How HR Leaders Change the World

By Cecilia Crossley

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Explore how the work of HR Leaders is creating positive social change, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals - goals which the world’s companies are increasingly understanding the urgency of achieving, and investing in the action required. If you’d like clear, actionable ideas for how you can use the power of your role to effect change in your company, you’re in the right place. I’m the founder of social enterprise From Babies with Love, we provide services to HR Leaders, and through this work I realised that HR professionals and social entrepreneurs are working in the same areas, albeit in different ways. So we created this podcast to share knowledge, on steps we can take through the work of HR. In my opinion, if you’re an HR professional, you are also a change maker. And this podcast will provide you with examples of how. By sharing the successes of some of the world’s most inspiring HR Leaders, you can frame your work in the context of positive change, implement brilliant ideas, and feel absolutely wonderful about doing so!

Episode Date
Values Driving Action: Leigh Lafever-Ayer, VP HR UK&I, Enterprise Mobility
Apr 30, 2024
Dimensions of HR impact: Wendy Miller, Chief People Officer, North America, McKinsey & Co.
Apr 23, 2024
HR at the Epicentre: Thomas Mulder – CHRO VodafoneZiggo
Apr 16, 2024
The Lighthouse Effect – How Ordinary People can have an Extraordinary Impact in the World: Steve Pemberton, Founder & CEO The Lighthouse Academy
Apr 09, 2024
HR – A Force Multiplier & Shock Absorber: Maryjo Charbonnier, CHRO, Kyndryl
Apr 02, 2024
Decent People & Decent Leadership: Rick Lee, Chief People Officer, Willmott Dixon
Mar 26, 2024
Building Your HR Influence & Impact - Data and Gen AI: Ian Cook, VP of Research and Strategy, Visier
Mar 19, 2024
The Human Contribution: Donna Bonaparte, Chief Human Resources Officer, Babson College
Mar 12, 2024
Taking a Stand - HR & ESG: Caoimhe Keogan, Chief People Officer, AVEVA
Mar 05, 2024
Positive Psychology and the Workplace: Melinda Brooks, CHRO, Polaroid
Feb 27, 2024
Staying Human: Kavita Kurup, Global Head of HR & Corporate Communications, UST
Feb 22, 2024
Courage & Humanity – a Golden Thread in Business: Nhlamu Dlomu, Global Head of People, KPMG International  
Feb 13, 2024
Being A Disrupter: Sarah Churchman OBE, Former Chief Inclusion, Culture & Wellbeing Officer, PwC
Jan 30, 2024
Profound improvements from flexible working - Jessie Lajoie, Chief People & Culture Officer, Doodle
Jan 23, 2024
Owning Your Life – An approach to people leadership: Caroline Trevoort-Visser, Chief People Officer, KPMG Netherlands
Jan 16, 2024
Insert Yourself! HR, Human Rights & ESG: Suzanne Verzijden, Chief People & Culture Officer, SIG Combibloc
Jan 09, 2024
Macro-economics & HR: Syreeta Brown, Group Chief People & Communications Officer, Virgin Money
Dec 12, 2023
COP28 Special: Climate Action, Purpose & People Leadership: Elizabeth Faber, Global Chief People & Purpose Officer, Deloitte
Dec 05, 2023
HR and COP28: Matt Sparkes, Director of Sustainability, Linklaters
Nov 28, 2023
HR Creating Agency for Change: Hanneke Van Aert, Chief People and Culture Officer, Tony's Chocolonely
Nov 21, 2023
HR is an Instrument for Change: Ellis Griffith, Group Chief People Officer, ERM
Nov 14, 2023
Inequality, Social Justice & HR: Dr Marcelle Moncrieffe, Former Chief People Officer, City of London Corporation
Nov 07, 2023
140 Years To Go: Gender Balance Ahead of International Men’s Day, Sharon Peake, CEO & Founder, Shape Talent
Oct 31, 2023
The CHRO Activist: Rob Bray
Oct 24, 2023
Another Year of Change for HR: Kevin Hogarth, NED and Business Advisor, former Chief People Officer, KPMG
Oct 17, 2023
HR & The Green Agenda: Margareta Jensen Dickson, CHRO, Stena Line
Oct 10, 2023
