I'm Telling HR

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I'm Telling HR

Rippling

8 episodes

1 month ago

You got into HR because you care about people. But instead of shaping strategy, you're bogged down in spreadsheets and tedious admin work. How do you break out of the day-to-day grind to become a true business partner? How do you drive real impact? Welcome to I'm Telling HR, the go-to podcast for ambitious HR pros looking to shake up the status quo and fast-track their careers, brought to you by Rippling. We bring you candid conversations with industry leaders packed with actionable advice on what it actually takes to succeed in HR today. From employee retention to the future of work, we cover everything nobody told you about HR. Join thousands of forward-thinking HR professionals and start leading the way.

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Episodes (8/8)

I'm Telling HR

Why Human Value Is the Ultimate Differentiator

Josh Bersin has spent nearly three decades studying the future of work, and his message is clear: HR is no longer about compliance. It’s the strategic backbone of every company. As AI transforms roles and creates “super workers,” the value of human capital has never been higher. Now, you can hear exactly how HR leaders can rise to meet this moment. Join Josh Bersin, world-renowned industry analyst, author, and educator, and Vanessa Kahkesh, HR Content Lead at Rippling, for an inside look at the skills, strategies, and mindsets shaping the next era of work.

1 month ago

34 minutes 43 seconds

I'm Telling HR

How Forbes Advisor Transformed Their Global HR in 8 Weeks

Paige Erickson knows what HR chaos looks like: five payroll systems, scattered data, and endless spreadsheets. When acquisitions pushed Forbes Advisor to the brink, she led a bold shift to Rippling, transforming their HR strategy into a streamlined global system employees actually enjoy. Now, you can hear exactly how she made it happen. Join Paige Erickson, Senior Director of HR at Forbes Advisor, and Vanessa Kahkesh, HR Content Lead at Rippling, for a real-world playbook for transforming global HR from scattered systems into one seamless experience.

1 month ago

52 minutes 48 seconds

I'm Telling HR

How Liquid Death Pulled off their HR Systems Switch

Liquid Death built an iconic $1.4B brand by breaking the rules—and they did the same with HR. Instead of settling for a broken system, they scrapped it and went all-in on one that actually works. Now, you can hear exactly how they did it. Join Alice Young, VP of People & Culture at Liquid Death, and Vanessa Kahkesh, HR Content Lead at Rippling, for a behind-the-scenes look at how they executed a seamless, scalable HR transformation.

2 months ago

21 minutes 30 seconds

I'm Telling HR

The New People Strategy: Building Teams That Can Adapt

Julie Barker, CEO of Cultivate Talent and veteran HR leader with 20 years of experience, reveals how to build a future-ready people strategy in an AI-driven world. Drawing from her work across startups and global orgs, Julie shares practical ways to evolve roles, close talent gaps, and bring intentionality to every headcount decision. This episode offers clear, real-world advice to help HR leaders stay aligned, uncover under-leveraged talent, and ensure their orgs are built to adapt. Tune in to learn how to lead with impact, and not get left behind.

3 months ago

24 minutes 23 seconds

I'm Telling HR

The Strategic Reorg: Leading 700+ People Through Change Without Wrecking Culture

This episode features Part 2 of a conversation with Bukky Osifeso, founder of TAG HR Consulting. In Part 2, Bukky walks us through what it really takes to lead a massive global reorg—with over 700 employees across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and the U.S. She shares how she shifted power from headquarters to local leaders, designed an operating model that enabled true autonomy, and kept people at the center even as reporting lines and job scopes evolved. From surfacing unspoken fears in “safety net chats” to building cross-functional working groups that actually had teeth, Bukky offers a human-first roadmap for org design at scale.

3 months ago

19 minutes 5 seconds

I'm Telling HR

Building Trust with the C-Suite: How to Earn and Keep Executive Confidence

This episode features Part 1 of a conversation with Bukky Osifeso, founder of TAG HR Consulting. In Part 1, Bukky shares what it actually takes to become a trusted advisor to the C-suite. She breaks down how to build credibility early in your career, gain business fluency without a seat at the executive table, and show up human-to-human, not just as an HR enforcer. From navigating late-night Slack pings to designing high-trust relationships that drive strategic impact, Bukky offers a blueprint for becoming the right hand your CEO didn’t know they needed. Whether you’re new to HR or looking to lead with more influence, Bukky’s approach will help you skip the posturing and earn a real seat at the table.

3 months ago

18 minutes 10 seconds

I'm Telling HR

Expert Explains: How to Stop AI From Stealing Your Job

Tanya Moore, Chief People Officer at West Monroe and a recognized expert with over two decades of HR leadership experience, shares how HR leaders can strategically navigate the AI transformation and position themselves as indispensable. Tune in to learn the secrets on how to redefine the nature of work in your organization and build a resilient, skills-based workforce. This episode provides a clear roadmap for success, including a five-step framework to make sure you stay agile and don’t fall behind. Listeners will gain the insights needed to not just keep their jobs, but thrive in them.

4 months ago

15 minutes 59 seconds

I'm Telling HR

How to Bulletproof Your Change Management Plan—From a CPO Who’s Seen It All

This episode features an interview with Courtney Panik, Chief People Officer at Symphony. In this episode, Courtney pulls back the curtain on what most leaders get wrong about change management and how to fix it. She shares the one tool every HR pro should be using but probably isn’t, why communication timing can make or break trust, and how to turn HR into a true strategic engine inside the business. Whether you’re leading through change or preparing for it, Courtney’s playbook is a must-listen.

5 months ago

18 minutes 53 seconds