Siobhan Savage
The Work Blueprint
Welcome to the Skills Connect Podcast - Conversations with Bold & Responsible Changemakers 🎙️This podcast is where the brightest minds in HR leadership and visionary thinkers from the world’s top companies come together to reinvent work. From integrating AI into the workforce to boosting operational effectiveness, navigating the reskilling revolution, and fostering a mindset for transformation—each episode is packed with bold & responsible ideas and actionable insights to help you stay ahead in the ever-changing world of work. Let’s reshape the way we work, one conversation at a time.
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Siobhan Savage
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Why AI adoption is the leadership test of the decade | Michael Fraccaro, former Fellow & CHRO, Mastercard 08.07.2026 44:55
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Michael Fraccaro, former Chief Human Resources Officer at Mastercard and now a Reejig advisor, to unpack what it actually takes to lead an organization through the AI era. Every CEO and board is pushing AI adoption, yet most companies remain stuck in early pilots, unsure of their workflows, their risk exposure, or how to bring their people along. Mich...
How Netflix's former CHRO thinks about work design in the AI era | Jessica Neal 08.07.2026 1:01:19
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Jessica Neal, former CHRO of Netflix and current advisor to Reejig, to open the first conversation in the Work Blueprint series. AI capability is compounding. Work visibility is not. Jessica led people through Netflix's shift from DVD to streaming, one of the most dramatic platform changes in business history, and now advises CHROs across the world's...
How Enterprises Scale AI in Practice | Ben Schreiner, AWS 19.02.2026 1:03:47
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Ben Schreiner, Head of AI and Modern Data Strategy Business Development at Amazon Web Services (AWS), to explore how enterprises are scaling AI beyond experimentation. AI creates value only when it is applied to real work. Organizations that succeed map work at the task level, redesign workflows, and deploy AI into execution with clear measurement of...
How Enterprises Redesign Work for AI | Itai Asseo, Salesforce 01.12.2025 1:02:59
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Itai Asseo, Head of Incubation and Brand Strategy, AI Research at Salesforce, to explore how enterprises redesign work to make AI deliver real outcomes. AI is not plug-and-play. It requires a clear understanding of how work runs today and how it should change. Organizations that succeed focus on workflows, tasks, and execution, not isolated tools or e...
How AI Is Redesigning Work | Dr. Kathi Enderes, The Josh Bersin Company 25.11.2025 1:02:05
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Dr. Kathi Enderes, SVP Research and Global Industry Analyst at The Josh Bersin Company, to explore how AI is changing how work is designed. Work is shifting from static roles to dynamic, task-based execution. Organizations that adapt gain visibility into how work runs and can redesign workflows to improve outcomes. This discussion breaks down new rese...
How Mastercard Aligns AI and HR Strategy | Michael Fraccaro & JoAnn Stonier 18.11.2025 1:00:59
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Michael Fraccaro, Former Chief People Officer at Mastercard, and JoAnn Stonier, Fellow of Data and AI at Mastercard, to explore how enterprises align AI strategy with workforce execution. AI transformation requires coordination between technology and work design. Organizations that succeed align AI deployment with how work is structured, governed, and...
How Micron Scales AI with Work Intelligence | Josh Bersin & Dennis Di Lorenzo 13.11.2025 1:01:37
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Josh Bersin, Founder and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, and Dennis Di Lorenzo, Director of Skilling Strategy at Micron Technology, to explore how enterprises scale AI using Work Intelligence. AI cannot scale without understanding how work runs. Organizations that succeed move beyond skills frameworks and redesign work at the task and workflow level....
From Role Models to Work Intelligence | Josh Gosliner, SAP SuccessFactors 06.11.2025 58:57
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Josh Gosliner, VP of Product Strategy at SAP SuccessFactors, to explore how enterprises move from role-based models to Work Intelligence. Work data alone does not reflect how work actually runs. Organizations need visibility into tasks and workflows to deploy AI and improve execution. This conversation explores how SAP and Reejig are aligning systems...
How WPP Reinvented Work at Scale with AI | Josh Bersin & Josh Newman 30.10.2025 1:00:03
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Josh Bersin, Founder and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, and Josh Newman, Global Head of People Strategy & Experience at WPP, to explore how enterprises redesign work at scale using AI. AI transformation requires more than new tools. It requires rethinking how work is structured, measured, and executed across the organization. This conversation br...
How Leaders Drive Workforce Transformation | Deborah Yates 15.05.2025 38:48
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Deborah Yates, former Global Chief People Officer at Lendlease and former National Managing Partner at KPMG, to explore how leaders drive workforce transformation in complex enterprises. Work transformation succeeds when leadership aligns people strategy with how work is executed. Without this alignment, change efforts fail to deliver measurable outco...
How to Fix Broken Work Structures | Josh Bersin 14.05.2025 1:00:29
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Josh Bersin, Founder and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, to explore how enterprises fix broken work structures in the AI era. Most organizations lack visibility into how work actually runs. Without this, decisions about roles, hiring, and AI deployment are based on assumptions instead of data. This conversation breaks down how leaders redesign work fo...
What Actually Drives Digital HR Impact | Jason Averbook, Mercer 14.05.2025 1:00:07
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Jason Averbook, Senior Partner and Global Leader of Digital HR Strategy at Mercer, to explore what actually drives impact in digital HR transformation. Digital transformation fails when it focuses on systems instead of work. Real impact comes from understanding how work runs and aligning technology to execution. This conversation cuts through common a...
