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HR Leaders

Chris Rainey

823 episodes

5 days ago

Join host Chris Rainey on the HR Leaders Podcast, where he sits down with top Chief People Officers, CHROs, and leading HR experts to uncover the strategies, trends, and insights shaping the future of human resources. Each episode dives into best practices in people management, leadership challenges, and transformative HR innovations that impact both business success and society at large. Whether you're an HR professional or simply passionate about modern workplace strategies, this podcast delivers expert advice, real-world experiences, and the latest trends in HR, making it your go-to resource for all things human resources.

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Join host Chris Rainey on the HR Leaders Podcast, where he sits down with top Chief People Officers, CHROs, and leading HR experts to uncover the strategies, trends, and insights shaping the future of human resources. Each episode dives into best practices in people management, leadership challenges, and transformative HR innovations that impact both business success and society at large. Whether you're an HR professional or simply passionate about modern workplace strategies, this podcast delivers expert advice, real-world experiences, and the latest trends in HR, making it your go-to resource for all things human resources.

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Episodes (20/823)

HR Leaders

Why Micromanagement Kills Performance (And What Works Instead)

Will Clive, Chief Human Resources Officer at LVT, shares how leaders build sustainable high performance cultures by setting crystal clear outcomes, hiring and exiting decisively, rewarding growth over titles, and getting out of the way so teams can do their best work.

5 days ago

46 minutes

HR Leaders

Why Hard Work Still Beats Talent at Work

Michael Burgess, Chief People Officer at Amey, shares how HR earns real influence by mastering the basics, listening with intent, and acting decisively, while building inclusive talent pipelines that unlock potential, loyalty, and long-term performance.

1 week ago

35 minutes 22 seconds

HR Leaders

Why Listening is the #1 HR Advantage

Jason Bloomfield, Global Head of Talent Acquisition Transformation at Ericsson, shares how Ericsson shifted from a technology-first mindset to a people-first operating model by building a global feedback loop, rethinking change management, and using skills, listening, and empathy to power TA and HR transformation at scale.

2 weeks ago

13 minutes 42 seconds

HR Leaders

The 6-Month Talent Roadmap Every HR Leader Needs

Kristin Trecker, Chief People Officer at Visteon, shares how HR can become a talent watchdog that drives business performance, by pairing a six month talent roadmap with capability planning, redesigning roles around measurable outcomes, and building a culture where impact, speed, and constant learning win.

2 weeks ago

38 minutes 33 seconds

HR Leaders

Why Hyper-Personalization Is the Ultimate HR Advantage in 2026

Ayaskant Sarangi, CHRO at Mphasis Limited, shares how HR must become deeply business fluent while using AI to power hyper personalized learning, onboarding, internal mobility, and performance conversations. He explains how listening, tech integration, and intentional change orchestration are redefining employee experience at scale.

3 weeks ago

47 minutes 13 seconds

HR Leaders

How Lloyds Builds Leaders for the AI Era

Sharon Doherty, Chief People and Places Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, explains how Lloyds is reinventing culture, leadership, and learning by preparing leaders to fully embrace AI, role model change, and hold on to the cultural foundations that matter most. She shares how reverse mentoring, clear expectations, and honest leadership keep the organisation moving forward with confidence and purpose.

1 month ago

14 minutes

HR Leaders

Inside McDonald’s Culture Strategy

Emilee DeMartino, SVP and Chief People Officer for McDonald’s International Operated Markets, breaks down how McDonald’s protects its people first culture while using AI to speed up hiring, reduce admin work, strengthen listening, and help managers focus on what matters most. She also explains how clear cultural norms and constant learning help a company of McDonald’s size stay fast, connected, and ready for the future.

1 month ago

10 minutes 45 seconds

HR Leaders

How LEGO Is Getting Ready for 2026 (and What HR Must Copy)

Kent Hviid Frederiksen from LEGO explains why pay transparency will fundamentally reshape HR, why trust and data discipline matter more than compliance and how companies must overhaul structures, processes and communication long before 2026 hits.

1 month ago

12 minutes 16 seconds

HR Leaders

Why AI Fails Without Psychological Safety (and How to Fix It)

Raj Verma, Chief Culture, Inclusion and Employee Experience Officer at Sanofi, breaks down how intentional culture design, trust, belonging and co-creation enabled Sanofi’s early AI transformation, and why recognition, psychological safety and integrated EX practices are now central to driving performance and adoption at scale.

