Core values can drive more cynicism than connection. But done right, they can provide a bedrock for fast-growing hybrid teams. Rad Power Bikes is a great example. Pam Keenan Fritz shares how they have pulled values off the proverbial wall and into every stage of the employee life cycle. The result? A highly engaged culture. Pam further digs into her experience building a thriving hybrid work environment sharing how incorporating remote work actually levels the playing field. Join us as we discus...
Nov 02, 2021•36 min
Some people say empathy is one of the most essential traits of a people leader. Others beg to differ. Courage and conviction are the competencies that make HR leaders truly stand out and defend their people. In this episode, we interview Colleen McCreary , Chief People, Places, & Publicity Officer at Credit Karma , about the courage and confidence that are needed for today’s people leadership. Join us as we discuss: The rise of the importance of HR Tech The two competencies that define succe...
Oct 19, 2021•42 min
Race, gender, politics, religion, ageism, class — these don’t necessarily sound like fun conversations. But they can be, and you need to embrace them because your employees already are. In this special edition episode from 15Five’s Empower Conference, we interview Carin Taylor , Chief Diversity Officer at Workday , about overcoming our fears to unpack the challenging conversations that our employees and communities want and need. Join us as we discuss: Why we need to broaden our definition of in...
Oct 06, 2021•44 min
The question of equitable outcomes is an uncomfortable one. A proactive change leader will recognize that equitable outcomes require different approaches for different team members in different populations. In this episode, we interview Jevan Soo Lenox , Chief People Officer formerly at Stitch Fix, about creating equitable outcomes across wildly different teams. Join us as we discuss: The emotional labor of the people function Offensive and defensive approaches to the mental health conversation ...
Sep 21, 2021•46 min
Your culture has to connect to the solution(s) you offer, your compensation strategy has to connect to your culture, your planning process has to connect to your goals for your workforce… All this stuff has to connect. Why? People practices aren’t programmatic. They’re systematic. In this episode, we interview Denise Thomas , VP, Operations (COO) at Cisco Meraki , about why people practitioners need to build systems, not programs: Denise talks with us about: Architecting for human experience and...
Sep 07, 2021•41 min
We can revolutionize our world, if we rid our workplaces of industrial age paradigms. Embracing the creativity within us all will enable us to develop a more humanistic approach to work and to find answers to the societal and environmental problems that afflict our world. In part two of our interview with Nancy Hauge, Chief Human Resources Officer at Automation Anywhere, Nancy paints a promising picture of the future of work. We discuss: -A values-based approach to respect and honesty -What incr...
Aug 24, 2021•23 min•Ep. 22
Many HR practices trace their roots back to the industrial age — an era where management practices were inspired by the practice of slavery and created on a foundation of distrust towards workers. If you’ve been doing something for over 75 years that’s sourced in suffering and clearly no longer working, it’s time for a revolution. In part one of our interview with Nancy Hauge, Chief Human Resources Officer at Automation Anywhere, Nancy explains why she’s on a mission to rid the HR function of ev...
Aug 10, 2021•36 min•Ep. 21
If we choose to revert to a system of work that looks like 2019, we’re missing an opportunity of a lifetime. The role of HR is to enable the talent and culture in an organization, to equate business success with human success. One of the best ways to do that is to carry forward the lessons we learned about flexible work and communication into the future of work. In this episode, we interview Tracy Layney, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Levi Strauss & Co., about ho...
Aug 03, 2021•48 min•Ep. 20
In this episode of HR Superstars, we talked with Elisa Garn, VP Digital Brand at GBS Benefits, Inc., who shared several personal stories explaining how she became more empathic and learned firsthand the sting of pity and sympathy in a vulnerable and painful situation. With great humor and candor, she offered unique perspectives around the difference between tactical and strategic HR. She also provided a fascinating framework for the evolution of roles and responsibilities in one’s HR career. She...
Jul 13, 2021•46 min•Ep. 19
There’s an exciting movement happening right now in HR where HR and people ops professionals are seeing an elevation of the strategic importance they play in an organization. Part of what’s driving that trend is empowering HR leaders with data around performance and engagement. One of the best opportunities for HR executives and people ops professionals to continue elevating their voice and strategic contribution to the company is helping the organization build a capability of manager enablement...
