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People and Strategy

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People and Strategy is a podcast from the SHRM Executive Network delivering in-depth conversations with HR executives and people leaders to advance the field of human resources by providing engagement and thought leadership to senior executives. Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network at www.shrm.org/executive.

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In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Dawn Fay, operational president at Robert Half to unpack what the firm’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals about a cooling yet still competitive HR labor market. As wage growth moderates, Fay explores th... more

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In this episode of People + Strategy, we speak about the ROI of workplace connection with ⁠Tracy Brower⁠, vice president of workplace insights at Steelcase and author of Critical Connections. Brower shares research on the rising loneliness level and ... more

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In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Jessica Kriegel, chief strategy officer at Culture Partners and author of Surrender to Lead. Drawing on her life’s deeply personal turning points, Kriegel reflects on how learning to surrender re... more

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In this episode of People + Strategy, SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, talks with renowned business scholar and HR thought leader Dave Ulrich about how and why HR has reached a true inflection point. Ulrich reflects upon his de... more

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Dr. Tracy Brower
Sociologist, author of Critical Connections, VP of Workplace Insights at Steelcase
Steelcase
Episode: The Connection Crisis at Work
Jessica Kriegel
Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners; author of Surrender to Lead
Culture Partners
Episode: Escaping the Action Trap: A New Model for Leadership Results
Dave Ulrich
Renesas-Linkert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; partner at the RBL Group
RBL Group; University of Michigan
Episode: How HR Delivers Stakeholder Value
Sabrina Minor
VP and Chief People Officer for George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: Managing HR on Campus: Data, Culture, and Courage at the Executive Table
Drew Holler
CHRO of Lennar, former Walmart leader
Lennar
Episode: Moving HR Up the Value Chain: From Transactional to Inspired
Nichole Oocumma
Chief Administrative Officer, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District; former Senior Director of Talent Management and Development, CareSource; former VP of HR and Chief Learning Officer, Metro Health System
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Episode: When Work Models Collide: Managing Workforce Fragmentation
John Bernatovicz
Founder of Willory, HR tech consultancy
Willory
Episode: The Owner’s Mindset: How HR Leaders Drive Results and Culture
Darnell Lee
CHRO for the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer for the United States House of Representatives
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States House of Representatives
Episode: Inside the House: Building Agility in Government HR
Paul Theisen
Founder and principal of Tag Cxo, a network of on-demand fractional executives
Tag Cxo
Episode: CHRO Alignment Series: Syncing with the CIO

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Mo Fatalbab
Host of People and Strategy; President of International Facilitators Organization

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Insightful guests and takeaways

    This podcast does a great job bringing on insightful guests and getting to the key takeaways and action items quickly… while still being conversational and enjoyable! A difficult task but one clearly designed with listeners in mind.

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    kahpyt
    United States2 years ago

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#162
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#127
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#127
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#200
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#218
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#250
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The Connection Crisis at Work
Q: How can HR leaders measure connection?
HR can look at outcomes like performance, retention, and engagement, not just surveys, to gauge whether stronger connections are translating into tangible business results.
The Connection Crisis at Work
Q: What has led to the connection decline?
A combination of social media usage, hybrid work patterns, and a general shift toward technology over in-person interaction is driving the decline in workplace connections.
How HR Delivers Stakeholder Value
Q: What is the four-pivot framework for HR to increase stakeholder value?
Think in terms of integrated capability: talent, organization, leadership, and the HR system, all aligned to deliver measurable business outcomes and stakeholder value.
How HR Delivers Stakeholder Value
Q: How should HR reconcile external market pressures with employee experience?
Prioritize mental health, engagement, and customer impact, and push HR to be part of strategy from the start, integrating human capability with business needs.
When Work Models Collide: Managing Workforce Fragmentation
Q: How do you view the role of fractional CHROs in guiding organizations through fragmentation?
Fractional CHROs can bring specialized expertise quickly, but success depends on clear expectations, robust handoffs, and ensuring ongoing leadership continuity so the organization isn't left without HR leadership when engagements end.

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A thoughtful show focused on HR leadership, people strategy, and organizational culture, featuring chief people officers, HR executives, and governance experts. Episodes center on aligning human capital with business goals, leveraging AI in the workplace, leadership development, and practical strategies for workforce planning, inclusion, and engagement. Noteworthy angles include optimizing executive collaboration (CHRO, CIO, CFO partnerships), building data-driven HR programs, and maintaining humane, people-centered cultures at scale. The format tends to be candid, data-backed, and applicable for senior leaders seeking actionable insights and real-world examples from across industries.

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2. Jessica Kriegel
3. Dave Ulrich
4. Sabrina Minor
5. Drew Holler
6. Nichole Oocumma
7. John Bernatovicz
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