HR and the Future of Work

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jaime Dunaway-Seale about unpacking GenZ salary expectations. Jaime Dunaway-Seale (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-dunaway-seale-660028158/) is a content writer at Clever Real Estate, the leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors. Prior to joining Clever, Jaime worked full time as a journalist. Her writings have appeared in Slate, The Associated Press, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and Advocate Media. Jaime graduated with a Master of Arts in journalism from the University of Missouri and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and international relations from the University of Arkansas. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deb Calvert about encouraging and supporting leadership at every level of the organization. Deb Calvert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debcalvertpeoplefirst/), president of People First Productivity Solutions and founder of People First Leadership Academy, is an ICF-Certified Executive Coach and Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge®. Previously, Deb was an HR Director with a Fortune 500 company. She works with clients to build organizational effectiveness by developing leaders, improving team cohesiveness, and strengthening soft skills. Deb has been recognized as “One of the 65 Most Influential Women in Business” by Treeline. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Christopher van Bergen about corporate social responsibility and responsible sourcing. Christopher van Bergen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-van-bergen-mba-7a419820/) is the CFO/COO of Nest, a nonprofit working in the handworker economy to generate global workforce inclusivity, improve worker wellbeing beyond factories, and preserve cultural traditions, using radical transparency, data-driven development, and fair market access to connect craftspeople, brands, and consumers in a circular and human centric value chain. He helped spearhead Nest’s revolutionary compliance program for homework production and oversees Nest’s programming which includes partnerships with pioneering brands from luxury fashion houses to $100B+ retail operations, as well as Nest’s business training and mentorship of over 2,000+ artisan businesses across 120 countries, and strategic initiatives to solve universal sector challenges. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cary Sparrow about upgrading your market intelligence in order to compete for talent. Cary Sparrow (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carysparrow/) is the Founder and CEO of WageScape, where they provide developers, analysts, and consulting firms with access to the world’s largest, most up-to-date labor market data collection. This makes the labor market more transparent, opening the doors to tremendous efficiencies and world-changing innovation. The WageScape team takes a serious and impactful approach to tackling big market issues, providing the best data to drive the best decisions, and helping businesses succeed in an $80T market. Sparrow is a former US Navy submarine officer, having served on several nuclear submarines. He has combined 35+ years of engineering, military, consulting, and operations leadership in achieving organizational growth within HR, IT, engineering, and technology verticals. As the CEO of WageScape, serving clients and building outstanding partnerships and meaningful relationships is the best part of the job for Cary. Cary is ready to continue sharing unique insights on current trends in the labor market including hiring, pay, and competition for talent. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Richard White about the challenges of customer-facing teams in a fully remote or hybrid environment. Richard White (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrwhite/) is founder and CEO of Fathom.video, a free app that records, transcribes & highlights your calls so you can focus on the conversation instead of taking notes.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Ciela Hartanov about changing organizational ecosystems and trends in the future of work. Dr. Ciela Hartanov (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cielahartanov) was part of the founding team of The Google School for Leaders and Head of Next Practice Innovation and Strategy at Google, where she developed projects designed to shape the future of leadership and work. She currently runs humcollective, a boutique strategy and innovation firm that helps companies, executives, and teams make sense of the forces shaping the future and prepare strategically. Ciela has been a featured speaker at a wide range of conferences from The House of Beautiful Business to the HR Leaders Forum in Australia. She has been quoted in Psychology Today and Forbes and is sought after for her thought leadership on the future of leadership and adaptable organizations. She brings a multidisciplinary view that leverages business foresight and organization development to break barriers and invent the next practices for humane, kind, and responsive workplaces.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rodney Evans about adaptive organization design and the future of work. Rodney Evans (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneyeevans/) is a pioneer in adaptive organization design and the future of work. With 20 years of experience in all things transformation, she has researched, developed, and taught new ways of working in dozens of complex environments including Airbnb, Cooper Hewitt Museum, Macy’s, Intuit, and Johnson & Johnson. The Ready is a self-managed change agency that helps you discover a better way of working. Rodney works with companies around the world to modernize traditional practices and bust bureaucracy.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Heenle Turner about what candidates are looking for in their future employer. Heenle Turner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heenleturner/) is a certified HR Professional with a passion for helping businesses succeed. Heenle has provided HR consulting services to more than 200 businesses varying in size and industry. Heenle's experience in sales, customer service and people management has uniquely positioned her to partner with entrepreneurs and business leaders to recruit and retain a team of their own five-star employees.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Grubb about preparing students for successful careers and the future of higher education. Kevin Grubb (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingrubb/) is an internationally and nationally recognized expert on career services delivery in higher education. Currently, Kevin serves as Villanova University’s Associate Vice Provost for Career & Professional Development and has held multiple roles within Villanova’s Career Center over the last 13 years. In his current position, Kevin is responsible for the strategic direction of the University's career and professional development functions, leading cross-university task forces and spearheading institutional projects to enhance college-to-career success. Kevin’s expertise focuses on community-driven approaches to career education, a high-tech, high-touch approach, and prioritizes equitable access to career services, especially for those who have been historically excluded from higher education.