Jun 29, 2021•35 min•Ep. 18
How do leaders create a sense of belonging and camaraderie with their still shell-shocked remote team? They start with clear communication, vulnerability and inclusivity, and a safe space to share ideas. This episode was taken from a segment of the HR Superstars Summit. In it, Santi Jaramillo, CEO and Co-Founder of Emplify, and Milena Berry, CEO and Co-Founder of PowerToFly, discuss ways to lead with empathy and increase remote staff engagement. We also talked about: -The importance of authentic...
Jun 15, 2021•23 min•Ep. 17
It’s not enough to run through a regulatory checklist when you’re establishing or expanding your company’s diversity, equity, inclusivity and sense of belonging initiatives. Diversity and inclusion is not about checking boxes on a list; it’s about creating a space of belonging through shared intent, individual empowerment, and proactive listening. Our leadership teams should continually be striving to create such space for a positive and equitable employee experience. This episode is a feature f...
Jun 08, 2021•28 min•Ep. 16
After the honeymoon breaks down and the insane roller coaster of building a company ramps up, you're left with the hard task of crafting a transformational culture. If you fail at this task, you'll have a fractured leadership team and a toxic workplace. Since we started our company, we've had plenty of breakdowns, and we've learned how to turn those breakdowns into breakthroughs for our team. What's the key to creating an extraordinary workplace culture? In this episode of HR Superstars, hosts D...
Jun 01, 2021•26 min
Just as we want to create a transformational outcome for our customers with our products and services, we want to create a transformational employee experience. In fact, the two are inextricably linked. As we’ve crafted our culture, one of the foundational aspects that we know is critical to creating transformation and improving people’s lives is our relationships. How do we build a transformational culture where people feel valued? In this episode of HR Superstars, hosts David Hassell and Shane...
May 25, 2021•19 min
A truly grehttps://www.15five.com/resources/podcast/at company culture doesn’t typically develop on its own. It is often necessary to undergo change that will allow you to grow as an organization and build the culture you desire. In this episode of HR Superstars, we talked with Sarah Chavarria, Chief People Officer at Delta Dental, about organizational transformation. What we talked about: -How culture shapes your organization’s personality. -HR’s role in empowering employees. -Where mindset and...
May 04, 2021•47 min•Ep. 13
The old models of leadership no longer serve organizations well. Those models expected leaders to be superhuman. But that kind of strength entirely misses the mark; it doesn’t serve the needs of those we lead. Today, we need a leadership model that embraces vulnerability, along with service, humility, kindness, and love. We talked with Laila Tarraf, Chief People Officer at Allbirds, about her new book on leading with love in business and in life. We also talked about: -The old view of HR vs the ...
Apr 27, 2021•52 min•Ep. 12
Historically, organizations have operated with an overly simplistic view of what motivates people. They had little understanding of how important belonging is, how to build esteem, or how important it is to be sensitive to individual needs. But if 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we must be human first. We talked with Gianna Driver, Chief People Officer at BlueVine, about leading with compassion, empathy, and understanding. We also talked about: - What 2020 taught us about empathy and how to l...
Apr 20, 2021•48 min•Ep. 11
The traditional approach to sales was all about hitting the number at all costs. Not only is that unsustainable; it’s inefficient. The key to high performance at any company is for managers to compassionately and empathetically engage and enable their people. To find out how to do that, we talked with Sandi Kochhar, Chief People Officer at Gong.io, about living company values and manager enablement strategies. We also talked about: -How to keep values at the center of your culture. -The role of ...
Apr 13, 2021•45 min•Ep. 10
What is the first step on the path to high results? Answer: when leaders care about their employees as whole beings. Employees do their best work when their deepest needs are met. How can we work toward an environment that is compassionate, fulfilling, and safe? We talked with repeat guest David Hanrahan, Chief Human Resources Officer at Eventbrite, about the state of mental health post-2020 and the CHRO’s role in addressing mental health in the workplace. What we talked about: -Depression, anxi...
