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
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AI in HR: Navigating Economic Uncertainty and Workforce Shortages in Healthcare
In this episode of People + Strategy, Mo Fathelbab sits down with two HR leaders in healthcare: Jennifer Strauel, chief people officer at Adelante Healthcare in Arizona, and Jonathan Walker, CHRO at Equitas Health in Ohio. They share firsthand examples of how they are using AIto ... Show More
31m 40s
Oct 16
AI in HR: Embracing AI Without Losing the Human Touch in Hospitality
What if one of the most people-first industries in the worldis also one of the best places to see how AI should, and shouldn’t, be used in HR? In this episode of People + Strategy, Mo Fathelbab sits down with two leaders running HR at top hotel companies to explore how they integ ... Show More
42m 32s
Oct 13
Top Takeaways from Visionaries 2026: Live from Indianapolis
In this special episode, we’re recapping highlights from the SHRM Executive Network’s 2026 Visionaries Summit in Indianapolis. Hear directly from industry leaders, chief people officers, and senior HR leaders about their biggest takeaways from the event, what’s top of mind for th ... Show More
7m 42s
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