People and Strategy

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 People + Strategy is sponsored by ADP. Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network.

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.

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 sponsored by ADP. https://www.adp.com/about-adp/why-adp.aspx

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 employees. (length 37:34)

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)

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 annual Women @ Work virtual conference on May 5th at 11:30AM EST. This complementary event will provide a platform for our audience to hear how the world of work is evolving for women in the workforce today. Visit ADP.com/events to register.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Karalyn Smith, Chief Talent Officer for Williams-Sonoma, explains that culture is a strategy in business. In this interview with David Reimer, CEO Americas at Merryck & Co. and Executive Editor of People + Strategy, Smith explores why culture is a critical component for companies to get right and how boards, leaders and employees can all nudge culture forward. (length 39:09)

Ravin Jesuthasan, Managing Director at Willis Towers Watson, and Suzanne McAndrew, Global Talent Business Leader at Willis Towers Watson, discuss new research on the rapidly changing role of the Chief People Officer. Developed in partnership between SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, and Willis Towers Watson, this research identifies emerging trends and actionable insights that will help power the role, profession and function into the future. (length 33:34)

Josh Bersin, global industry analyst and principal research partner for SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, discusses new research on managing technical workers. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of HR People + Strategy, Bersin details how companies can attract, retain and manage this specialized workforce. (length 28:47)

Laura Morgan Roberts, Ph.D., is an author, educator, researcher, and organizational expert that focuses on cultivating inclusion and performance in diverse organizations. In this interview with Deb Bubb, Vice President, Chief Leadership, Learning and Inclusion Officer at IBM, Roberts delves into the idea of positive deviance to bolster inclusion. (length 22:22)

Aaron Hurst, CEO and Co-Founder of Imperative, is an expert in the science of purpose and fulfillment at work. By unlocking purpose and fulfillment at work, organizations can unleash the full potential of their employees. In this interview with Simon King, HRPS board chair, Hurst dives into the business case behind purpose at work. (length 12:49)

Anna Marie Valerio, Ph.D., has more than 20 years of management and consulting experience with Fortune 500 companies. Her current research focuses on how to increase women in leadership positions. In this interview with HRPS executive editor Marc Sokol, Valerio explores leadership development, gender equity, and the evolution of executive coaching. (length 34:36)

Joanne Lipman identifies best practices for closing the gender gap, bridging generational and cultural divides, and re-calibrating workplaces to create an inclusive environment. As one of the nation’s leading journalists and the author of the No. 1 bestseller “That’s What She Said”, she lays out real-world solutions and a path forward in the wake of the #MeToo movement. In this interview with Stephen Battalia, CHRO of International Baccalaureate USA, Lipman discusses her work with companies across industries and climbing to the top of male-dominated fields.

Kelly Palmer has spent her career focusing on learning. As Chief Learning Officer of Degreed, she explores the intersection of learning and technology today. In this interview with HRPS board chair Simon King, Palmer looks ahead to what skills will be needed in the future world of work. (length 22:18)

Daniel Jacobs is a believer in the power of storytelling. As Co-Founder and CEO of Avanoo, a company focused on culture change, Jacobs has learned how to harness technology as a driver of engagement and employee experience. Learn how technology and learning tie into culture in this interview by HRPS Executive Director Lisa Connell. (length 18:59)

The alternative workforce and independent work arrangements are part of the future of work. Hear from Josh Bersin, global industry analyst, founder of Bersin by Deloitte, and principal research partner for HR People + Strategy, as he shares his expertise, research, and insights on the new workforce. Learn how to incorporate these different workers into your people strategy in this interview by HRPS Executive Director Lisa Connell. (length 40:44)

Technology, employee engagement, and the future of work are all hot topics in the world of business. Hear from Sumeet Salwan, Principal and Co-founder of CEO.works, as he shares his expertise from more than 20 years of HR experience in large companies. Sumeet discusses how to choose your path, ways to boost diversity & inclusion, how technology will change talent management, how energy and engagement are connected, and more in this interview by Simon King, chair of the board for HR People + Strategy. (length 27:59)

Customers and employees expect modern companies to take a stand and express values. Hear from Dean Carter, Vice President of Human Resources & Shared Services at Patagonia, about how company values and culture shape people practices, why leaders should question everything, how companies should think long-term, and much more. Interviewed by Simon King, chair of the board for HR People + Strategy, Dean's passion for people is evident in his career and devotion to forward-thinking HR practices. (length 29:33)

Today companies need to balance stable, revenue generating operations with bold gambles on innovative ideas. Hear from Michael Arena, former Chief Talent Officer of General Motors, as he discusses Adaptive Space and what that means for companies today. In this interview by Simon King, board chair for HR People + Strategy, Michael also explains how to cultivate innovation, be agile, and how leaders need to expand their thinking. Michael's deep expertise and research helps ease the challenges in encouraging innovation in today's business climate. (length 30:13)