Join Dave on The Hennessy Report as he interviews Liz Vieira, VP of Human Resources at Reebok, about navigating major organizational transformation and rebuilding HR infrastructure from the ground up. In this episode, Liz shares practical insights on: - HR Transformation: How she rebuilt Reebok's entire HR infrastructure in seven months following a major ownership transition - Change Management: Strategies for supporting employees through multiple organizational changes and ownership transitions - Leadership Development: Building career development and learning programs that drive employee engagement - Collaboration-Driven HR: Creating a culture where HR partners closely with business leaders and employees at all levels - Career Growth: Lessons from her time at MFS Investment Management and what shaped her as an HR leader Liz also discusses her "boomerang" experience returning to Reebok, the importance of being present in your current role, and how her father's influence shaped her commitment to being a voice for those who feel unheard. The episode concludes with our new segment, Keystone's Coach's Corner featuring Mary Cavanaugh, SVP of Career Management, offering networking advice for HR professionals.

Dave Hennessy is joined by Charu Manocha, CHRO at SmartEquine, on this episode of The Hennessy Report Podcast, by Keystone Partners. Charu shares how she built workforce agility during major organizational change. Key insights: HR rotations that develop business-savvy leaders Team performance models that actually work Managing multi-generational workforce expectations Leading talent assessment during "shrink to grow" phases "We had 40 volunteers for our transformation task-force out of 360 employees. That's how you know change management is working." This episode is perfect for CHROs, CPOs, and emerging HR leaders navigating today's complex workforce challenges.

On this episode of #TheHennessyReport David Hennessy is joined by Janine Taylor, CHRO of Advocates. From learning to "listen first" as a young HR professional to leading 2,700 employees who serve 40,000 individuals with disabilities and life challenges - Janine's journey shows why supporting the supporters matters. 🔥 Key Takeaways: ✅ Early wage access over 401k focus - Creating benefits that meet employees' immediate needs ✅ Career pathway success - Two nurse practitioners who started as direct care staff and tripled their income ✅ The respect principle - How treating everyone with dignity during transitions creates "boomerang employees" and reduces lawsuits ✅ Building representative teams - Growing HR diversity to reflect their workforce Janine's approach to understanding her diverse workforce and building systems around their real needs offers practical lessons for creating cultures where mission-driven employees can thrive. 🎙️ Brought to you by Keystone Partners - experts in helping HR and organizations meet business goals through leadership development and career transition. Made in partnership with the Northeast HR Association - and a warm welcome to NEHRA's newest board member, Janine!

🎙️ Marianne Monte on Authentic Leadership & Building Inclusive Cultures Dave is joined by Marianne Monte, CPO at Shawmut Design and Construction, on the 104th episode of The Hennessy Report. She shares her journey from coming out in the early 90s to leading a $2 billion construction firm. 🔥 Key Takeaways: * The "F-you fund" every HR pro needs * How bringing your whole self to work transforms leadership effectiveness * Succession planning done right: How to promote your replacement (and feel good about it) * Building inclusive culture in a traditionally male-dominated industry Marianne's story reminds us that the courage to be authentic - whether it's coming out at work in the 90s or having difficult conversations with leadership - ultimately makes us better leaders and creates stronger, more inclusive organizations. This episode is perfect listen for HR leaders, construction professionals, and anyone interested in authentic leadership during challenging organizational transformations.

From Legal Eagle to Culture Champion: The Planet Group's HR Revolution In this lively episode, Dave Hennessy chats with Marni Helfand about her fascinating journey from courtroom litigator (inspired by her dad's dinner table practice arguments!) to leading both legal and HR at Planet Group. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: - How Planet Group placed a staggering 80,000 people in jobs while expanding globally - The secret sauce behind their "One Planet" culture integration (hint: they let everyone BUT executives lead it!) - Why Gen Z wants feedback every two weeks while Boomers clutch their annual reviews - Marni's love for Kim Scott's Radical Candor approach to leadership: "compassion = empathy + action" - The "career lattice" that lets people zigzag between departments based on passion Perfect for HR leaders navigating acquisition integration, generational workplace dynamics, and the tricky balance between legal compliance and people-first strategies.

