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What does it take to move people analytics from the margins to the core of business strategy?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Anshul Sheopuri, Executive Vice President of People Operations & Insights at Mastercard, to explore how people analytics is transforming from a support function into a business-critical capability.
More than three years since his last appearance on the show, Anshul returns with a new role, a broader remit, and fresh insights into what it takes to embed analytics into enterprise-wide decision-making at scale.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
If you’re looking to understand how people analytics can become a true strategic partner across your organisation, this conversation offers a practical and inspiring roadmap.
This episode is sponsored by Mercer.
To thrive in an AI-augmented world, organisations must rethink how work gets done. Mercer’s Work Design solution uses AI to deconstruct jobs, redeploy tasks, and redesign work for greater agility, productivity, and impact.
Unlock your team’s full potential. Learn more at mercer.com/wfdemo.
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What happens when you stop looking outside for talent and start unlocking the full potential of the people already on your team?
That is exactly what host David Green and his guests explore in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast.
Joining David are Patricia Frost, Chief People and Places Officer at Seagate Technology, and Ruslan Tovbulatov, Chief Marketing Officer at Gloat, the platform partner behind Seagate’s internal talent marketplace, TalentLink. And together, they share how Seagate reimagined its approach to workforce planning by pausing external hiring and focusing on the talent already in-house.
In this conversation, expect to hear how Seagate:
This episode, sponsored by Gloat, is a practical, inspiring look at how to future-proof your workforce by starting with the people who are already part of it.
Gloat is the world’s first work and workforce operating system for the AI era, helping leading companies like Seagate turn AI potential into real productivity by empowering people to work smarter, faster, and with purpose.
Visit gloat.com to learn more.
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Have you ever downplayed a part of who you are just to feel accepted at work?
Maybe it was your background, your beliefs, or even just your personality. That quiet act of self-editing - called covering - is more common than many realise, and it comes at a high cost to individuals and organisations alike.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Rami Tzafrir, Senior Director of Talent, Organisation and Learning at HiBob, to unpack powerful new research on covering in the workplace. Together, they explore why this behaviour is not just a personal issue but a signal of deeper organisational challenges—and what HR can do about it.
Key topics explored in the conversation include:
This is a conversation that challenges traditional ideas of inclusion and calls for a more human approach to organisational culture.
Want to build a culture where people feel free to be themselves?
Download HiBob’s new report, “Hidden at work: The human cost of covering in today's workplaces”, at www.hibob.com/covering.
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Is your HR tech stack fixing real business problems, or just fuelling the shiny object hype?
With new HR technologies arriving faster than ever, many organisations are quick to jump on the next big thing. But in the rush to modernise, are we losing sight of the real business problems we’re meant to be solving?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Matthew Brown, Director of Research, HCM at ISG, whose diverse career spans practitioner, former Chief People Officer, and now respected industry analyst. And together they tackle a fundamental question: Are we truly leveraging HR technology to create business value, or are we just keeping up with trends?
Tune in and join them as they explore:
If you’re questioning whether your HR tech strategy is driving real results or just driving activity, this conversation, sponsored by HiBob, offers timely insight, practical guidance, and fresh perspective from both sides of the industry.
HiBob is a fast-growing new leader in the HCM market. In fact, according to HR tech guru Josh Bersin, HiBob is one of the few SaaS companies that have successfully cracked the code on user experience.
Josh Bersin says that Bob is not only feature-rich but genuinely enjoyable to use.
Read his review of Bob--as an HR tech analyst and user--at www.hibob.com/davidgreen2025.
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What does it really take to build an HR function that’s agile, data-driven, and truly influential at the top table?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green speaks with Janine Vos, Chief Human Resources Officer and Managing Board Member at Rabobank to explore how she has led her team through a significant transformation - shaping an HR function that not only keeps pace with business change, but helps lead it.
From embedding agility into the day-to-day to using data as a lever for influence, Janine shares the strategies that have helped her team earn credibility and drive impact.
