Digital HR Leaders with David Green
In this series, David Green speaks to senior HR leaders who are driving a data-driven and digital HR agenda. The podcast explores how HR professionals can become more digitally and numerically literate to create business value. Listeners hear from people leaders transforming their organizations and learn how HR can prepare for the future of work.
Episodes
Your Team's AI Instincts: Why AI Adoption Succeeds or Fails on How You're Wired
Do you know which of your people are wired to thrive in chaos, and which ones need certainty to do their best work? In this episode, David is joined by Mike Flannagan, Corporate Vice President, Customer & Commercial Success at Microsoft, and Paul Burgess, founder of Instinctive Drives, to explore Microsoft's recent partnership with Instinctive Drives and what it reveal
Your Team's AI Instincts: Why AI Adoption Succeeds or Fails on How You're Wired
Do you know which of your people are wired to thrive in chaos, and which ones need certainty to do their best work? In this episode, David is joined by Mike Flannagan, Corporate Vice President, Customer & Commercial Success at Microsoft, and Paul Burgess, founder of Instinctive Drives, to explore Microsoft's recent partnership with Instinctive Drives and what it reveals about the human s
How HR Can Lead AI and Workforce Transformation Across the Enterprise
How do you bring AI into an organisation without losing what's made it work for 150 years? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Eric Dozier, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Eli Lilly, to explore what it takes for HR to lead AI and workforce transformation at enterprise scale. Join them, as they discuss: Why HR has to
What Neuroscience Reveals About Making Change Stick
What if the resistance you're seeing from your team isn't opposition at all? David Green is joined by Travis Hahler, who leads global strategy and transformation at Salesforce and is also the founder of Neurological Nomad, where he applies neuroscience and neuropsychology to how leaders manage change. Travis is the author of the new book Rethink Resistance, and his central argument reframes a
From HR Silos to One Connected People System
Is your HR function organised the way employees actually experience it, or just the way it's always been done? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Tony Truong, VP of People Strategy, Operations, Technology and Analytics at Chime, to unpack why most HR functions are still organised in silos, by specialty, while employees experience work as a series of mo
How AI Coaching is Changing Talent Management and Workforce Transformation
How do you tell the difference between AI that's genuinely transforming HR and AI that's just a slide in a vendor deck? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Parker Mitchell, Founder and CEO of Valence, the team behind the AI coaching platform Nadia, to discuss what it really takes for HR to prove value in an increasingly crowded AI market. Join them
The Octopus Organisation: How HR Can Make Transformation Stick
What would your organisation look like if it worked more like an octopus — distributed, adaptive, and capable of sensing and reacting without waiting for instructions from the centre? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Phil Lebrun and Jana Werner, Executives in Residence at Amazon Web Services and authors of The Octopus Organization, to explore why so
What the Research Really Tells Us About Purpose at Work
Is purpose at work as straightforward as we've made it out to be? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Jessica Zwaan, VP People Strategy and Operations at Leapsome and author of Built for People and Purpose and Work, to explore what the research actually tells us about purpose at work — and what that means for how HR shows up for people. Join them a
How GSK Built a Skills-Based Organisation in 18 Months
How do you rebuild a company's entire capability infrastructure — and fund the transformation through the savings it generates? Zaka Farhat is Global SVP for Talent, Learning, Organisation and Capability Development at GSK, where she leads the company's enterprise-wide skills, learning and capability agenda. In this episode, Zaka shares the full story of how GSK rebuilt it
Work Intelligence Playbook for CHROs in the AI Era
How do the world's most forward-thinking organisations use skills intelligence, market intelligence and work intelligence together to stay ahead? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Mik Wornoo, co-founder and President of US at TechWolf, to explore how organisations are using three signals together to bu
