Employers’ ongoing challenges in sourcing quality talent for their organizations highlights the importance of identifying and utilizing processes that reliably attract desirable employees. In this episode of People and Strategy , host Tony Lee speaks with Peter Cappelli , George W. Taylor Professor of Management and Director of the Center for Human Resources at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, on how to determine what will and won’t work for your organization’s people strategy. T...
Feb 28, 2023•20 min•Ep. 42
Cara McNulty followed a career in population health science, always driven by awareness that everything people do, including work, is tied to their health. Now, as president of behavioral health and mental well-being at CVS Health, she spearheads the development of CVS Health and Aetna's mental health programs, products and capabilities. In this episode of People and Strategy , host Tony Lee speaks with McNulty on topics that include the importance of prioritizing mental health awareness among t...
Jan 31, 2023•19 min•Ep. 41
Organizations intuitively look to graduate business schools as a funnel for job-ready candidates, especially in light of widespread talent shortages. However, forces such as the post-COVID workplace and new generational values are actively shaping what goes into a graduate business educational experience. In this episode of People and Strategy , host Tony Lee speaks with Alex Triantis , Dean of the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University, about the demand for a different kind of MBA ex...
Jan 03, 2023•19 min•Ep. 40
Cardinal Health CHRO Ola Snow doesn’t think there’s a secret formula or a right path for becoming a chief people executive, but she does credit her broad range of experience and roles at Cardinal Health that have included both different types of customers and business models. In this episode of People and Strategy , Snow joins host Tony Lee to discuss topics including the new importance of organizational listening as key to succeeding in competitive talent landscapes and reframing perspectives o...
Nov 15, 2022•21 min•Ep. 39
Don Robertson is Northwestern Mutual’s chief human resources officer. He says his career in HR “just kind of happened,” but he also acknowledges how his background in finance, business and sales helped make him a great fit. In this episode of People and Strategy , Robertson speaks with host Tony Lee on topics that include his business-forward approach to HR, how Northwestern Mutual’s identity as a purpose-driven organization drives their recruiting, and the expanding role of the CHRO. This episo...
Oct 17, 2022•21 min•Ep. 38
Chris Rackow was both a special agent in the FBI and a Navy SEAL. Today, he’s vice president for global security and resilience services at Google, as well as and president of the board of directors for the International Security Management Association (ISMA). In this episode of People and Strategy , Rackow speaks with host Tony Lee on the growing role of CHROs in corporate security, overlooked methods to prevent phishing and ransomware attacks and how the rapid expansion of remote work is impac...
Sep 06, 2022•19 min•Ep. 37
Tawanda Starms’ career in HR began when she learned that the chief people officer of Taco Bell needed an executive assistant. Today, she’s vice president of talent and culture at Chipotle Mexican Grill, overseeing a wide range of talent strategies, from recruiting to talent development to company culture, DE&I and organizational design. In this episode of People and Strategy , Starms speaks with host Tony Lee on topics including what she loves about the restaurant industry, her perspective o...
Aug 01, 2022•21 min•Ep. 36
SHRM CHRO Jim Link started his HR career writing the company newsletter and responding to union grievances before advancing to HR leadership roles at organizations including Porsche and Randstad. In this episode of People and Strategy , he speaks with host Tony Lee about identifying solutions to talent shortages, the relationship between compensation and employee engagement and how to think about HR roles at both larger and smaller organizations. This episode of People and Strategy is sponsored ...
Jul 19, 2022•21 min•Ep. 35
Successful leaders acknowledge while they can’t prevent adverse events (e.g. a global pandemic), what persists is leaders’ ability to choose how they and their organizations respond to those difficult situations by enacting meaningful change. In this episode of People and Strategy, host Tony Lee speaks with Ian Ziskin , president of the EXec EXcel Group and co-founder of the Business inSITE Group , about how leaders can achieve transformational change at their own organizations. Ziskin is the au...
May 16, 2022•20 min•Ep. 34
Beth Benevenia is the leader of HR in the Global Manufacturing and Commercial Division of LIXIL , a global enterprise and manufacturer of water and housing products with 60,000 employees in more than 150 countries. She speaks with host Tony Lee about how organizations can make returning to the office appealing for employees, the role of culture in attracting and retaining talent during The Great Resignation and developing an adaptive leadership style at a global organization. This episode of Peo...
Apr 01, 2022•18 min•Ep. 33
Melissa Thompson is the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Ford Motor Company. In this interview with host Tony Lee, Thompson discusses how to attract and retain talent in today's competitive market and the role culture plays in talent acquisition. This episode of People and Strategy is sponsored by ADP .
Mar 01, 2022•21 min•Ep. 32
Cordell Carter, Esq., is Founding Executive Director of the Project on Belonging and Executive Director of the Socrates Program, both at the Aspen Institute. He is also a commissioner of The President's Commission on White House Fellowships. In this interview with Tony Lee, Vice President of Content at SHRM, Carter dives deep into how societies and organizational cultures must cultivate thriving and belonging in the context of HR and business. (length 21:42) This episode of People+Strategy is sp...
Jan 31, 2022•22 min•Ep. 31
Stephanie Rawitt, an attorney at Clark Hill PLC, discusses the Supreme Court ruling that stayed the OSHA’s Vaccination and Testing Emergency Standard (OSHA ETS). The ETS is on hold pending the review of the merits of the issue before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit or further action by the Biden Administration. In this interview with Tony Lee, Vice President of Content at SHRM, Rawitt examines the options leaders have to keep employees and customers safe. (length 22:46)...
