Providing insights to HR leaders around their greatest challenge – their people.
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Holly and Margaret share their insights and lessons learned from years of managing people and consulting with employers around their people challenges. They will be joined by leading HR and People Leaders who have successfully tackled this important business strategy. If you are responsible for any aspect of your employer’s people process, you won’t want to miss these high-energy, engaging and informative interviews.
E29: Creating a Sense of Belonging: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with Sol Alberione
In this episode, Margaret Uhrich interviews Sol Alberione, the Chief People Officer at Giant Machines. Sol discusses the importance of a people-centered approach and the company’s focus on creating digital solutions. She also shares insights on celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month at Giant Machines, emphasizing the need for a sense of belonging and mentorship. Sol further explains how embracing authenticity and being true to oneself led to personal and professional fulfillment in his career.
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E28: From Ballerina to Startups: Juliette Dupré’s Unique Career Journey
This episode features an interview with Juliette Dupré VP of People & Culture at Simulmedia, who shares her unconventional career trajectory from ballerina to the startup world. The conversation delves into the challenges of working in HR and startups, finding a balance between perfection and the fast-paced startup environment, and the importance of embracing change. The host also explores the significance of coaching and feedback in developing exceptional leaders, debunking misconceptions about feedback, and emphasizing the need for personalized approaches. Juliet highlights the role of love, mentorship, and continuous learning in HR leadership, emphasizing the value of genuine feedback and understanding the psychological and biological aspects of it.
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E27: Exploring Motivation and Finding Purpose in Life
In this episode, our host Margaret Uhrich discusses various aspects of leadership and management with guest Erwin de Leon, Chief Diversity Officer at Columbia University. They emphasize the significance of transparency in managing teams and the challenges faced by middle managers. The conversation also delves into exploring motivation and finding purpose in life, as well as the lessons learned from both effective and ineffective leaders.
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E26: Embracing Vulnerability and Feedback: A Journey in Leadership and Personal Growth
In this episode, discover inspiring stories and valuable lessons. From Culture Plus turning their failing company around with a culture of love, to leaders embracing vulnerability and feedback for personal growth, and a former F-18 fighter pilot sharing insights on functional leadership, these episodes offer valuable insights for aspiring leaders around the world. Learn how to lead with love, prioritize people and culture, navigate challenges in the hospitality industry, and foster a culture of collaboration and psychological safety. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Better People Podcast:
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E25: The Importance of Authenticity in Employee Engagement and Social Change
In this episode, Jenny Malseed, VP of Strategy and Talent at GlobalGiving, emphasizes the significance of authenticity in employee engagement and driving social change within organizations. She discusses the evolution of bringing one’s whole self to work and its impact on employee satisfaction and organizational culture. Jenny shares successful practices such as open channels for dialogue, employee feedback, and a culture of inclusivity and learning. She also highlights the importance of HR in managing employee expectations, supporting mental health, and executing organizational strategies. In addition, Jenny stresses the need for organizations to have a clear point of view on social issues.
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E24: Navigating Growth and Development in the Financial Services Industry
In this episode, Debbie Kemp, Chief People Officer at Biz2Credit shares her experiences and challenges of transitioning from a large organization to a rapidly growing one. She provides insights on building a leadership team, fostering a culture of learning, and developing talent in a small but mighty company. The importance of mentorship and effective communication in employee engagement and growth is also discussed, along with the significance of understanding the business as an HR professional and driving revenue growth. Kemp emphasizes the need to meet the organization where they are and shares valuable insights on building a strong culture and leaving a lasting impact.
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E23: Navigating the Complexities of HR and Organizational Development in Higher Education
In this episode, Holly Marrone, Executive Director/Chief People Officer at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, joins host Holly DePalma to discuss navigating the complexities of HR and organizational development in higher education. They discuss topics like transitioning to hybrid remote work, implementing assessment tools, and removing barriers to employee success. The conversation highlights the significance of relationships, learning, and understanding people’s needs, while Holly shares her career aspirations and vision for the future of work.
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E22: Building a People-First Culture: The Shift towards a Coach-Focused Approach at JW Player
In this episode, Jillian Moulton, Chief Human Resources Officer for JW Player, discusses three key topics: manager development and engagement survey results, the shift towards a coach-focused approach, and creating alternative paths for career growth. She emphasizes the importance of a people-first culture, challenges and opportunities in a remote-first organization, and making employees feel heard and supported. JW Player’s managers strive to understand employees by listening to individual perspectives and considering data.
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E21: Navigating a Distributed Workforce with Jeffrey Robinson
In this episode, HR executive from One Inc, Jeffrey Robinson, discusses the challenges and opportunities of navigating a distributed workforce. They emphasize the importance of clear communication, performance management, and empathy in remote settings, as well as building trust and celebrating successes. They also share tips for recruiting the right people and developing a passionate team in HR.
