ChapmanCG Global HR Interviews

Many of us have witnessed the significant benefits of establishing and nurturing a sustained and successful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy. On this podcast, Alan Mait, Managing Director with ChapmanCG teams up with Kurt Landon, CEO of HR consulting firm Enspira to discuss some of the key success criteria for a successful DE&I strategy and also some of the common pitfalls to avoid.

Jeanne Meister with ChapmanCG by ChapmanCG

Inspiring a Learning Culture for Future Generations by ChapmanCG

For a while now, we have seen a growing trend of HR leaders craving the exposure and influence that the top job brings, earlier in their career. But are they ready? Are there key ingredients and experiences needed to better make that transition?

Never has health and well-being been as high on the agenda as it is today. For HR leaders it’s a huge responsibility to ensure a dynamic approach to an ever-evolving, key strategic pillar. In this ChapmanCG podcast, Managing Director, Tim Spriggs speaks with Anushia Reddy, Head of Talent Strategy and Executive Individual Development Planning, about her experience and viewpoints on the importance of building a holistic well-being strategy.

It is every leaders’ dream to build the perfect team: a diverse blend of personality types, a broad range of skill sets, inspirational managers and up-and-coming hi-po’s. But they do not always consider the generational mix, which can leave parts of the workforce completely overlooked. In this ChapmanCG podcast, Senior Director, Tim Spriggs speaks with Dr. Robert Kovach, Director, Conscious Leaders & Teams at Cisco, about his experience and unique take on building cross-generational teams in today’s climate.

Human Resources organizations around the world are exploring a shift towards an Agile way of working to better meet the needs of the business. In an ever-changing marketplace and with tight competition, an Agile approach can allow Human Resources functions to readily adapt to changes in business strategy. However, this shift in methodology requires a thought out transition and does not come without its challenges. In this ChapmanCG Podcast, Associate Director, Marcela Christ speaks with Tatiana Goldberg, from Unilever, about best and learned practices through implementing an HR Agile transformation. As HR Director for the Marketing organization for the North America cluster, she was instrumental in leading the function’s Agile transformation. She is currently relocating to the UK where she will be taking on the new role as HR Director for Supply Chain Global.

Businesses in every industry sector are facing continual disruption and competitive pressures. How can OD future-proof an organisation? Welcome to this ChapmanCG Podcast, one of our Senior Directors, Fiona Jury speaks with Claire Devlin, from Telstra, about brave, cutting edge organisational development. Claire holds the role of Telstra Chapter Lead: Organisational Development. Telstra is Australia’s largest telecommunications carrier and employs around 30,000 people. Claire previously held OD roles at Cisco Systems, Sydney Olympic/ Paralympic Organising Committee and Optus SingTel.

Bogdan Radakovic and Peter Hemmingsen, both Vice Presidents Human Resources at Essity, Munich, in conversation with ChapmanCG's Dr. Frieder Rummel and Tim Rayner after an insightful HR leader roundtable focussing on culture and leadership transformation.

Benjamin Morris Co-Head of HR and General Manager Performance, Reward and HR Operations at Mirvac discusses the importance of building an organisational culture of flexibility to support diversity and well-being, and business success. ChapmanCG's Managing Director, Paul Jury, asks Ben some in-depth questions delivering an information-packed podcast for HR and business leaders in all industries.

Paul Sexton, Chief Human Resources Officer at EFI, speaks with ChapmanCG's Managing Director on the undoubtable value of an HR leader gaining true global exposure. Paul shares his personal experience and provides sound advice for HR leaders considering relocating to another part of the globe. Listen to this podcast for tips on navigating both country and company cultures, understanding team structures, nuances in global HR roles and responsibilities, as well as advice on managing family expectations.

ChapmanCG's Managing Director, Alan Mait, discusses the need for greater HR representation on boards with our guest, Jon Rickers, Senior Vice President of HR at EnPro (Charlotte, North Carolina). Jon discusses mega trends across the corporate landscape and the drive for 'people people' to be represented at a senior business discussion making level.

AI and automation will be one of the biggest disruptors to our workforces of the future. Byron Clayton, Global Head of HR for Services, Digital and Technology at Mercer, speaks to ChapmanCG's Tim Spriggs about how AI will have an impact on HR, and how HR leaders can prepare their people through a continuous learning approach.

AI and automation will be one of the biggest disruptors to workforces of the future. Byron Clayton, Global Head of HR for Services, Digital and Technology at Mercer, speaks to ChapmanCG's Tim Spriggs about how AI will have an impact on HR, and how HR leaders can prepare their people through a continuous learning approach.

Using anthropology, Allianz has implemented an innovative new approach to building its culture change program from the bottom up. Richard Cotter, Head of Organisational Development and Research at Allianz Ireland speaks to ChapmanCG’s Anna Taylor about new ways of understanding how their people work.

The ability to quickly build credibility with your board and the Compensation Committee is critical to the success of a CHRO. Nicola Hasling speaks to Carin Knickel, the former VP of Human Resources at ConocoPhillips who now sits on a number of executive boards, about how to build trusted relationships and positioning yourself for future board roles.

The next generation of talent management processes are attractive and fit for use for the company, HR team and, most importantly, all leaders, employees and types of talent. Dagmar Pithan, VP Global Talent Management at Deutsche Telekom, speaks with ChapmanCG's Dr Frieder Rummel about overhauling their talent management processes and creating a new Global Competence Centre for People Development. This new centre aims to make the best use of different business synergies and brings the processes of performance, succession, talent management, expert, leadership, development and recruitment closer together for success.

Mohit Misra, VP Global Head of Talent Management, Acquisition, OD and Diversity at The Chemours Company, shares the key elements of transforming employee engagement and his predictions for future trends.

In the face of digital transformation, HR leaders are turning their attention to building internal capability instead of relying too heavily on external support. In particular, HR has the potential to be the driver of innovative learning tools such as 'nano-degrees' in building digital capability. ChapmanCG's Frieder Rummel speaks with Dr Hays Steilberg, Executive Vice President Corporate HR, Executives and Talent at Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, about innovative models for learning and capacity building.

In a competitive business environment, how can HR leaders set themselves apart from the rest? Aaron Falcione, VP of Human Resources for MSD International (Merk in the US and Canada), explores this topic in this insightful podcast with ChapmanCG's Tim Rayner.