Jan 19, 2022•23 min•Ep. 30
Jeff Lindeman, SHRM-SCP, is the CHRO and Vice President, Organizational Development at WD-40 Company. In this interview with Tony Lee, Vice President of Content at SHRM, Lindeman describes the unique WD-40 culture and its reliance on company values and belonging. (length 20:15)
Jan 04, 2022•21 min•Ep. 29
Brian Reaves is the Senior Vice President, Chief Belonging, Diversity, and Equity Officer at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group). In this interview with Tony Lee, Vice President of Content at SHRM, Reaves explains that diversity, equity and inclusion are business imperatives and impact business as much as any other strategy. (length 18:08)
Nov 15, 2021•18 min•Ep. 28
Richard Lui, News Anchor with MSNBC and NBC News, is also the author of Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness. In this interview with Tony Lee, Vice President of Content at SHRM, Lui explains how selflessness and positivity can influence the workplace for the better, starting with leadership. (length 27:25)
Sep 13, 2021•27 min•Ep. 27
Matthew Owenby, Chief Human Resources Officer at Aflac Inc., dives into company culture and talent management in our current business climate. In this interview with Tony Lee, Vice President of Content at SHRM, Owenby discusses hiring employees for life, the role of digitalization and skills learned from the pandemic. (length 31:39)
Aug 16, 2021•33 min•Ep. 26
Judy Samuelson, founder and executive director of the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program and author of Six New Rules of Business: Creating Real Value in a Changing World, explores the role of leadership in today's world. In this interview with Ira Bedzow, director of the Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program at New York Medical College and the Senior Scholar of the Aspen Center for Social Values, Samuelson digs into the move away from shareholder primacy and the new role of employee...
Jul 06, 2021•38 min•Ep. 25
Craig Wallace, Ph.D., organizational psychologist and Department Head of Management in the College of Business at Clemson University, dives into data and analytics in the HR realm. In this interview with Deborah Stadtler, managing editor of the SHRM Executive Network, Wallace discusses how to solve for the right problem and the future of analytics.(length 38:29)
May 28, 2021•38 min•Ep. 24
Tracey Marsh, VP of Human Resources for the ESCO Division of The Weir Group, gives a detailed look at scenario planning and how to apply that method to workforce planning. In this interview with Judith Scimone, editor-at-large on the People + Strategy editorial board and SVP and Chief Talent Officer at MetLife, Marsh dives into the role of data and how to balance flexibility and discipline in strategic planning. This episode of People and Strategy is sponsored by ADP. Join ADP at the second annu...
May 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 23
Matt Breitfelder, global head of human capital and senior partner of Apollo Global Management, dives into how to modernize the role of CHRO. In this interview with Deb Bubb, associate editor of the People + Strategy editorial board and SVP and chief talent officer with UnitedHealth Group, Breitfelder talks about prioritizing and taking risks to become a future-minded CHRO. (length 36:09)
Apr 05, 2021•36 min•Ep. 22
Frances Frei and Anne Morriss are co-authors of "Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You" and "Uncommon Service: How to Win by Putting Customers at the Core of Your Business." In this interview with Lisa Connell, The SHRM Executive Network advisor, Frei and Morriss explain that leadership isn't about you--it's about building others up. (length 30:10)
Mar 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 21
Jonathan McBride, former global head of inclusion and diversity at BlackRock and advisor to boards, CEOs and executive teams, dives into the thorny issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. In this interview with Eric Severson, EVP and Chief People Officer of Neiman Marcus, McBride gives concrete actions to move the needle on equity and inclusion in your organization. (length 35:59)
Nov 30, 2020•36 min•Ep. 20
Bob Johansen, Ph.D., author and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future, explores what the future of work looks like. In this interview with Deb Bubb, Vice President of HR and the Chief Leadership, Learning and Inclusion Officer at IBM and Associate Editor for People + Strategy, Johansen discusses the intersection of humans and technology, digital transformation and supermind skills. (length 34:12)
Oct 01, 2020•34 min•Ep. 19
Nigel Travis, chairman of the board for Dunkin' Brands, had led several iconic brands as CEO and on the board. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, he draws on his roots in HR and discusses why businesses need pushback and a challenge culture. (length 24:57)
Sep 03, 2020•25 min•Ep. 18
Rob Chesnut, former Chief Ethics Officer of Airbnb, thinks business is in need of an ethical revolution. By promoting intentional integrity and making ethics personal, leaders can move their company forward. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, Chesnut explains why ethics matter more today than even before. (length 22:48)
Aug 17, 2020•23 min•Ep. 17
Aaron Hurst, CEO and co-founder of Imperative and author of The Purpose Economy, believes that purpose and resilience can help employees combat burnout in the face of recent challenges. Hurst talks about social innovation and the future of work in this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of HR People + Strategy. (length 24:08)
Aug 03, 2020•24 min•Ep. 16
Lisa Shalett, founder of Extraordinary Women on Boards and an experienced board director, explains why trust is so critical in today's business climate. In this interview with David Reimer, CEO Americas at Merryck & Co. and Executive Editor of People + Strategy, Shalett discusses how boards can explore the levels of trust that surround an organization. (length 41:55)
Jun 26, 2020•42 min•Ep. 15
Stephanie Crouppen, Partner Happiness Executive and commercial lead for Diversity & Inclusion at Humu, discusses how great cultures are a balance of autonomy and structure. In this interview with David Reimer, CEO Americas at Merryck & Co. and Executive Editor of People + Strategy, Crouppen explores how nudges can lead to lasting culture change. (length 27:58)
May 20, 2020•28 min•Ep. 14
Rahul Varma, Senior Managing Director and Chief Talent Officer, Accenture Technology, explores the human-centric organization. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, Varma dives into the importance of a human-focused company, especially during this time of crisis. (length 21:38)
Apr 15, 2020•22 min•Ep. 13
