People Proud podcast

Most HR dashboards are full of numbers. Few explain what those numbers actually mean. In this episode, Jennifer Ruza, EVP of HR and People Experience at VaynerX, explores why HR data needs context to drive better decisions across the business. Jennifer shares how HR leaders can move beyond surface-level metrics and uncover the story behind the data. From balancing qualitative feedback with quantit...

In this episode, Hebba Youssef , chief people officer at Workweek and founder of the I Hate It Here podcast and newsletter, joins HiBob’s Tali Sachs and Dr. Ken Matos to unpack how resilience is often misunderstood at work. Hebba challenges the idea that resilience means pushing through at all costs and explores how trust, leadership behavior, goal setting, and organizational self-awareness determ...

As organizations flatten, AI adoption accelerates, and expectations on leaders continue to rise, the manager role is changing fast. Malvika Jethmalani , founder of Atvis Group and Women Shaping AI , joins HiBob to unpack what that shift means in practice. Drawing on her work with PE-backed organizations, she explores why management is becoming more complex, which human skills matter most in an AI-...

In this episode, Limor Raz , VP of People Foundations and Experience at HiBob , and Joe Garafalo , General Manager of HiBob’s FP&A product line, dig into one of the biggest barriers to strategic growth: misalignment between HR and Finance. Drawing on their own career journeys, they share what happens when these teams move from working in parallel to planning together. From building shared lang...

Kyle Lagunas , founder and principal analyst at Kyle & Co , explores the real state of AI in HR, the pressures leaders face, and what it takes to build resilient, people-centric organizations in a rapidly shifting landscape. He shares insights on navigating hype cycles, strengthening HR credibility, and choosing AI tools with intention, rather than reacting to market buzz. Key takeaways: 00:00...

Cara Hunter , principal consultant at livingHR, Inc. , joins us to discuss how companies make intentional decisions about when to grow talent from within and when to hire externally. Cara shares practical guidance on mapping skills, understanding future capability needs, and aligning people's decisions with long-term strategy. She also discusses how organizations can rethink entry-level roles, use...

In this episode, Kenneth Matos , director of market insights at HiBob , explores how organizations can stay ahead of shifting workplace trends, focusing on AI adoption, flexible work models, and employee wellbeing. Using fresh data and behavioral insights, Ken and Tali revisit 2025’s predictions to uncover what hit the mark, what didn’t, and what it all means for HR and business leaders planning t...

In this inaugural episode of the People Proud Podcast, Ronni Zehavi , CEO and co-founder of HiBob , shares the company’s journey over the last decade and why its People Proud philosophy is key to business success. Amid global shifts—like generational change, the pandemic, and the rise of AI—Ronni explains why people remain every company’s number one asset and how HiBob is helping organizations thr...