Inside Lloyds Banking Group’s People Transformation
What does it take to turn a 300-year-old bank into the UK's biggest fintech? Sharon Doherty is Chief People and Places Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, and over the last four years she's been leading one of the most ambitious organisational transformations in British financial services - 300-year-old institution reinventing itself as the UK's biggest fintech.In this episod
Why Meetings Are a System Design Problem
Are your meetings actually working? Or has your calendar just become a system nobody knows how to switch off? In this episode, David Green is joined by Rebecca Hinds, Stanford-trained organisational researcher, Head of the Work AI Institute at Glean, and author of Your Best Meeting Ever: 7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done. In this conversation,
The Case for a Four-Day Week: What the Research Shows
Most organisations are asking how to get more from their people. But what if the real question is how to get more from the time they spend at work? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Joe O'Connor, founder of Worktime Revolution, and Jared Lindzon, future-of-work journalist and author, to explore the research-backed case for the four-day
The Hidden Economic Value of Employee Experience
What’s the value of employee experience if you can’t tie it to business performance results?In this special bonus episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined Katarina Coppé and Jake Mealy, respectively Senior Partner and Chief Data Solutions Officer at Welliba. Drawing on new research analysing over 25 million data points acro
Leading People Analytics Through Business Transformation
When your business is transforming, how do you make sure your people strategy is part of leading that change? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Mattijs Mol, VP of HR Technology, Strategy and Insights at Wärtsilä, to explore what it really takes to run a people analytics function inside a business undergoing fundamental ch
A Smarter Framework for Human Centered Decisions in HR
AI, layoffs, reskilling - everyone’s reacting to the same headlines. The question is: are they making the right decisions because of them? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Kate O’Neill, Tech Humanist, keynote speaker, and author of What Matters Next, to explore how leaders can make more deliberate, context-aware decisions in a landscap
The CHRO Framework for AI: Culture Determines AI Outcomes Not Spend
What if HR is still thinking too small about AI? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Paul, Chief Evangelist and Talent Strategist at Visier, to explore why traditional transformation approaches may no longer be fit for purpose, and what HR needs to do differently to keep pace. Join them, as they tackle some of the biggest questions f
Beyond Insight: People Analytics as Work Orchestration
What does the next evolution of people analytics actually look like? As AI reshapes how organisations operate, people analytics is increasingly being drawn into more consultative, business-facing work - helping leaders think through decisions, guide adoption, and play a more active role in how work actually gets done. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders pod
From CHRO to Chief Work Officer: The Next Evolution of HR Leadership
Are organisations overlooking one of the most important drivers of employee experience and performance? For many, the workplace is still treated as a fixed asset - something to manage for cost and capacity, rather than something to actively design around how work actually happens. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Phil Kirschner, W
Rethinking L&D for an AI-Driven World
Are we finally at a point where the way we’ve approached workplace learning no longer works? For years, organisations have invested heavily in learning platforms, content libraries and structured programmes. But if we’re honest, much of it still feels disconnected from how people actually learn today - especially in a world where employees can pick up new skills
Work Redesign In The Age of Age: What HR Leaders Must Know
If parts of a role can be automated or augmented overnight, what does that mean for job design, career development, and the way organisations build the next generation of talent? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and the Founder and creator of the widely followed newsletter I Hate It Here. 
