In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty, CEO of myBasePay, sits down with Lou Holcomb, Global Director of Contingent Workforce at UKG, live from Dallas. From her early days as a Russian linguist in the U.S. Army to building and leading global workforce programs, Lou shares how storytelling, data, and resilience shaped her leadership journey. She opens up about the realities of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and how rediscovering creativity became her turnin...
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In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty, CEO of myBasePay, sits down with Lou Holcomb, Global Director of Contingent Workforce at UKG, live from Dallas. From her early days as a Russian linguist in the U.S. Army to building and leading global workforce programs, Lou shares how storytelling, data, and resilience shaped her leadership journey. She opens up about the realities of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and how rediscovering creativity became her turnin...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty, CEO of myBasePay, sits down with Lou Holcomb, Global Director of Contingent Workforce at UKG, live from Dallas. From her early days as a Russian linguist in the U.S. Army to building and leading global workforce programs, Lou shares how storytelling, data, and resilience shaped her leadership journey. She opens up about the realities of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and how rediscovering creativity became her turnin...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty is joined by Neha Malhotra, Head of Recruiting Delivery and Make Tech Purple at BayOne, and Kaden Elliott, Business Development Account Manager at BayOne. Together, they unpack the realities of representation in tech, the impact of COVID on workforce participation, and the biases that keep qualified talent out of roles. Neha shares how the Make Tech Purple initiative moved female placements from 26% to 46% in four years through target...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty sits down with Ursula Williams, President of SIA, to discuss how collaboration and technology are reshaping the staffing industry. Ursula shares her journey from staffing practitioner to leading one of the industry’s most respected organizations, reflecting on how resilience, adaptability, and innovation have defined the past five years. The conversation explores how AI and automation can eliminate inefficiencies while keeping recruit...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty sits down with Nicholas DiZoglio, Global External Workforce Leader at Biogen, to discuss what it truly takes to design a future-proof workforce program. From his early days in staffing to building and running enterprise-wide programs in biotech and pharma, Nick brings a rare mix of practical wisdom and strategic clarity. They dig into the real conversations happening behind the scenes, including what to look for when bidding o...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, Angela Alberty sits down with Art Zeile, CEO of DHI Group, to explore the lessons and leadership philosophies that have defined his entrepreneurial journey across video conferencing, data centers, cloud computing, and now at the helm of DICE and ClearanceJobs. They unpack how the tech hiring landscape has shifted dramatically since 2019, the importance of understanding economic cycles, and why AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are the macro forces ...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty sits down with Joseph Postiglione Sr. to explore a career that spans corporate procurement, Big Four consulting, and executive coaching. Before his current role in financial services, Joe served as VP and Chief Procurement Officer at the NBA, where he built a global procurement function from the ground up. Joe brings a rare perspective on how change truly happens within organizations, and why so many transformation effor...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, Angela Alberty talks with Beau Billington, Founder of The Free Agent, about the rise of fractional work and how it's reshaping both hiring and career paths. Beau shares his journey from corporate life to building a platform for independent professionals and explains why more companies are turning to part-time executives to scale with flexibility. They dig into what makes fractional work successful, from setting clear expectations and managing risk toler...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, Carrie McDowell joins Angela Alberty live from ProcureCon to share how she went from fashion to staffing to leading Lyft’s contingent workforce program. Carrie unpacks the work behind rebranding a legacy program at a household-name company, how change management happens, and the role of internal relationships in driving lasting impact. She speaks candidly about getting laid off while pregnant, landing her dream role, and what it means to lead whil...
This one’s for anyone who's felt like they're carrying it all and still finding a way forward. In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, Angela Westhead shares her journey through the contingent workforce industry, from starting from the bottom to leading procurement at Zendesk. Along the way, she opens up about navigating layoffs, managing career decisions as a single parent, and learning how to set boundaries without compromising growth. Angela doesn’t just talk about titles or...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty sits down with Patrick Ceant a leader with over two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry to share insights from his career journey. From accountant to contingent labor expert, he highlights critical lessons in compliance, transparency, and safety. We explore practical ways companies can integrate AI tools to streamline tasks, the importance of upskilling talent, and how flexibility helps retain a competitive workforce. P...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty sits down with Lizzie Parnell to explore the dynamic evolution of the contingent workforce, the rise of globalization, and the importance of fostering a unified company culture. They discuss how AI is transforming workforce management, the critical role of cultural sensitivity in global operations, and why partnerships are key to navigating new markets and ensuring compliance. Lizzie shares her two decades of experience in the staffi...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty sits down with Pratik Patel of Mastercard to explore the evolving workforce landscape and the role of data, AI, and sustainability in shaping the future of work. Pratik shares how organizations can move from basic data collection to advanced machine learning applications, ensuring they make informed decisions that optimize talent, streamline operations, and align with business goals. The conversation covers key workforce strat...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, Eric Osterhout joins the conversation to explore the Workforce Trends That Matter in 2025. Everything from the rise of agentive AI and how it’s reshaping hiring, compliance, and talent strategy to the future of contingent labor in the years ahead. Join us as we dive into the key trends shaping 2025 and beyond. This episode covers how political shifts influence workforce policies, the challenges of managing flexible talent while ensuring compliance...
In this episode of Leaders Unfiltered, host Angela Alberty, CEO of myBasePay, sits down with Lou Holcomb, Global Director of Contingent Workforce at UKG, live from Dallas. From her early days as a Russian linguist in the U.S. Army to building and leading global workforce programs, Lou shares how storytelling, data, and resilience shaped her leadership journey. She opens up about the realities of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and how rediscovering creativity became her turnin...
