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In this series, David Green will be speaking to a range of senior HR leaders who are pushing a data-driven and digital HR agenda. There is an increasing need for HR professionals to become more digitally and numerically literate – to acquire the skills necessary to process, produce and leverage digital information to create business value. You'll hear from people leaders who are driving transformation in their organisations on how HR can prepare for the future and what HR leaders need to do to prepare for the Future of Work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. How Microsoft Uses People Data to Shape Flexible Working that Helps Teams Thrive (an Interview with Dawn Klinghoffer)

    5 DAYS AGO

    How Microsoft Uses People Data to Shape Flexible Working that Helps Teams Thrive (an Interview with Dawn Klinghoffer)

    Last week, Microsoft announced an update to its flexible work guidelines.  As Amy Coleman, Chief People Officer at Microsoft, explained: “We’ve looked at how our teams work best, and the data is clear: when people work together in person more often, they thrive – they are more energized, empowered, and they deliver stronger results.”     As such, I’m delighted that my guest on this week’s episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast is Dawn Klinghoffer, Global Head of People Analytics at Microsoft. As she explains in our conversation, Dawn and her team conducted the analysis that informed this decision - revealing a causal link between office presence and employee thriving.     In our conversation, Dawn and I discuss:  What the data shows about the ideal balance between office presence and flexibility  Why "moments that matter" are key to in-person collaboration and connection  How Microsoft's people analytics team is evolving its composition and strategy in the age of AI  The impact of deep vs. broad AI adoption on employee thriving  How AI is transforming employee listening, from sentiment analysis to real-time feedback loops  The creation of Microsoft’s new Analytics Innovation team—and what it signals about the future of HR  This episode is packed with data-backed insights, practical examples, and a forward-looking perspective on how HR can lead through complexity and change.  This episode is sponsored by HiBob.  HiBob is the all-in-one HCM platform built for HR leaders who need connected data, flexible workflows, and a user experience people actually want to use.  Learn more by visiting hibob.com/davidgreen2025.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  2. How to Build the Next Generation of HR Leaders (an Interview with Dave Ulrich, Dick Beatty and Patrick Wright)

    9 SEPT

    How to Build the Next Generation of HR Leaders (an Interview with Dave Ulrich, Dick Beatty and Patrick Wright)

    HR is standing at a defining inflection point. AI is transforming how work gets done, stakeholder capitalism is reshaping expectations, and the pressure to deliver tangible business value with less has never been higher.  So what does HR need to do now - not just to stay relevant, but to lead?  In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with three of the profession’s most respected thinkers to discuss this very topic: Dave Ulrich, Co-Founder of the RBL Group; Dick Beatty, Professor at Rutgers and the University of Michigan; and Patrick Wright, Chair in Strategic HR at the University of South Carolina.  In their conversation, you’ll learn:  Why HR is at a historic inflection point, and what makes this moment different  How AI is forcing a rethink of jobs, value creation, and organisational design  What it really means to move from HR activity to business impact  How HR can better serve external stakeholders like customers, investors, and communities  Why CHROs must lead from the outside in - or risk being left behind  How a new leadership development initiative, the Global HR Leadership Experience, is preparing future-ready HR leaders  If you’re rethinking the role of HR in your organisation, navigating transformation, or preparing your team for what’s next, this is a must-listen conversation packed with wisdom, challenge, and practical insight.  This episode is sponsored by HiBob.  HiBob is the all-in-one HCM platform built for HR leaders who need connected data, flexible workflows, and a user experience people actually want to use.  Learn more by visiting hibob.com/davidgreen2025.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  3. How bp is Writing the Next Chapter. Discussing Transformation & Technology (with Kerry Dryburgh)

