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Ben Schreiner, Head of AI and Modern Data Strategy Business Development at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

2026-02-1901:03:47

AI doesn’t create value on its own. To deliver impact, organisations need to rethink how work is structured and executed. In this episode, Ben Schreiner, Head of AI and Modern Data Strategy Business Development at AWS, joins Siobhan Savage, CEO of Reejig, to discuss how global enterprises are redesigning operating models to make AI work in practice. Discover how leading companies are integrating AI into workflows, building intelligent systems that unlock capacity, and turning practical use cases into measurable business outcomes — while keeping human judgment at the core. 🔗 More from Reejig Watch Past Skills Connect Episodes Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints Complimentary Work Ontology Talk to a Work Strategist Check out all upcoming Reejig Events 📲 Connect With Us Follow Reejig: Facebook | LinkedIn Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Itai Asseo, Head of Incubation & Brand Strategy, AI Research at Salesforce

2025-12-0101:02:59

AI isn’t plug-and-play. To deliver real impact, companies need to rethink how work gets done. In this episode, Itai Asseo, Head of Incubation & Brand Strategy Research at Salesforce, joins Siobhan Savage, CEO of Reejig, for a forward-looking conversation on how global enterprises are reengineering work to harness the full potential of AI. Learn how the most innovative companies are redesigning workflows, building intelligent systems, and translating AI into measurable business outcomes—while keeping human creativity at the center. 🔗 More from Reejig Watch Past Skills Connect Episodes Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints Complimentary Work Ontology Talk to a Work Strategist Check out all upcoming Reejig Events 📲 Connect With Us Follow Reejig: Facebook | LinkedIn Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Dr. Kathi Enderes SVP Research and Global Industry Analyst at The Josh Bersin Company

2025-11-2501:02:05

AI isn’t just changing work, it’s reshaping how we design it. In this episode, Dr. Kathi Enderes from The Josh Bersin Company joins Siobhan Savage, CEO of Reejig, to break down new research on Dynamic Work Design. Learn how leading companies are making work more adaptive, task-aware, and scalable by connecting AI to real business outcomes. 🔗 More from Reejig Watch Past Skills Connect Episodes Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints Complimentary Work Ontology Talk to a Work Strategist Check out all upcoming Reejig Events 📲 Connect With Us Follow Reejig: Facebook | LinkedIn Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Michael Fraccaro, Former Chief People Officer at Mastercard, and JoAnn Stonier, Fellow of Data and AI at Mastercard

2025-11-1801:00:59

The next era of work is being co-designed by AI leaders and HR visionaries. In this episode, senior leaders from Mastercard join Reejig to explore how this powerful new alliance is shaping the future of work. Featuring Michael Fraccaro, JoAnn Stonier, and Siobhan Savage, this conversation is a must-listen for every business ready to lead in the age of AI. 🔗 More from Reejig Watch Past Skills Connect Episodes Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints Complimentary Work Ontology Talk to a Work Strategist Check out all upcoming Reejig Events 📲 Connect With Us Follow Reejig: Facebook | LinkedIn Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Josh Bersin, Founder & CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, and Dennis Di Lorenzo, Director of Skilling Strategy at Micron Technology

2025-11-1301:01:37

How is Micron using AI and Work Intelligence to build the workforce of the future? This episode dives into how the company is creating scalable, task-level playbooks for enterprise-wide transformation. Join Dennis Di Lorenzo (Micron), Josh Bersin, and Siobhan Savage for a tactical conversation on building boldly, and responsibly, in the age of AI. 🔗 More from Reejig Watch Past Skills Connect Episodes Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints Complimentary Work Ontology Talk to a Work Strategist Check out all upcoming Reejig Events 📲 Connect With Us Follow Reejig: Facebook | LinkedIn Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Josh Gosliner, VP of Product Strategy at SAP SuccesFactors

