Jeff Cates, CEO of Achievers, explores how frequent, meaningful recognition can transform workplace culture. He discusses leveraging data to boost engagement, the power of generative AI in creating unbiased recognition, and the 'flywheel effect' of real-time recognition in fostering a positive environment. Discover why moving beyond traditional reward-heavy ... Show More
Jul 6
How to Build a Skills Strategy That Survives the AI Era
In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Ciara Harrington (Barry), Chief People Officer at Skillsoft, to unpack why the shift from jobs to skills is finally becoming real.Ciara explains why HR can no longer rely only on job architecture, job ... Show More
49m 26s
Jun 24
How to Rebrand the Industries Everyone Gets Wrong
In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Björn Axelsson, EVP and CHRO at Sandvik, to unpack how one of Sweden’s largest industrial technology companies is changing the way people think about mining, manufacturing, AI, sustainability, and fut ... Show More
26m 26s
Jun 22
How to Build an HR Tech Stack Employees Actually Use
In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Arun Serikar, VP, HR Technology, Digital Platforms & AI Innovation, Corp Functions at Schneider Electric, to unpack what it really takes to simplify HR technology, scale AI, and build a better employe ... Show More
38m 9s
Aug 2024
Employee Engagement and Retention Excellence
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 emp ... Show More
25m 11s
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
Apr 2025
Cracking the Feedback Code: Neuroscience, Leadership & Culture
In this episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, explore the power and pitfalls of performance feedback with renowned organizational psychologists Dr. Sandra Mashihi and Dr. Ken Nowack. With decades of experience in leadership development, coaching, and behavioral scienc ... Show More
44m 59s
Jul 2023
BetterUp CEO Alexi Robichaux on the power of special recognition at work
<p>Alexi Robichaux, co-founder and CEO of <a href='https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7005176'>BetterUp</a>, talks about the most powerful way to recognize your people, the importance of inner work, and the connection between meaningful work and giving extra on th ... Show More
31m 20s
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