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Redefining HR is a podcast exploring the leading edges of all things talent - HR, people operations, recruiting, etc (formerly 21st Century HR). Each week I sit down with leading thinkers and doers in the field to get an inside look at how they build their teams, what drives them, and where we can do better. The podcast spotlights mavericks, innovators, boundary-pushers, creators, builders, and convention crushers. It’s a conversational format bringing real insights, experience, and stories from a range of business and talent leaders around the world.

Location:

United States

Description:

Redefining HR is a podcast exploring the leading edges of all things talent - HR, people operations, recruiting, etc (formerly 21st Century HR). Each week I sit down with leading thinkers and doers in the field to get an inside look at how they build their teams, what drives them, and where we can do better. The podcast spotlights mavericks, innovators, boundary-pushers, creators, builders, and convention crushers. It’s a conversational format bringing real insights, experience, and stories from a range of business and talent leaders around the world.

Twitter:

@Lars

Language:

English

Contact:

7036655007


Episodes

Alternatives to Layoffs With Credit Karma HR Leaders Colleen McCreary and Ashleigh Anderson

9/25/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I speak with Credit Karma Chief People, Places and Publicity Officer Colleen McCreary and Vice President, Head of Global Talent Acquisition, Ashleigh Anderson. We discuss their work at Credit Karma, including how they avoid layoffs. Colleen and Ashleigh discuss their unique approach to redeploying and reskilling talent and how it’s helped them avoid layoffs.

Duration:00:41:17

Embracing the Power of Digital Storytelling With Zander Media Founder and CEO Robin Zander

9/18/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m joined by Zander Media’s founder and CEO, Robin Zander. We discuss his career path, creativity and digital storytelling, and his work in video production at Zander Media. We also talk about his new documentary, “Parenthood @ Home.”

Duration:00:35:14

ReCulture the Workplace With Udemy’s Chief Learning Officer, Melissa Daimler

9/11/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I spoke with Melissa Daimler, chief learning officer at Udemy and author of the new book “ReCulturing: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Strategy and Purpose for Lasting Success.” Melissa and I talk about her book, her career path and how learning and organizational development have evolved. We also discuss how to intentionally apply system thinking to design so you can reculture the workplace.

Duration:00:37:59

Prioritizing Innovation in People Strategies With Electronic Arts (EA) Chief People Officer, Mala Singh

9/4/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m joined by Electronic Arts Chief People Officer Mala Singh. We discuss her background in HR, how international assignments shaped her view on global people practices, how she thinks about innovation at scale in hybrid work and much more.

Duration:00:37:30

Nurturing the Dynamic Between Chief People Officer and Founder-CEO With Lynee Luque, CPO at NerdWallet

8/28/2022
One of the most important relationships in a workplace is the dynamic between the chief people officer and the founder-CEO. No one knows this better than Lynee Luque, CPO at NerdWallet. In this episode of Redefining HR, Lynee and I discuss her shift from finance and consulting to HR, how the dynamic shifts for a CPO when working with a founder-CEO versus an established CEO, and how she’s fueled growth by working with her CEO.

Duration:00:37:47

Surfing the Chaos in HR With AJ Thomas, Chaos Pilot at X, the moonshot factory

8/22/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m joined by my good friend AJ Thomas, the chaos pilot for people and culture at X, the moonshot factory. AJ and I discuss her career and many other interests, what it means to surf the chaos in HR, the idea behind moonshots and how it can relate to personal goals.

Duration:00:41:25

Building Work Relationships With Rapid7 Chief People Officer Christina Luconi

8/15/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I speak with Rapid7 Chief People Officer Christina Luconi. Christina and I discuss her career with high-growth startups and tech companies in the Boston ecosystem and her role in navigating hyper-growth at Rapid7. We’ll also get her thoughts on building work relationships and why the CEO and CPO need to trust in each other.

Duration:00:38:29

Managing Hybrid Workforces With Envoy Chief People Officer Annette Reavis

8/1/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I spoke with Envoy’s chief people officer, Annette Reavis. Envoy is a workplace platform that helps companies manage hybrid work. Annette and I discuss her background, her career transition from finance to HR and her thoughts on building hybrid organizations. We also dive into her past experience at Facebook.

Duration:00:32:12

The Intersection of Emotions and Work with Humu Head of Communications and Content Liz Fosslien

7/25/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I sit down with Liz Fosslien, author and head of communications and content at Humu, a company dedicated to making work better with science, machine learning and a bit of love. Liz and I discuss her career journey, her role at Humu and her work as an author and illustrator. We also dive into the creative process for the Liz and Mollie illustrations and how they have bridged the gap between emotions and work.