HR Questioning the Status Quo: Tamsin Vine, CHRO, Tate & Lyle
Oct 03, 2023
LGBTQ+ Confident Workplaces: Matt Cameron, Founder & CEO at LGBT Great
Sep 26, 2023
Live from New York! How HR Leaders Change the World at UNGA Week, with Stephanie Hasenbos-Case, CHRO, Inizio and Tom Dannatt, CEO Street Child
Sep 19, 2023
25 Ways Your HR Work Delivers ESG Results, with host Cecilia Crossley
Sep 12, 2023
AI, HR and Ethics: Claire Ainscough, Chief People Officer, Ocado Group
Sep 05, 2023
How HR Leaders Change the World – Summer Celebration Q&A, hosted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Aug 08, 2023
Why did you join HR? Kerri-Ann O’Neill, Chief People & Transformation Officer, Ofcom
Aug 01, 2023
HR, Profit and Purpose: Stendert Krommendam, Chief People & Sustainability Officer, Ecotone
Jul 25, 2023
Rewarding Vulnerability: Andrew Neal, Chief People Officer, Communisis
Jul 18, 2023
Finding Your Why: Jane Hanson, former Chief People Officer, Nationwide Building Society
Jul 11, 2023
HR Unlocking Business Potential: Scott Sullivan, HR Director, Bates Wells
Jul 04, 2023
100,000 hours - human-centric culture: Sophie Smith, CHRO, BW Group
Jun 28, 2023
The 3 Biggest Problems in Inclusion Work & Tools to Persuade and Progress: Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey, Founder, Element of Inclusion
Jun 20, 2023
The Exciting Moment for HR - Connecting to ESG: Emma Higgins Chief People Officer International Division, QBE Insurance
Jun 13, 2023
Leading HR with your Personal Purpose: Janine Vos, CHRO, Rabobank
Jun 06, 2023
The Commercial Results of Inclusive People Strategy: Daniel Sharaiha, Chief People & Customer Experience Officer, Bank al Etihad
May 30, 2023
The business benefits of vulnerability: Donna Murray Vilhelmsen, CHRO, Trustpilot
May 23, 2023
The unquenchable power of the human spirit: Josh Bersin, CEO & Founder, The Josh Bersin Company
May 16, 2023
Your EVP, ESG and Mental Health: Elise Hauge Larsen, Chief People & Communications Officer, Lundbeck
May 09, 2023
Your organisation as a catalyst for change: Narelle Burke, CHRO, Kantar Insights APAC
May 02, 2023
Your company as a Global Citizen: Katarina Berg, CHRO, Spotify
Apr 25, 2023
Why leave anyone behind? Erik Schmidt, former CHRO, Pandora
Apr 18, 2023
Leadership in business and impact: Akhona Qengqe, General Manager, KFC Africa
Mar 28, 2023
Empathy, Inclusion & Commerciality: Mary FitzPatrick, Global Head of D&I, Rolls-Royce
Mar 21, 2023
People as a business design principle: Emma Hardaker-Jones, Group HR Director, Legal & General
Mar 14, 2023
Being bold in the corporate world: Erin Brockovich – celebrating International Women’s Day
Mar 07, 2023
Being an intrapreneur; bringing your passions to work: Vanessa Vallely OBE, Founder, WeAreTheCity
Feb 28, 2023
Ep.90: Posture at work – what’s yours? Stephane Charbonnier, CHRO, L’Oreal USA
Feb 21, 2023
Ep89: 2023 Guide - Cutting Edge Parental & Family Leave policy and practice
Feb 14, 2023
Ep.88: Be conscious! Why inclusion is a vital building block: Mary Bilbrey, former CHRO, JLL
Feb 07, 2023
Ep87: Inclusion, intersectionality & the UN SDGs: Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO & Founder DIAL Global
Jan 31, 2023
Ep86: A Culture ‘Rebelution’: Stephen Childs, CHRO, Panasonic Automotive
Jan 24, 2023
Ep85: Sustainability is a key ingredient of HR: Anabel Fall, Chief People Officer, Zühlke
Jan 17, 2023
Ep84: Transformation in business, and in HR: Kevin Green, Chief People Officer, First Bus
Jan 10, 2023
Ep.83: Helping your colleagues to flourish at work: Steve Peralta, Chief Wellbeing Officer, Unmind
Dec 20, 2022
Ep. 82: How to effect change by being open: Elaine Grell, Chief People Officer, Ogilvy
Dec 13, 2022
Ep.81: Vulnerability in the Workplace: Karen Bowes, former Chief People Officer, Capital One
Dec 06, 2022
Ep.80: You are a #HRChangemaker! How HR Leaders Change the World - Live!
