In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham talks with Chris Locke, Executive Director for Work + Family at Bright Horizons, about how employee benefits are evolving to meet the realities of modern life and work. Traditional benefits packages were once built around a handful of standard offerings. Today, employers are being asked to support emplo ... Show More
Jun 15
Modernizing HR Without Losing Trust with John Kennedy
What does it take to modernize HR systems in a complex, highly operational organization without damaging trust, culture, or employee engagement along the way?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham sits down with John Kennedy, HR leader at Irish Rail, to explore t ... Show More
18m 10s
Jun 9
Adaptability is the New Currency of Work with Dallas Counts
Margins are under siege. Between tariffs, retail media costs, markdown pressure, and the explosion of e-commerce complexity, suppliers are juggling more P&L lines than ever—and the fallout doesn’t stop with finance. We sit down with Dallas Counts, COO at Vendormint and former Wal ... Show More
24m 37s
Nov 2024
Transformational Leadership
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." Today, we're thrilled to have Brenda Neckvatal, a two-time best-selling author, award-winning HR professional, and serial entrepreneur featured in prominent publications like Forbes and Fast Company. Bren ... Show More
34m 54s
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
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
Geoff Woods | Tapping AI's Power as a Leader
Geoff Woods, author of "The AI-Driven Leader," joins Maril to discuss what it means to be a leader in the AI space. He explains how AI can be used to grow businesses, sharpen strategy and rethink how we lead. Geoff shares how working with AI as a thought partner helps us solve bi ... Show More
35m 19s
Aug 2024
From “Gardener” to “Goat”: 5 Leadership Lessons to Take Your Business to The Next Level
Ralph and Lauren dive into the critical role of leadership in business success, sharing their experiences from the Elite Leadership Summit in Park City, Utah. From the adrenaline of mountain biking mishaps to the insightful strategies discussed at the conference, they explore the ... Show More
48m 12s
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 521, an interview with the author of <em>Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human Powered Leadership,</em> Dr. Christie Smith.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, C ... Show More