Building a Relationship-Centered Banking Culture Episode #102 of The Hennessy Report features Maria Harris, EVP & CHRO at Rockland Trust speaking with host Dave Hennessy. Maria explains how focusing on a culture "Where Each Relationship Matters" drives both customer experience and employee engagement across 2,000 employees and over 100 locations. STANDOUT STORIES: - Taking artwork off the wall for customers with ancestral connections - An employee who personally helped a customer download the mobile banking app during COVID - How their Hispanic/Latino employee resource group "Unite Us" was formed LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS: - Valuing potential over past experience when hiring talent - Operationalizing culture through leadership development programs - Using data and spreadsheets to understand employee experiences at scale - Creating career development opportunities through their "Rising Stars" program The Hennessy Report - Where HR leaders learn from HR leaders. The Hennessy Report is produced in partnership with NEHRA.

EVERY MANAGER INTERACTION IS A MAKE-OR-BREAK MOMENT Boston Beer's CPO reveals why those quick hallway chats and casual feedback sessions matter more than you think. Episode #101 of The Hennessy Report features Carolyn O'Boyle, CPO at The Boston Beer Company speaking with host Dave Hennessy and Keystone Partners' colleague Brenda Stanton. Carolyn shares how she's transforming manager-employee interactions at the makers of Sam Adams, Truly, and Twisted Tea. Why? Because she's tired of seeing promotions announced via text and performance reviews done in airport lounges. Learn how The Boston Beer Company is: - Training managers to nail the moments that matter - Replacing outdated retention strategies with real engagement - Moving talent across the business (not just up) - Managing burnout before it starts The Hennessy Report - Where HR leaders learn from HR leaders.

7 Years & 100 Episodes: A Milestone HR Leadership Conversation The Hennessy Report celebrates its 100th episode by bringing back its first two guests - Dave is joined by Tracy Burns (CEO of NERA) and Beth Grous (CPO at Generate Biomedicines) - for an insightful discussion on how HR has evolved and where it's heading. Key Highlights: * How HR has transformed from an administrative function to a strategic business driver * The evolution of workplace transparency, with younger generations expecting more open dialogue about compensation and company decisions * The future of work: Breaking down traditional hierarchical structures and embracing skills-based organizational design * The critical importance of leading with empathy in today's workplace "I hope if we're sitting here 10 years from now, we'll be looking around saying 'wow, people got really innovative and creative about how they build organizational structures to drive a differentiated set of outcomes.'" - Beth Grous Looking Ahead: Tracy and Beth both emphasized the need to "fix work" by creating more flexible, human-centric organizational structures that better support both business objectives and employee wellbeing. In memory of Paul McKinlay.

Is your organization still sitting on the AI sidelines while 80% of employees are already using it? On this episode of The Hennessy Report by Keystone Partners, Dave is joined by Bucky Dodd, a pioneering voice in the AI and learning development space who's helping HR leaders navigate the AI revolution without losing sight of what matters most - people. WHY LISTEN: * Learn the "people-first" approach to AI adoption * Discover what's actually working in corporate learning * Avoid costly AI implementation mistakes * See how HR leaders are managing AI risks KEY INSIGHTS: * Latest shifts in AI adoption * Real performance evaluation successes * Knowledge management breakthroughs * Practical implementation strategies From performance evaluations to knowledge management, learn how leading HR teams are thoughtfully integrating AI to enhance human potential rather than replace it. Whether you're an AI skeptic or enthusiast, Bucky's practical, people-first approach will help you chart a course through the AI revolution that's already transforming our workplaces.

