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As we begin a new year, it’s natural to reflect on what’s changed - and what’s quietly no longer fit for purpose.
AI investment is accelerating at pace, and autonomous and semi-autonomous agents are moving from experimentation to everyday work. And yet, many organisations are still operating with leadership models, workforce structures, and planning assumptions designed for a world where humans were the only actors in the system.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Sandra Durth, Partner at McKinsey & Company, to explore what happens when work is no longer just human-to-human, but human-to-agent - and what that means for the future of organisations.
Drawing on McKinsey’s latest research, Sandra shares her perspective on:
Links to research:
The agentic organization: Contours of the next paradigm for the AI era
Six shifts to build the agentic organization of the future
Rethink management and talent for agentic AI
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Can AI fuel a people-first transformation at global scale? At UPS, the answer is a resounding yes.
While many companies view AI through the lens of automation and efficiency, UPS is taking a radically different approach: treating AI as an enabler of human growth, not a replacement for it.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Danelle McCusker, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Talent, Learning and Culture at UPS, to explore how the company is redefining what workforce transformation looks like in the age of AI.
With over half a million employees and a deeply rooted culture of promotion from within, UPS faces a unique challenge: how to prepare its people for a future defined by emerging technologies - while preserving trust, purpose, and opportunity.
Join them as Danelle and David explore:
Whether you're in the early stages of your AI journey or looking for practical ways to align tech with talent strategy, this conversation offers both inspiration and actionable insights from the front lines of change.
This episode is sponsored by Valence.
Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That’s exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level.
Learn more at valence.co/insight222
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Performance expectations are rising - but the systems designed to support people haven’t kept up.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green is joined by Parker Mitchell, CEO and Founder of Valence, to explore how AI is transforming the way organisations think about performance.
Tune is as they explore:
This episode is sponsored by Valence.
Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That’s exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level.
Learn more at valence.co/insight222
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In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, Katarina Berg - CHRO at On, former CHRO at Spotify, and author of Bold: A New Era of Strategic HR - joins David Green to explore what modern, strategic HR leadership truly requires.
Together, they dive into the evolving partnership between the CHRO and CEO - a relationship that has never been more critical as organisations navigate AI, workforce transformation, culture, and business growth. Katarina shares how HR leaders can bring both insight and humanity to the executive table, shape decisions that drive business outcomes, and intentionally design a culture that empowers people to perform.
The conversation covers:
This is a must-listen for HR leaders who want to elevate their strategic influence and lead with courage, clarity, and humanity.
This episode is sponsored by Valence.
Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That’s exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level. Learn more at valence.co/insight222
Links referenced in the conversation:
Bold: A New Era of Strategic HR
2025 HR Predictions: Looking Into the Crystal Ball
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Why do some teams click while others struggle, despite having top talent?
That’s exactly what our host David Green explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, with guest Dr. Colin Fisher - PhD Programme Director at UCL School of Management and author of The Collective Edge.
With a background in organisational behaviour, Colin brings a fresh lens to one of the most critical - and misunderstood - aspects of modern work: how teams are structured, and how that structure shapes everything from communication to creativity to performance.
Join them and learn more about:
This episode is sponsored by Valence.
Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That’s exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level. Learn more at valence.co/insight222
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“Be yourself.” “Bring your whole self to work.” It sounds empowering - but what if it’s actually bad advice?
That’s exactly what our host David Green explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, with returning guest Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic - Professor of Business Psychology at UCL and Columbia, and author of Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity is Overrated (and What to Do Instead).
Together, they challenge popular leadership tropes and explore why being real doesn’t always lead to being effective - especially in today’s fast-changing, AI-driven world. So, join them as they explore:
This episode is sponsored by Valence.
Imagine if every employee had a world-class coach in their pocket. That’s exactly what Valence has created with Nadia - the AI-powered coach helping Fortune 500 companies scale development, boost performance, and support leaders at every level. Learn more at valence.co/insight222
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The HR technology market is booming - but with so much innovation (and noise), how can HR leaders and investors tell what’s truly transformative from what’s just trendy?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green sits down with Thomas Otter, General Partner and Venture Capitalist at Acadian Ventures - a firm dedicated to investing in groundbreaking companies that make work better.
With decades of experience spanning SAP, Gartner, and now venture capital, Thomas brings a rare 360-degree view of the HR tech ecosystem - from building and leading product teams to backing the next generation of innovators.
Together, David and Thomas explore:
If you’re an HR or people analytics leader, tech founder, or investor looking to cut through the noise and understand where HR tech is really headed, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
This episode is sponsored by TechWolf.
TechWolf helps enterprises get fast, accurate, and actionable skills data—without surveys. From identifying the skills your workforce has to mapping what they need, TechWolf’s AI integrates seamlessly with your existing systems to turn messy data into strategic advantage.
Learn more at techwolf.com
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The future of work won’t wait - and neither can your people analytics strategy.
