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Future of HR

JP Elliott
Talent Management
HR Leadership
Leadership Development
Leadership
Career Development
Human Resources
Artificial Intelligence
Employee Experience
Generative AI
Organizational Culture
Employee Engagement
Talent Development
Performance Management
Learning and Development
Corporate Culture
Emotional Intelligence
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mentorship
Future Of Work
Remote Work

The Future of HR is the only podcast whose mission is to inspire the next generation of HR Leaders. In each episode, JP Elliott interviews successful HR executives and thought leaders who share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice on how to take our field and your career to the next level. If you are a next-gen HR leader looking to fast-track your career, this is the podcast for you.... more

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How can you “chase the butterflies” and take the stretch assignment that scares you?

Why do the best HR leaders learn to “porpoise” and flex between strategy and execution?

My guest on this episode is Allan Church & Janine Waclawski, Co-Founders an... more

How can you build teams that have collective confidence?

Why does belief matter when it comes to building high performance teams?

My guest on this episode is André Martin, Chief Experience Officer at LEAD3R, author of Wrong Fit, Right Fit and Colle... more

How can HR and Finance build the business together?

Why can't finance achieve true value creation without HR's knowledge and expertise?

My guest on this episode is Christian Wattig, Director of the Wharton FP&A Program and Founder of Inside FP&A

D... more

How can you build business acumen without owning a P&L?

Why is developing your business acumen within your control?

My guest on this episode is Rose Velez-Smith, CHRO, DoubleVerify

During our conversation Rose and I discuss:

* Why stepping out ... more

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Recent Guests

Rose Velez-Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer at DoubleVerify
DoubleVerify
Episode: “Why Business Acumen is the Capability You Control” Rose Velez-Smith, CHRO, DoubleVerify
Christina Schelling
Head of HR business partner and talent management at Verizon
Verizon
Episode: “Why Verizon Made Its HR Business Partners a Center of Excellence” Christina Schelling, SVP, Human Resources, Verizon
Morgan Depenbusch
Data storytelling and data visualization expert
Independent / HR data storytelling & influence specialist
Episode: “Data Storytelling: How HR Turns Insight Into Influence” Morgan Depenbusch, Data Storytelling & Influence Expert
Steven Rogelberg
Chancellor's Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; author of The Surprising Science of Meetings and The 1 on 1 Book
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Episode: “Everyone Knows Meetings Suck. Can We Actually Fix Them?” Steven Rogelberg, author of “The Surprising Science of Meetings” and “Glad We Met: The Art & Science of 1:1 Meetings”
David Cohen
Human Capital Partner at Kelso & Company
Kelso & Company
Episode: “What Private Equity Knows About Talent That Most Companies Miss”, David Cohen, Partner, Human Capital at Kelso
Amy Kates
Organizational Design Expert, Consultant, Educator, Author
Kates Kessler Organizational Consulting (Acquired by Accenture)
Episode: [Greatest Hits] “What Works: Organizational Design” with Amy Kates, Organization Design Expert, Consultant, Educator, and Author
Kathleen McCarthy
CHRO at SAIC, leads marketing communications for SAIC
SAIC
Episode: How Workforce Readiness Becomes Mission Readiness with Kathleen McCarthy, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, SAIC
Vicky Zhao
Founder of the School of Human Intellect; expert in executive communication
School of Human Intellect / Speaking With Frameworks
Episode: “Speak With Frameworks: How HR Leaders Win the Room” with Vicky Zhao, Founder, School of Human Intellect and Speaking With Frameworks
Sebastian Wernicke
Data scientist, speaker, and author of Data Inspired
Episode: “Data Inspired: How Data Can Drive Change” with Sebastian Wernicke, author of “Data Inspired”

Host

JP Elliott
Host of The Future of HR podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • Great Weekly Listen

    JP has some great guests on each week talking about topics that are extremely relevant in today’s world. I really enjoy listening to it and believe that it’s made me and my associates better leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Master Class In HR
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must-Listen for mid-career human capital leaders.