Nov 29, 2022
Ep79: Open for Everyone: Natalia Wallenberg, CHRO, Ahold Delhaize
Nov 22, 2022
Ep78: A more human working world: Gian Power, Founder & CEO TLC Lions
Nov 15, 2022
Ep77: Inclusion for customers and employees: Asma Shaikh, CHRO, National Bank of Pakistan
Nov 08, 2022
Episode 76: A non-negotiable for the CEO: Carolanne Minashi, Global Head of Inclusion, HSBC
Nov 01, 2022
Episode 75: Leading with love: Yetunde Hofmann, NED and Remco Chair
Oct 25, 2022
Episode 74: Creating hope and stability through work: Orlagh Hunt, Chief People Officer, Yorkshire Building Society
Oct 18, 2022
Episode 73: Towards DE&I roles becoming obsolete: Saskia Schmaus Global Head of DE&I, Henkel
Oct 11, 2022
Episode 72: How your HR work delivers the E, the S, the G in ESG
Oct 04, 2022
Episode 71: HR is a powerful catalyst: Elly Tomlins, Chief People Officer, Britvic
Sep 27, 2022
Episode 70: The Future of HR is Green: Marieke Bos - van den Berg, Group SVP HR Northern Europe & DACH, The Adecco Group
Sep 20, 2022
Episode 69: The power is in HR’s hands: Roberto di Bernardini, CHRO, Danone
Sep 13, 2022
Episode 68: Self-care for professional performance: Cornelia Kaufmann, Chief Culture Officer, Bahlsen
Sep 06, 2022
Episode 67: Energy at work – your role in the reset: Ashira Gobrin, Chief People & Culture Officer, Wave
Aug 09, 2022
Episode 66: HR leading holistic business impact: Joy Jinghui Xu, CHRO, Manulife Asia
Aug 02, 2022
Episode 65: A new generation for HR: Frauke von Polier, Chief People Officer at Viessmann
Jul 26, 2022
Episode 64: Doing the right thing: Eugenio Pirri, COO at The Dorchester Collection
Jul 19, 2022
Episode 63: Moving from passive to active: Gary Kildare, Non-Exec Director and former CHRO IBM Europe
Jul 12, 2022
Episode 62: Leading with humanity: Pauly Grant, Chief Talent Officer, Publicis Groupe ANZ
Jul 05, 2022
Episode 61: Making mistakes well: Yasir Mirza, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, the Financial Times
Jun 28, 2022
Episode 60: A holistic approach to excellence: Sergio Ezama, CHRO, Netflix
Jun 21, 2022
Episode 59: HR and the CEO’s impact targets: Jane Roques-Shaw, Global Director Employee Experience, Dentsu International
Jun 14, 2022
Episode 58: Normalising the conversation, Chasity Boyce, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Barings
Jun 07, 2022
Episode 57: Opportunities and risks in the future of work: Danny Harmer, Chief People Officer, Aviva
May 31, 2022
Episode 56: Strategies for strong relationships at work and at home: Rachel Vecht, Director & Wellbeing Champion, Educating Matters
May 24, 2022
Episode 55: Listening to Learn: Tripti Jha, Chief Talent & People Solutions Officer, Novartis
May 17, 2022
Episode 54: Fertility at work - how to transform culture through a network: Ulf Bengtsson, Chief People Officer at British Gas and Hortense Thorpe, Fertility Ambassador at Centrica
May 10, 2022
Episode 53: If we didn’t have to work, would we still choose to? Alex Didymiotis, Group HR Director, TFG London Brands
May 03, 2022
Episode 52: Growing the good, in business and life - Mona Malone, CHRO at BMO Financial Group
Apr 26, 2022
Episode 51: Practical ways you can create belonging - Salma de Graaff, CHRO at Skyscanner
Apr 19, 2022
Episode 50: HR and leadership for a volatile future: Catty Bennet Sattler, CHRO at UNHCR
Apr 12, 2022