2025-11-0658:57

Go beyond basic skills tracking with a powerful new integration between SAP SuccessFactors and Reejig. In this conversation, we explore how Work Intelligence and Talent Intelligence are converging to reflect the real, evolving nature of work. Includes a live product demo and expert insights from Siobhan Savage, Josh Gosliner, and Amy Wilson. 🔗 More from Reejig Watch Past Skills Connect Episodes Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints Complimentary Work Ontology Talk to a Work Strategist Check out all upcoming Reejig Events 📲 Connect With Us Follow Reejig: Facebook | LinkedIn Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Josh Bersin, Founder & CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, and Josh Newman, Global Head of People Strategy & Experience at WPP

2025-10-3001:00:03

WPP faced a massive challenge: over 50,000 unique job titles across a highly decentralized enterprise. In this episode, hear how they’re leading AI transformation at scale, consolidating job architectures, identifying capacity-building opportunities, and designing task-level playbooks using Work Intelligence. Featuring insights from Josh Bersin, Josh Newman of WPP, and Siobhan Savage of Reejig. 🔗 More from Reejig Watch Past Skills Connect Episodes Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints Complimentary Work Ontology Talk to a Work Strategist Check out all upcoming Reejig Events 📲 Connect With Us Follow Reejig: Facebook | LinkedIn Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

Deborah Yates, Chief People Officer, Ex-Lendlease and Ex-KPMG

2025-05-1538:48

Deborah Yates, former Global Chief People Officer at Lendlease and National Managing Partner at KPMG, joins Siobhan to unpack what really drives impactful cultural transformation in complex, global organizations. 👉 Where people and culture strategies directly drive business outcomes 👉 How to navigate change and transformation at the C-suite level 👉 The power of leadership team dynamics in shaping successful organizations From her new advisory role helping leaders solve business challenges through people solutions, Deborah brings fresh insight into what it takes to future-proof leadership and workforce strategies in today’s evolving landscape. 🔗 Explore More from Reejig → 🎥 Watch Past Skills Connect Episodes → 📃 Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints → 🔖 Book a Personalized Masterclass → 📘Complimentary Work Ontology → 🤝 Talk to a Work Strategist → 📅 Check out all upcoming Reejig Events 📲 Connect With Us Follow Reejig: Facebook | LinkedIn Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn 📥 Stay Ahead of the Curve Want more insights on AI, automation, and the future of work? Subscribe now for exclusive updates, expert tips, and early access to upcoming episodes.

Josh Bersin, Founder and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company

2025-05-1401:00:29

Is your organization stuck in outdated structures? Are your people in the wrong roles—or worse, invisible? Is work happening inefficiently, with no real visibility or accountability? Do your leaders truly know who’s doing what—and where value is being created? If any of this feels familiar, this is the podcast for you. In this episode, Josh Bersin (CEO & Founder of The Josh Bersin Company) and Siobhan Savage (CEO and Co-Founder of Reejig) are getting real about what it takes to fix broken work. No fluff. No jargon. Just answers. In one hour, you’ll learn ⏱️: 🔍 How to make real work visible – so you stop guessing 🧩 Why your job architecture isn’t working – and how to fix it ⚡ What great companies are doing – to move faster, leaner, smarter 🛠️ How to clean up org design – without the 2 year roadmap. It’s org design for the AI era. Better. Faster. Smarter. 🔗 Explore More from Reejig → 🎥 Watch Past Skills Connect Episodes → 📃 Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints → 🔖 Book a Personalized Masterclass → 📘Complimentary Work Ontology → 🤝 Talk to a Work Strategist → 📅 Check out all upcoming Reejig Events 📲 Connect With Us Follow Reejig: Facebook | LinkedIn Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn 📥 Stay Ahead of the Curve Want more insights on AI, automation, and the future of work? Subscribe now for exclusive updates, expert tips, and early access to upcoming episodes.

Jason Averbook, Senior Partner and Global Leader of Digital HR Strategy at Mercer

2025-05-1401:00:07

This episode cuts through the hype of HR transformation. Jason Averbook, Senior Partner at Mercer, joins Siobhan to share what's actually moving the needle in digital HR. 👉 Where digital HR creates real business impact (and where it doesn't) 👉 The new playbook for employee experience in a tech-first world 👉 Smart moves to future-proof your workforce strategy Be part of the conversation that will help leaders navigate the digital HR revolution. 🔗 Explore More from Reejig → 🎥 Watch Past Skills Connect Episodes → 📃 Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints → 🔖 Book a Personalized Masterclass → 📘Complimentary Work Ontology → 🤝 Talk to a Work Strategist → 📅 Check out all upcoming Reejig Events 📲 Connect With Us Follow Reejig: Facebook | LinkedIn Follow Siobhan Savage: Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn 📥 Stay Ahead of the Curve Want more insights on AI, automation, and the future of work? Subscribe now for exclusive updates, expert tips, and early access to upcoming episodes.

Amy Wilson, Product Strategy Advisor @ Reejig

2025-04-3038:39

In this episode, Amy Wilson sits with Siobhan Savage to share what decades at the intersection of vision and execution have taught her about transforming enterprise platforms. ✨Enjoyed our Skills Connect episode with Amy? Explore our other resources ✨ Register to Skills Connect Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/registertoskillsc... Register to Skills Masterclass Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/reejigskillsmaste... Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/workforceblueprints Book a Personalized Masterclass ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/personalizedmaste... Get Your Complimentary Work Ontology ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/get-your-complimentary-work-ontology Talk to a Workforce Strategist ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/talk-to-a-workforce-strategist Be part of the ZWP Community and sign up for weekly newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ZWPcommunity Follow our socials on: Facebook📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigFacebook Linkedin 📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigLinkedin Follow Siobhan Savage on: Instagram 📲 / siobhansava. . Tiktok 📲 / siobhansavage Linkedin 📲 / siobhansavage Subscribe to receive updates on everything AI and automation in the workforce.

Gareth Flynn, CEO of TQSolutions

2025-04-3051:08

In this episode of Skills Connect, Gareth Flynn, CEO of TQSolutions, shares insights from global research on building skills-based organizations. With Siobhan, he unpacks the gap between strategy and execution, reveals trends in workforce design, and explains why companies keep missing the mark—and how to fix it. ✨Enjoyed our Skills Connect episode with Gareth? Explore our other resources ✨ Register to Skills Connect Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/registertoskillsc... Register to Skills Masterclass Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/reejigskillsmaste... Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/workforceblueprints Book a Personalized Masterclass ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/personalizedmaste... Get Your Complimentary Work Ontology ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/get-your-complimentary-work-ontology Talk to a Workforce Strategist ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/talk-to-a-workforce-strategist Be part of the ZWP Community and sign up for weekly newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ZWPcommunity Follow our socials on: Facebook📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigFacebook Linkedin 📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigLinkedin Follow Siobhan Savage on: Instagram 📲 / siobhansava. . Tiktok 📲 / siobhansavage Linkedin 📲 / siobhansavage Subscribe to receive updates on everything AI and automation in the workforce.

Meg Bear, Board Director at Heidrick & Struggles

2025-04-0749:19

For this episode, boardroom veteran Meg Bear (Board Director at Heidrick & Struggles, former President of SAP SuccessFactors) joins Siobhan for an insider's look at scaling businesses from startup to $2B. ✨Enjoyed our Skills Connect episode with Meg? Explore our other resources ✨ Register to Skills Connect Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/registertoskillsc... Register to Skills Masterclass Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/reejigskillsmaste... Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/workforceblueprints Book a Personalized Masterclass ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/personalizedmaste... Get Your Complimentary Work Ontology ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/get-your-complimentary-work-ontology Talk to a Workforce Strategist ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/talk-to-a-workforce-strategist Be part of the ZWP Community and sign up for weekly newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ZWPcommunity Follow our socials on: Facebook📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigFacebook Linkedin 📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigLinkedin Follow Siobhan Savage on: Instagram 📲 / siobhansava. . Tiktok 📲 / siobhansavage Linkedin 📲 / siobhansavage Subscribe to receive updates on everything AI and automation in the workforce.