On today’s episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, Rob Etheridge, Global Head of Workforce Strategy and Insights at HSBC, joins the Digital HR Leaders podcast with host David Green to reveal how the bank is building a forward-looking people analytics function - grounded in skills, AI, and trust.
Join them, as they explore:
This episode is sponsored by TechWolf.
TechWolf helps enterprises get fast, accurate, and actionable skills data—without surveys. From identifying the skills your workforce has to mapping what they need, TechWolf’s AI integrates seamlessly with your existing systems to turn messy data into strategic advantage.
Learn more at techwolf.com
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In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green is joined once again by Mikael Wornoo, Co-Founder of TechWolf - a company at the forefront of skills intelligence.
Bringing fresh insights from the frontlines of AI and workforce strategy, together they explore where leading companies are heading, and what HR needs to do to stay ahead of the curve. From adoption challenges to ethical concerns, in this episode, you can expect to learn more about:
This episode is sponsored by TechWolf.
TechWolf helps enterprises get fast, accurate, and actionable skills data—without surveys. From identifying the skills your workforce has to mapping what they need, TechWolf’s AI integrates seamlessly with your existing systems to turn messy data into strategic advantage.
Learn more at techwolf.com
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What if the most valuable business strategy starts with workforce planning?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by one of the world’s most respected voices on strategic workforce planning, Ross Sparkman, Global Head of Workforce Planning at Nutrien and author of the recently released second edition of Strategic Workforce Planning.
With a career leading workforce strategy at companies like Meta, GE, Nike, and Walmart, Ross brings rare insight into how to turn workforce planning into a true lever of transformation. Join their conversation as they explore:
This episode is sponsored by TechWolf.
TechWolf helps enterprises get fast, accurate, and actionable skills data—without surveys. From identifying the skills your workforce has to mapping what they need, TechWolf’s AI integrates seamlessly with your existing systems to turn messy data into strategic advantage.
Learn more at techwolf.com
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What if the reason HR isn’t influencing strategy… is because it’s looking in the wrong direction?
That’s the powerful idea Jenny Dearborn - Chief People Strategy Officer at BTS and co-author of The Insight-Driven Leader - unpacks with host David Green in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast.
Drawing on her experience as a senior HR leader in some of the world’s biggest companies, Jenny makes the case for a bold shift: from reactive, rear-view reporting to forward-looking, insight-driven action.
Join them, as they explore:
If you’re ready to unlock the true strategic potential of your HR function, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
This episode is sponsored by TechWolf.
TechWolf helps enterprises get fast, accurate, and actionable skills data—without surveys. From identifying the skills your workforce has, to mapping what they need, TechWolf’s AI integrates seamlessly with your existing systems to turn messy data into strategic advantage.
Learn more at techwolf.com
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How do you reconnect learning with business outcomes in a world where skills are evolving faster than ever?
That’s what Vincent-Pierre Giroux, Global Learning & Talent Development Director at Alstom, explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast.
Host David Green speaks with Vincent-Pierre about the lessons he’s learned from leading resets across industries, his perspective on why skills volatility is reshaping mobility and retention, and the leadership qualities that matter most in today’s environment of constant change.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
This episode is sponsored by 365Talents.
365Talents takes a flexible, tailored approach to skills and talent management—because no two businesses are the same. Their adaptive talent intelligence solutions empower HR teams to move faster, build skills-based strategies, and deliver real impact at scale. Want to learn more? Visit www.365talents.com
And don't forget to explore the latest thinking on skills and job architecture in this in-depth playbook: The Skills and Job Architecture Playbook
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What if the star performers you celebrated yesterday are the very people holding your organisation back today?
That’s what Toby Hough, HR Director for Europe at HiBob, unpacks with host David Green in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast - a must-listen for anyone rethinking how to build performance cultures that last.
Join them, as they explore:
Whether you’re scaling a business, supporting leaders through change, or preparing for the impact of AI on performance and careers, this episode is worth a listen.
This episode is sponsored by HiBob.
HiBob is the all-in-one HCM platform built for HR leaders who need connected data, flexible workflows, and a user experience people actually want to use.
Learn more by visiting hibob.com/davidgreen2025.
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What defines leadership in a modern organisation? And how do you find and support the people driving culture, clarity, and change?
That’s what Olena Bondareva, Global HR Director at airSlate, unpacks in this episode of Digital HR Leaders – a must-listen for anyone rethinking how we define and measure leadership.
Host David Green speaks with Olena about how she built a people strategy from scratch during a time of extraordinary uncertainty - navigating the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and rapid global scale.
Olena shares how she prioritized the right systems, embedded people analytics into decision-making, and uncovered the hidden influencers shaping culture and performance.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Whether you’re scaling a people function or rethinking leadership development, this episode will challenge assumptions – and leave you with actionable insights.
This episode is sponsored by HiBob.
HiBob is the all-in-one HCM platform built for HR leaders who need connected data, flexible workflows, and a user experience people actually want to use.
Learn more by visiting hibob.com/davidgreen2025.