AI, Loneliness and the Future of Connection at Work
Are we overlooking one of the biggest human consequences of AI at work? As organisations race to adopt AI, much of the conversation has focused on productivity, efficiency, and redesigning work. But far less attention has been given to how these technologies may reshape something just as important: the relationships people rely on at work. To unpack this, in this episode of the Digital H
The Hidden Cost of Fragmented HR and Finance Data
Have we made the manager’s role more complex without making it easier to make good decisions? Over the past decade, expectations on managers have grown significantly. They’re expected to make decisions that are fair, data-informed, and financially responsible - often in real time and under increasing scrutiny. Yet in many organisations, the systems designed to support those decision
The CHRO Playbook for Employee Experience in an AI Era
Is employee experience due for a reset? For much of the past decade, employee experience has been framed as a competitive advantage - a way to attract talent, boost engagement, and strengthen culture. Yet in today’s environment, shaped by economic pressure, evolving workforce expectations, and the rapid rise of AI, many organisations are re-examining whether their approach is still sustainabl
What HR Can Learn from Private Equity About Driving Business Value
What can HR learn from private equity, where talent, culture, and leadership are part of the deal thesis from day one? In many organisations, the connection between people strategy and business outcomes is still taking shape. In private equity, however, that connection is immediate and unmistakable, with leadership quality, organisational design, workforce capability, and culture being centra
How to Connect Strategic Workforce Planning to Business Outcomes
Most organisations say Strategic Workforce Planning is a priority. Far fewer are prepared for what that actually requires. Because the challenge isn’t just predicting how many people you’ll need. It’s understanding how work itself is changing, how skills are shifting beneath stable job titles, and how today’s hiring, reskilling, and entry-level decisions are
Why People Analytics Needs a Product Mindset to Thrive with AI
People analytics has spent years building credibility through data. Now the pressure is different. Business leaders aren’t just asking for insight - they’re expecting direction. Where should we invest? What should we stop doing? What risks are we not seeing yet? But many teams still find themselves pulled back into reporting cycles, ad-hoc requests, and an overemphasi
Rethinking Strategic Workforce Planning in the Age of AI and Skills Disruption
AI is changing tasks. Skills strategies are evolving. And yet visibility into capability, cost, and risk across the workforce often remains fragmented. So how do organisations move from reacting to workforce change, to planning for it in a way that actually shapes business outcomes? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by
The Data-Driven Reality of How Work Is Evolving in 2026
AI was supposed to make work more efficient. So why are people busier than ever? As organisations move into 2026, many leaders are realising that while technology has changed quickly, the fundamentals of how work gets done haven’t kept up. Activity is increasing, output is accelerating in places - yet coordination, focus, and decision-making often feel harder than before. So&nb
What Tesla Taught One HR Leader About Courage, Power, and Agency
Why are so many HR leaders experiencing “what just happened?” moments at work - and what does it really take to respond to authoritarian leadership with courage instead of fear? That’s the question Kristen Kavanaugh, Leadership Strategist, former Head of DEI and Talent Management at Tesla, explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast. In this episode, host David G
The Real Reason Hybrid, AI, and Change Initiatives Keep Failing
Why do organisations keep repeating the same mistakes when it comes to hybrid work - and are they now doing the same with AI? That’s the question Brian Elliott, one of the most respected voices on the future of work, explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast. In this episode, host David Green sits down with Brian to unpack why the hybrid and return-to-office debate
The Agentic Organisation: How AI–Human Collaboration Is Redefining Work, Leadership, and Performance.
As we begin a new year, it’s natural to reflect on what’s changed - and what’s quietly no longer fit for purpose. AI investment is accelerating at pace, and autonomous and semi-autonomous agents are moving from experimentation to everyday work. And yet, many organisations are still operating with leadership models, workforce structures, and planning ass
How UPS Is Using AI to Prepare Its Workforce for the Next Chapter of Work
Can AI fuel a people-first transformation at global scale? At UPS, the answer is a resounding yes. While many companies view AI through the lens of automation and efficiency, UPS is taking a radically different approach: treating AI as an enabler of human growth, not a replacement for it. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Danelle McCusker, S
What Happens When Every Employee Has an AI Coach?
