Lakeisha Robichaux, founder and CEO of HR firm Chief of Minds, joins host Anne Sparaco to discuss the importance of accountability, clear communication, work-life balance, and aligning personal and business values in an organization’s employee engagement strategy. Noting that employee engagement is currently at a historic low, with rising incivility in workp ... Show More
Jul 21
Your Brain on Feedback: The Science of Belonging at Work
We call feedback a gift, yet our brains often experience it as a threat. That disconnect shapes who grows, who disengages, and who quietly gets managed out. And how does this impact people with invisible disabilities such as neurodiversity? Ama Agyapong, principal training strate ... Show More
37m 21s
Jun 17
Ditch the Dashboard: Career Growth That Actually Sticks
Feeling stuck at work? It’s not always about effort or lack thereof. It's often about clarity, purpose, and the right people in your corner. Pete Schramm, career development expert and the founder of employee connection and retention platform, Lattitude, argues that better employ ... Show More
31m 55s
Jan 2025
How to Balance Employee Well-Being and Performance
<p>In today’s episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Laila Gillies, Head of HR at Hiscox USA, to explore her incredible journey in HR leadership and the evolving role of HR in shaping modern organizations.</p><p>Laila shares insights on upskilling employees for the f ... Show More
38m 42s
May 2024
A Deep Dive into Employee Retention and Engagement with Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr
In this podcast episode, John Golden from Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM chats with Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr, founder of Barr Business School, about retaining and engaging employees in today's changing work environment. They discuss the importance of clear communi ... Show More
22m 14s
Jul 2025
The Power of Feedback: Building Trust and Leadership
Lauren Fast, chief people officer at iS Clinical, highlights the critical role of feedback, empathy, and trust in today’s workplace. Fast discusses how HR leaders can navigate challenges like layoffs, cost reductions, and employee disengagement while maintaining cultural alignmen ... Show More
30m 15s
Oct 2024
How to Retain Your Top Talent in 2025
<p>In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Paaras Parker, Chief Human Resources Officer at Paycor, a leader in human capital management.</p><p>She explores the evolving role of HR in business, sharing how companies can navigate retention challenges and better sup ... Show More
47m 54s
Oct 2023
Why companies should care about their employees' happiness and creating good jobs
We’re in an era where employee fulfillment and purpose are essential, but have management principles caught up? Today’s episode was recorded live at the Fast Company Innovation Festival last week in New York City, with Rachel Korberg, founder and executive director of the Family ... Show More
29m 5s
Jun 2024
The Truth to Enhancing Employee Wellbeing and Performance
<p>In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Josh Krichefski, CEO of GroupM UK and EMEA, and President of the IPA. </p><p>Josh shares his extensive journey in the media and advertising industry, detailing his rise to leadership and the significant impact of h ... Show More
43m 19s