1 month ago

9 minutes 58 seconds

HR Leaders

The New Rules of Leadership in 2026 (and What You Must Stop Tolerating)

Frédéric Patitucci, Chief People & Culture Officer at PMI, shares how the company rebuilt its culture from the ground up while shifting to a smoke-free future. He explains PMI’s co-created “PMI DNA,” its license-to-operate behaviors, and how culture now guides leadership, accountability, and responsible AI adoption across the business.

1 month ago

9 minutes 22 seconds

HR Leaders

How to Build a Responsible AI Ecosystem

Michiel van Duin, Chief People Technology, Data and Insights Officer at Novartis, explains how the company is creating a responsible AI ecosystem that connects people, data, and technology. He shares how Novartis balances innovation with governance and puts humans at the center of AI transformation.

1 month ago

15 minutes 52 seconds

HR Leaders

The Blueprint for a Skills-Based Organization (SAP’s Model)

Gina Vargiu-Breuer, CPO and Labor Director at SAP, shares how SAP is becoming a skills-led, AI-powered organization by blending innovation and culture. She explains how SAP is redefining talent, enabling learning at scale, and creating “human–AI power couples” that drive agility and growth.

1 month ago

14 minutes 13 seconds

HR Leaders

Why 90% of AI Projects Fail (and How to Fix It)

Eric Mosley, Founder and CEO of Workhuman, shares how AI and recognition together can unlock hidden talent, reduce bias, and transform company culture. He explains how recognition data fuels smarter AI and how authentic gratitude builds trust, belonging, and measurable business impact.

1 month ago

20 minutes 8 seconds

HR Leaders

How Microsoft Balances AI and Humanity in HR

Amy Coleman, EVP and Chief People Officer at Microsoft, shares how HR can balance innovation and humanity in the age of AI. She explains how vulnerability, gratitude, and curiosity are reshaping leadership, and why building trust through transparency is key to driving transformation that lasts.

1 month ago

16 minutes 5 seconds

HR Leaders

The Real Future of Managers in 2026 (and Why Most HR Teams Aren’t Ready)

Sandrine Girszyn, CHRO Headquarters at AXA, shares how AXA is re-humanizing leadership by supporting managers through listening, co-creation, and community. She explains why strong middle managers are the real engine of transformation — and how combining coaching, connection, and trust builds leaders ready for the future.

1 month ago

9 minutes 48 seconds

HR Leaders

How IKEA Empowers 170,000 Co-workers (Without Losing Culture)

Alejandra Piñol, Deputy CHRO at IKEA, shares how IKEA protects its values while modernizing globally — by empowering co-workers, simplifying HR, and building leaders who live the culture daily. She explains how simplicity, trust, and humility keep IKEA’s heart strong as it scales across the world.

1 month ago

8 minutes 54 seconds

HR Leaders

How HR Can Lead the AI Revolution (Before It’s Too Late)

Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, shares how HR can lead the AI revolution by empowering employees to become Superworkers and building a culture that continuously reinvents itself. He reveals how curiosity, not fear, is the true driver of transformation ⚡.

1 month ago

7 minutes 22 seconds

HR Leaders

Stop Hiring “Superstars” - They Might Be Office Vampires 🧛‍♂️

Jon Levy, Founder & Host of Influencers, breaks down why belonging and glue people beat individual superstars, how hybrid teams avoid becoming ghost towns, and why psychological safety is the real magic potion for team performance.

2 months ago

51 minutes 38 seconds

HR Leaders

How AI Will Transform Recruiting by 2026

Anoop Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO at SeekOut, explains how AI is reshaping recruiting and redefining HR roles. He reveals how AI agents can automate 70% of the work, enhance candidate experience, and empower recruiters to focus on the human side of hiring.

2 months ago

45 minutes 25 seconds

HR Leaders

The Future of Work Is Human (and Here’s Why)

Sam Schlimper, Managing Director at Randstad Enterprise, shares how to rewire work for the AI era — starting with people, not processes — and why joy, curiosity, and purpose must sit at the center of transformation. She shows how leaders can use AI to amplify humanity, not erase it.

2 months ago

47 minutes 42 seconds