Join them, as they discuss:
Whether you're leading transformation or seeking to add more strategic business value, this episode sponsored by HiBob, offers practical insights and forward-thinking strategies to help you navigate what's next.
HiBob is a fast-growing new leader in the HCM market. In fact, according to HR tech guru Josh Bersin, HiBob is one of the few SaaS companies that have successfully cracked the code on user experience.
Josh Bersin says that Bob is not only feature-rich but genuinely enjoyable to use.
Read his review of Bob--as an HR tech analyst and user--at www.hibob.com/davidgreen2025.
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How is AI redefining the HR operating model we’ve known for decades?
With AI redefining how work gets done, the pressure is mounting to move beyond legacy structures and rethink HR from the ground up. The traditional three-pillar model is being pushed to its limits, and a new, work-centric, product-driven approach is emerging.
To discuss this in more detail, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Volker Jacobs, CEO and Founder of TI People, an organisation at the forefront of helping enterprises transform to innovate people’s work.
Drawing from TI People’s latest groundbreaking research, Volker unpacks how AI is reshaping HR roles, structures, and mindsets - and why it's time to move beyond services toward building HR "products" that solve real work problems.
Join them, as they uncover:
Whether you're leading transformation or just beginning to explore what AI means for your HR model, this episode sponsored by HiBob offers practical insights and forward-thinking strategies to help you navigate what's next.
Click here to access the full report.
HiBob is a fast-growing new leader in the HCM market. In fact, according to HR tech guru Josh Bersin, HiBob is one of the few SaaS companies that have successfully cracked the code on user experience.
Josh Bersin says that Bob is not only feature-rich but genuinely enjoyable to use.
Read his review of Bob--as an HR tech analyst and user--at www.hibob.com/davidgreen2025.
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Is HR leading the business, or just keeping up with it?
As complexity increases and resources tighten, the role of HR is under more pressure than ever. But within this challenge lies a powerful opportunity - for HR to become a driving force in delivering value to all stakeholders: employees, customers and investors.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined once again by Dave Ulrich, Co-Founder of The RBL Group and widely recognised as the father of modern HR. Building on the success of his earlier episode with Stacia Garr, Dave returns for a reflective and practical conversation on how HR can step up to shape business strategy and deliver stakeholder value.
Join them as they dive deep into:
If you're an HR leader looking to have more influence and impact, this episode, sponsored by HiBob, is definitely a conversation you’ll want to revisit and take notes on.
HiBob is a fast-growing new leader in the HCM market. In fact, according to HR tech guru Josh Bersin, HiBob is one of the few SaaS companies that have successfully cracked the code on user experience.
Josh Bersin says that Bob is not only feature-rich but genuinely enjoyable to use.
Read his review of Bob--as an HR tech analyst and user--at www.hibob.com/davidgreen2025.
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HR is at a tipping point: lead with data or risk being led by others.
As organisations face growing complexity - from AI disruption to shifting stakeholder expectations - the role of HR is changing fast. Today’s Chief People Officers are expected to do more than care for culture - they’re expected to influence strategy, shape business outcomes, and back it all up with data.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Dean Carter, former Chief People Officer at Patagonia, Sears, Fossil, and Guild, and now Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Modern Executive Solutions.
Dean has spent his career pushing HR beyond tradition, embedding people analytics at the core of strategy and helping organisations hire the next generation of transformative HR leaders.
Tune in, as they explore:
This episode, sponsored by Worklytics, brings clarity and urgency to a conversation every people leader needs to hear. It is more than a call for better reporting - it’s a roadmap for turning HR into a strategic powerhouse.
Worklytics helps leaders understand how work actually happens with data-driven insights into collaboration, productivity and AI adoption.
By analysing real work patterns - from meetings to tool usage - they empower teams to work smarter, not harder.
And here’s something special: Worklytics is offering Digital HR Leaders listeners a complimentary AI adoption assessment to understand how your teams are really using AI - and where untapped potential lies. But don’t wait - spots are limited.
