Facing a performance improvement plan (PIP) can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of the line in your job. Discover how to use a PIP to grow and get back on track as Nicole Belyna, director of talent at SHRM and co-host of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, shares actionable strategies for employees and managers to navigate PIPs, rebuild trust, and d ... Show More
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Promoted but Unprepared: How AI Coaching Is Helping New Leaders
Episode Blurb: New leaders often check every box: training, workshops, and even a coach. Yet many still feel unprepared for the moment real decisions land on their desk. Alex Marcus and Jamie Albers, co-CEOs and co-founders of Mento, a member of SHRM’s 2026 WorkplaceTech Accelera ... Show More
33m 39s
Sep 2
Recalibrate, Don't Retreat: The New Rules of Inclusion and Diversity at Work
Good intentions are no longer enough when it comes to supporting inclusion & diversity in your organization. In this new era shaped by shifting enforcement and rising incivility, the leaders who thrive treat I&D like any other core business process — measured, documented, and bui ... Show More
33m 43s
Aug 19
Fixer Fatigue: Why Solving Everything Yourself Is Wearing You Out
Being the go-to problem solver might feel like strong leadership — until it quietly burns you out and stalls your team's growth. Middle managers especially feel this pressure, expected to be available, adaptable, and ready with an answer. But that always-on approach comes at a co ... Show More
41m 27s
Aug 2025
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
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
Jul 2025
The Power of Feedback: Building Trust and Leadership
Lauren Fast, chief people officer at iS Clinical, highlights the critical role of feedback, empathy, and trust in today’s workplace. Fast discusses how HR leaders can navigate challenges like layoffs, cost reductions, and employee disengagement while maintaining cultural alignmen ... Show More
30m 15s
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
Feb 2024
How to manage multiple agendas — including your own
Have you ever been caught in the middle of a tricky work dynamic, struggling to please everyone? Sometimes, the only solution is to realize it’s not your job to fix everything. This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener who’s struggling to manage relationships with multiple b ... Show More
28m 58s
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
Aug 2025
The Power of Risk-Taking in HR Leadership and Career Growth
In this episode of People + Strategy, Stephen Childs, CHRO at Panasonic Automotive discusses the importance of embracing risk in the workplace, especially as the HR role continues to grow. Childs shares how he built influence across the C-suite and how volunteering for tough assi ... Show More
38m 21s
<p>In this episode of the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hrdleaders/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HR Leaders</a> Podcast, we speak with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzdjordjevic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jelena Djordjevic</a>, Ch ... Show More
