In this episode, host Jaime Klein sits down with Nick Benaquista, SVP of People and Capability at Mastercard, who gives us an insider perspective on leading HR transformation during periods of massive growth —from $15B to $25B and a workforce that more than doubled.
Apr 28, 2025•38 min
Jaime Klein sits down with Ian O’Keefe of ikona Analytics to discuiss how AI is helping HR leaders boost ROI and streamline everything from onboarding to succession planning.
Apr 01, 2025•15 min
Lift Our Voices, founded by Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky, advocates for workplace safety and inclusion by challenging harmful policies like non-disclosure agreements and forced arbitration. This conversation led by host Jaime Klein, introduces the LOV Where You Work Survey and Index to help companies assess and improve their practices on harassment and discrimination—learn more at Lift Our Voices .
Jan 30, 2025•34 min
As Goldman Sachs Value Accelerator Operating Advisor, Carmen O'Shea is optimizing talent strategies across many companies at once—and in some of the most dynamic industries. We’ll get her take on common HR trends among portfolio companies, challenges that are universal across industries, the value of the employee experience (it’s not just about the customer experience), and more.
Nov 13, 2024•29 min
Kerrie Peraino, Chief People Officer at Verily and former VP of People Operations at Google, joins host Jaime Klein to share her insights on human sustainability, AI risks, and leadership development.
Nov 08, 2024•27 min
Tanisa Williams, is the head of human resources for the Americas at The Economist. Throughout her career, Tanisa has focused on building workplaces that foster inclusion and wellness. Join Jaime and Tanisa as they discuss proven strategies to improve employee well-being and the HR leader’s role, tips for employee communications in turbulent times, AI, and more.
Jul 25, 2024•29 min
Hear Jaime Klein and guest speaker, Tyler Benjamin discuss trailblazing an industry, keeping the team aligned and thoughtful engagement through major market pivots. Tune in to hear what it’s like to lead at companies that are widely viewed as a bellwether's for company culture.
May 30, 2024•30 min
Shenan Reed is renowned for her human-centric leadership style. In this session of Inspired Leadership, Jaime Klein is checking in with Shenan about takeaways from her first hundred days in her role as General Motors Global Chief Media Officer.
Apr 18, 2024•30 min
Listen in as Erica Keswin , shares insights from her mostrecent book, "The Retention Revolution," on building company cultures that attract and retain top talent with Inspire HR CEO, Jaime Klein.
Feb 14, 2024•28 min
Join Ian O’Keefe, HR Venture Advisor for SemperVirens Venture Capital, Amy Lui Abel, PhD, Author and former LHH Global Talent Partner, and Rafael Perez, Inspire HR Expert, HR Business Partner, with Jaime Klein, Inspire Human Resources for a conversation on the risks of AI in Human Resources. We don’t know what’s coming, but we know it’s going to be game-changing. That’s why we have to understand the possibilities, strategize, and build flexible plans now. Join us to hear from the experts: * Top ...
Oct 02, 2023•57 min
Hear Krupa (Desai) Vankayala , VP of People and HR at Sapphire Ventures discuss aligning business strategy with HR strategy, HR trends affecting leaders at high-growth companies, life-long learning, and more.
Sep 11, 2023•29 min
Omar A. Brown , Senior Vice President, People & Culture Officer, Big Ten Conference joins Jaime Klein (she, her) , CEO of Inspire Human Resources to share his experiences working to promote an inclusive culture in a highly visible industry: college sports. We’ll talk about managing through major culture shifts, increasing diversity at the top, and making the case for DEIB beyond dollars-and-cents....
Aug 21, 2023•33 min
What HR leaders need to know about shifting talent strategies in a volatile environment, building a team to thrive in the future of work, navigating a tight labor market and more. What you’ll hear: Talent strategies to get the highest returns despite market volatility HR strategies to retain and develop leaders to get the strongest results Building an elastic talent resource to seize opportunities in a tight labor market How to create collaborative cultures and boost performance in Hybrid 2.0 Jo...
Jun 17, 2023•57 min
FanDuel Chief People Officer Tricia Alcamo joins Inspire HR CEO Jaime Klein to discuss the moments that caused significant changes in trends in talent management and how her personal leadership style has adapted to meet this exciting moment in HR’s evolution. Join our next LinkedIn Live here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspire-human-resources/
May 30, 2023•30 min
Being a great leader is complex. And the transformation in HR, sped up by the recent birth of hybrid workspaces and a focus on employee well-being, makes leading in these turbulent times even more complex. So we’re welcoming two executives from an industry that is no stranger to transformation. Meredith Kopit Levien is the Chief Executive Officer and Jacqueline Welch is the Executive Vice President + Chief Human Resources Officer at New York Times. We’ll talk about their experiences leading in j...
Apr 20, 2023•32 min
Sometimes we’re too focused on the idea that better bonuses equals reliable retention. But bonuses alone won’t keep an employee in their job, let alone engaged, healthy, and productive in their job. You can retain and engage your top talent by building a culture that prioritizes employee well-being across-the-board. But what does that look like? Featuring our guest panelists: Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being, Johns Hopkins Medicine; Michelle Martin. Se...
Apr 12, 2023•57 min
As soon as we heard rumblings of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on HR was heightened. HR leaders shifted into hyperdrive as they moved to the top of the list on their CEO’s speed dial. Finally, HR had earned a seat at the table for strategic business discussions. But is it permanent? We’re connecting with Tecla Palli-Sandler, EVP, Chief People Officer at Capgemini to get her thoughts on what this means for HR leaders. Featuring: Tecla Palli-Sandler, EVP, Chief People Officer at Capgemini...