Learn more at worklytics.co/ai
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With AI tools becoming more common across HR and people functions, HR leaders across the globe are asking the same question: how do we use AI without compromising on empathy, ethics, and culture.
So, in this special bonus episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green welcomes Kevin Heinzelman, SVP of Product at Workhuman to discuss this very critical topic.
David and Kevin share a core belief: that technology should support people, not replace them, and in this conversation, they explore what that means in practice. Tune in as they discuss:
Whether you're early in your AI journey or looking to scale responsibly, this episode, sponsored by Workhuman, offers clear, grounded insight to help HR lead the way - with purpose and with people in mind.
Workhuman is on a mission to help organisations build more human-centred workplaces through the power of recognition, connection, and Human Intelligence.
By combining AI with the rich data from their #1 rated employee recognition platform, Workhuman delivers the insights HR leaders need to drive engagement, culture, and meaningful change at scale.
To learn more, visit Workhuman.com and discover how Human Intelligence can help your organisation lead with purpose.
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At Insight222, we’re seeing more and more leading companies approach workforce planning with the same discipline and structure as financial planning - treating it as a core part of how they run the business, not just an HR process.
And one company that is doing this exceptionally well is S&P.
So, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green sits down with Vice-President and Global Head of Organisational Analytics and People Insights at S&P Global, Alan Susi, to explore exactly what it takes to transform workforce planning into a true strategic capability.
Join them as they discuss:
If you’re looking to make workforce planning a more strategic and impactful part of your organisation, this episode, sponsored by Worklytics, is packed with ideas, lessons, and real-world insights from someone leading the way.
Worklytics helps leaders understand how work actually happens with data-driven insights into collaboration, productivity, and AI adoption.
By analyzing real work patterns - from meetings to tool usage - they empower teams to work smarter, not harder.
And here’s something special: Worklytics is offering Digital HR Leaders listeners a complimentary AI adoption assessment to understand how your teams are really using AI - and where untapped potential lies. But don’t wait - spots are limited.
Learn more at worklytics.co/ai
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Rolling out AI tools is easy. Making them deliver real value for people and performance? That’s the challenge.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Erik Schultink, CTO and Co-Founder of Worklytics, to explore how organisations can move beyond the hype and start measuring the real impact of AI in the workplace.
Join them as they uncover:
Whether you're just starting your AI journey or seeking to realign your current approach, this episode, sponsored by Worklytics, delivers critical insights to help you lead with clarity, intention, and impact.
Worklytics helps leaders understand how work actually happens with data-driven insights into collaboration, productivity, and AI adoption.
By analysing real work patterns - from meetings to tool usage - they empower teams to work smarter, not harder.
And here’s something special: Worklytics is offering Digital HR Leaders listeners a complimentary AI adoption assessment to understand how your teams are really using AI - and where untapped potential lies. But don’t wait - spots are limited.
Learn more at worklytics.co/ai
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What does it take to scale talent acquisition at one of the world’s largest companies?
When hiring spans hundreds of thousands of roles - from warehouses to tech hubs - the answer isn’t just more recruiters. It’s smarter systems, better data, and deep analytics.
In this episode, David Green is joined by Ashish Parulekar, Director of Data Science and Global Head of Talent Acquisition Analytics at Amazon, to explore how one of the most complex hiring engines in the world runs on data-led decisions.
Join them as they uncover:
Whether you're scaling a global team or building a people analytics capability from the ground up, this episode, sponsored by Worklytics, is packed with practical insight and strategic takeaways.
Worklytics helps leaders understand how work actually happens with data-driven insights into collaboration, productivity, and AI adoption.
By analysing real work patterns - from meetings to tool usage - they empower teams to work smarter, not harder.
And here’s something special: Worklytics is offering Digital HR Leaders listeners a complimentary AI adoption assessment to understand how your teams are really using AI - and where untapped potential lies. But don’t wait - spots are limited.
