130 episodes
HR Superstars 15Five
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HR and People Ops can be challenging, but there’s a community of others who’ve been in your shoes. HR Superstars is the podcast from 15Five that connects you with confident and respected strategic people leaders who have conquered a myriad of challenges and now have valuable and actionable insights to share.
In each episode, our host, Adam Weber, VP of Community at 15Five, will talk to some of the world’s leading innovators in the HR/People Ops space willing to share their insights and advice to help you in your journey. We get real with topics like being a strategic business partner to the rest of the organization, how to have difficult conversations while maintaining empathy, and how to make DEI a part of your cultural DNA instead of just lip service.
15Five is here to help you do what matters most—develop your workforce, create a strong employer brand, and be respected as the strategic business partner you are. Come join thousands of your fellow HR Superstars, we’re so excited to have you.
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Crafting A Human-Centric Workplace with Watchen Nyanue Hampton
Does your company culture make every employee feel seen, heard, and appreciated?
Or is it deep-rooted in behaviors that cause someone to feel like a number?
In this episode, Watchen Nyanue Hampton, Founder and CEO of I Choose The Ladder, shares her unique perspectives on the need for more human-centric approaches in the workplace. She calls upon HR leaders to view employees as full individuals, highlighting that behaviors and actions should align with the company’s core values.
Watchen also relays her opinions about outsourcing employee surveys and exit interviews. She notes that outsourcing creates a sense of safety for employees to be candid with feedback.
During the conversation, Watchen taps into practical methods to counter generational clashes arising from differing workplace expectations. You’re sure to take away strategies for creating more relatable and less mechanical work environments.
Resources:
For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.
Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you? Join the HR Superstars Community!
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.
Hear Adam’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following him on LinkedIn.
Click here to download 15Five’s HR Outcomes Playbook!
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Bridging the Skills Gap in Modern Work with Ravin Jesuthasan
Are we witnessing a transforming landscape in the world of HR work?
The answer is a resounding “yes.”
In this episode, Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, delves into the imperative shift from traditional HR practices to a future where HR functions as a steward of work.
The discussion explores generative AI’s impact on work, the evolving HR service delivery model, and the need for upskilling and reskilling in the face of rapidly changing demand for skills.
Ravin also highlights practical approaches to bringing business leaders on board with these changes, illustrating HR’s essential role in meeting the workforce’s evolving needs.
Resources:
For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.
Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you? Join the HR Superstars Community!
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.
Hear Adam’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following him on LinkedIn.
Click here to download 15Five’s HR Outcomes Playbook!
For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here. -
The Power of Science-Based Simplicity with Marc Effron
What’s your approach to maintaining simplicity in performance management while ensuring it’s thorough enough to capture the company's objectives?
This episode features insights from the Talent Strategy Group’s President, Marc Effron, as he sheds light on the power of simplifying processes and HR’s critical role in fostering a goal-centric culture that thrives on clarity and focus.
Marc details two critical steps that help drive employee performance: setting “stretchy” goals and building influencing skills. He also stresses the need for HR leaders to become “business junkies” who deeply understand the business to drive meaningful impact in an organization.
The conversation dives further into the science of human performance and academic research to inform HR processes, maintaining the idea that performance management is strategy implementation.
Resources:
For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.
Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you? Join the HR Superstars Community!
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.
Hear Adam’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following him on LinkedIn.
Click here to download 15Five’s Performance Review Playbook! -
Career Development Beyond the Manager Path with Dr. Bev Kaye
How would your HR journey change if you knew that “up” wasn’t the only direction for your career?
It’s certainly OK to work toward promotions, but don’t forget to explore the other moves in mobile career development.
This concept of “career leverage” holds value today as much as it did forty years ago.
As one of the most recognized thought-leaders in HR, Dr. Beverly Kaye shares her deep wisdom, practical insights, and timeless truths developed over six decades of experience in career advancement and employee engagement.
You’ll learn how Bev’s philosophy challenges traditional career paths and offers new ways for individuals to find satisfaction within their careers beyond the typical managerial trajectory.
The conversation expands on groundbreaking yet practical strategies to empower two sets of relationships: HR leaders to managers and managers to their employees.
Resources:
For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.
Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you? Join the HR Superstars Community!
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.
Hear Adam’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following him on LinkedIn.
Click here to download 15Five’s Manager Enablement Playbook! -
HR Superstars LIVE From Austin!
We’re getting spicy in this episode – literally!
Hollie Castro, CPO at Miro, Amy Campbell, CPO at Overhaul, and host Adam Weber dig into HR hot takes over hot wings in front of a live audience in Austin, Texas. Hot topics include the value of employee engagement surveys, who HR should report to, and knowledge decay from L&D efforts.
Amy and Hollie also share their unfiltered insights on how to thrive as people leaders, from setting priorities to managing stress. Amy discusses fighting comparison and learning to say no, while Hollie reflects on her personal growth journey and the value of vulnerability.
Resources:
For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.
Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you? Join the HR Superstars Community!
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.
Hear Adam’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following him on LinkedIn.
Click here to download 15Five’s HR Outcomes Playbook! -
Navigating Generational Diversity in the Modern Workforce with Donald Knight
Can fusing Gen Z’s tech skills with older generations’ expertise create smarter HR practices and push business creativity forward?
In this episode, Donald Knight, Chief People Officer at Greenhouse Software, shares his remarkable insights about Gen Z’s impacts on the workforce, DEI’s evolution, and fulfillment in maximizing your time and dedicating your service.
Donald discusses his rich experiences and personal journey through HR, revealing that he doesn’t believe in a work-life balance. Instead, he uses a “work-life blender” strategy to facilitate personal growth and amplify talent development within his team.
You’ll also learn why Donald calls on DEI professionals to shift their focus toward results and adopt a data-centered approach.
Resources:
For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.
Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you? Join the HR Superstars Community!
Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.
Hear Adam’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following him on LinkedIn.
Click here to download 15Five’s HR Outcomes Playbook!