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New hire experience, ramp-up programs, first 90 days

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Ep. 389 · November 12, 2024

Allison King, VP, People Operations at Sound Physicians

Allison King · Sound Physicians

By strategically embracing HR technology and automation, organizations can optimize processes, free up HR teams for more strategic, human-centric work, and ultimately enhance the employee experience from onboarding through the entire lifecycle.

Score

100%

Ep. 77 · August 13, 2025

Heather Krentler, Chief People Officer at Thomas Cuisine

Heather Krentler · Thomas Cuisine

A lasting and scalable company culture, especially in fast-growing or dispersed organizations, requires intentional planning, embedding values into every aspect of the business, and empowering values-aligned leadership, rather than expecting it to perpetuate organically.

Score

90%

Ep. 177 · May 23, 2025

Stacey Nordwall, VP of People Strategy at Fyn

Stacey Nordwall · Fyn

Prioritizing employee well-being and mental health, supported by clear boundaries, effective onboarding, and strong senior leadership buy-in, is fundamental to creating a sustainable and positive workplace culture, while acknowledging the inherent challenges and slow nature of true organizational change.

Score

90%

Ep. 186 · May 16, 2025

Alex Moore, Chief People Officer at Asset Living

Alex Moore · Asset Living

A holistic and iterative approach to HR, focusing on meticulous expectation setting from recruiting through performance management, is crucial for fostering employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational success.

Score

90%

Ep. 262 · March 24, 2025

Marymichele Delaney, Vice President for Human Resources at College of the Holy Cross

Marymichele Delaney · College of the Holy Cross

By strategically investing in comprehensive employee experience initiatives—from recruitment to development and well-being—organizations can build a committed, engaged, and productive workforce, even in traditionally challenging sectors like non-profit higher education.

Score

90%

Ep. 266 · March 21, 2025

Hannah Yardley, Chief People and Culture Officer at Achievers

Hannah Yardley · Achievers

HR leaders must proactively manage CEO transitions by strategically balancing listening and sharing, preserving core culture while identifying areas for change, and coaching both the new CEO and the organization through uncertainty, all while maintaining their daily operational responsibilities.

Score

90%

Ep. 195 · May 12, 2025

Valerie Capers Workman, Chief Talent Engagement Officer at Handshake

Valerie Capers Workman · Handshake

Employers must proactively adapt their talent strategies to attract and retain the incoming Gen Z workforce, focusing on employer branding, effective internships, modern onboarding, and AI skills, to survive the looming 'retirement cliff' and thrive in the future of work.

Score

80%

Ep. 303 · February 12, 2025

Joy Todd, VP, Human Resources at AVI Systems

Joy Todd · AVI Systems

HR professionals must deeply align their personal values with their organization's values and actively embody them to be effective leaders and advocates, especially in rapidly growing, employee-owned companies.

Score

80%

Ep. 341 · January 20, 2025

Jed Milstein, CHRO at Asbury Automotive Group

Jed Milstein · Asbury Automotive Group

Exceptional customer service and business differentiation in the automotive industry directly stem from a profound commitment to internal employee well-being, fostering transparency, and meticulously integrating cultures during acquisitions to ensure continuity and drive productivity.

Score

80%

Ep. 82 · August 4, 2025

Quentin Misenheimer, Chief People Officer at Garlock Flexibles

Quentin Misenheimer · Garlock Flexibles

Companies frequently overlook a valuable talent pool in military veterans, who bring essential leadership, discipline, and mission-accomplishment skills. Bridging the gap in understanding and actively supporting veteran integration through tailored programs is crucial for organizations to leverage this recurring talent source effectively.

Score

70%

Ep. 94 · July 23, 2025

Jason O'Neill, Chief People Officer at Pryon

Jason O'Neill · Pryon

HR's most impactful role is to create 'invisible HR' systems and programs that inherently improve how people work, fostering innovation and productivity without HR needing to be the center of attention. He advocates for leveraging AI to fundamentally rethink and optimize all business processes, especially in HR, to drive efficiency and effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of foundational principles like transparency, trust, privacy, and traceability in AI adoption.

Score

70%

Ep. 112 · July 10, 2025

Jeffrey Schmitz, Chief People Officer at Zebra Technologies

Jeffrey Schmitz · Zebra Technologies

HR must evolve from a reactive, transactional function to a strategic business partner that proactively drives talent and culture initiatives, leveraging automation and redefined roles to support overarching business needs.