    JP Elliott's Future of HR podcast is a masterclass in thought leadership, combining insightful commentary with practical application to help HR professionals advance their careers. JP consistently brings in high-caliber leaders from across the HR and business spectrum, offering diverse perspectives on the most pressing topics in the field.

    What sets this podcast apart is JP's ability to foster deep, meaningful conversations. Rather than dominating the discussion or interrupting guests, he allow... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackson O. Lynch
    United States2 years ago
  • Future of HR hosted by JP Elliott is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. JP's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. He has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • More diverse voices, please

    I enjoy some of the content, but most guests are men. When you scroll back through the episodes and see photos of mostly white men looking back at you in the episode thumbnails… It’s like, meh. I think the host does a nice job of covering important topics in HR and he states his goal is to grow HR professionals. If this is the case, representation is important. I encourage the show to find diverse perspectives and voices that are representative of the HR profession and employee populations we se... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pdxcass
    United States2 years ago
  • HR the right way

    JP does a fantastic job of bringing top notch leaders in to talk about meaningful HR. Great HR meaningfully impacts the performance of the org - if done strategically by business people. JP offers the an opportunity for HR leaders everywhere to learn things typically only learned if you’re lucky enough to work for someone who is cut from this cloth. Highly encourage business people working in HR who want to impact their org in a meaningful way to subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephen3411
    United States2 years ago

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“Why Business Acumen is the Capability You Control” Rose Velez-Smith, CHRO, DoubleVerify
Q: What advice would you give someone thinking about staying relevant in the age of AI?
Pursue continuous learning, experiment with AI tools, and spend time with business leaders to understand what keeps them up at night. Ownership of development and a habit of weekly learning are key to remaining valuable.
“Why Business Acumen is the Capability You Control” Rose Velez-Smith, CHRO, DoubleVerify
Q: Why is developing business acumen within your control?
She argues that employees can improve business acumen through deliberate, ongoing learning—listening to earnings calls, reading investor communications, studying the company's strategy, and connecting HR work to revenue and customer impact.
“Why Business Acumen is the Capability You Control” Rose Velez-Smith, CHRO, DoubleVerify
Q: How can you build business acumen without owning a P&L?
Rose suggests starting with an outside-in view: learn how the company makes money, who the customers are, what growth goals exist, and how investor expectations tie to operations. She emphasizes asking questions and linking HR decisions to business outcomes to gain credibility as a strategic partner.
“Why Verizon Made Its HR Business Partners a Center of Excellence” Christina Schelling, SVP, Human Resources, Verizon
Q: How has Verizon used AI to scale internal mobility and what were the results?
Verizon implemented a comprehensive data enrichment approach, inferring skills and experiences from external data sources to complete internal talent profiles, which improved mobility, engagement, retention, and cross-functional movement, with near 100% profile completion and substantial mobility gains.
“Why Verizon Made Its HR Business Partners a Center of Excellence” Christina Schelling, SVP, Human Resources, Verizon
Q: What metrics define success for HRBPs in this model and why were they chosen?
Success is defined by four shared metrics: advancing workforce plans, organizational effectiveness, succession, and igniting culture change. These metrics directly tie HRBP activity to business outcomes and ensure consistency across the organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Future of HR

What is Future of HR about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-leading show focused on elevating HR as a strategic driver of business value. Across episodes, listeners hear from C-suite HR leaders, researchers, and industry practitioners discussing topics like power dynamics in organizations, data-driven decision making, AI-enabled work, organizational design, executive assessment, and the evolving role of HR as a strategic partner. The conversations often blend practical frameworks, real-world leadership stories, and tactical takeaways to help HR leaders accelerate impact, build influence, and foster high-performance cultures. A standout theme is translating complex ideas—from data storytelling to AI readiness—into actionable plans that stakeholders can buy into.

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Recent guests on Future of HR include:

1. Rose Velez-Smith
2. Christina Schelling
3. Morgan Depenbusch
4. Steven Rogelberg
5. David Cohen
6. Amy Kates
7. Kathleen McCarthy
8. Vicky Zhao

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