    2 SEPT

    How bp is Writing the Next Chapter. Discussing Transformation & Technology (with Kerry Dryburgh)

    bp is undergoing one of the most complex transformations in its more than 100-year history — powered by a focused strategy reset, a leaner operating model, and a global scale-up of digital and AI capabilities. But behind all of this is a fundamental reset of how people experience work - and what it means to lead through change. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with the person leading this transformation, Kerry Dryburgh, Executive Vice President for People, Culture and Communications at bp.  In their conversation, you’ll learn:  How bp is using AI and automation to simplify work and unlock capacity   Why performance culture is being redefined to balance accountability and development  What skills and mindsets are essential for the future of work  How to keep people engaged and supported through uncertainty and change  And why HR has a critical role to play in shaping transformation  If you’re leading transformation, scaling HR innovation, or simply curious about what the future of HR looks like at enterprise scale, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.  This episode is sponsored by HiBob.  HiBob is the all-in-one HCM platform built for HR leaders who need connected data, flexible workflows, and a user experience people actually want to use.  Learn more by visiting hibob.com/davidgreen2025.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. How AI and Behavioural Science Are Transforming Employee Listening (an Interview with David Barrett and Katarina Coppé)

    26 AUG · BONUS

    How AI and Behavioural Science Are Transforming Employee Listening (an Interview with David Barrett and Katarina Coppé)

    The future of HR isn’t about collecting more data - it’s about knowing exactly what to do with it.  In this special bonus episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by David Barrett (CEO) and Katarina Coppé (Chief Commercial Officer) from Welliba for a conversation about changing the way we listen to and understand employees.  Join them to learn more about:   Why traditional surveys are no longer enough to understand your workforce  How passive listening and AI can surface richer, faster, and more actionable insights  Practical ways to connect employee data to business outcomes at scale  Strategies to navigate data privacy and regulatory challenges without slowing innovation  Real-world examples from industries including retail, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing  If you want to understand your employees more deeply, act faster on insights and deliver measurable impact, this episode, sponsored by Welliba, is your playbook for the future of HR.  Welliba, winner of the 2024 HR Unleash Global Startup Award, is redefining people, culture and organisational insights.   Using the latest AI technologies combined with behavioural science, their EXcelerate solution, instantly analyses all available public data, delivering deep insights into people and organisations - without the need for surveys. Discover how you can elevate your talent strategy, transform your workforce, and stay ahead of your competitors.   Learn more at offer.welliba.com/insight222   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  5. How Building C-Suite Influence Increases the Value of People Analytics (an Interview with Brydie Lear)

    12 AUG · BONUS

    How Building C-Suite Influence Increases the Value of People Analytics (an Interview with Brydie Lear)

    What can your digital footprint reveal about how work really gets done?  In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green sits down with Brydie Lear, VP of People Analytics & Insights at Expedia Group, to explore how her team is harnessing people data at scale to understand performance, influence, and organisational effectiveness in real time.  Tune in as they discuss:  The key differences in how industries approach people analytics Why influence, not just insight, is the real game-changer in people analytics How Expedia uses digital signals and ONA to track how work flows The art of prioritising what really matters in a sea of data  This episode, sponsored by Worklytics,  is packed with lessons for anyone building, leading, or rethinking people analytics in a digital-first world.  Worklytics helps leaders understand how work actually happens with data-driven insights into collaboration, productivity, and AI adoption.  By analysing real work patterns - from meetings to tool usage - they empower teams to work smarter, not harder.  And here’s something special: Worklytics is offering Digital HR Leaders listeners a complimentary AI adoption assessment to understand how your teams are really using AI - and where untapped potential lies. But don’t wait - spots are limited.  Learn more at worklytics.co/ai  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  6. The Hidden ROI of Workplace Wellbeing (an Interview with Jan-Emmanuel De Neve)

    29 JUL

    The Hidden ROI of Workplace Wellbeing (an Interview with Jan-Emmanuel De Neve)

    If people really are our greatest asset, why is wellbeing still treated like a perk instead of a priority?  In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green explores this very question with Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Professor of Economics and Director of the Wellbeing Research Centre at University of Oxford, co-editor of the World Happiness Report, and co-author of Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters.  Tune in as Jan shares eye-opening insights from a massive global dataset of over 25 million workers, revealing why employee wellbeing is a business-critical priority.  You’ll hear:  The real drivers of happiness at work (and why most companies get it wrong)  How employee wellbeing directly impacts performance, retention and recruitment  The role of AI in shaping the future of meaningful, human-centered work  This is a must-listen for HR and business leaders ready to shift from wellbeing-as-an-initiative to wellbeing-as-a-strategy.  This episode is sponsored by Mercer.  To thrive in an AI-augmented world, organisations must rethink how work gets done. Mercer’s Work Design solution uses AI to deconstruct jobs, redeploy tasks, and redesign work for greater agility, productivity, and impact.  Unlock your team’s full potential. Learn more at mercer.com/wfdemo  Links to resources:   World Happiness Report  Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  7. How Arcadis is Building a Skills Powered Organisation (an Interview with Amy Baxendale)

