In this episode of People + Strategy, Velisha Haddox shares her journey from commercial litigator to CHRO of the Cook County Government in Illinois, revealing the critical role of consistency, transparency, and executive support in driving change. Hear how Cook County’s HR team reduced attrition, modernized job architecture, and enhanced employee benefits to ... Show More
Jul 24
Benefits Under Pressure: How HR Leaders Are Rethinking Total Rewards in 2026
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Kathryn Mayer, content specialist at SHRM, to discuss how employee benefits are evolving in 2026. Drawing on her extensive experience reporting on total rewards, Mayer explores how rising healthcare costs, economic uncertaint ... Show More
39 m
Jun 12
Before You Quit: What 20 Years at Kellogg Taught This Executive
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Kris Bahner, senior advisor for Mars Snacking and former chief global corporate affairs officer at Kellanova, to explore the state of employee retention in 2026. Drawing on a 35-year career with two decades with Kellogg and K ... Show More
33m 47s
Oct 2024
How to Transform HR into a Strategic Partner
<p>In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Nicole Peace, Chief People Officer at AIS, a leading IT consulting firm. </p><p>Nicole shares her inspiring journey from the world of art to HR leadership, emphasizing the importance of business acumen, strategic HR, and ... Show More
48m 22s
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
Nov 2024
Strategies for Building a People-First Culture in HR
<p>In today’s episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Amy Bouque, Chief People Officer at Kelly Services. Amy shares her journey from her early HR roles to her first Chief People Officer position.</p><p>She dives into the evolving nature of HR, the importance of vulnerabili ... Show More
54m 56s
Jun 2024
Tips and Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Balance in HR
<p>In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Floor van Griensven, Chief People Officer at Trivium Packaging.</p><p>Floor shares her extensive journey in HR, detailing her rise to leadership and the significant impact of her diverse experiences across various ... Show More
33m 41s
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
Jul 2025
Leading Change with Confidence: HR’s Role in Organizational Transformation
Andy Biladeau, SHRM’s chief transformation officer, sits down with guest host Marjorie Morrison, SHRM’s executive in residence for mental health, to explore HR’s evolving role in organizational transformation. With change management being one of the top CHRO priorities for 2025, ... Show More
32m 26s
Jan 2024
Traditional HR Values in a Tech-Driven World
<p>In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Andrea Archer, Senior Director of HR at Altria, shares hard-won lessons on driving progressive change in manufacturing, from empowering frontline staff to overhauling legacy leadership styles to better support mental health and wellbe ... Show More
34m 11s
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