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Inspired: HR Leadership + Workplace Culture

61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Jaime Klein, CEO of Inspire Human Resources is getting the raw insights and real-world experience from HR and business leaders shaping the new world of work. Through panel discussions and 1:1 interviews, you'll hear from executives of Fortune 500 companies, high-growth CPOs, thought leaders, and HR mavens on the topics keeping us all up at night. Get fresh tips and strategies to bring back to your team so you can crush it in the new world of work. Learn more about Jaime and Inspire Human Resources at www.inspirehumanresources.com.

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Inspired Leadership: Why Human-centric leadership matters more than ever with Erica Keswin

February 14, 2024 20:07 - 27 minutes - 63.8 MB

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.

Inspire Webinar: AI in HR: Risks + Opportunities for Today + Tomorrow

October 02, 2023 17:16 - 57 minutes - 131 MB

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 expe...

Inspired Leadership_ HR Strategy for Modern Organizations

September 11, 2023 15:36 - 29 minutes - 66.6 MB

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.

Inspired Leadership: HR Strategy for Modern Organizations

September 11, 2023 15:36 - 29 minutes - 66.6 MB

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.

Inspired Leadership: Advanced DEIB Through Public Scrutiny with Omar Brown of The Big 10

August 21, 2023 15:30 - 32 minutes - 74.9 MB

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.

Inspire Live: People Strategies for PE + High Growth Companies

June 17, 2023 17:06 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

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 ...

Inspired Leadership: Changing Course in HR Leadership with Tricia Alcamo of FanDuel

May 30, 2023 21:41 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MB

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/

Changing Course in HR Leadership

May 30, 2023 21:41 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MB

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/

Inspired Leadership: Leading an Industry in Constant Transformation

April 20, 2023 17:19 - 32 minutes - 74 MB

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 ...

Inspired Leadership: Leading an Industry in Constant Transformation with Meredith Kopit Levien and Jacqueline Welch at the New York Times

April 20, 2023 17:19 - 32 minutes - 74 MB

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 ...

Inspire HR Webinar: What Really Keeps Top Talent Engaged

April 12, 2023 11:38 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

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 Mart...

Inspired Leadership: HR’s Role in the C-Suite with Tecia Palli-Sandler of Capgemini

April 07, 2023 12:01 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MB

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

Inspired Leadership: HR’s Role in the C-Suite

April 07, 2023 12:01 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MB

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

Inspired Leadership: Transformation in HR

March 16, 2023 12:35 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MB

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.

Inspired Leadership: Transformation in HR with Felicia Gorcyca

March 16, 2023 12:35 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MB

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.

Talent Acquisition + Onboarding in the New World of Work

January 31, 2023 19:45 - 56 minutes - 128 MB

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 onboard...

HR at High-Growth Companies (Continued)

November 02, 2022 21:18 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

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...

HR Opportunities + Challenges at High-Growth Companies

November 02, 2022 21:07 - 55 minutes - 127 MB

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 Va...

Equitable Total Rewards

June 23, 2022 17:21 - 57 minutes - 133 MB

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.

Retention + Employee Engagement Part 2

May 03, 2022 11:40 - 57 minutes - 131 MB

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 complexitie...

Retention + Employee Engagement Strategies

March 17, 2022 12:31 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

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://inspir...

Managing Through Talent Shortages + LOAs

February 10, 2022 19:35 - 57 minutes - 131 MB

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 ...

Cultivating Diverse Corporate Boards + Leadership Teams

December 14, 2021 01:09 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

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 pi...

Strengthening Company Culture Through The Pandemic + Beyond

November 02, 2021 18:10 - 57 minutes - 132 MB

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-pandem...

Hybrid Workplaces: From Compliance to Culture

November 02, 2021 18:05 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MB

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/

Inclusion in a Hybrid Environment

September 12, 2021 16:13

As you’re planning for the next phase of work and creating policies for a hybrid environment, it’s critical to lead inclusively—incorporating feedback from throughout the organization, promoting mental health, recognizing the varying impact of the pandemic on diverse members of the workforce and more. It’s a lot. And this environment is new for all of us. Some employees are eager to get back into the office, while others dread losing the flexibility that was necessary over the last 18 mont...

Return to Office, Work from Anywhere, Hybrid: Top Considerations

August 01, 2021 23:12 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MB

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 ...

Inclusive Leadership: The C-Suite’s Role in DEIB

June 24, 2021 16:04 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

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 sho...

Reducing Bias in Hiring

June 01, 2021 23:54 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

Recruiting for diversity is the top priority facing talent professionals and hiring managers today. Considering 67% of job seekers say diversity is a key factor when evaluating job offers, and a sense of belonging reduces turnover risk by up to 50%, DEIB plays a major role in talent acquisition. But, a diversified workforce doesn’t just happen on its own. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/reducing-bias-in-hiring/

Using Behavioral Insights to Strengthen DEIB

April 28, 2021 14:49 - 56 minutes - 78 MB

Unconscious bias is more complex than many leaders realize. Bias is more than a way of thinking. Biases are survival instincts—even clinically recognizable through an MRI. What does this behavioral science mean for DEIB champions trying to build inclusive cultures in the workplace? See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/behavior-science-diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/

DEIB Beyond the Training: What to Do Next

April 14, 2021 15:54 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEIB) has become a leading business priority in HR and business circles—and rightfully so. Employees who feel a sense of belonging, and that their voice is heard, are more than four times more likely to feel empowered to perform at their best—resulting in as much as a 20% increase in profitability for the company. And Pew research reveals that 75% of Americans find it very important or important that a company promotes racial and ethnic diversity i...