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kambria Dumesnil about the future of work and utilizing AI as your co-worker, not replacement. Kambria Dumesnil helps learning and development consultants and teams develop generative AI strategies that transform their workflows and enhance learning experiences. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded numerous technology-centered projects that have improved workflows, increased knowledge sharing, and enhanced communication quality. She is a firm believer in the power of collective creativity to add real value for our businesses and learners - whether they are internal or external. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Solange Charas and Stela Lupushor about HR and the future of work and skills-based versus credential-based hiring. Solange Charas, Ph.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-solange-charas/) is the Founder and CEO of HC Moneyball, an Adjunct Professor, and a governance researcher and thought-leader. Stela Lupushor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/slupushor/) is a thought leader, speaker, educator and futurist on a mission to humanize the workplace through the use of design thinking, technology, analytics and future thinking to create inclusive workplaces. She is the co-author of "Humanizing Human Capital: Invest in Your People for Optimal Business Returns” and "Humans At Work: The Art and Practice of Creating the Hybrid Workplace” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Hamza Khan about reinventing leadership for the future of work. Hamza Khan (linkedin.com/in/khanhamza/) is a best-selling author and global keynote speaker whose TEDx talk “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed nearly two million times. He is a top-ranked university educator and respected thought leader whose insights have been featured by notable media outlets such as VICE, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail. Hamza is trusted by the world’s preeminent organizations to enhance human potential and optimize performance. His clients include the likes of Microsoft, PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, Salesforce, TikTok, and over 100 colleges and universities. As the Co-Founder of SkillsCamp, a leading soft skills training company, Hamza is on a mission to empower organizations to thrive in the future of work. From Fortune 500 boardrooms to international conferences, Hamza regularly shares actionable insights on the topics of leadership, resilience, and productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with LaToria Pierce about the future of job-sharing. LaToria Pierce (https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoriapierce/) has a unique mosaic of exciting and gritty paths, as she has built solutions and led initiatives, at both the community level and national scale in private and public sectors, across media networks, and a couple of her own start-ups. She is a storyteller at heart, a strategic thinker, and a strong leader with a passion for impact-driven work. She considers leadership as the best opportunity to serve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dev Patnaik about the future focused leader. Dev Patnaik (https://www.linkedin.com/in/devpatnaik/) is the CEO of Jump Associates, the leading independent strategy and innovation firm. He’s a board member of Conscious Capitalism. Dev has been a trusted advisor to CEOs at some of the world’s most admired companies, including Starbucks, Target, Nike, Universal and Virgin. Dev is a frequent keynote speaker at major forums, and his writing has appeared in BusinessWeek, Forbes, Fast Company, and many others. He is the author of the book Wired to Care, named one of the best books of the year by both Fast Company and Business Week. Malcolm Gladwell called Wired to Care “just what we need for the lean years ahead.” When not at Jump, Dev’s also an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, where he teaches social science methods to MBA and design students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Hason Greene the future of human capital management. Hason Greene (http://linkedin.com/in/hasongreene) is a full stack HR practitioner and human capital management specialist. He founded HumInt Labs, a human capital management practice, to partner with VC/PE firms to provide human capital expertise to their firms and portfolio companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Guillaume Wiatr about consideration for the future of business, society, and the planet. Guillaume Wiatr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaumewiatr/) is the author of Strategic Narrative: A Simple Method