How to Turn Strategy into Execution | Amy Wilson, Reejig 30.04.2025 38:39
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Amy Wilson, Product Strategy Advisor at Reejig, to explore how enterprises turn strategy into execution. Strategy only creates value when it changes how work runs. Organizations that succeed connect vision to workflows, tasks, and measurable outcomes. This conversation focuses on the gap between planning and execution. Amy shares lessons from decades...
Why Skills Strategies Fail in Practice | Gareth Flynn 30.04.2025 51:08
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Gareth Flynn, CEO of TQSolutions, to explore why many skills-based strategies fail in practice. Skills frameworks alone do not reflect how work is performed. Organizations need visibility into tasks and workflows to align strategy with execution. This conversation draws on global research and enterprise experience. Gareth shares where organizations fa...
How to Scale Companies to $2B | Meg Bear, Heidrick & Struggles 07.04.2025 49:19
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Meg Bear, Board Director at Heidrick & Struggles and former President of SAP SuccessFactors, to explore how companies scale from startup to multi-billion dollar enterprises. Scaling requires more than growth. It requires redesigning how work operates as complexity increases. Organizations that succeed align structure, leadership, and execution. Th...
How Leading Companies Transform Workforce Strategy | Kason Morris, Merck 28.03.2025 57:20
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Kason Morris, Global Director at Merck, to explore how leading organizations transform workforce strategy in practice. Workforce transformation succeeds when organizations move beyond trends and focus on how work is executed. Leaders who understand work at the task level make better decisions and drive measurable outcomes. This conversation goes beyon...
Rethinking Workforce Strategy for AI | Dennis Di Lorenzo, Micron 25.03.2025 1:00:51
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Dennis Di Lorenzo, Director of Skilling Strategy at Micron Technology, to explore how enterprises rethink workforce strategy for the AI era. AI transformation requires redesigning work, not just updating skills. Organizations that succeed understand how work is performed and align strategy to execution. This conversation focuses on the intersection of...
How HR Leaders Align Strategy with Business Outcomes | Trish Steed, H3 HR Advisors 25.03.2025 1:06:35
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Trish Steed, Co-Founder of H3 HR Advisors, to explore how HR leaders align workforce strategy with business outcomes. HR transformation succeeds when it connects directly to how work is executed. Without this link, strategy remains disconnected from operational impact. This conversation focuses on what HR leaders need to prioritize. Trish shares how o...
How Leaders Use Community to Reinvent Work | Brian Hackett, The Learning Forum 25.03.2025 34:54
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Brian Hackett, Founder of The Learning Forum, to explore how leaders use community to accelerate work transformation. Transformation does not happen in isolation. Organizations that succeed learn from each other, share practices, and evolve how work is designed and executed. This conversation focuses on the role of collaboration in transformation. Bri...
What Replaces Traditional Learning Models | Kathleen Mattie, Estée Lauder 27.02.2025 44:37
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Kathleen Mattie, Executive Director of Global Learning and Leadership Development at Estée Lauder, to explore what replaces traditional learning models in the AI era. Learning must align with how work is performed. Organizations that succeed move from generic training programs to targeted capability building tied to real execution. This conversation f...
How to Redesign Workforce Architecture for AI | Sandra Loughlin, EPAM 10.02.2025 48:15
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems, to explore how enterprises redesign workforce architecture for the AI era. AI transformation requires moving beyond static job structures. Organizations need to understand work at the task level to align learning, execution, and outcomes. This conversation focuses on how workforce architecture...
Why Task-Based Work Design Replaces Skills Models | Gordon Ritchie 29.01.2025 1:02:39
In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Gordon Ritchie, Principal Consultant in Work Architecture and Transformation at Skill Collective, to explore why task-based work design is replacing traditional role-based models. Role-based models alone do not reflect how work is performed. Organizations need visibility into tasks and workflows to improve execution and deploy AI effectively. This con...
Breaking HR Silos and Harnessing AI | Nuno Goncalves 15.01.2025 50:19
Join Siobhan Savage as she chats with Nuno Goncalves, Reejig’s Head of Workforce Strategy, about breaking down HR silos, harnessing AI for smarter workforce decisions, and the future of skills-based strategies. Learn how businesses can navigate transformation, empower employees, and build a more agile workforce.   🔗 More from Reejig Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint Explore the Work Ar...
How Enterprises Align AI, Work, and Workforce Strategy | Kay Smart, Reckitt 09.12.2024 46:35
CEO and Co-Founder of Reejig, Siobhan Savage, and guest Kay Smart, Global Talent & HR Director at Reckitt, unpack the idea that work consists of tasks, tasks require skills, and people possess those skills.  🔗 More from Reejig Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint Explore the Work Architect Academy Run an AI Impact Analysis Book a demo Browse all upcoming Reejig Events   📲 Connect Wit...
Scaling Sustainably, Embracing AI, and Rethinking Workforce Design | Lynne Oldham 29.11.2024 42:49
CEO and Co-Founder of Reejig, Siobhan Savage, and guest Lynne Oldham, Advisor to Chief People Officers and CHROs at Reejig, unpack the idea that work consists of tasks, tasks require skills, and people possess those skills.  🔗 More from Reejig Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprint Explore the Work Architect Academy Run an AI Impact Analysis Book a demo Browse all upcoming Reejig Events   ...
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