s insights from LinkedIn’s Talent Connect conference. From AI Hiring Assistants—designed to handle scheduling and admin tasks so recruiters can focus on people—to tools for internal mobility, this episode highlights how AI empowers HR to work smarter, not harder.

In this episode, Katarina and Anne Marie discuss Spotify’s approach to social impact, where sustainability, equity & inclusion, and community support come together. They share how Spotify focuses on areas where it can make a meaningful difference, such as its partnership with Min Stora Dag, a charity fulfilling dreams for critically ill children. Tune in to learn more about the values and coll...

In this Part 2 episode, Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic dives into his latest book and explores the evolving role of leadership in the age of AI. He shares insights from his conversations with Spotify’s People Leaders, examining how AI is transforming leadership and how we can "upgrade" ourselves to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Anne-Marie speaks with psychologist Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic about why incompetent leaders rise, what defines poor leadership, and how to fix it. They discuss spotting leadership potential, the dangers of overconfidence, and strategies for building more effective leaders.

In this episode, Anne-Marie Andric and Hanna Grahn take a deep dive into Spotify’s ambitious goal of reaching net zero. With contributions from its marketing team, R&D, and platform efforts, Spotify is driving climate action across the entire organization, both internally and externally. From collaborating with scientists to feature climate-related content on the platform — even introducing NA...

The climate crisis affects us all. Anne-Marie Andric speaks with Sustainability Lead Hanna Grahn about Spotify's commitment and actions to being part of the solution. Hanna discusses how Spotify assesses its emissions, integrates climate action into the company's bets, and reduces its emissions across the organization.

Summer’s Trendy but Shallow Shifts: Why Ditching DEI, 1:1s & Flex Work Is Missing the Mark – Listen in as Katarina and Anne Marie break down the data behind these misguided trends and explain why following the hype could hurt your organisation in the long run.

In this episode, Katarina and Anne Marie are reunited after the summer break and are back on the rooftop. It’s been anything but a slow start returning to 'school'—the break was all about translating our book BOLD - a new era in HR into English and now Polish. We kicked off with a bang, diving straight into Way Out West and Intro Days welcoming 200 plus new band members!

Anne Marie Andric talks with Katarina Berg about supporting mental health in today's workplace. They discuss how HR can foster employee well-being and Spotify's initiatives to promote mental health. Don't miss this crucial conversation packed with insights and strategies to create a supportive work environment.

Join us as we dive into this exciting event where our core team comes together to plan, strategize, and collaborate. It's not all work—also time for fun to strengthen bonds and ignite creativity. Tune in to see how we make the magic happen!

Anne Marie Andric chats with Katarina Berg about the hot topic: Remote or Back to the Office? They dive into the pros and cons of both work setups, Spotify's innovative Work from Anywhere program, and strategies for balancing productivity and well-being in the post-pandemic work landscape.

Anne Marie Andric meets with Lauren Lipari, to dive into the heart of people-first HR, with a special focus on product and tech talent growth, talent mobility, leadership, and Lauren's experience working within a product perspective.

In this week's episode, host Anne Marie Andric dives into an insightful conversation with Katarina Berg, shedding light on Spotify's groundbreaking approach to being a people-first company. From innovative HR strategies to fostering a culture of inclusivity and growth, Katarina shares insights into Spotify's success in putting their employees at the forefront.

Listen in on an immersive episode in which Anne-Marie and Luciana Nascimento discuss the intersection of Swedish and Latin American cultures, delving into the shared and contemporary influences that shape the fusion in today’s global landscape.

On this week’s episode Anne-Marie Andric and Katarina Berg discuss what’s on their HR minds right now - HR Summit, the HR Real Deal community and the future of the summit.

Get ready for an inspiring episode of HR: The Real Deal podcast and video on demand! Join Anne Marie Andric as she dives into the world of talent search with Gary Munro, discussing "Scout," Spotify's sports-inspired talent search initiative. Learn all about the innovative strategies behind Scout and how Spotify is revolutionizing talent acquisition!

Join Anne Marie Andric as she deep dives with Katie Christiansen, HR Business Partner at Spotify, for an insightful discussion on how to best develop your HR tool box and generalist experience. It’s less about the title, but more about being grounded on the 171 colours of the HR palette