Score

70%

Ep. 138 · June 19, 2025

Nichole Upshaw, Chief Human Resource Officer at Cirkul

Nichole Upshaw · Cirkul

Effective HR leadership is built on a deep understanding of the business and its people, with transparent, two-way communication being the foundational, yet often unsolved, key to driving employee connection, engagement, and productivity, especially amidst rapid change.

Score

70%

Ep. 146 · June 16, 2025

Jomana Elwenni, VP, People & Culture at Momentic Studios

Jomana Elwenni · Momentic Studios

HR credibility is earned, not granted by title, through demonstrating actionable solutions and proactively communicating the impact of foundational work, particularly when partnering directly with founders during critical growth or market shifts.

Score

70%

Ep. 182 · May 20, 2025

Cortney Worle, Chief People Officer at Cafe Rio Mexican Grill

Cortney Worle · Cafe Rio Mexican Grill

HR leaders must embrace continuous evolution, proactively engage across business functions, and be willing to tackle diverse projects to transition from an 'overhead' perception to a strategic business partner driving organizational success.

Score

70%

Ep. 198 · May 9, 2025

Taylor Bradley, VP Talent Strategy and Success at Turing

Taylor Bradley · Turing

Successful AI adoption in HR is primarily a cultural challenge, not a technological one, and requires involving employees and focusing on augmentation over full automation to overcome inertia.

Score

70%

Ep. 219 · April 24, 2025

TRANSFORM EPISODE: Heather Dunn, Chief People Officer at Brex

Heather Dunn · Brex

Effective HR leadership in dynamic environments requires a proactive approach that balances strategic vision with hands-on execution, deeply understands business and customer needs, and employs targeted talent management to drive organizational success and cultural alignment.

Score

70%

Ep. 247 · April 2, 2025

Marci Rogers, Chief People Officer at GSD&M

Marci Rogers · GSD&M

By focusing on and leveraging individual and team strengths, and by deeply understanding employees' motivations and life stages, organizations can create impactful 'power of moments' that enhance the employee experience and drive collective success.

Score

70%

Ep. 339 · January 21, 2025

Lisa Jacobi, SVP, Chief HR Officer at COCC

Lisa Jacobi · COCC

Investing deeply in people and workplace culture is not merely a 'nice-to-have' but a direct and measurable driver of business success, customer satisfaction, and long-term organizational growth, especially in complex, service-oriented industries.

Score

70%

Ep. 80 · August 4, 2025

Paul Phillips, Global Head of Business HR at Avanade

Paul Phillips · Avanade

Proactive talent creation, strategic leveraging of AI in HR, and a deep focus on candidate experience are essential for navigating a fast-paced talent market, achieving diversity goals, and driving measurable business impact.

Score

60%

Ep. 120 · July 3, 2025

Courtney Samuels, CHRO at National Heritage Academies

Courtney Samuels · National Heritage Academies

HR must proactively evolve and strategically partner with the business to anticipate and address future challenges, especially in talent management, to ensure organizational success and growth.

Score

60%

Ep. 155 · June 9, 2025

Denise Grode, Chief Human Resources Officer at Cirrus Logic

Denise Grode · Cirrus Logic

HR must strategically leverage data, embrace agility in the face of change, and focus on human-centric approaches to optimize talent and support evolving business objectives, while actively preparing for the impact of AI.

Score

60%

Ep. 184 · May 19, 2025

Mark Arell, VP, Talent and Organization at Herc Rentals

Mark Arell · Herc Rentals

HR's primary role is to act as a business partner, strategically aligning talent initiatives with core company goals and leveraging data to cultivate internal capabilities that directly drive and enable measurable business growth.

Score

60%

Ep. 201 · May 7, 2025

Samantha Howland, Chief People Officer at Gannett

Samantha Howland · Gannett

The HR function is an organizational engineering discipline, core to business success by strategically aligning cultural and functional people aspirations with evolving business goals, leveraging both data insights and strong relationships.

Score

60%

Ep. 209 · May 1, 2025

Eileen Cooke, Chief Learning Officer at Amtrak

Eileen Cooke · Amtrak

The sole purpose of corporate training and learning & development is to equip the workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to do their job, and its success must be measured by post-training performance outcomes and business results, not just the training event itself.

