How do we balance AI automation with human judgment in hiring?

In this episode, we sit down with Anita Chandrasekhar, Global Head of Talent Strategy and Operations at Zapier, to explore how AI is changing the hiring process on both the employer and candidate side.

Together, we discuss:

- How AI is being used in hiring, on both sides

- Managing risk in AI-driven hiring

- Balancing AI and human judgment

How do you plan for growth without losing what makes your organization work?

In this episode, we sit down with Nadia Uberoi, Head of People at Garner Health, to explore what it takes to meet today’s demands while building for long-term success.

Together, we discuss:

- How to effectively balance and scale your staffing model

- How to build a lasting culture that sustains momentum

- How to identify people who can grow with the organization over time

How do you make employee relations work in a high-pressure, people-driven retail environment?

In this episode, we sit down with Jeryl V Sajumon, Regional HR Generalist at Harbor Freight Tools, to unpack what employee relations really looks like at the retail front line.

Together, we explore:

- The biggest challenges with employee relations in the retail world

- Why tech accessibility is critical to effective employee relations

- The manager behaviors that truly enhance employee experience

What happens when leadership is anchored in purpose rather than position?

In this episode, we sit down with Riley Tejcek, Marine Corps Officer and Former Professional Bobsledder, to discuss how the principles that drive impact reach far beyond any single job role.

Together, we explore:

- What elite performance really looks like

- Building a mission that outlives the job description

- Inspiring the next generation (ft. Riley's new book!)

How can the HR function lead the AI transformation rather than react to it?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lauran Star, Chief People & Culture Officer at Ascentria Care Alliance, to unpack how AI is reshaping work and what it means for HR’s evolving mandate.

Together, we explore:

- Why HR is uniquely positioned to lead the AI transformation

- How AI is elevating HR as a driver of business outcomes

- Why critical thinking is even more essential in the AI era

How is the way organizations search for talent changing?

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Stewart, Global Head of Talent Acquisition Strategy, Operations and Analytics at Dialectica, to unpack how global talent dynamics are being reshaped by new technologies and evolving business needs.

Together, we explore:

- The dichotomy of talent availability

- How the talent landscape is evolving

- The shift away from the traditional "hire for the job" mindset

How can leaders design workplaces that remain human-centered as AI continues to transform the nature of work?

In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Bailey, Principal Consultant & Future of Work Thought Leader, to unpack how both the nature of work and the profile of the worker are rapidly evolving in response to technological, social, and economic forces.

Together, we explore:

- How AI is reshaping the workforce itself

- How organizations can cultivate critical thinking

- What changes we may see to the framework of work over the next 5-10 yrs

How can we ensure people analytics is anchored in purpose and impact, not just metrics?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Raúl Antón Cuadrado, Head of People Analytics at Automattic, to explore how leaders can ground people analytics in the organization’s context and priorities.

Together, we discuss:

- How analytics can enable and support a distributed-work culture

- How variability of business context impacts people analytics

- Seeing beyond the rate or metric to understand people and behaviors