Learn more at worklytics.co/ai
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What does it really take to make flexible work succeed - at scale and over time?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Annie Dean, Vice President of Workplace and Future of Work Transformation at Atlassian, to explore how one of the world’s leading tech firms is boldly reimagining work for the long term.
Sharing insights from Atlassian’s five-year journey as a fully distributed company, Annie unpacks how her team is using behavioural science, asynchronous collaboration, and AI to design a more human-centric and productive way of working.
Join them as they discuss:
Whether you’re refining your flexible work strategy or looking to future-proof your organisation’s operating model, this episode, sponsored by Worklytics, is packed with practical ideas and forward-thinking insights.
Worklytics helps leaders understand how work actually happens with data-driven insights into collaboration, productivity, and AI adoption.
By analysing real work patterns - from meetings to tool usage - they empower teams to work smarter, not harder.
And here’s something special: Worklytics is offering Digital HR Leaders listeners a complimentary AI adoption assessment to understand how your teams are really using AI - and where untapped potential lies. But don’t wait - spots are limited.
Learn more at worklytics.co/ai
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How can HR build agility in a BANI World?
In a world that feels increasingly brittle, anxious, nonlinear and incomprehensible (BANI), how can HR leaders design talent strategies that keep pace with constant disruption?
Three years since his last appearance, Loïc Michel, Co-Founder and CEO of 365Talents, returns to the Digital HR Leaders podcast to sit down with David Green and discuss how HR can shift from reactive to truly adaptive strategies in the face of ongoing global uncertainty.
Explore how HR can build resilience and relevance by focusing on skills, agility and AI-powered innovation. In this episode, expect to learn more about:
If you’re looking to simplify transformation, stay ahead of disruption, and future-proof your workforce strategy in a world that won't wait, this episode – sponsored by 365Talents – is for you.
365Talents takes a flexible, tailored approach to skills and talent management—because no two businesses are the same. Their adaptive talent intelligence solutions empower HR teams to move faster, build skills-based strategies, and deliver real impact at scale.
Want to learn more? Visit www.365talents.com
And don't forget to explore the latest thinking on skills and job architecture in this in-depth playbook: The Skills and Job Architecture Playbook
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For a long time, coaching was an exclusive privilege—mainly reserved for senior leaders. But thanks to AI and digital platforms, that is changing. Coaching is now accessible at every level of an organisation, transforming how employees learn, grow and develop. However, this shift also raises important questions:
Is digital coaching as effective as traditional methods? How can organisations balance human and AI-driven coaching? What challenges should HR leaders anticipate when implementing these tools?
To uncover these very important questions, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Anna Tavis, researcher, global educator, coach, and Chair of the Human Capital Management Department at New York University.
Together, David and Anna discuss:
With AI reshaping the workplace, understanding how to integrate digital coaching effectively is more important than ever.
So grab a pen and paper and tune in to this must-listen episode sponsored by Amazing Workplace, an AI-powered platform designed to help companies grow and succeed by unlocking the full potential of their people.
By providing the most accurate insights into how employees feel and why, Amazing Workplace equips leaders with powerful tools to drive meaningful improvements where they matter most.
In fact, with Amazing Workplace, companies have reduced turnover by up to 90% and have increased revenue by over 400%. Find out more at www.amazingworkplace.com
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Digital and AI transformation is reshaping workplaces across the globe, but why do some organisations succeed while others struggle? What sets the leaders apart in navigating change effectively?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR and former CHRO at the BBC and Eversheds. With years of experience modernising HR practices, Lucy has helped thousands of HR professionals move beyond outdated, process-heavy models to adopt agile, people-focused strategies that align with today’s fast-evolving business landscape.
Together, they explore:
If your organisation is in the midst of change—or preparing for it—this conversation is packed with insights you can start implementing today.