Performance expectations are rising - but the systems designed to support people haven’t kept up. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green is joined by Parker Mitchell, CEO and Founder of Valence, to explore how AI is transforming the way organisations think about performance. Tune is as they explore: Why traditional performance management stil
The New CHRO-CEO Partnership: Leading With Insight and Humanity
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, Katarina Berg - CHRO at On, former CHRO at Spotify, and author of Bold: A New Era of Strategic HR - joins David Green to explore what modern, strategic HR leadership truly requires. Together, they dive into the evolving partnership between the CHRO and CEO - a relationship that has never been more critical as organisations navigate AI, workfo
The Science Behind High-Performing Teams
Why do some teams click while others struggle, despite having top talent? That’s exactly what our host David Green explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, with guest Dr. Colin Fisher - PhD Programme Director at UCL School of Management and author of The Collective Edge. With a background in organisational behaviour, Colin brings a fresh lens to one of the most critica
Why Authenticity Is Overrated - and What Great Leaders Do Instead
“Be yourself.” “Bring your whole self to work.” It sounds empowering - but what if it’s actually bad advice? That’s exactly what our host David Green explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, with returning guest Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic - Professor of Business Psychology at UCL and Columbia, and author of Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity is Overrated (and What to Do
AI in HR Tech: What Investors and Leaders Need to Know
The HR technology market is booming - but with so much innovation (and noise), how can HR leaders and investors tell what’s truly transformative from what’s just trendy? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green sits down with Thomas Otter, General Partner and Venture Capitalist at Acadian Ventures - a firm dedicated to investing in groundbreaking companies that make
What Every People Analytics Leader Can Learn from HSBC’s Transformation
The future of work won’t wait - and neither can your people analytics strategy. On today’s episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, Rob Etheridge, Global Head of Workforce Strategy and Insights at HSBC, joins the Digital HR Leaders podcast with host David Green to reveal how the bank is building a forward-looking people analytics function - grounded in skills, AI, and trust. Join them,
Is AI accelerating a skills revolution, or deepening the divide in knowledge work?
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green is joined once again by Mikael Wornoo, Co-Founder of TechWolf - a company at the forefront of skills intelligence. Bringing fresh insights from the frontlines of AI and workforce strategy, together they explore where leading companies are heading, and what HR needs to do to stay ahead of the curve. From adoption challenges to
How to Influence Business Strategy Through Workforce Planning (an Interview with Ross Sparkman)
What if the most valuable business strategy starts with workforce planning? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by one of the world’s most respected voices on strategic workforce planning, Ross Sparkman, Global Head of Workforce Planning at Nutrien and author of the recently released second edition of Strategic Workforce Planning. With a career leadin
How to Transform HR Into an Insight-Driven Function (an Interview with Jenny Dearborn)
What if the reason HR isn’t influencing strategy… is because it’s looking in the wrong direction? That’s the powerful idea Jenny Dearborn - Chief People Strategy Officer at BTS and co-author of The Insight-Driven Leader - unpacks with host David Green in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast. Drawing on her experience as a senior HR leader in some of the world’s biggest companie
How to Reconnect Learning to Business Outcomes with Skills (an Interview with Vincent-Pierre Giroux)
How do you reconnect learning with business outcomes in a world where skills are evolving faster than ever? That’s what Vincent-Pierre Giroux, Global Learning & Talent Development Director at Alstom, explores in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast. Host David Green speaks with Vincent-Pierre about the lessons he’s learned from leading resets across industries, his perspect
How to Redefine Culture and Performance as Your Company Scales (an Interview with Toby Hough)
What if the star performers you celebrated yesterday are the very people holding your organisation back today? That’s what Toby Hough, HR Director for Europe at HiBob, unpacks with host David Green in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast - a must-listen for anyone rethinking how to build performance cultures that last. Join them, as they explore: Why definitions of high pe
Scaling Organisations Through Strategic HR (an Interview with Olena Bondareva)
What defines leadership in a modern organisation? And how do you find and support the people driving culture, clarity, and change? That’s what Olena Bondareva, Global HR Director at airSlate, unpacks in this episode of Digital HR Leaders – a must-listen for anyone rethinking how we define and measure leadership. Host David Green speaks with Olena about how she built a people strate