Score

60%

Ep. 294 · February 20, 2025

Debbie Shotwell, Chief People and Culture Officer at Stack Overflow

Debbie Shotwell · Stack Overflow

A thriving company culture, effective learning & development, and successful technological transformations (like AI adoption and M&A integrations) are fundamentally driven by strong, transparent leadership, clear values, continuous communication, and proactive employee engagement that fosters psychological safety and adaptability.

Score

60%

Ep. 296 · February 18, 2025

Jill Bruneau, Director of Total Rewards at Powder Mountain

Jill Bruneau · Powder Mountain

Companies, particularly in dynamic or seasonal industries, must embrace an agile 'startup' mindset in HR, challenging traditional approaches and prioritizing competitive, innovative total rewards to attract and retain talent.

Score

60%

Ep. 336 · January 23, 2025

Ray Turek, Chief Human Resources Officer at Spartan Light Metal Products

Ray Turek · Spartan Light Metal Products

Effective HR leadership demands a deep understanding of human dynamics, intentional relationship building, and continuous adaptation to diverse generational expectations to successfully navigate transitions and drive sustainable organizational growth, especially in family-owned businesses.

Score

60%

Ep. 385 · November 14, 2024

Jose Cong, Chief People Officer at Humane

Jose Cong · Humane

HR's role must fundamentally shift from a reactive service function to a proactive, strategic business partner, leveraging data and augmented intelligence to optimize talent decisions, forecast workforce needs, and drive significant organizational impact.

Score

60%

Ep. 390 · November 11, 2024

Jose Rodrigues, Human Resources Director at Mobileum

José Rodríguez · Mobileum

Effective HR leadership in a globalized world hinges on deeply understanding and respecting diverse cultures, adapting strategies to individual employee needs, and fostering an environment of tolerance and belonging.

Score

60%

Ep. 116 · July 8, 2025

Russ Simpson, CHRO at Stibo Systems

Russ Simpson · Stibo Systems

Strategic HR leadership is crucial for navigating organizational growth and technological evolution, by prioritizing data-driven employee engagement and integrating AI as a complementary workforce augmentation rather than a replacement.

Score

50%

Ep. 131 · June 25, 2025

Amanda Sedars, Chief Human Resources & Risk Officer at Mindr

Amanda Sedars · Mindr

A strong legal foundation, coupled with a relentless focus on human connection and strategic networking, empowers HR leaders to navigate complex, fast-paced environments like private equity, driving performance while building resilient, values-driven cultures.

Score

50%

Ep. 152 · June 11, 2025

Thomas Lokar, Chief Human Resources Officer

Thomas Lokar · National Car Wash Solutions

HR must proactively transform into a strategic value creator, leveraging technology and data to move beyond transactional tasks and drive tangible business outcomes.

Score

50%

Ep. 230 · April 16, 2025

Robert Sklans, Former CHRO

Robert Sklans · N/A

HR must transcend traditional roles by deeply understanding business strategies and market dynamics to drive measurable value, with successful transformations built on genuine stakeholder involvement and clear strategic alignment.

Score

50%

Ep. 255 · March 26, 2025

Alexandra Erman, Chief People Officer at BforeAI

Alexandra Erman · BforeAI

To succeed as a fully distributed, global company, HR must be intentional in building a 'trust by default' culture through robust asynchronous communication, equitable practices, and continuous, growth-focused performance management, leveraging technology to empower autonomy and connection.

Score

50%

Ep. 346 · January 15, 2025

Lynnette Heath, CHRO at nVent

Lynnette Heath · nVent

Truly valuing employees, demonstrated through intentional people processes, continuous development opportunities, and data-driven insights, is crucial for organizational success and fosters a deeply engaged workforce, even in a rapidly changing environment.

Score

50%

Ep. 387 · November 14, 2024

Shannon Teixeira, People Solutions Leader at Waste Management

Shannon Teixeira · Waste Management

HR's strategic imperative is to integrate AI to automate low-value work, thereby freeing up time and energy for human-centric innovation and a curated, relational approach to change management, ultimately driving both organizational value and enhanced employee experience.

Score

50%

What leaders are saying

Jason O'Neill, Chief People Officer at PryonJason O'Neill · Pryon

It's essentially an AI agent that can retrieve structured and unstructured data. So think again, Slack, email, documents, calendar, you name it, all of the information that the predecessor who had been sitting in that ro...

Marci Rogers, Chief People Officer at GSD&MMarci Rogers · GSD&M

Our employee experience starts with the first reach out. So our recruitment process, our Day Zero site, welcoming them the moment that they hit accept to their offer and building that excitement and engagement during tha...

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