That Business Leaders Can Use to Help Everyone Understand Their Business, Get Behind it and Believe In It. His company, MetaHelm, guides CEOs, founders, and business owners of transformative companies to align teams and accelerate innovation adoption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Solange Charas and Stela Lupushor about the work of the future and the trends, the art, and the practice of transitioning to a reimagined workplace. Solange Charas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-solange-charas/) is the Founder and CEO of HC Moneyball, an Adjunct Professor, and a governance researcher and thought-leader. Dr. Charas’ SaaS product – HCMetrix™ – delivers capabilities for subscribers to quantify the material impact of human capital on corporate performance and understand the effectiveness of human capital programs in generating HCROI. She is an expert in the area of human capital disclosures required a variety of ESG governance frameworks, the SEC and ISO. She has served on public company boards and has held the Chairperson role for Audit and Compensation Committees. She has also served on private for-profit, non-profit and higher education boards. Stela Lupushor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/slupushor/) is a thought leader, speaker, educator and futurist on a mission to humanize the workplace through the use of design thinking, technology, analytics and future thinking to create inclusive workplaces. She is the co-author of "Humanizing Human Capital: Invest in Your People for Optimal Business Returns” and "Humans At Work: The Art and Practice of Creating the Hybrid Workplace.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Jahanzaib Ansari about A.I. and the future of work. Jahanzaib Ansari (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jansari1/) is a keynote speaker, a life-long learner, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Knockri. An A.I. video Assessment tool, a leader in HR technology. Knockri works with Fortune 500's such as IBM and has been featured in numerous media outlets including: Forbes, Bloomberg, The Daily Mail, Huffington Post, Tech Crunch, Venture beat, CBC's National,The Globe and Mail, MaRs & Many other Notable Publications. Jahanzaib is often invited to share his thoughts on A.I., The Future of Work, Unconscious Bias, and Diversity at major events internationally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Kushal Bose about the future of learning for the next generation. Kushal Bose (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushal-bose-bsme-mah-0a110/) is the CEO of Teledec, a leader in learning & development for corporate clients to facilitate deep learning, leveraging storytelling, learner engagement and effectiveness measurement. With advanced degrees in engineering and film production, Kushal founded Teledec International in 1987 to create engaging training experiences that combine the techniques of cinema to break down complex technical subjects for a variety of corporate audiences. For 35 years Teledec has been at the leading edge of innovative training development with an impressive client list of Fortune 500 companies including: Abbot, BP, McDonald’s, Philips, Northrup Grumman, Ameritech, Kraft, Cisco, Discover and many more. In 2021, Kushal was awarded as the top global influencer in the field of education by Piktale International at the Influencers Summit and is considered by many as a thinker who can connect the dots by bringing together his understanding of engineering, music, film, history and philosophy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Maulik Parekh about the future of work and five things you can do to futureproof careers and companies. Based in Singapore, Maulik Parekh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammaulikparekh/) is an avid entrepreneur, highly sought-after keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Futureproof Your Career and Company. Over the years, with his popular leadership seminars and workshops, he has inspired over 10,000 leaders and prepared them for the increasingly disruptive future. Prior to his entrepreneurial and literary ventures, Maulik was an award-winning CEO of global companies such as Inspiro and SPi Global. Under his leadership, these companies won over 100 awards, including Best Company of the Year, Best Employer of the Year, and Best Leadership Team of the Year. He was recognized as the ICT CEO of the Year. Maulik holds an International MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. When he is not busy futureproofing leaders, he is busy childproofing his home for his two young daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices