Heather Kane of Robertshaw shares how organizations can bridge global and local workplace cultures, leveraging technology, inclusive communication, and manager-driven initiatives to engage employees meaningfully, making every voice count and fostering connection across diverse teams.
In the 8th episode of this season of CultureClub X powered by CultureMonkey, we have with us Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer at The Granite Group.
About Tracie –
Tracie is an executive leader focused on aligning people strategy with business strategy.
At The Granite Group, Tracie is responsible for leading
Melissa DiMuro, Chief People and Culture Officer at Limbach, discusses managers' role in building trust and psychological safety. In S04 E07 of CultureClub X, she also highlights the importance of leader mental health and frequent pulse checks.
Tracy Dodd of VNS Health shares practical strategies for managers to influence culture, from reading emotional cues to fostering psychological safety, and turning employee feedback into meaningful action that boosts engagement and trust.
In S04 E05 of CultureClub X, Michele Lau-Torres discusses a manager-driven company culture. A 20-year talent development veteran, she stresses that managers must lead team culture, address employee wellness, and prevent burnout by actively listening and supporting their teams.
Jennifer Paxton joins S04 E04 of CultureClub X to reveal how focusing on employee mental health drives engagement, productivity, and belonging, while offering actionable guidance for HRs and leaders to manage stress, prevent burnout, and build inclusive, supportive workplace cultures.
In this episode of CultureClub X, Donna M. Brown shares actionable insights on building adaptive, people-focused cultures for Gen Z, emphasizing flexibility, wellness, DEI, and tech-driven engagement strategies that empower employees, foster belonging, and drive lasting workplace impact.
In this episode of CultureClub X, Vanesa Cotlar, VP of People & Culture at PolicyMe, explores the crucial link between employee experience and retention. From engagement strategies to real-life insights, she reveals how culture directly impacts business outcomes.
In this episode of CultureClub X powered by CultureMonkey, host Diana Blass chats with HR leader Melinda Honcoop about culture-backed onboarding. They discuss strategies for remote onboarding, 30-60-90 day plans, Gen Z expectations, and how culture directly shapes employee experience and retention.
Allison Sproul discusses how a strong, inclusive company culture differentiates organizations in hybrid work, through flexible policies, real-time communication, manager enablement, and creating belonging for all employees.
From purpose-driven work to flexible environments, Rebecca Price explains how technology empowers managers and connects employees, helping organizations retain top talent and navigate the challenges of the post-pandemic workforce.
Kellie Wagner discusses how DEI bridges to a sustainable culture—highlighting leadership ownership, manager accountability, employee advocacy, and continuous listening through pulse surveys to embed equity and inclusion in everyday workplace practices.
Diane Smith shares how Gen-Z thrives when managers drive culture—through diversity, on-demand learning, coaching, and balance—positioning leaders as key amplifiers of engagement and long-term talent retention.
In this episode, Holly Danko reveals why DEI must be strategic and data-backed—showing how leadership alignment, employee feedback, and authentic culture practices help attract and retain talent in today’s workforce.
From reinventing culture to ensuring equal voices, Karin Hurt discusses how hybrid work requires empathetic leadership, safe feedback spaces, and clarity-driven flexibility to strengthen trust and productivity.
Diane Sanford shares how organizations can thrive in hybrid setups by empowering employees with flexibility, customizing development, fostering cross-team dialogue, and anchoring culture in clarity and genuine connection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heather Kane
Sr Manager for Employee Engagement, Robertshaw.
Tracie Sponenberg
Chief People Officer-The granite group
Mellisa Dimuro
Chief People and Culture Officer at
Limbach Holdings, Inc
Tracy Dodd
Chief People Officer - VNS Health
Michele Lau Torres
Division Manager - Talent
Development - Austin
Jennifer Paxton
Co-founder of Jamyr and former VP of people at Smile.io
Donna M Brown
Head of People & Culture, Electriphi Inc
Vanesa Cotlar
VP of People and Culture, PolicyMe
Melinda Honcoop
Head of People Ops, care.com
Allison Sproul
Director of people, ConnectRN
Rebecca Price
Partner, Primary Venture Partners
Kellie Wagner
Founder & CEO, Collective – A DEI Lab
Diane Smith
Senior officer of Culture, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Holly Danko
Chief People Officer, Unison
Karin Hurt
CEO, Let's Grow Leaders
Diane Sanford
Former Chief People Officer, On The Border Mexican Grill
Barbie Winterbottom
CEO, Business of HR
Shelley Smith
Founder & CEO, Premier Rapport
Michelle Yu
Founder & Principal, Aspire Talent
Angela Cheng-Cimini
SVP, Talent & CHRO, Harvard Business Publishing
Aysha Alawadhi
Director of Culture Transformation, Anthem Inc
Emily Goodson
CEO & founder, Culture Smart
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