Discover the transformative power of HR leadership in the GovTech sector with our guest, Carrie Cisek, Chief Human Resource Officer at Granicus. Carrie shares her journey from the fast-paced world of a SaaS company during the dot-com era to her role at Granicus, where she is shaping workplace cultures and enhancing government-citizen communication. Learn ... Show More
Feb 24
Building Jobs That Matter with Professor Carol Atkinson
What if most workplace well-being initiatives miss the real issue—not how people feel at work, but how the job itself is designed?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham is joined by Carol Atkinson, Professor of Human Resource Management at Manchester Metropolitan ... Show More
22m 47s
Feb 20
HR in Constant Change with Perry Timms
In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham is joined by Perry Timms, author of Transformational HR and founder of PTHR, to explore how HR leaders can design for constant change rather than react to it.Together, they unpack Perry’s updated HR operating model — one bui ... Show More
21m 32s
Feb 19
Later-Career Advantage in an AI World with Ben Zweig
Careers don’t peak and fade—they evolve.In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Pauline James is joined by Dr. Ben Zweig, economist, data scientist, and CEO of Revelio Labs, to unpack what AI, remote work, and risk-off hiring really mean for later-career professionals.The dat ... Show More
26m 7s
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
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
Feb 2025
BONUS EPISODE: The Insight Track on Tour at Web Summit Qatar with Gabie Boko! 🚀
For the first time ever, The Insight Track goes on the road, and what better place to do it than Web Summit Qatar—one of the world's most influential tech conferences! In this exclusive bonus episode, we sit down with Gabie Boko, Chief Marketing Officer at NetApp, to dive into th ... Show More
43m 47s
Dec 23
Which tech trends are rising to the top of the business agenda?
Global competition has intensified, and the demand for energy and computing power is growing exponentially as companies embed AI, robotics, and other technologies into their everyday business processes. McKinsey’s annual outlook on technology trends points to 13 “frontier” trends ... Show More
36m 11s
Jun 2025
3 C's for CHRO Success, with SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
In this milestone 100th episode of People and Strategy with special guest Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO of SHRM, we dive into the intersection of technology and human capital, exploring how AI is reshaping HR practices and the workplace. Taylor reflects on his leadership philosophy, ... Show More
40m 48s
Nov 2024
Navigating the Creator Economy and Leading with Authenticity ft. Planoly CEO Katelyn Sorensen MacKay
EP 103: In this episode, Koko sits down with Katelyn Sorensen, CEO of Planoly, to explore her journey from a sales and marketing background to leading one of the most popular visual planning tools for creators. Katelyn shares insights on redefining the CEO role with authenticity ... Show More
45m 36s
Nov 2025
A Practical Path from Roles to Skills for AI-Ready Teams - with Trish Vassar of Coca-Cola
Today's guest is Trish Vassar, Vice President of Global Learning & Development, who brings over 20 years of experience in talent management, learning, and leadership development. She joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how enterprise leaders can shift from t ... Show More
22m 7s
Oct 2025
What It Means to Be Audience-First in Marketing with Rachel Waldstein, VP of Global Strategic Consulting at Wunderkind | Ep. 353
Think you know your customer? You might be wrong. And that’s costing you. Daniel sits down with Rachel Waldstein, VP of Global Strategic Consulting at Wunderkind, to explore how today’s top brands balance personalization and privacy. Money isn’t the only currency around here…it’s ... Show More
26m 29s