People and Strategy

Mar 07 2025 86 ep. 24 mins 66
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People and Strategy is a podcast from the SHRM Executive Network delivering in-depth conversations with HR executives and people leaders to advance the field of human resources by providing engagement and thought leadership to senior executives. Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network at https://www.shrm.org/executive.

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Beyond Borders: Lessons in Leadership from a Global HR Journey

Mar 07 2025 23 mins  
In this episode, Mai Lan Nguyen, HR leader at Schneider Electric, discusses the value of international insights for HR executives, talent acquisition strategies for tapping underutilized talent, and why giving feedback shows you care. Tune in for expert advice on navigating today’s HR complexities with a global perspective. -- People + Strategy, brought to you by The SHRM Ex

From Marketing to CPO: A Creative Approach to People and Culture

Feb 28 2025 23 mins  
In this episode, we talk to Nikki Rappaport, chief people officer at Call Your Mother Deli, a bagel shop chain popular in the Washington, D.C. area, about the power of company values. Rappaport shares what it takes to define meaningful corporate values and how to roll out the plan in a way that truly sticks with employees.

The Rise of Fractional C-Suite Leaders

Feb 24 2025 27 mins  
In this episode, we talk to Sara Daw, co-founder and group CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberti Group, about the growing impact of part-time or fractional executives in the C-suite. Daw discusses the benefits of contract roles and shares how fractional C-suite leaders can build psychological ownership.

The Economic Impact of the Federal Worker Job Cuts, with Justin Ladner and Jim Link

Feb 18 2025 29 mins  
This week’s People + Strategy podcast examines the impact and consequences of the Trump administration’s efforts to dramatically shrink the size of the federal workforce. SHRM senior labor economist Justin Ladner joins SHRM CHRO Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, to discuss data on the demographics of the federal workforce, how they foresee corporate recruiting strategies shifting, and where

Balancing Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance, with Alex Alonso

Feb 07 2025 24 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the latest news on DE&I policies—including the February 5 DOJ memo—and share tips for HR leaders on how to balance keeping your company practices inclusive while remaining legally compliant with the executive orders. Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and analytics officer joins us to talk about the history of DE&I programs, where we’re headed next,

Disagree Better: Debunking the Myths of Conflict, with the CHRO for the State of Utah

Jan 31 2025 25 mins  
In this episode, we talk to John Barrand, CHRO for the state of Utah. Barrand shares how he developed a passion for helping people “disagree better” and dispels four common myths about disagreements, including the belief that being a good person means disagreeing less.

Employee Wellbeing, with Amazon Web Services’ Prudence Pitter

Jan 23 2025 27 mins  
In this episode, we talk to Prudence Pitter, global head of HR for Amazon Web Services’ Auto/Manufacturing and Bus Development division. Pitter discusses how leaders can role-model workplace well-being, foster work-life integration, and normalize conversations about employee wellness at work. Note: The recording states that Pitter leads HR for the Auto/Manufacturing and Life

Lessons Learned Scaling a Startup with May Mobility’s CPO Tom Tang

Jan 17 2025 24 mins  
In this episode, we talk to Tom Tang, Chief People Officer of May Mobility, a startup specializing in autonomous vehicle solutions. Tang shares three key HR insights: how to scale a startup team, how to tackle HR debt, and how to advocate for board-level support.

3 Key HR Trends of 2024, with Dayforce’s Amy Cappellanti-Wolf

Jan 10 2025 28 mins  
We’re closing out 2024 by talking about the three big HR trends of the year. In this episode, Dayforce chief people officer Amy Cappellanti-Wolf sits down with us to discuss AI, personalization of HR applications, and the ongoing conversations around employers instituting a return to office.

Robert Glazer, Author of Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice

Jan 02 2025 23 mins  
In this episode, we talk to Robert Glazer about his latest book, Rethinking Two Week’s Notice. He offers a fresh perspective that will reframe the way you think about employee transitions. Glazer is also the founder of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency, and the podcast host of Elevate with Robert Glazer.