On the 98th episode of The Hennessy Report by Keystone Partners, Dave is joined by Gary Ware, founder and corporate facilitator of "Breakthrough Play," author of "Playful Rebellion," and frequent Keynote speaker. His mission? To help creative professionals in sales and marketing use the power of play to be more creative, confident, and develop deeper relationships with their team and clients. Are you struggling with workplace stress and declining creativity? Listen in to discover how strategic play can revolutionize your organization's performance. In this episode you will learn about: The science of play and productivity MAP Framework for workplace transformation Evidence-based strategies for reducing stress Real success stories from transformed organizations Learn why leading companies are embracing purposeful play to boost innovation, enhance team collaboration, and drive sustainable growth.

Want to know how a regional bank is winning the talent war? Don't miss this conversation with Josh Varone, SVP of Centreville Bank, who's team is revolutionizing their employer brand through innovative people-first strategies. Key takeaways from our discussion: - Fostering a workplace culture that attracts top talent as an employer of choice - Developing managers into inspiring leaders - Creating meaningful connections across multiple locations Plus, we're excited to announce our upcoming 100th episode featuring HR legends and THR alumni Beth Grous and Tracy Burns! 🎉 The Hennessy Report brings you authentic conversations with HR leaders who are shaping the future of work, in cooperation with NEHRA. Join our community of forward-thinking HR professionals: https://www.keystonepartners.com/all-resources/#subscribe

On this episode of The Hennessy Report, Dave is joined by Erik Zotter, the VP of People, Organization, and Communications at Ellab. (Happy 75th anniversary to Ellab!) Erik shares their mission statement, "together we provide confidence in consumer safety" for the denmark-based organization that makes highly precise temperature sensing equipment for biotech, pharma, and even food/beverage manufacturing industries. Are your new and emerging leaders built for the challenges of tomorrow? Erik describes how onboarding is a key moment that matters inside Ellab. He explains the importance of building out a career path with employees and making sure they hold agency over their career. In that vein, he also discusses their strong training program. At Keystone Partners we are committed to leadership development. This Thursday, 9/12/24, we are hosting a webinar on "Unlocking a Learning Culture" for emerging leaders. Register here! https://keystonepartners.zoom.us/webinar/register/3617258949845/WN_js4zroVeTbiv8EJV-y3Pmw Erik is proud of Ellab's transparent communication structure with training procedures in each department and unique interview process where they use predictive indexes to rank fit. You won't want to miss Erik's episode and his unique journey to HR and IT!

On this episode of The Hennessy Report podcast, Dave is joined by Amanda Bailey, the VP for HR at Boston University. With 140 HR liaisons supporting over 10,000 students and staff and programs across 20+ countries, Amanda has a lot to share! She describes how BU's employee engagement begins even before onboarding. It begins at an individual's first interaction with someone within the BU community. They believe how they treat each other spreads beyond the campus borders and effects the perception of future employee and student applicants. Amanda also discusses how they track success in leadership and check in with individual contributors, the future of work, and social activism as they continue to advance learning outside campuses, where free exchanges of ideas happen. Amanda is an engaging, inspiring speaker with a lot to share, so tune in today!

On this episode of The Hennessy Report, Dave is joined by Kim Hazen, CPO at Fulcrum Therapeutics. Kim speaks with Dave about her unique career path from financial services to life sciences, the way employees are treated on their way in and out of biotech, and how they are developed while there, and being a new mom while taking on the role of CHRO at the same time. Kim speaks passionately about making sure all employees know the impact their work has on patients' lives. Tune in today!

Dave is joined by Nancy Folan, the CHRO at Amundi Asset Management US on this episode of The Hennessy Report by Keystone Partners. Nancy shares her journey as a first generation Italian working for a European owned organization, initially taking the opportunity to work as a liaison at the Italian parent company to aid in sourcing talent. Having headed HR for over 20 years, Nancy shares the challenges and bridge building that come with a global organization and how to build skilled teams. Nancy also describes her leadership development philosophy and her strategy behind using external coaches to create a coaching culture. This episode's NEHRA question of the podcast covers how to identify key moments for leadership development for organizations with lean budgets, and the pitfalls of promoting technical leaders without providing coaching. She is very proud of her team's work in identifying unconscious bias and their evolving DEI journey. To build an inclusive organization Nancy discusses partnering with the NeuroLeadership Institute, whose work is scientifically based and difficult to dispute. Nancy is a captivating speaker with deep expertise in global HR. She is so known for attracting and developing HR leaders that our next guest, Kim Hazen - CPO at Fulcrum Therapeutics, was previously a member of Nancy's team.