Duration:00:32:51

Previewing a New Season of Redefining HR and New Initiatives

7/18/2022
Welcome to season eight of the Redefining HR podcast! There are a lot of exciting things happening in the Amplify world. Season eight will be a fun journey, with incredible guests, the new Amplify Academy and more ways to engage and collaborate with listeners.

Duration:00:06:49

Creating an Open-Source Environment in HR with Microsoft Chief People Officer Kathleen Hogan

5/31/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m sitting down with Kathleen Hogan, chief people officer at Microsoft. In this spirited and topical conversation, Kathleen and I discuss her non-linear career path to the HR executive seat, how she approaches innovation at scale at Microsoft and how her team embraces open-source HR practices through Microsoft’s WorkLab.

Duration:00:36:39

Creating and Maintaining a People-Centric Workplace with Cox Enterprises President and Chief People & Operations Officer Jill Campbell

5/23/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m sitting down with Jill Campbell, Cox Enterprises’ president and chief people and operations officer. Jill and I discuss her move from operational leadership into HR leadership, how the team thinks about flexibility at scale, maintaining a people-centric workplace, the importance of business acumen in HR and more.

Duration:00:35:21

Prioritizing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the New World of Work with Siemens USA Head of DEI Nichelle Grant

5/16/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m excited to be joined by Nichelle Grant, head of diversity, equity and inclusion at Siemens USA. Nichelle and I are sitting down to talk about her career path through Siemens to her current role, how she thinks about prioritizing DEI in remote and hybrid environments, and why it’s essential to spread your DEI efforts throughout the supply chain.

Duration:00:32:44

Curiosity and Innovation in the Workplace with Author and Box of Crayons Founder Michael Bungay Stanier

5/9/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m joined by best-selling author and the founder of Box of Crayons, Michael Bungay Stanier. Michael and I sit down to talk about creativity and innovation, the role these concepts have in the workplace and what is uncovered when they are encouraged at work.

Duration:00:30:20

Building a New World of Work with Cadigan Talent Ventures Talent Hacker & Advisor Steve Cadigan

5/2/2022
Welcome to another episode of Redefining HR. I’m joined by Cadigan Talent Ventures talent hacker and advisor Steve Cadigan in this episode. Steve and I sit down to talk about his book, “Workquake,” his experience scaling LinkedIn from 400 to 4,000 employees and everything about building a new world of work.

Duration:00:41:44

How to Perfect Distributed Work with Oyster CEO & Founder Tony Jamous

4/25/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m sitting down with Oyster CEO and founder Tony Jamous. I was thrilled to talk with Tony and discuss all things remote work. In this conversation, we’re talking about Oyster’s origin story, what scaling has looked like over the last two years as the demand for remote work has surged, his thoughts on building a thriving culture with a globally and culturally distributed workforce, and much more.

Duration:00:34:38

HR Evolution and Innovation at Scale with Genpact CHRO Piyush Mehta

4/18/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m thrilled to sit down with Piyush Mehta, Genpact’s chief human resources officer. Piyush and I discuss how he views HR evolution and innovation at scale. We also walk through the complexities of navigating and transforming the HR and people functions in an organization with more than 115,000 employees.

Duration:00:32:39

Bootstrapping While Scaling Your Business with SwagUp Founder & CEO Michael Martocci

4/11/2022
In this episode, I’m sitting down with SwagUp founder and CEO Michael Martocci. Michael and I talk about his experience building and scaling SwagUp, the origins of his entrepreneurial spirit and his viewpoint on scaling culture as the organization grows.

Duration:00:36:34

How Data and Human Experience Can Inform Your People Strategy with SWORD Health Chief People Officer Pavle Stojkovic

4/4/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m joined by Pavle Stojkovic, chief people officer at SWORD Health. Pavle and I are talking about his career in hyper scale and growth, his experience at The Athletic, what it’s been like to search for a job in the competitive CHRO/HR market, what he is doing now and more.

Duration:00:32:05

Creating Sustained Equitable Organizations with Vice Media Chief People Officer Daisy Auger-Domínguez

3/28/2022
In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m excited to sit down with VICE Media’s chief people officer Daisy Auger-Domínguez. In this episode, Daisy and I talk about her career path, her work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, her book, and much more.

Duration:00:39:36