This episode is sponsored by Amazing Workplace, an AI-powered platform designed to help companies grow and succeed by unlocking the full potential of their people. By providing the most accurate insights into how employees feel and why, Amazing Workplace equips leaders with powerful tools to drive meaningful improvements where they matter most.
With Amazing Workplace, companies have reduced turnover by up to 90%, have increased revenue by over 400%, and solved recruitment. Find out more at www.amazingworkplace.com
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Can employee happiness be the key to unlocking peak productivity?
For years, organisations have invested heavily in employee engagement, recognising its impact on performance and retention. Research also suggests that employee engagement alone isn’t enough. Yet many organisations still overlook it or struggle to measure it effectively.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Shon Holyfield, Founder and CEO of Amazing Workplace, to explore why happiness should be measured alongside engagement—and how doing so can transform business outcomes.
Join them as they explore:
Listen now to learn how you can measure and improve employee happiness to unlock greater productivity, engagement, and business success.
This episode is sponsored by Amazing Workplace, an AI-powered platform designed to help companies grow and succeed by unlocking the full potential of their people. By providing the most accurate insights into how employees feel and why, Amazing Workplace equips leaders with powerful tools to drive meaningful improvements where they matter most. With Amazing Workplace, companies have reduced turnover by up to 90%, have increased revenue by over 400%, and solved recruitment. Find out more at www.amazingworkplace.com
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For many employees, work is more than a paycheck—it’s an opportunity to contribute to something bigger. But for organisations, creating a culture where purpose is more than just a slogan requires bold action and thoughtful strategy.
One organisation that has achieved this successfully is financial services company Manulife.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Katherine Macnaughton, Vice President of Global Talent Management and Development at Manulife, to discuss how Manulife is embedding purpose into every stage of the employee journey.
Together they explore:
Listen now to learn how Manulife is redefining what it means to work with purpose.
This episode is sponsored by Amazing Workplace, an AI-powered platform designed to help companies grow and succeed by unlocking the full potential of their people. By providing the most accurate insights into how employees feel and why, Amazing Workplace equips leaders with powerful tools to drive meaningful improvements where they matter most.
With Amazing Workplace, companies have reduced turnover by up to 90%, have increased revenue by over 400%, and solved recruitment. Find out more at www.amazingworkplace.com
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What if the way you give feedback, run meetings or make decisions was holding your global team back—without you even realising it?
Cultural differences influence how we work in powerful ways, and understanding them is the key to unlocking better collaboration and leadership.
So, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Erin Meyer, professor at INSEAD and author of The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business, to explore how cultural differences shape the way we work, lead and collaborate.
Join them as they uncover:
If you’re leading a global team or working across cultures, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you sharpen your cultural intelligence and lead more effectively.
This episode is sponsored by Amazing Workplace and Workhuman.
Amazing Workplace is an AI-powered platform designed to help companies grow and succeed by unlocking the full potential of their people. By providing the most accurate insights into how employees feel and why, Amazing Workplace equips leaders with powerful tools to drive meaningful improvements where they matter most. With Amazing Workplace, companies have reduced turnover by up to 90%, have increased revenue by over 400%, and solved recruitment. Find out more at www.amazingworkplace.com
Workhuman is the world’s number one employee recognition platform, helping the biggest companies drive engagement, improve retention and show tangible business value – all while making work more human for millions of people every day. To find out more and see it in action, come along to Workhuman Live Forum in London on March 19th. Tickets are free but limited, grab them now at workhumanlive.com/forum
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Delivering real business value with people analytics requires more than just data—it demands the right strategies, capabilities and ecosystem.
In this special bonus episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Jonathan Ferrar, CEO of Insight222, and Naomi Verghese, Research Director at Insight222, to uncover what truly differentiates leading companies in people analytics.
Drawing from Insight222’s latest research, they explore:
Packed with insights, research and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for HR leaders, people analytics leaders and anyone looking to transform their organisation with data.
Listen now and take your people analytics strategy to the next level. For more of us at Insight222, check out our website, here.
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