Apr 06, 2021•19 min•Ep. 9
It’s easy to come up with the idea of a corporate value. But coming up with convergence where people align their bodies, hearts, minds, and spirits with that value and actually living it…that’s tough. How do we get people to buy in to corporate values and live out a collective mission? To find out, we talked with David Hanrahan, Chief Human Resources Officer at Eventbrite, about working towards convergence and maintaining strong company culture in the face of crises. What we talked about: -How t...
Mar 30, 2021•26 min•Ep. 8
Nearly 1,300 employees at an all-remote and always remote org pose a considerable culture challenge. Tune in to learn about remote culture done well. In this episode, we interview Lori McLeese , Global Head of HR at Automattic, about strategies for celebrating culture at your remote org. What we talked about: -Total freedom to live and work in the way that suits your lifestyle -Data and what to track -The need for transparency in remote orgs -Why management isn’t a promotion at Automattic For th...
Mar 23, 2021•31 min•Ep. 7
Before COVID, hardly anyone opted to work full-time remotely. After COVID, hardly anyone wants to go back to the office full time. COVID changed HR forever, period. How do we support our people now? In this episode, we interview Jennifer Christie, Chief HR Officer at Twitter, about how the pandemic accelerated their decentralization plans and helped grow an even stronger culture. What we talked about: -Practical strategies for supporting remote employees -How the use of office space has changed ...
Mar 16, 2021•35 min•Ep. 6
How can we recognize and nurture dragons in our organizations? How can we become dragons ourselves? Wait, what is all this talk about dragons? Don’t worry, we’re not trying to become flying, fire-breathing mythical creatures. But we are on a quest to push ourselves to improve, to commit to our purpose, and to serve our full potential. As leaders, we want to help our people do the same. To find out how to become better leaders and help employees connect to greater meaning, we caught up with “The ...
Mar 09, 2021•50 min•Ep. 5
After last year’s massive economic crisis, a lot of companies scrambled to cut costs. One program that was often cut: D&E. But when that was followed by a massive social crisis, companies had the choice to either save face through the things they said or to create positive change by actually taking action. Will the dual nature of 2020 propel our evolution forward to where we start paying attention to our role in society? We talked with Josh Bersin, founder of the Josh Bersin Academy, the wor...
Mar 02, 2021•21 min•Ep. 4
In today’s cultural climate, leaders need to consider the enormous complexity we’re all facing in the middle of a pandemic and how they can care for their employees as human beings. A lot of companies tend to move to one end of the empathy/results spectrum. But if focusing about both results and empathy in equal parts is critical to organizational health, what does a good balance look like? To find the answer, we talked with Josh Bersin, founder of the Josh Bersin Academy, the world's profession...
Feb 23, 2021•16 min•Ep. 3
A critical responsibility of CEOs is creating the space for people to be their greatest selves. If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that companies and the people who make decisions in them have a long way to go in understanding and growing diversity and inclusion. How can CEOs create an environment where everybody has equal opportunity to become their best selves if they don’t really understand the underlying dynamics that different types of people face? To find the answer, we talked with Amber Cab...
Feb 16, 2021•48 min•Ep. 2
HR people are advocating for themselves more and more. They want to have a seat at the table. But what’s the point of that seat at the table? Why do they want it in the first place? And how can they bring their skills to the table to create transformation inside their companies? To learn more about how HR professionals can act as catalysts for transformational change, drive strategy forward, and help teams flourish, we talked with Mike Bokina, Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Siemen...
Feb 03, 2021•40 min•Ep. 1
HR is not just about processes and checking boxes. It’s about building relationships and helping individuals on their own personal hero’s journey. 15Five wants to help HR leaders be able to do what matters most by developing their workforce and facilitating those heroes’ journeys. To aid this goal, they started a podcast. In this inaugural episode of HR Superstars, Rita Richa, a producer at Sweet Fish Media, talks with Shane Metcalf and David Hassell, CCO and CEO of 15Five, a leading continuous ...
Feb 02, 2021•15 min
