In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Natalie Porter, Head of Culture and Employee Experience at NTT DATA UK. Natalie shared valuable insights on leading culture change and improving employee experience during a major integration of two large companies.👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq🎙️ Listen on your favourite platfor ... Show More
Sep 21
5 Hidden Burnout Risks for High Achievers
What if burnout is not only about how much you work, but what you believe success requires from you?In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Nabeela Elsayed, MS, ACC, author of Breaking Burnout, to explore why high achievers can become exhausted even when they l ... Show More
40m 1s
Sep 16
How EY Is Upskilling 400,000 People for the Age of AI
The fastest way to learn AI may be to stop learning about it and start building with it.In the most recent HR Leaders Podcast episode, I had an inspiring conversation with Simon Brown Global Learning & Development Leader, Partner, Talent at EY.He explains why organisations need t ... Show More
32m 27s
Oct 2023
How to Balance Culture During an Integration
Mark Rayfield, CEO of Saint-Gobain North America (EPA: SGO) and CertainTeed Integration is not just about combining processes and systems. It is about bridging cultures and creating a shared identity. However, integrating two organizations can be complex, especially when it comes ... Show More
45m 59s
Aug 2024
How to Run a Successful Cultural Integration
Court Carruthers, President and CEO at TricorBraun Cultural integration is the often overlooked key to long-term M&A success. It's about creating a shared identity, values, and purpose that unites employees from different backgrounds. When done right, it can transform a merger fr ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2025
From Orientation to Connection: A New Approach to Onboarding
For anyone starting a new job, creating a sense of connection, culture, and belonging from day one can transform what was once a routine orientation into a powerful, lasting experience. Two leaders at Vanderbilt University — Joanna Echols, senior director of operational optimizat ... Show More
29m 32s
Aug 2025
Communicating HR’s Value Through Data
In this episode of People and Strategy at SHRM25 in San Diego, Thanh Giddarie, director of HR for MIT Health at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, discusses how organizations can leverage data to communicate the value of HR. Giddarie shares her journey from marketing to H ... Show More
24m 39s
Jul 2021
Creating a Sense of Belonging w/ Nicole Fernandes and Mike Hoffmann, Blu Ivy Group
<p>There was a time when compensation and benefits were all that mattered to employees. Today, however, they look for much more from their employers; not least of all, they seek an emotional connection and a sense of belonging.</p><p>In this HRchat episode, we talk about shaping ... Show More
29m 21s
May 2024
Bridging the Gap Between Technology, Education, and Workplace Culture with Al Kingsley
<p>In this HRchat episode we look at the evolving dynamics of workplace culture, the importance of empowering employees, and why more autonomy and trust from leaders can lead to higher levels of employee performance. <br/><br/>Our guest this time is <a href='https://www.linkedin. ... Show More
25m 9s
Jun 2023
People-first: featuring Chris Rainey and Natasha Rainey
In this episode, Donald is joined by Chris Rainey, Founder & CEO of HR Leaders and host of the HR Leaders podcast, and Natasha Rainey, Founder of All Inclusive Media and Host of the All Inclusive Podcast. Listen as Donald, Natasha, and Chris get real about how important it is to ... Show More
33m 55s