Kason Morris, Global Director @ Merck

2025-03-2857:20

In this episode, we're going behind the headlines. Kason Morris, Global Director at Merck, joins Siobhan to reveal how leading organizations are quietly transforming workforce strategy while others are still catching up to yesterday's trends. ✨Enjoyed our Skills Connect episode with Kason? Explore our other resources ✨ Register to Skills Connect Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/registertoskillsc... Register to Skills Masterclass Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/reejigskillsmaste... Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/workforceblueprints Book a Personalized Masterclass ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/personalizedmaste... Get Your Complimentary Work Ontology ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/get-your-complimentary-work-ontology Talk to a Workforce Strategist ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/talk-to-a-workforce-strategist Be part of the ZWP Community and sign up for weekly newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ZWPcommunity Follow our socials on: Facebook📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigFacebook Linkedin 📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigLinkedin Follow Siobhan Savage on: Instagram 📲 / siobhansava. . Tiktok 📲 / siobhansavage Linkedin 📲 / siobhansavage Subscribe to receive updates on everything AI and automation in the workforce.

Dennis Di Lorenzo, Director of Skilling Strategy @ Micron

2025-03-2501:00:51

In this episode of Skills Connect, Siobhan Savage sits down with Dennis Di Lorenzo, Director of Skilling Strategy at Micron, to discuss the bold reinvention of work in the AI era. They dive deep into why job architectures are outdated, how businesses should rethink workforce design, and the intersection of AI, work, and human capability. ✨Enjoyed our Skills Connect episode with Dennis? Explore our other resources ✨ Register to Skills Connect Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/registertoskillsc... Register to Skills Masterclass Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/reejigskillsmaste... Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/workforceblueprints Book a Personalized Masterclass ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/personalizedmaste... Get Your Complimentary Work Ontology ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/get-your-complimentary-work-ontology Talk to a Workforce Strategist ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/talk-to-a-workforce-strategist Be part of the ZWP Community and sign up for weekly newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ZWPcommunity Follow our socials on: Facebook📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigFacebook Linkedin 📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigLinkedin Follow Siobhan Savage on: Instagram 📲 / siobhansava. . Tiktok 📲 / siobhansavage Linkedin 📲 / siobhansavage Subscribe to receive updates on everything AI and automation in the workforce.

Trish Steed, Co-Founder of H3 HR Advisors

2025-03-2501:06:35

In this episode of Skills Connect, Siobhan Savage sits down with Trish Steed, co-founder of H3HR Advisory, to discuss the evolving role of HR in a world reshaped by AI. From navigating uncertainty to aligning HR strategies with business priorities, Trish brings her deep industry insights and no-nonsense perspective on what HR leaders need to focus on—beyond the AI hype. ✨Enjoyed our Skills Connect episode with Trish? Explore our other resources ✨ Register to Skills Connect Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/registertoskillsc... Register to Skills Masterclass Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/reejigskillsmaste... Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/workforceblueprints Book a Personalized Masterclass ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/personalizedmaste... Get Your Complimentary Work Ontology ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/get-your-complimentary-work-ontology Talk to a Workforce Strategist ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/talk-to-a-workforce-strategist Be part of the ZWP Community and sign up for weekly newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ZWPcommunity Follow our socials on: Facebook📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigFacebook Linkedin 📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigLinkedin Follow Siobhan Savage on: Instagram 📲 / siobhansava. . Tiktok 📲 / siobhansavage Linkedin 📲 / siobhansavage Subscribe to receive updates on everything AI and automation in the workforce.