    22 JUL

    How Arcadis is Building a Skills Powered Organisation (an Interview with Amy Baxendale)

    If you're looking for honest lessons from the frontline of skills transformation, this episode is for you.  Picking up from last week’s strategic deep-dive with Ravin Jesuthasan and Brian Fisher at Mercer, this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast takes a practical turn, exploring what it really looks like to bring a skills-powered strategy to life inside a global organisation.  Joining host David Green is Amy Baxendale, Global Future of Workforce Director at Arcadis, who has spent the past three years leading a bold transformation to embed skills-based thinking across the company.  From reimagining workforce planning to enabling talent mobility and cultural change, Amy shares a rare, unfiltered view into the challenges and breakthroughs that define real progress.  What you’ll learn in this episode:  What triggered Arcadis' shift to a skills-first model, and how they got started  How to navigate early implementation hurdles and complex change dynamics  Approaches to gaining executive buy-in and aligning with business strategy  Why governance and structure are key to sustainable transformation  Ways to track progress - beyond ROI - to include engagement and agility  Unexpected lessons and eye-opening moments from the journey  What the future holds as skill demands continue to evolve rapidly  Whether you’re planning, piloting, or scaling a skills-based approach, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and grounded advice from someone who’s done the work.  This episode is sponsored by Mercer.  To thrive in an AI-augmented world, organisations must rethink how work gets done. Mercer’s Work Design solution uses AI to deconstruct jobs, redeploy tasks, and redesign work for greater agility, productivity, and impact.  Unlock your team’s full potential. Learn more at mercer.com/wfdemo  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  8. The Skills Revolution: Your Playbook for Workforce Agility (an Interview with Ravin Jesuthasan and Brian Fisher)

    15 JUL

    The Skills Revolution: Your Playbook for Workforce Agility (an Interview with Ravin Jesuthasan and Brian Fisher)

    Is your workforce strategy stuck in the past?  As AI accelerates and traditional job structures show their age, more companies are asking a fundamental question: Are we organising work the right way? Which is why, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David and his guests explore why skills-based workforce planning has surged to the top of the HR agenda - and what leading companies are doing to turn intent into action.  Joining David are Ravin Jesuthasan, Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, and co-author of The Skills-Powered Organization, and Brian Fisher, Global Solutions Lead for Skills, Jobs and Careers at Mercer, and co-author of Mercer’s Skills Snapshot Survey.  What you’ll learn in this episode:  Why jobs are no longer the ideal unit for workforce planning, and why skills are taking centre stage  How to align mindset, skillset and toolset to drive lasting transformation  The role of pilots and internal marketplaces in delivering measurable business impact  What AI is changing about the definition, demand and shelf life of skills  The three core capabilities every organisation must build to sustain a skills-powered strategy  How leading companies are connecting skills to ROI, workforce agility, and employee growth  This episode is sponsored by Mercer.  To thrive in an AI-augmented world, organisations must rethink how work gets done. Mercer’s Work Design solution uses AI to deconstruct jobs, redeploy tasks, and redesign work for greater agility, productivity, and impact.  Unlock your team’s full potential. Learn more at mercer.com/wfdemo  Links to resources discussed in the episode:  Work Without Jobs The Skills-Powered Organisation The Global Skills Technology and Adoption Survey Report   The 2024/2025 Skills Snapshot Survey report    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
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In this series, David Green will be speaking to a range of senior HR leaders who are pushing a data-driven and digital HR agenda. There is an increasing need for HR professionals to become more digitally and numerically literate – to acquire the skills necessary to process, produce and leverage digital information to create business value. You'll hear from people leaders who are driving transformation in their organisations on how HR can prepare for the future and what HR leaders need to do to prepare for the Future of Work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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