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People and Strategy is a podcast from the SHRM Executive Network delivering in-depth conversations with HR executives and people leaders to advance the field of human resources by providing engagement and thought leadership to senior executives. Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network at https://www.shrm.org/executive.
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In this episode, we talk to Robert Glazer about his latest book, Rethinking Two Week’s Notice. He offers a fresh perspective that will reframe the way you think about employee transitions. Glazer is also the founder of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency, and the podcast host of Elevate with Robert Glazer.Follow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate/review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
In this episode, David Reimer, CEO of the ExCo Group shares the 3 big leadership issues he anticipates for 2025: navigating civil discourse at the workplace, redefining what good leadership looks like, and leading with self awareness. He also shares how a spark of curiosity could lead to great things.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate/review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
In this episode of People and Strategy, Jill Waite, chief people officer at Portillo’s, talks about the restaurant's leadership program. Waite emphasizes the value of a blended learning approach, the importance of soft skills, and discusses how to retain boomerang employees.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate/review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
In this episode of People and Strategy, Mike Fromm, CHRO of Shaw Industries, shares insights on building an inclusive culture that prioritizes its people. He highlights Shaw’s five guiding principles: inclusion, empowerment, accountability, authenticity, and support. Discover how implementing guiding principles can help create a workplace where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered.Follow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate/review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
In this episode, Terry Reed, senior vice president of talent and leadership development at Comfort Systems, a leading mechanical and electrical firm, shares his insights on addressing the country’s critical shortage in skilled trade workers, plus his strategies for attracting women to the industry, and the need for in-house training programs. Reed also shares his experiences on building workplace culture and diversity, as well as the impact of technology like AI on the workforce.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate/review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
Anita Martin built her HR career on three pillars: fairness, consistency, and transparency. In this episode, Martin shares her strategy for leading organizational change at the Houston Texans and offers tips on how to achieve employee buy-in, the importance of succession planning, and strategic patience.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the current state of the U.S. labor market—and where it’s headed in 2025—with SHRM senior labor economist Justin Ladner. Discover key insights and potential paths forward for the worker shortage, inflation, and more.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
How does an organization create an “outrageously extraordinary” culture? SharkNinja’s chief people officer Elizabeth Norberg sits down with the president of Gap International, Bob Rothman, to discuss their formula for success. They also share tips for navigating change, building executive alignment, and the role of the HR executive in building company culture. Listen until the end to hear some rapid fire questions.Follow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
In this week’s episode of the People and Strategy podcast, Marjorie Powell, the CHRO at AARP, shares her insights into managing HR at one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the U.S. She also explains how AI is being used to enhance member engagement and how to realize the strategic value of the 50-and-older workforce.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
In this special episode, we're recording live at the SHRM Executive Network's 2024 Visionaries Summit in Austin, Texas. Tune in for key takeaways from our Executive Network of CHROs. Learn what's top of mind for HR leaders and which insights they plan to bring back to their organizations.Didn't get a chance to attend Visionaries this year? Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network and the 2025 Visionaries Summit.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
In this episode, Dawn Zier, former CEO of Nutrisystem and current executive coach, discusses the vital role that organizational culture plays in company turnarounds and in the boardroom. She explains the evolving role of boards of directors in today's workplace and why some boardroom norms have reached their expiration dates. Zier is also the editor of The Directors Roundtable, a regular department in our quarterly People + Strategy Journal. You can read the most recent Directors Roundtables online:Creating Board-Management AlignmentHow a Board of Directors Should Lead on GenAIHow Boards Navigate the New State of LaborEpisode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
From Starbucks barista to executive, Paul Johnson’s career journey has taken many paths. Today, he is VP of People and Culture and Chief Diversity Officer for the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. In this episode of People and Strategy, Johnson shares his insights on redefining traditional leadership paradigms, the role of continuous learning, and the differences between HR roles in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.Note: All views expressed are the writer’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
What was your entry point into the workforce? In this episode of People and Strategy, Denny’s SVP of HR and CLO Fasika Melaku discusses how the service industry tends to be that first door to employment. She reflects on her experience as an immigrant, working in the hospitality industry, and creating employee development programs at Denny's.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
Increasing access to care among underserved populations can advance health equity. In this episode of People and Strategy, Boston Scientific’s vice president of HR and global chief diversity officer Camille Chang Gilmore discusses the medical technology company’s Close the Gap Health Equity Initiative, tying inclusion goals to measurable outcomes, her tips for successful leadership, and more.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
An organization’s workplace culture represents an opportunity to align with the communities it serves. In this episode of People and Strategy, DeRetta Rhodes, chief culture officer at the Atlanta Braves discusses how to enhance workplace culture — from the importance of giving employees a voice to how community involvement can create a sense of belonging.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
Using data-driven insights can help create higher performing teams. In this episode of People and Strategy, Wendy Miller, chief people officer at McKinsey & Company, discusses the power of people analytics to help HR executives and business leaders solve problems, AI’s potential impact, and more.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
The first 90 to 180 days are critical to a new leader’s success, and they often benefit from executive coaching during this transitional period. In this episode of People and Strategy, Christine Mixan, talent planning lead at General Motors, shares her STEPS model for coaching leaders through transitions. She also shares the ROIs associated with executive coaching, how long coaching should last, and more.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
While working as a practicing lawyer, Nathalie Grenache landed on a career in HR “completely by accident” after a teammate requested her legal assistance with an expat employee’s immigration status. Grenache now serves as the Senior VP of People and Culture at Sanofi, a Paris-based global pharmaceutical company. She is based in Boston and is responsible for providing strategic HR leadership to Sanofi’s North American operations and Global Specialty Care.In this episode of People and Strategy, Grenache joins host Mo Fathelbab to discuss topics including what HR leaders in the U.S. can learn from the rest of the world about diversity and inclusion, the importance of viewing talent acquisition as a function that stretches beyond HR, her thoughts on the future of succession planning, and much more.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
Betty Thompson got her start in HR as an entry-level employee at IBM when she had to turn to the department to navigate a difficult personnel situation. Now, as Chief People Officer at Booz Allen Hamilton, she oversees all aspects of talent for the firm's more than 36,000 employees across the globe. In this episode of People and Strategy, Thompson speaks with host Mo Fathelbab on how necessary changes in education, diversity and inclusion, and civility will shape the next decade’s workforce.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
Rhonda Morris, Vice President and CHRO of Chevron Corporation, describes her 31-year career with the company as non-traditional and “portfolio-esque” in the sense that she’s held a number of non-HR roles that have included marketing, running a P&L and working outside the U.S. In this episode of People and Strategy, Morris joins host Mo Fathelbab to discuss topics including the development of strong corporate culture, bringing mental health support to the workplace, as well as how she has leveraged her lifelong love of handwritten letters to engage Chevron’s employees.Episode transcriptFollow People and Strategy wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.
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