Brian Hackett, Founder of The Learning Forum

2025-03-2534:54

In this episode, Brian Hackett, founder of The Learning Forum, sits down with Siobhan to explore how the Work Design Collaborative - an initiative uniting 30 transformation leaders - is lighting the path forward through collective innovation. ✨Enjoyed our Skills Connect episode with Brian? Explore our other resources ✨ Register to Skills Connect Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/registertoskillsc... Register to Skills Masterclass Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/reejigskillsmaste... Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/workforceblueprints Book a Personalized Masterclass ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/personalizedmaste... Get Your Complimentary Work Ontology ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/get-your-complimentary-work-ontology Talk to a Workforce Strategist ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/talk-to-a-workforce-strategist Be part of the ZWP Community and sign up for weekly newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ZWPcommunity Follow our socials on: Facebook📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigFacebook Linkedin 📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigLinkedin Follow Siobhan Savage on: Instagram 📲 / siobhansava. . Tiktok 📲 / siobhansavage Linkedin 📲 / siobhansavage Subscribe to receive updates on everything AI and automation in the workforce.

The Death of Traditional Learning Models—What Comes Next with Kathleen Mattie

2025-02-2744:37

In this episode, Siobhan Savage chats with Kathleen Mattie, Executive Director of Global Learning and Leadership Development at Estée Lauder. They dive into capability building, learning strategies, and transformational talent development programs that align with strategic goals, empower employees’ career growth, and future-proof the workforce. ✨Enjoyed our Skills Connect episode with Kathleen? Explore our other resources ✨ Register to Skills Connect Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/registertoskillsc... Register to Skills Masterclass Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/reejigskillsmaste... Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/workforceblueprints Book a Personalized Masterclass ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/personalizedmaste... Get Your Complimentary Work Ontology ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/get-your-complimentary-work-ontology Talk to a Workforce Strategist ➡️ https://resources.reejig.com/talk-to-a-workforce-strategist Be part of the ZWP Community and sign up for weekly newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ZWPcommunity Follow our socials on: Facebook📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigFacebook Linkedin 📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigLinkedin Follow Siobhan Savage on: Instagram 📲 / siobhansava. . Tiktok 📲 / siobhansavage Linkedin 📲 / siobhansavage Subscribe to receive updates on everything AI and automation in the workforce.

Reengineering Workforce Architectures, Task-Based Learning, and AI-Enhanced Strategies with Sandra Loughlin

2025-02-1048:15

In this episode, Siobhan Savage sits down with Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems, to discuss skills-based employee enablement and technology-driven business transformation. ✨Enjoyed our Skills Connect episode with Sandra? Explore our other resources ✨ Register to Skills Connect Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/registertoskillsc... Register to Skills Masterclass Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/reejigskillsmaste... Access our Workforce Reinvention Blueprints ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/workforceblueprints Book a Personalized Masterclass ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/personalizedmaste... Be part of the ZWP Community and sign up for weekly newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ZWPcommunity Follow our socials on: Facebook📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigFacebook Linkedin 📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigLinkedin Follow Siobhan Savage on: Instagram 📲 / siobhansava. . Tiktok 📲 / siobhansavage Linkedin 📲 / siobhansavage Subscribe to receive updates on everything AI and automation in the workforce.

Task-Centered Workforce Evolution with Gordon Ritchie

2025-01-2901:02:39

In this episode of Skills Connect, Siobhan Savage chats with Gordon Ritchie, Principal Consultant in Skills Architecture & Transformation at Skill Collective, about the evolution from skills-based strategies to task-focused approaches in workforce management. They dive into industry challenges, the importance of harmonization, and how organizations can align work, tasks, and AI to reshape the future of work. ✨Enjoyed our Skills Connect episode with Gordon? Explore our other resources ✨ Register to Skills Connect Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/registertoskillsc... Register to Skills Masterclass Series ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/reejigskillsmaste... Get a Personalized Work Ontology Report ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/workontologyreport Book a Personalized Masterclass ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/personalizedmaste... Be part of the ZWP Community and sign up for weekly newsletter 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ZWPcommunity Follow our socials on: Facebook📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigFacebook Linkedin 📲 https://tinyurl.com/ReejigLinkedin Follow Siobhan Savage on: Instagram 📲 / siobhansava. . Tiktok 📲 / siobhansavage Linkedin 📲 / siobhansavage Subscribe to receive updates on everything AI and automation in the workforce.

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