Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society
We are joined by Mark Graban, Lean & Continuous Improvement, Author, Speaker and Consultant to discuss how leaders can learn to react less, lead better and improve more.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
The inspiration behind his new book
Why we need to stop reacting to noise and start responding to signals
The common mistakes companies make when looking at data
What is “plot the dots”
Advice for HR professionals implementing lean
We are joined by Amit Avasthi, Head of HR Emerging Markets at Larsen & Toubro Infotech to discuss his experience managing HR Transformations.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
How Amit’s experience as a consultant helped in his role as a HR professional
Why we should focus on bite-sized HR and avoid longer interactions
Amit’s advice for those embarking on a HR transformation journey
Why the first step of any transformation should be to ask yourself “what is really going to change?”
How Amit used gamification as a tool to communicate change
Why HR needs to justify it’s seat at the table
Why creating a Culture of coaching is the real #futureofwork
We are joined by Nick Craig, President at Core Leadership Institute to discuss how leaders can access their purpose.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Why purpose is the antidote to uncertainty
The three access points to finding purpose
Why purpose is the true source of energy
What is good stress
Fulfilment versus happiness
Practical steps leaders can take to help find their purpose
We are joined by Caroline Roque, Compensation and Benefits Manager at Eurosport & Faustine Jerome, Product Manager at Benify to discuss how Eurosport increased employee well-being through digitisation.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
The challenge Eurosport was facing and how Caroline found Benify
How does not having a benefits solution affect employee well-being
How Eurosport maintained consistent engagement rates via content and competitions
The feedback from employees
Advice for compensation and Benefits managers looking for a benefits solution
Caroline’s overall experience with Benify
We are joined by Marcia Reynolds, Global Expert in Holding Mind Changing Conversations to discuss how you can use coaching skills to turn difficult conversations into positive results.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Why telling people what to do is a big waste of time
The importance of considering the individuals goals during these difficult conversations
What you can do to avoid bringing emotion (especially judgement) into the conversation
Why you should be curious about your employees thinking
Using coaching skills or reflective inquiry to change minds
We are joined by Sean Murphy, Director, Global Talent Acquisition at United Technologies Corporation to discuss UTC’s HR Transformation Journey.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Sean’s experience joining his client and facing the good and bad decisions
Where to start when embarking on a HR Transformation journey
Converting business partners into strategic recruiting partners
How to get buy-in from senior stake holders and keep them engaged
The importance of communicating change early and as often as possible
Looking back what he’d do differently
We are joined by Isabelle Couquiaud-Schbath, Compensation & Benefits Associate Director at MSD & Rosalie Riss, Senior Account Manager at Benify
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
The challenge MSD faced and how Isabelle found Benify
MSD’s previous benefits system
Questions you should ask when looking for a benefits solution
Why Benify?
The impact this has had on their employees and their feedback
How the solution adds another layer of communication
Isabelle’s overall experience with Benify
Isabelle’s plans to expand the solution to other parts of the country
We are joined by Gordon Tredgold, Global Guru’s Top 30 Leadership Expert & Speaker.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
4 principles to help you achieve success & drive results
The top reasons people and companies fail to achieve results
How to apply F.A.S.T. - (Focus, Accountability, Simplicity, Transparency) to avoid failure and accelerate to success.
We are joined by Joeli Brearley, Founder at Pregnant Then Screwed.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
What is the motherhood penalty and how it’s affecting mothers in the workplace
Joeli’s experience of been sacked the day after announcing she was 4 months pregnant
How HR can better support parents that are returning to work
Why 30% of employers avoid hiring mothers of child bearing age
How Pregnant and Screwed support mothers with tribunals
The resources and help available to parents affected by workplace discrimination
We are joined by Susie McNamara, VP Global Leadership Development and Learning at Fortive.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Susie’s thought process as she chose to disrupt herself by moving from a 15 year career at General Mills to join a start up
What her first year at Fortive looked like and why she spent her first 10 weeks travelling the business before starting her role
The importance of “mini experiments” and why she believes they are more effective than 3 month leadership programs
We are joined by Imola Richards, Global Program Manager - HR Leadership Program at GE .
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
How GE structures its HR Leadership Program
How the structure has changed to develop virtual & digital HR talent
The skills and competencies that are developed in the program
How to engage leaders throughout the process
How the program delivers ROI for the business
Best practices (Dos & Don’ts)
We are joined by Brady Pyle, Director of Human Resources Services at NASA.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Moving from a decentralised HR function across 10 locations across the US
How NASA is competing for talent with the rise of private aviation and space organisations.
Why it’s important to retain a local HR director role to help strike a balance between company culture and local commonality.
How NASA’s systems are impeding it’s own growth
The impact this transformation has had on employees and their feedback
We are joined by Patti Temple, Founder at Temple Rocks and author of I’m Not Done.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
How to recognise the subtle signs of ageism and why it’s not always intended
Examples of companies who understand that a good retirement transition for it’s employees is in their best interest (phased retirement)
The importance of having early and regular conversations with employees regarding their retirement
We are joined by Henry Toledo, Chief People Officer at Valet Living.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
The role of HR in a growing business
Henry’s perspective as a chief people officer during the first 90 days of his role
How speaking with clients and customers is a great way to get insight into your business
Why podcasting is such an underrated tool
What HR Leaders need to know when considering a role as a CHRO
We are joined by Donovan Mattole, Vice-President Human Resources North America at Brenntag.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
Donovan’s unique background, growing upon an organic cannabis farm off grid with no electricity, telephone or running hot water
How Donovan got started in HR and his unique journey
Adapting HR to a Company’s Unique Story
How to Implement HR strategy in a large region
Should you hire people who previously worked for you or hire new people?
We are joined by Robin Everhart, Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer at Cintas to discuss how to lead a diverse and inclusive workforce, how backing from the CEO accelerated the success of the function, the importance of having uncomfortable conversations and the healthy dialog as a result, why we have to be willing to look into each others backpacks of belief, challenging unconscious bias during interviews and the innovation that comes from challenging the status quo.
Read MoreWe are joined by Glenn Jones, Author, Speaker and HR Consultant at GGJ Global Consulting to discuss the inspiration for writing his recently released book, has HR fallen into paralysis, what are the current HR blind spots, why only aim for a HR Director position or is there a glass ceiling? and much more.
Read MoreWe are joined by Dave Ulrich, Speaker, Author, Professor, Thought Partner on HR, Leadership and Business to discuss the most important contribution that HR can deliver to it's employees.
Read MoreWe are joined by Matt Burns, Founder at Global HR Collective to discuss his transition from an HR Executive to a social entrepreneur, why he embarked on this journey and the challenges he’s faced, an update on his goal to raise $1 Million for charity over the next 5 years and much more.
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