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Last week, Microsoft announced an update to its flexible work guidelines. As Amy Coleman, Chief People Officer at Microsoft, explained: “We’ve looked at how our teams work best, and the data is clear: when people work together in person more often, they thrive – they are more energized, empowered, and they deliver stronger results.”
As such, I’m delighted that my guest on this week’s episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast is Dawn Klinghoffer, Global Head of People Analytics at Microsoft. As she explains in our conversation, Dawn and her team conducted the analysis that informed this decision - revealing a causal link between office presence and employee thriving.
In our conversation, Dawn and I discuss:
This episode is packed with data-backed insights, practical examples, and a forward-looking perspective on how HR can lead through complexity and change.
This episode is sponsored by HiBob.
HiBob is the all-in-one HCM platform built for HR leaders who need connected data, flexible workflows, and a user experience people actually want to use.
Learn more by visiting hibob.com/davidgreen2025.
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HR is standing at a defining inflection point. AI is transforming how work gets done, stakeholder capitalism is reshaping expectations, and the pressure to deliver tangible business value with less has never been higher.
So what does HR need to do now - not just to stay relevant, but to lead?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with three of the profession’s most respected thinkers to discuss this very topic: Dave Ulrich, Co-Founder of the RBL Group; Dick Beatty, Professor at Rutgers and the University of Michigan; and Patrick Wright, Chair in Strategic HR at the University of South Carolina.
In their conversation, you’ll learn:
If you’re rethinking the role of HR in your organisation, navigating transformation, or preparing your team for what’s next, this is a must-listen conversation packed with wisdom, challenge, and practical insight.
This episode is sponsored by HiBob.
HiBob is the all-in-one HCM platform built for HR leaders who need connected data, flexible workflows, and a user experience people actually want to use.
Learn more by visiting hibob.com/davidgreen2025.
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bp is undergoing one of the most complex transformations in its more than 100-year history — powered by a focused strategy reset, a leaner operating model, and a global scale-up of digital and AI capabilities. But behind all of this is a fundamental reset of how people experience work - and what it means to lead through change.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with the person leading this transformation, Kerry Dryburgh, Executive Vice President for People, Culture and Communications at bp.
In their conversation, you’ll learn:
If you’re leading transformation, scaling HR innovation, or simply curious about what the future of HR looks like at enterprise scale, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
This episode is sponsored by HiBob.
HiBob is the all-in-one HCM platform built for HR leaders who need connected data, flexible workflows, and a user experience people actually want to use.
Learn more by visiting hibob.com/davidgreen2025.
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The future of HR isn’t about collecting more data - it’s about knowing exactly what to do with it.
In this special bonus episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by David Barrett (CEO) and Katarina Coppé (Chief Commercial Officer) from Welliba for a conversation about changing the way we listen to and understand employees.
Join them to learn more about:
If you want to understand your employees more deeply, act faster on insights and deliver measurable impact, this episode, sponsored by Welliba, is your playbook for the future of HR.
Welliba, winner of the 2024 HR Unleash Global Startup Award, is redefining people, culture and organisational insights.
Using the latest AI technologies combined with behavioural science, their EXcelerate solution, instantly analyses all available public data, delivering deep insights into people and organisations - without the need for surveys. Discover how you can elevate your talent strategy, transform your workforce, and stay ahead of your competitors.
Learn more at offer.welliba.com/insight222
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What can your digital footprint reveal about how work really gets done?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green sits down with Brydie Lear, VP of People Analytics & Insights at Expedia Group, to explore how her team is harnessing people data at scale to understand performance, influence, and organisational effectiveness in real time.
Tune in as they discuss:
This episode, sponsored by Worklytics, is packed with lessons for anyone building, leading, or rethinking people analytics in a digital-first world.
Worklytics helps leaders understand how work actually happens with data-driven insights into collaboration, productivity, and AI adoption.
By analysing real work patterns - from meetings to tool usage - they empower teams to work smarter, not harder.
And here’s something special: Worklytics is offering Digital HR Leaders listeners a complimentary AI adoption assessment to understand how your teams are really using AI - and where untapped potential lies. But don’t wait - spots are limited.
Learn more at worklytics.co/ai
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If people really are our greatest asset, why is wellbeing still treated like a perk instead of a priority?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green explores this very question with Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Professor of Economics and Director of the Wellbeing Research Centre at University of Oxford, co-editor of the World Happiness Report, and co-author of Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters.
Tune in as Jan shares eye-opening insights from a massive global dataset of over 25 million workers, revealing why employee wellbeing is a business-critical priority.
You’ll hear:
This is a must-listen for HR and business leaders ready to shift from wellbeing-as-an-initiative to wellbeing-as-a-strategy.
This episode is sponsored by Mercer.
To thrive in an AI-augmented world, organisations must rethink how work gets done. Mercer’s Work Design solution uses AI to deconstruct jobs, redeploy tasks, and redesign work for greater agility, productivity, and impact.
Unlock your team’s full potential. Learn more at mercer.com/wfdemo
Links to resources:
Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters
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