Episode 49: HR 3.0 - Breaking the mould, Martijn Seijsener Global Head of Employee Experience at Credit Suisse
Apr 05, 2022
Episode 48: Social Mobility – what jobs did your parents have when you were 14? Kevin Hogarth, Chief People Officer, KPMG UK
Mar 29, 2022
Episode 47: How HR benefits from and drives ESG strategy: Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel, EVP, Chief People Officer, DFDS
Mar 22, 2022
Episode 46: People are demanding purposeful workplaces: Tim Munden, former Chief Learning Officer, Unilever
Mar 15, 2022
Episode 45: International Women’s Day Special – #BreakTheBias
Mar 08, 2022
Episode 44: Treating people as humans not assets: Van Zorbas, Chief Culture & People Officer, Deloitte Canada
Mar 01, 2022
Episode 43: Individualisation of HR: Tom Hoosen-Webber, Chief People & Procurement Officer, Bupa Global & UK
Feb 22, 2022
Episode 42: Why HR needs to think about the concept of time: Neil Piper, Chief People Officer, KFC UK & Ireland
Feb 15, 2022
Episode 41: Equality of opportunity – from shop floor to CHRO: Jez Langhorn, CHRO at Global Partners LP
Feb 08, 2022
Episode 40: A cultural test point: Matt Elliott, Chief People Officer, Bank of Ireland
Feb 01, 2022
Episode 39: Masculinity and fatherhood at work: Elliott Rae, Founder, MusicFootballFatherhood
Jan 25, 2022
Episode 38: Why we must sit in others’ shoes: Eve Baldwin, Chief People & Organisation Officer, Upfield
Jan 18, 2022
Episode 37: People centred culture – HR goes first: Jayde Tipper, Chief People Officer, Temenos
Jan 11, 2022
Episode 36: Speaking truth to power – Elizabeth Nieto, Global Head of Equity & Impact at Spotify
Jan 04, 2022
Episode 35: Best practice corporate-charity partnerships: Tom Dannatt, Founder and CEO of Street Child
Dec 21, 2021
Episode 34: Embedding inclusion in a global company – Helle Bay, EVP Head of People & Culture at Scania
Dec 14, 2021
Episode 33: Inclusion doesn’t have to be difficult – Paul Sesay, Founder & CEO, The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers
Dec 07, 2021
Episode 32: Achieving long term culture change – Daniela Seabrook, Global Chief HR Officer at Philips
Nov 30, 2021
Episode 31: Achieving Gender Equality – Emma Walsh, CEO, Parents at Work
Nov 23, 2021
Episode 30: A better future of work – Amanda Cusdin, Chief People Officer, Sage Plc
Nov 16, 2021
Episode 29: D&I is not a spectator sport – Kristen Anderson, former Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Barilla
Nov 09, 2021
Episode 28: Why hybrid working isn’t going to work, Bruce Daisley, Bestselling author on Better Working
Nov 02, 2021
Episode 27: The Great Resignation – the post Covid disconnect and the opportunity for HR, Jodi Geddes and Kate Pollard, cofounders, Circle In
Oct 26, 2021
Episode 26: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion as a business growth driver driver: Lauren von Stackelberg, Chief Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Tate & Lyle
Oct 19, 2021
Episode 25: Building a Net Zero Workforce – Catherine Schlieben, Chief People Officer, Talent and National Grid Ventures at National Grid
Oct 12, 2021
Episode 24: HR is PR - Sarah Jackson OBE, Authority on Flexible Working & the Gender Pay Gap
Oct 05, 2021
Episode 23: Understanding the human condition to deliver business success – Flo Starks, Chief Diversity Officer and Kevin Lyons, Senior HR Manager, Pearson plc.