Dave is joined by long-time friend, going all the way back to the start of the podcast, Ann Hargraves. Ann is the SVP at TScan Therapeutics and an amazingly eloquent speaker, passionate about the work and mission of TScan that she feels so connected to. As a cancer survivor herself, Ann speaks to the impact she feels working at a company whose mission is focused on life changing therapies for patients and their families. She also discusses how they choose not to publicize values to outside world, to encourage candidates to focus on who they are and what they are looking for first. Ann believes learning development should be offered equally across the company, and provides that across the company. Next up on the podcast is Nancy Folan, the CHRO of Amundi Asset Management US.

Dave is joined by Jen Nash, strategist and author of "The Big Power of Tiny Connections: How Small Interactions Spark Awesome Outcomes." This episode of The Hennessy Report was recorded live at NEHRA's annual conference after Jen's appearance as the keynote speaker. Through her research for her book, she has found that "highly engaged workforces are 21% more profitable and 17% more productive" and that "companies with connected workforces are 4 times more productive." In this episode Jen describes why and how you should engage your teams and urges companies who don’t see a link between dollars spent and productivity and profitability to take the leap into coaching, assessments, and more, noting "it costs us money to have disconnected staff." She also explains where her belief in connections came from as a child, and calls networks "the rockstar foundations of our world." Jen is upbeat and an amazing speaker you won't want to miss!

On this holiday edition of The Hennessy Report, Dave is joined by Erin Lovering, the CHRO at Edelman Financial Engines. Erin discusses her start in clinical psychology, juggling strong legacy cultures after a merger, as well as their mission statement: everyone deserves to move their financial lives forward. She believes HR’s job is to get the best out of organizations and the best out of leaders, and describes her role to her children as, "helping bosses be better bosses." At one point, Erin shares her beliefs on the importance of investing in new managers' skill sets and examining the end-to-end employee experience to identify how to pulse sentiment during those moments that matter. This holistic way of thinking is growing in popularity, mirrored in Keystone's own research and evolving messaging around preparing for the defining moments organizations and employees alike consistently face, from coaching to transitions. You'll enjoy this fast-paced, engaging conversation! Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year!

Dave is joined by Keystone colleague Shawna Simcik in this special edition of The Hennessy Report. Shawna and her team from ICC, the company Shawna co-founded with Susan Ruhl, recently joined the Keystone Partners community, bringing some amazing expertise and passion for leadership development. Together we will continue to support organizations and leaders at all levels through defining moments. One of the key offerings Shawna's team brings to Keystone Partners is the Accelerator program, a technology-based, holistically threaded development program teaching through micro-learning, practical application, cohort sessions, and accountability for front-line leaders and first-time managers who are often overlooked. She explains how Accelerator can impact critical pain points such as high turnover, low employee engagement, and retention issues within 30 days. Shawna also explains part of the research that influenced Accelerator - the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve, a study on when and how we memorize material. Two weeks from now, how much will you remember from this episode? A self-proclaimed "geek" for research, Shawna is excited for Keystone Partners upcoming research study on creating a resilient workforce - stay tuned for more! Shawna has an electric personality and some wonderful analogies you won't want to miss!

Dave is joined by Ajit Vakharia, President and CEO at Flare Education. Dave first met Ajit three years ago, at the start of Flare's creation, and has remained inspired by the mission ever since. Ajit shares that mission of providing high school students, often from generationally poor backgrounds, with work-based learning experiences. Flare is redefining the way internships can and should be done. Ajit describes the best practices employers must follow in order to consistently cultivate culturally significant internship programs that benefit the students, supervisors, and overall business goals. Tune in to this truly invigorating discussion and join us in supporting Ajit's mission of unlocking the potential of young learners and shaping a brighter future for all.