The Hennessy Report

Dave travelled to Raleigh, NC to sit down with Michelle Strader, CPO of Zaloni, a global technology firm on the Forbes "Best Big Data Companies to Work For" list. Michelle, like many of our guests, stumbled upon HR from the recruiting space. She discusses her identity as a business leader, Zaloni's international photo wall, the importance of mentors, data swamps, the 15:5, and Brené Brown's work.

Dave Hennessy speaks with Beth Carlson, head of Global Talent Development and Learning at Raytheon. You can hear the reverence Beth has for both active duty military and the over 11,000 veterans she works with daily. Beth also discusses the consistent mission and "genius factor" at work in Raytheon.

Dave speaks to Jo Deal, CHRO at LogMeIn, a top 10 SaaS company, where she leads their global people strategy. Hear about the war for talent in tech, the business of remote work, and the exciting way Jo's team is engaging LogMeIn's employees.

Dave speaks with Robert (Bob) Glazer about how his company, Acceleration Partners, is rooted in deep company values even with no physical headquarters. They instead use a innovative 'Hub' model, which Bob explains. Bob is full of energy and passion - you are sure to enjoy this episode!

Dave interviews Patty McCord, author of "Powerful; Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility" and former Chief Talent Officer of Netflix. Listen in to hear Patty talk about when Netflix hit 1 million subscribers, the hard work that went into their culture deck, and how she is using lessons learned at Netflix in her life now.

In this episode of The Hennessy Report, Dave sits down with Tiffany Mosher, the Chief People Officer at dataxu. Tiffany is full of upbeat positive energy, and though she is always down for a good laugh, she takes her work very seriously. You can tell from listening how proud she is of her team and of the entire organization. You'll really enjoy this one!

Dave sits down with Melanie Foley, Chief Talent and Enterprise Services Officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Melanie dives into the radical changes that the HR department has had on the culture at Liberty, from redefining dress code to a powerful D&I series that is not far fetched, but actually relatable and tangible. You'll definitely enjoy this one.

Dave interviews Juna Pierre, President of the New England chapter of The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR). Listen in to hear the story of how Juna started the chapter and the grit she embodies to bring her passion to life.

Listen to Dave Hennessy interview Mike Nicholson, CPO of Precision BioSciences from Durham, North Carolina. Mike has a fascinating career, which normally would not lead to being a CPO. Mike shares his experiences and how his unique back round gives him a rare perspective on leading the people of Precision BioSciences.

In this episode, Lisa Kelly-Croswell, SVP and CHRO of Boston Medical Center (BMC), speaks with great enthusiasm about the work that BMC does and how she is helping to enrich the culture of hard-work and dedication. You are going to enjoy Lisa's energy - you can almost hear a smile on her face.

Happy Holidays from The Hennessy Report! In this episode, Dave speaks with Bill Cummings, founder of Cummings Properties and member of The Giving Pledge. Bill's spirit of giving, and humble attitude shines through as he talks with Dave about building his business and his immense charitable contributions. Enjoy!

Dave Hennessy speaks with Stephanie Franklin, SVP & CHRO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The two discuss the many great things Vertex is doing to help find a cure for CF, their core focus on the patient and how Stephanie is leading HR without straying from Vertex's values.

Dave speaks with Lorraine Goffe, VP of Human Resources at MIT and Chair of the Board at NEHRA. Lorraine talks about how she uses a data and scientific focused approach to her HR work, which fits in well with the strong culture of excellence and innovation at MIT. This is THR's second live recording from the NEHRA Conference - enjoy the energy in the atmosphere as you listen!

Dave Hennessy interviews Karen Anderson live from the NEHRA Conference this past September. Karen talks to Dave about how it is important to her to involve many non-HR folks in the culture building she is working on at Alnylam and much more. The live atmosphere makes for a more engaged and exciting tone - Enjoy!

Meg Newman, CHRO at Keurig Dr Pepper, speaks with Dave Hennnessy about the excitement of their recent merger, her focus on people strategy and how corporate culture is rooted in HR.

Ginger Gregory, CHRO at Biogen, speaks with Dave Hennessy about how her natural curiosity towards human behavior has guided most of her career. She speaks in detail about how she capitalizes on her strengths, the strengths of her team, and of the scientists at Biogen to create a culture that everyone feels apart of.

In this episode, Dave speaks with Mark Leary, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at MFS Investment Management. Mark's approachable and humble personality speaks to the entire culture at MFS and how it is no surprise many people spend most of their careers there.

Dave Hennessy chats with Stefania Mallett, CEO of ezCater. Stefania has served many roles as CEO and has always managed to put strong values and character as her top priorities. Stefania's intelligence and down-to-earth human nature shine in this episode and throughout her work everyday.

Dave Hennessy speaks with Scarlett Abraham, Director of Human Resources at Bright Horizons. Scarlett is a vibrant guest who clearly embodies the core values of Bright Horizons and always carries herself with respect and empathy through her work and personal life. Listen and enjoy her stories.

Dave Hennessy speaks with Paul Lesser, the Head of Talent Acquisition at Fidelity Investments. This is a great conversation where Paul shares stories about his impressive career at Fidelity and how they are always pushing boundaries to create the best culture for their employees.

Dave Hennessy talks with Mary Gentile, the founder of Giving Voice to Values. Mary is currently a professor at the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia. She has implemented her program into countless business school programs and businesses all over the world!

Dave Hennessy interviews Paul Davies, Employee Experience Leader at GE. This is a fabulous conversation - a must listen. You will enjoy Paul's enthusiasm for this work and his innovative approaches to common topics in the HR realm.

Dave Hennessy sits down with the Chief People Officer of HubSpot, Katie Burke. It is clear from this conversation that Katie's innate drive and passion for her work and the culture of HubSpot coincide very well. Her energy is contagious - you will really enjoy this one!

Dave Hennessy sits down with Mark Griffin, the SVP of Corporate HR at CVS. Mark provides great insight into his work and gives great advice to those looking to expand their HR careers. Enjoy this great episode!

Dave Hennessy sits down with Shawna Ferguson, Managing Director, Global Diversity and Inclusion at Wellington Management. Shawna recently was honored as the Individual Diversity Champion at this years D&I Gala. This is a wonderful conversation that ranges from Shawna's early career to the impact she is having at Wellington.