Sep 28, 2021
Episode 22: Conscious Inclusion at work and home - Asif Sadiq, SVP Equity & Inclusion, Warner Media International
Sep 21, 2021
Episode 21: Owning the podium; HR as advocates - Jenn Bouyoukos CHRO, Entertainment One
Sep 14, 2021
Episode 20: Making hybrid working a norm - a game changer for gender equity - Virginia Herlihy, Founder & CEO, How Do You Do It
Sep 07, 2021
Episode 19: How HR, business and society benefit when we collaborate – Hugo Bague, Global HR Board Member at companies including Rio Tinto
Aug 31, 2021
Episode 18: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - What is your vision of the world? Salima Bhimani, Chief Strategist and Director of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, Other Bets - Alphabet
Aug 24, 2021
Episode 17: Why HR is part of the drive for sustainability, Jessica Peacock, Global Inclusion & Wellbeing Lead at Ørsted
Aug 17, 2021
Episode 16: Shareholders want to talk to HR; thinking long term and being bold - Jim Devine, Group HR Director at Spirax Sarco
Aug 10, 2021
Episode 15: Organisational health and talent strategy in a purpose and performance led business, David Henderson, Group CHRO at Zurich Insurance Group
Aug 03, 2021
Episode 14: Work that enhances your life – the opportunity for HR, Geoff McDonald, former Global VP, HR at Unilever and Co-founder at Minds@Work
Jul 27, 2021
Episode 13: Everyday Culture – a strategy that builds inclusion, Emma Codd, Global Inclusion Leader, Deloitte
Jul 20, 2021
Episode 12: Mental Health - the challenge ahead and a preventative approach: Chris Parsons, Chairman, India Practice and Mental Health Champion, Herbert Smith Freehills
Jul 13, 2021
Episode 11: HR is a source of innovation – the opportunities ahead, Andrea Euenheim, CHRO at Metro AG
Jul 06, 2021
Episode 10: The role of HR in sustainable business, Joydeep Bose, Group CHRO at Olam
Jun 29, 2021
Episode 9: Equitable pay that rewards inclusive and sustainable behaviours, Stephanie Hasenbos-Case, Global CHRO at DLL
Jun 22, 2021
Episode 8: Listening and democratising to reinvent the future of work, Antonio Calco’ Labruzzo, Global Head of HR at Takeda
Jun 15, 2021
Episode 7: An important moment for HR - reimagining work: Catherine Ward, former Chief People Officer at The British Council
Jun 08, 2021
Episode 6: Net zero and the role of HR: Chris Norbury, Chief People Officer at E.ON UK
Jun 01, 2021
Episode 5: The LEGO Group’s approach to inclusive leadership in a thriving and impactful business, Loren I. Shuster, Chief People Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs
May 24, 2021
Episode 4: Optimising capabilities: creating an environment for all employees to thrive - Eileen Kiley, Senior Advisor and former CHRO at The RMR Group
May 16, 2021
Episode 3: Representation: the role of brands and how leaders are leaning in to the uncomfortable - Geoffrey O.Williams, CDIO, Dr Martens
May 06, 2021
Episode 2: Removing systemic barriers: leadership in gender balance and social mobility - Sarah Morris, Group Chief People Officer, Compass Group
May 05, 2021
Episode 1: How being an HR disrupter unleashes talent and creates social change - Stefan Ries, Senior External Advisor, McKinsey and former Global CHRO, SAP
May 04, 2021
Trailer: How HR Leaders Change the World
May 03, 2021