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The People Proud podcast is where we connect the dots between empowering people and powering business. This show explores how modern organizations unlock growth, innovation, and performance by making people a shared priority across teams, departments, and leadership. Each episode features bold thinkers, culture shapers, and future-ready leaders diving into what it takes to build thriving companies today — from inclusive leadership and employee experience to AI, analytics, and agile talent strategy. Designed for anyone shaping the world of work, the People Proud Podcast helps you connect the dots between your people and your business.

Episodes

  1. Lost in translation: How to get HR and Finance on the same page

    1D AGO

    Lost in translation: How to get HR and Finance on the same page

    In this episode, Limor Raz, VP of People Foundations and Experience at HiBob, and Joe Garafalo, General Manager of HiBob’s FP&A product line, dig into one of the biggest barriers to strategic growth: misalignment between HR and Finance. Drawing on their own career journeys, they share what happens when these teams move from working in parallel to planning together. From building shared language to aligning data early, they explore how workforce planning becomes a driver of smarter decisions and stronger business outcomes. They also look ahead to the role AI will play in reshaping how organizations approach headcount planning, cost visibility, and long-term people strategy.  Key takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 03:47 Why HR and Finance often speak different languages 06:34 How perceptions of “HR” and “Finance” create friction across organizations 09:51 Why HR and Finance should operate as customer service partners to the business 12:23 The challenge of aligning KPIs across people and financial systems 16:38 Why workforce planning needs the same rigor as revenue forecasting 19:44 How org design decisions impact both cost structure and employee experience 24:23 Why finance teams need deeper visibility into people lifecycle data 27:21 How early co-design prevents budget surprises and broken trust 33:42 The role of leadership buy-in in making HR–Finance collaboration work 42:21 How AI is forcing a rethink of headcount and financial planning Resources mentioned: Limor Raz https://www.linkedin.com/in/limor-raz-1634b04/ Joe Garafalo https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-garafalo/ HiBob | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/hibob/ HiBob | Website https://hibobl.ink/main_page Thank you for listening to the People Proud Podcast. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode.  The People Proud Podcast is brought to you by HiBob. #PeopleProud #CorporateCulture #HumanResourceManagement #EmployeeEngagement

    47 min
  2. AI in HR: Navigating the real opportunities and hype with Kyle Lagunas at Kyle & Co

    FEB 3

    AI in HR: Navigating the real opportunities and hype with Kyle Lagunas at Kyle & Co

    Kyle Lagunas, founder and principal analyst at Kyle & Co, explores the real state of AI in HR, the pressures leaders face, and what it takes to build resilient, people-centric organizations in a rapidly shifting landscape. He shares insights on navigating hype cycles, strengthening HR credibility, and choosing AI tools with intention, rather than reacting to market buzz. Key takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 02:45 AI in HR touches every function, increasing both opportunity and confusion 05:21 AI efforts work best when anchored in clear business problem statements 08:09 Previous tech waves show the value of literacy and practical best practices 10:09 Change resilience and transformation skills become core capabilities for HR teams 13:27 Vendor ethos and credibility matter when selecting AI partners and platforms 18:15 Pilots should measure how AI changes daily work, not just tool metrics 23:57 Cross-functional coalitions help AI initiatives move beyond stalled experiments 28:38 Mapping processes and experiences ensures AI improves HR journeys, not weakens them Resources mentioned: Kyle Lagunas https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelagunas/ Kyle & Co | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyle-co Kyle & Co | Website http://kyleandco.com HiBob | Website https://www.hibob.com/ Human-Centric AI Council https://kyleandco.com/hcaic/ UNLEASH World https://www.unleash.ai/unleashworld/ Thank you for listening to the People Proud podcast. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode.  The People Proud podcast is brought to you by HiBob. #PeopleProud #CorporateCulture #HumanResourceManagement

    31 min
  3. Grow from within or hire externally? How to scale with intent with Cara Hunter at livingHR, Inc.

    JAN 21

    Grow from within or hire externally? How to scale with intent with Cara Hunter at livingHR, Inc.

