Diane Sanford
Former Chief People Officer, On The Border Mexican Grill
Hari S
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S03 E06: Importance of flexibility and autonomy in curbing attrition amidst the great resignation drive
In this episode, Barbie Winterbottom shares how leaders can combat attrition by building safe feedback spaces, valuing transparency, and empowering managers, showing why flexibility and autonomy matter more than rigid policies.
Barbie Winterbottom
CEO, Business of HR
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S03 E05: How can leaders prevent DEI fallouts & improve sense of belonging
Shelley Smith explores how leaders can avoid DEI missteps by building unique cultures, empowering all managers as custodians of engagement, and ensuring employee feedback drives consistent, visible change.
Shelley Smith
Founder & CEO, Premier Rapport
Michelle Yu
Founder & Principal, Aspire Talent
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S03 E04: Collaboration during the great resignation: The secret to retaining employees
In this episode, Michelle Yu reveals why collaboration and culture, not just pay, are the real keys to retaining talent during the Great Resignation, urging leaders to embrace employee needs, invest in growth, and foster genuine connection.
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S03 E03: Engaging & managing expectations of gen-z employees
Angela Cheng-Cimini discusses how to bridge Gen-Z’s expectations with organizational culture—emphasizing professional growth, mental health, transparency, and the pivotal role of mid-level managers in building thriving workplaces.
Angela Cheng-Cimini
SVP, Talent & CHRO, Harvard Business Publishing
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S03 E02: DEI & belonging in the workplace – From policy framing to effective implementation
From culture as a competitive advantage to the crucial role of hiring, inclusivity, and technology, Aysha Alawadhi unpacks how organizations can implement DEI&B effectively—ensuring trust, balance, and engagement that employees can genuinely connect with.
Aysha Alawadhi
Director of Culture Transformation, Anthem Inc
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S03 E01: Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the modern workplace
Kicking off Season 3, Emily Goodson, CEO of Culture Smart, unpacks the real meaning of DEI in today’s workplace, shedding light on equity vs. equality, tackling biases in hiring, and the role of belonging in building inclusive, high-performing cultures.