Apr 07, 2023•31 min
HR has transformed and there’s no returning to “the way we were.” Jaime Klein and Felicia Gorcyca will discuss some of the most impactful ways the industry has transformed, and what HR leaders should prioritize to keep pace in the new world of work. Featuring: Felicia Gorcyca, experienced Chief People Officer. Catch the next episode of Inspired Leadership live on the Inspired LinkedIn page .
Mar 16, 2023•30 min
We can’t rely on yesterday’s tools for today’s talent acquisition and onboarding needs - especially given the whiplash climate of talent shortage, hiring freezes, and resignations. It’s time to evaluate what works today and into the future, so you can be competitive moving forward. Join us as we welcome talent acquisition experts to discuss: * What is a talent-centric recruitment model (and what’s in it for you)? * Workforce planning with an agile approach * New techniques in onboarding Read Mor...
Jan 31, 2023•56 min
This session is tailored to HR and business leaders at high-growth companies, private equity, and venture capital firms. A panel of HR experts approaches key HR trends and challenges through the lens of high-growth leadership. Read more: https://www.inspirehumanresources.com/live_series/hr-at-high-growth-companies-continued Featuring: Purvi Tailor, Vice President, Human Resources, Ferring USA; Barry Marshall, Founding Partner, P5 Collaborative Consulting; Mindy London, Inspire HR Expert, Senior ...
Nov 02, 2022•57 min
Everyday HR challenges have an extra layer of complexity for high-growth companies. From scaling culture to always being on the lookout for mergers and acquisitions, onboarding hundreds of people at a time, change management, and more, high-growth companies have specialized needs. Read more: https://www.inspirehumanresources.com/live_series/hr-opportunities-challenges-at-high-growth-companies Featuring: Nettie Nitzberg, Chief Learning and Leadership Officer at Saterman Connect; Krupa Vankayala, ...
Nov 02, 2022•55 min
Join Inspire HR for a panel featuring compensation, benefits, and financial wellness experts as we discuss designing total rewards packages that promote equity, retention, and recruitment. Read more: https://inspirehumanresources.com/ Featuring: Lacey Horn, Founder + CEO, Native Advisory; Charles Privitera, Jr., Vice President, Workplace Solutions Group, Goldman Sachs Ayco; Ray Goldberg, Founder, Pier Forward.
Jun 23, 2022•58 min
New Strategies for Retaining + Engaging Top Talent How do you retain employees in a job market where close to 40% of U.S. workers are looking to change jobs this year? Join Inspire Human Resources as we tackle this question in a panel discussion with top experts who wrestle with this question every day. We’ll cover topics like: How to create + communicate a compelling employee value proposition. Growing retention mindsets in managers and supervisors. Navigating the complexities of return-to-offi...
May 03, 2022•57 min
Retention is top of mind for every company today, and rightfully so. Close to 40% of U.S. workers are looking to change jobs in 2022, Fidelity Investments reported early this year. That’s not good news, considering the market is already flooded with job opportunities. Just last year, the number of open job postings in the U.S. rose by 33%. That means stiff competition for the best talent. More than ever, companies have to retain and engage their best people. Read more here: https://inspirehumanr...
Mar 17, 2022•58 min
Managing through talent shortages and LOAs is becoming increasingly challenging. Close to 70% of companies report that they are experiencing a talent shortage and difficulty hiring for their open roles. And this isn’t just a pandemic problem. Korn Ferry predicts that by 2030, more than 85 million jobs could go unfilled because there are not enough skilled people to fill them—adding up to $8.5 trillion in unrealized revenue globally. HR and change management experts join CEO Jaime Klein to discus...
Feb 10, 2022•57 min
Public companies have been put on notice several times in just the last five years—most recently when Nasdaq’s rule went into effect this summer that requires it’s companies to have at least one woman and at least one individual from an under-represented community on their boards. The message is clear: board diversity is a requirement. We welcomed experts in private equity, board diversity, and HR leadership to discuss inclusive leadership, tactics for building robust and diverse talent pipeline...
Dec 14, 2021•57 min
Your company’s culture is your greatest asset to weather the perfect storm created by: a prolonged pandemic, the “great resignation,” and ongoing uncertainty around return to office timelines. Inspire welcomes HR, organizational psychology, and workplace culture leaders to explore evaluating and strengthening company cultures following 19 months (and counting) of uncertainty. Read the full show notes here: https://inspirehumanresources.com/strengthening-company-culture-through-the-pandemic-beyon...
Nov 02, 2021•58 min
As return to office dates shift later—often into 2022—it has become clear that the #1 criteria for a return to office or hybrid work plan is flexibility. But there’s so much more, too: from pay differentials based on geography, challenges hybrid work causes for diversity, equity, inclusion + belonging, how employers can manage employees who refuse to receive a covid vaccine, and more. Read full show notes here: https://inspirehumanresources.com/hybrid-workplaces-from-compliance-to-culture/...
Nov 02, 2021•57 min
With vaccinations up and mask mandates down, every business and HR leader is thinking about what their future workplace will look like: RTO (return to office), work from anywhere, or hybrid. According to McKinsey, 68% of companies do not have concrete plans in place yet and only about 28% of office-workers are back in the office today. There is no playbook and these decisions have major implications for performance management, enhancing engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion + belonging (DEIB ...
Aug 01, 2021•58 min
As various members of the team take on responsibility for diversity, equity, inclusion + belonging (DEIB), many HR leaders are wondering about the role of the C-Suite. Spoiler alert: DEIB starts at the top. Leaders set the tone, champion organization-wide initiatives, and ensure DEIB is a top level priority. Employees who work for an inclusive leader are 2.5x times more likely to feel a sense of belonging. And a sense of belonging leads to a 56% increase in job performance. Read full show notes ...
Jun 24, 2021•58 min