    Cara Hunter, principal consultant at livingHR, Inc., joins us to discuss how companies make intentional decisions about when to grow talent from within and when to hire externally. Cara shares practical guidance on mapping skills, understanding future capability needs, and aligning people's decisions with long-term strategy. She also discusses how organizations can rethink entry-level roles, use AI and globalization as amplifiers for human work, and build transparent, data-informed talent practices that strengthen culture, engagement, and retention. Key takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 02:19 Balancing internal development with external hiring to support future needs 03:33 Strengthening culture and retention through clear career paths and mobility 07:25 Guiding internal candidates who are not yet ready for advancement 10:57 Applying compensation structures and pay transparency to career decisions 16:08 Reimagining entry-level work as AI and globalization reshape early roles 18:25 Elevating retention strategies as entry-level hiring volumes decrease 23:18 Leveraging people data to influence executive decision-making and talent strategy 27:18 Treating every open role as a strategic opportunity rather than a replacement exercise Resources mentioned: Cara Hunter https://www.linkedin.com/in/carahunter1/ livingHR, Inc. | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/livinghr/ livingHR, Inc. | Website https://livinghr.com/ HiBob | Website https://www.hibob.com/hris-bb-uk/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=emea_uki_en_search_conv_bing_brand_gen_on_m_d_bofu_other_exact_phrase_&utm_campaignid=579836525&utm_adgroupid=1275435135537102&utm_adid=&utm_matchtype=e&utm_device=c&utm_term=hibob&utm_content=79714800339642&utm_obj=mql_Conversion&utm_funnel=branding&msclkid=f0932be1489618876c9b42f74b571478 Thank you for listening to the People Proud podcast. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode.  The People Proud podcast is brought to you by HiBob. #PeopleProud #CorporateCulture #HumanResourceManagement #EmployeeEngagement

    30 min
  4. AI hype, human insight, and the future of work

    JAN 21

    AI hype, human insight, and the future of work

    In this episode, Kenneth Matos, director of market insights at HiBob, explores how organizations can stay ahead of shifting workplace trends, focusing on AI adoption, flexible work models, and employee wellbeing. Using fresh data and behavioral insights, Ken and Tali revisit 2025’s predictions to uncover what hit the mark, what didn’t, and what it all means for HR and business leaders planning the year ahead. Key takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 03:07 Organizations jumped into AI without a clear strategy 07:35 Distinguishing between AI’s 2025 potential and its 2030 promise 15:39 Reframing AI’s role as a creative collaborator instead of a content creator 19:56 Flexibility remains a stronger retention driver than compensation 30:03 Digital communication norms continue to reshape workplace culture 34:56 Flexibility, control, and clear processes reduce stress across teams 37:01 AI tools simplify access to HR benefits and policy information 43:04 Slowing down to move faster Resources mentioned: Kenneth Matos https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkenmatos/ HiBob | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/hibob/ HiBob | Website https://hibobl.ink/main_page RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/ HR Dive https://www.hrdive.com/ McKinsey & Company https://www.mckinsey.com/ Thank you for listening to the People Proud Podcast. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode.  The People Proud Podcast is brought to you by HiBob. #PeopleProud #CorporateCulture #HumanResourceManagement #EmployeeEngagement

    45 min
  5. Redefining the future of work with Ronni Zehavi of HiBob

    JAN 21

    Redefining the future of work with Ronni Zehavi of HiBob

    In this inaugural episode of the People Proud Podcast, Ronni Zehavi, CEO and co-founder of HiBob, shares the company’s journey over the last decade and why its People Proud philosophy is key to business success. Amid global shifts—like generational change, the pandemic, and the rise of AI—Ronni explains why people remain every company’s number one asset and how HiBob is helping organizations thrive in the modern world of work. Key takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Shifts in the world of work and what leaders need to grasp 09:57 Customers view HiBob not only as HR software, but as a driver of cultural change 16:05 Insights into the future of organizations becoming smaller and more agile 19:47 Balancing technology with human connection and collaboration in modern work 27:25 HiBob’s approach to AI adoption through bottom-up engagement 33:22 The impact of innovation and AI on productivity and work models 38:08 Why unifying HR, Finance, and IT into one platform drives long-term success 40:25 Using AI as a creative partner enhances productivity but still requires critical thinking Resources mentioned: Ronni Zehavi https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnizehavi/ HiBob | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/hibob/ HiBob | Website https://hibobl.ink/main_page Thank you for listening to the People Proud Podcast. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode.  The People Proud Podcast is brought to you by HiBob. #PeopleProud #CorporateCulture #HumanResourceManagement #EmployeeEngagement

    47 min
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The People Proud podcast is where we connect the dots between empowering people and powering business. This show explores how modern organizations unlock growth, innovation, and performance by making people a shared priority across teams, departments, and leadership. Each episode features bold thinkers, culture shapers, and future-ready leaders diving into what it takes to build thriving companies today — from inclusive leadership and employee experience to AI, analytics, and agile talent strategy. Designed for anyone shaping the world of work, the People Proud Podcast helps you connect the dots between your people and your business.

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