People and Strategy

Karalyn Smith, Chief Talent Officer for Williams-Sonoma, explains that culture is a strategy in business. In this interview with David Reimer, CEO Americas at Merryck & Co. and Executive Editor of People + Strategy, Smith explores why culture is a critical component for companies to get right and how boards, leaders and employees can all nudge culture forward. (length 39:09)

Ravin Jesuthasan, Managing Director at Willis Towers Watson, and Suzanne McAndrew, Global Talent Business Leader at Willis Towers Watson, discuss new research on the rapidly changing role of the Chief People Officer. Developed in partnership between SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, and Willis Towers Watson, this research identifies emerging trends and actionable insights that will h...

Josh Bersin, global industry analyst and principal research partner for SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, discusses new research on managing technical workers. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of HR People + Strategy, Bersin details how companies can attract, retain and manage this specialized workforce. (length 28:47)

Laura Morgan Roberts, Ph. D., is an author, educator, researcher, and organizational expert that focuses on cultivating inclusion and performance in diverse organizations. In this interview with Deb Bubb, Vice President, Chief Leadership, Learning and Inclusion Officer at IBM, Roberts delves into the idea of positive deviance to bolster inclusion. (length 22:22)

Aaron Hurst, CEO and Co-Founder of Imperative, is an expert in the science of purpose and fulfillment at work. By unlocking purpose and fulfillment at work, organizations can unleash the full potential of their employees. In this interview with Simon King, HRPS board chair, Hurst dives into the business case behind purpose at work. (length 12:49)

Anna Marie Valerio, Ph. D., has more than 20 years of management and consulting experience with Fortune 500 companies. Her current research focuses on how to increase women in leadership positions. In this interview with HRPS executive editor Marc Sokol, Valerio explores leadership development, gender equity, and the evolution of executive coaching. (length 34:36)

Joanne Lipman identifies best practices for closing the gender gap, bridging generational and cultural divides, and re-calibrating workplaces to create an inclusive environment. As one of the nation’s leading journalists and the author of the No. 1 bestseller “That’s What She Said”, she lays out real-world solutions and a path forward in the wake of the #MeToo movement. In this interview with Step...

Kelly Palmer has spent her career focusing on learning. As Chief Learning Officer of Degreed, she explores the intersection of learning and technology today. In this interview with HRPS board chair Simon King, Palmer looks ahead to what skills will be needed in the future world of work. (length 22:18)

Daniel Jacobs is a believer in the power of storytelling. As Co-Founder and CEO of Avanoo, a company focused on culture change, Jacobs has learned how to harness technology as a driver of engagement and employee experience. Learn how technology and learning tie into culture in this interview by HRPS Executive Director Lisa Connell. (length 18:59)

The alternative workforce and independent work arrangements are part of the future of work. Hear from Josh Bersin, global industry analyst, founder of Bersin by Deloitte, and principal research partner for HR People + Strategy, as he shares his expertise, research, and insights on the new workforce. Learn how to incorporate these different workers into your people strategy in this interview by HRP...

Technology, employee engagement, and the future of work are all hot topics in the world of business. Hear from Sumeet Salwan, Principal and Co-founder of CEO.works, as he shares his expertise from more than 20 years of HR experience in large companies. Sumeet discusses how to choose your path, ways to boost diversity & inclusion, how technology will change talent management, how energy and engagem...

Customers and employees expect modern companies to take a stand and express values. Hear from Dean Carter, Vice President of Human Resources & Shared Services at Patagonia, about how company values and culture shape people practices, why leaders should question everything, how companies should think long-term, and much more. Interviewed by Simon King, chair of the board for HR People + Strategy, D...

Today companies need to balance stable, revenue generating operations with bold gambles on innovative ideas. Hear from Michael Arena, former Chief Talent Officer of General Motors, as he discusses Adaptive Space and what that means for companies today. In this interview by Simon King, board chair for HR People + Strategy, Michael also explains how to cultivate innovation, be agile, and how leaders...