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E20: Starting a Successful Mentoring Program in Your Organization with Dr. Lisa DeRoché
In this episode, Dr. Lisa DeRoché discusses the significance of mentoring in HR and her dissertation on entrepreneurial behaviors. She emphasizes the need for building relationships, empathy, and leadership support in HR mentoring programs. Dr. Lisa also provides useful tips for starting and growing successful mentoring partnerships in organizational settings.
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E18: Leveraging Data to Improve Employee Well-Being with IQ Solutions Jillian Bernstein
In this episode, IQ Solutions Vice President of Human Resources, Jillian Bernstein, talks about leveraging data to improve employee well-being and employee and manager engagement, as well as the importance of work-life balance and kindness in career success.
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E17: The Importance of Culture and Transparency in HR with EmpiRx’s Alisia Gill
In this podcast episode, EmpiRx Health’s Chief People Officer, Alisia Gill, shares insights on transparent hiring practices, fostering inclusivity in the workplace, and measuring and addressing violations of core values.
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E16: Using Technology to Improve Recruitment and Retention with United Methodist Communities Dave Glenn
In this episode, Dave discusses his successful recruitment and retention strategies, which utilize technology such as an app that gamifies employee referrals and an AI algorithm for a caregiver retention model.
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E15: Employee Culture in Company Changes with OmniCable’s Cora Walker
In this episode, OmniCable’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Cora Walker, talks about the importance of acknowledging company culture during significant company changes, the need for investment in leadership to create an engaged and positive work environment, and how to create a positive company culture.
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E14: Building a People-First Culture with Rectangle Health’s Jamie Heinze
This episode, Rectangle Health’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Jamie Heinze, talks about her journey to building a people-first culture, the importance of work-life balance, and what different generations want out of their jobs.
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E13: Servant Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Employee Retention with Kreischer Miller’s Mary Ellen Harris
Mary Ellen Harris, Kreischer Miller’s Chief Human Resources Officer, talks about the importance of servant leadership and emotional intelligence in employee retention, the biggest challenge for leaders to embrace servant leadership, and the negative impact of annual performance evaluations.
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E12: Employee Engagement and Building Trust with Independent Community Bankers of America’s Valerie Utsey
In this episode, the Independent Community Bankers of America’s Chief Human Resources Officer Valerie Utsey talks about the different aspects that impact employee engagement, the ways to build trust in an organization, and how to onboard staff in a virtual environment.
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E11: Reducing Staff Turnover and Boosting Wellness with Celebree School’s Kristen Masters
In this episode, Celebree School’s HR Director Kristen Masters talks about different ways to reduce staff turnover rates, how to promote wellness in your team in a cost effective manner, and the different benefits of having a culture mentor.
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E10: Covid’s Impact on HR with The Y in Central Maryland’s Keisha Sitney
In this episode, The Y in Central Maryland’s Chief People Officer Keisha Sitney talks about the unique challenges HR faced during Covid, the ways Covid changed the HR world, and how HR leaders can properly identify and share the accomplishments they achieved during this difficult time.
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E9: Culture Building Strategies with Bluebird Bio’s Andrea Walton
In this episode, bluebird bio’s Chief People and Culture Officer Andrea Walton talks about the different strategies to build and maintain a company’s culture, how to keep your employees mission-focused, and the best practices for achieving a strong DEI strategy.
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E8: Power of Self-Care in the Workplace: Strategies for HR Professionals
In this episode, Chief People Officer at Optimal, Eloise Lepesqueur, talks about the emotional labor involved in HR, the risk of HR professionals experiencing burnout, and how to encourage your team to practice self-care.
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E7: The Crossover Between Marketing and HR
In this episode, Mandelbaum Barrett’s Chief Marketing & Culture Officer Lauren Lynch talks about the ways marketing can help HR, how HR professionals can build a relationship with their marketing team, and how to reinforce a company's core values.
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E6: How to Balance Culture and Performance
In this episode, Co-Founder of Juno Search Partners Mikal Harden talks about how she built a people-focused company culture, how to respond to an employee that performs well but doesn’t fit in your culture, and the fine balance between culture and performance.
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E5: Why HR Shouldn’t Focus on Diversity
In this episode, Chief Culture & Communications Officer at American Conservation Experience Alex Tremble talks about the importance of focusing on underrepresentation rather than diversity, how to create a more representative workforce, and more.
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E4: How to Build Trust with your Employees
This episode, Chief People Officer and EVP Amplity Health Becky O'Loughlin talks about how to provide a humanistic HR approach, how new leaders can build trust with their employees, and different communication methods that can connect people.
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E3: The Changing World of Hybrid Work
This episode, Chief People Officer at Yieldstreet Joel Greengrass talks about how to improve your skills as an HR leader, the downsides of working with a fully remote team, and how to maximize the potential of hybrid workspaces.
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E2: Building Connection in Companies
In this episode, Senior HR Business Partner at Suvoda Janet Potts talks about different HR initiatives, ways to change employees’ mindsets, and how HR can help managers connect with their staff.
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