The Do's + Don'ts of Interim Talent

March 11, 2021 18:38 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

Engaging interim talent is a strategy employed by leading companies like Visa, Wells Fargo, and Hello Fresh to ensure business continuity, import industry-leading practices, boost retention, and to stay flexible in the ever-changing world of work.   See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/the-dos-donts-of-interim-talent/

Maximizing the Impact of Interim Talent (Your Secret Weapon)

February 11, 2021 22:35 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB

The most successful and resilient companies are integrating interim talent as a secret weapon to be able to pivot, adapt, and grow to prepare for the future of work. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/maximizing-the-impact-of-interim-talent-your-secret-weapon/

Mental Health at Work: Addressing Diverse Challenges in the Workplace

November 30, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

In this session of Redesigning the Future of Work, we continued our conversation on Mental Health at Work, focusing on how leaders can best address mental health challenges given the diverse needs among their workforce. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/mental-health-at-work-addressing-diverse-challenges-in-the-workplace/

Mental Health At Work: Support, Inclusion + Realistic Expectations

October 26, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

HR and business leaders cannot afford to ignore the mental health challenges facing their employees. Between the coronavirus pandemic creating additional burdens at home and stressing household incomes, and the emotional burden of incessant reminders of racial injustice in our society leaders and employees alike are feeling the strain. Addressing mental health at work is a major challenge for any business—particularly in this climate. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.c...

Advancing Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Throughout the Employee Experience – Part 2

September 11, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB

Inspire DEI experts Dave Ciliberto, Sandra Garcia, and Rickey Jasper came together again with CEO Jaime Klein to continue the insightful conversation on advancing diversity, equity + inclusion throughout the employee experience that they began in our last session. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/advancing-dei-for-the-employee-experience-part-2/

Advancing Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Throughout the Employee Experience – Part 1

August 27, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

CEO Jaime Klein is joined by three of Inspire’s experts in Diversity, Equity + Inclusion: Dave Ciliberto, Sandra Garcia and Rickey Jasper, to share how business leaders can promote DEI throughout the employee life cycle. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/redesigning-the-future-of-work-advancing-diversity-equity-inclusion-throughout-the-employee-experience/

DEI for a Modern Workplace

June 26, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

Jaime Klein welcomes three of Inspire’s DEI Experts, Diane T. Ashley, Brian McComak, and Yon Na, to discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the context of a global pandemic, surging momentum for racial equality, and Pride Month. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/redesigning-the-future-of-work-dei-for-a-modern-workplace/

Looking Forward, Not Backward

May 29, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MB

Jaime Klein, CEO of Inspire Human Resources, leads a discussion among HR and business leaders on how to look forward, not backward in redesigning the future of work. Find more resources at https://inspirehumanresources.com/covid-19

Redesigning the Future of Work

May 29, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Jaime Klein, CEO of Inspire Human Resources, leads a discussion among HR and business leaders on how to look forward, not backward in redesigning the future of work. Find more resources at https://inspirehumanresources.com/covid-19

Recruiting For Diversity

May 28, 2020 15:48 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Diversity in the workforce powers innovation—which is more important today than ever. In this episode, we discuss why diversity matters and how to recruit diverse candidates.

A Diverse Approach to Recruiting

May 28, 2020 15:48 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Diversity in the workforce powers innovation—which is more important today than ever. In this episode, we discuss why diversity matters and how to recruit diverse candidates.

Redesigning the Future of Work Part 1

May 27, 2020 18:42 - 270 KB

Jaime Klein, CEO of Inspire Human Resources, leads a discussion among HR and business leaders on how to look forward, not backward in redesigning the future of work. Find more resources at www.InspireHumanResources.com/covid-19

Performance Appraisals as Retention Tools: Flipping the Conversation on its Head

February 03, 2020 15:34 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

This is the year to turn your performance reviews into a robust retention tool. During this episode, we’re telling you how.    See show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/performance-appraisals-retention-tools

4 Myths of AI’s Impact on the Workforce

December 02, 2019 11:30 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Jaime Klein of Inspire HR and Keri Schoenbrun break down common myths about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the workforce. See episode notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/ai-impact-workforce/    

Incorporating Agile Talent in Your Workplace

October 28, 2019 17:15 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Practical tips for HR leaders: how to incorporate agile talent and position your company to excel in the future of work.   For show notes, visit https://inspirehumanresources.com/agile-talent-workplace/

3 Ways Agile Talent Keeps Your Company Competitive

September 30, 2019 16:48 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Jaime Klein and Keri Schoenbrun dive into a huge topic in our latest episode of Inspired, our podcast for modern HR leaders. They’re talking about how companies can (and should) consider agile talent to keep themselves competitive in the rapidly changing world of work.

How to Create (& Maintain) a Workplace Culture that Attracts Top Talent

August 08, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

Workplace culture requires conscious effort and ongoing attention to make it stick. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/create-workplace-culture-top-talent

Culture: A Secret Weapon for Attracting & Retaining Talent

July 29, 2019 23:16 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Whether you’re building, refining or repairing your company’s culture, don’t overlook this powerful secret weapon. See full show notes at: https://inspirehumanresources.com/company-culture-attracting-talent/

Career Ladder or Career Jungle Gym? How to Create a Culture of Opportunity.

June 27, 2019 15:08 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Jaime Klein and Keri Schoenbrun discuss creating a “culture of opportunity” by moving from career ladder to career jungle gym. See full show notes at: http://inspirehumanresources.com/career-jungle-gym-culture-opportunity