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 HR, the importance of annual HR reports and trending analyses, and how quantitati ... Show More
Oct 3
Executive Influence: How to Get to ‘Yes’
In this episode of People + Strategy, hear Brad Winn’s hard-won lessons on executive influence and the messy realities of organizational politics. Winn is a professor of leadership and strategy in the Huntsman School of Business, executive MBA director at Utah State University, a ... Show More
29m 57s
Sep 30
Cracking the Code on Merit: A Guide to Inclusive Hiring
In this episode of People + Strategy, Thomas A. Cole, chair emeritus of the Sidley Austin law firm, reflects on the leadership lessons that shaped his 47-year career. He reveals why true meritocracy depends on character, humility, and what he calls “selfless ambition.” Cole expla ... Show More
28m 57s
Sep 19
Speaking the CEO’s Language: How HR Can Connect Strategy to Metrics
In this episode of People + Strategy, Bob Goodwin, president of Career Club, unpacks why HR leaders must speak the language of CEOs and CFOs to secure influence in the boardroom. Drawing on research, case studies, and his work with executives, Bob reveals how financial fluency, b ... Show More
41m 12s
Jan 2025
How AI is Transforming Human Resources with John Kannapell, CYPHER Learning
Discover the transformative power of artificial intelligence in HR as we explore how generative AI is reshaping the workplace. The guest this time is John Kannapell, President, COO and Board Member at CYPHER Learning, a company leading the disruption of learning platforms to unle ... Show More
23m 59s
Aug 26
An Unfiltered Look: SHRM’s CHRO on the State of HR
Burnout is brewing, layoffs are looming, and AI is changing the game! SHRM’s Chief Human Resources Officer Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, sits down with host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, from his HR team for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s workplaces ... Show More
32m 36s
Aug 5
Today’s Shifting Priorities for an HR Department of One
What’s behind the changing priorities for an HR department of one in 2025? Jennifer Currence, senior partner at HR Soul Consulting, joins host Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP, to break down the results of her annual survey of small business HR professionals. She reveals why organizationa ... Show More
28m 27s
Dec 2024
HR and GovTech Innovations with Carrie Cisek, Granicus
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 shap ... Show More
15m 10s
Jul 29
The Advantages of Telehealth in Your Benefits Strategy
Once seen as a bonus benefit, telehealth is now a vital part of any modern HR strategy. Teira Gunlock, CEO of First Stop Health, joins host Marjorie Morrison to explore how virtual health care is modernizing employee benefits. They dive into the pressing challenges HR teams face ... Show More
30m 56s