How Microsoft Uses People Data to Shape Flexible Working that Helps Teams Thrive (an Interview with Dawn Klinghoffer)
Last week, Microsoft announced an update to its flexible work guidelines. As Amy Coleman, Chief People Officer at Microsoft, explained: “We’ve looked at how our teams work best, and the data is clear: when people work together in person more often, they thrive – they are more energized, empowered, and they deliver stronger results.” As such, I’m delighted that my guest on th
How to Build the Next Generation of HR Leaders (an Interview with Dave Ulrich, Dick Beatty and Patrick Wright)
HR is standing at a defining inflection point. AI is transforming how work gets done, stakeholder capitalism is reshaping expectations, and the pressure to deliver tangible business value with less has never been higher. So what does HR need to do now - not just to stay relevant, but to lead? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with three of the
How bp is Writing the Next Chapter. Discussing Transformation & Technology (with Kerry Dryburgh)
bp is undergoing one of the most complex transformations in its more than 100-year history — powered by a focused strategy reset, a leaner operating model, and a global scale-up of digital and AI capabilities. But behind all of this is a fundamental reset of how people experience work - and what it means to lead through change.In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Gree
How AI and Behavioural Science Are Transforming Employee Listening (an Interview with David Barrett and Katarina Coppé)
The future of HR isn’t about collecting more data - it’s about knowing exactly what to do with it. In this special bonus episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by David Barrett (CEO) and Katarina Coppé (Chief Commercial Officer) from Welliba for a conversation about changing the way we listen to and understand employees. Join them to learn more about:
How Building C-Suite Influence Increases the Value of People Analytics (an Interview with Brydie Lear)
What can your digital footprint reveal about how work really gets done? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green sits down with Brydie Lear, VP of People Analytics & Insights at Expedia Group, to explore how her team is harnessing people data at scale to understand performance, influence, and organisational effectiveness in real time. Tune in as they discuss:&nb
The Hidden ROI of Workplace Wellbeing (an Interview with Jan-Emmanuel De Neve)
If people really are our greatest asset, why is wellbeing still treated like a perk instead of a priority? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green explores this very question with Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Professor of Economics and Director of the Wellbeing Research Centre at University of Oxford, co-editor of the World Happiness Report, and co-author of Why Work
How Arcadis is Building a Skills Powered Organisation (an Interview with Amy Baxendale)
If you're looking for honest lessons from the frontline of skills transformation, this episode is for you. Picking up from last week’s strategic deep-dive with Ravin Jesuthasan and Brian Fisher at Mercer, this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast takes a practical turn, exploring what it really looks like to bring a skills-powered strategy to life inside a global organisation. Joini
The Skills Revolution: Your Playbook for Workforce Agility (an Interview with Ravin Jesuthasan and Brian Fisher)
Is your workforce strategy stuck in the past? As AI accelerates and traditional job structures show their age, more companies are asking a fundamental question: Are we organising work the right way? Which is why, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David and his guests explore why skills-based workforce planning has surged to the top of the HR agenda - and what leading companie
Uncertainty as an Opportunity: HR’s Role in Shaping the Future of Work (an Interview with Peter Hinssen)
What if the chaos around us isn’t a threat, but your organisation’s greatest advantage? In this thought-provoking episode, futurist and innovation expert Peter Hinssen returns to the Digital HR Leaders podcast to join host David Green in an exploration of why uncertainty is no longer the exception but the new normal, and how HR can lead the way in turning disruption into momentum. Based
How People Analytics is Powering Business Strategy at Mastercard (an Interview with Anshul Sheopuri)
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 thr
The AI Pivot: Seagate’s Workforce Transformation in the Age of AI (an Interview with Patricia Frost and Ruslan Tovbulatov)
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, th
Why HR Must Confront Covering to Build True Inclusion and Psychological Safety (an Interview with Rami Tzafrir)
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 Ram
From Deployment to Impact: Maximising Business Value with HR Tech (an Interview with Matthew Brown)
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
The CHRO’s Playbook: How to Build an Agile and Data-Driven HR Function (an Interview with Janine Vos)
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 p
How AI is Reshaping the HR Operating Model (an Interview with Volker Jacobs)
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 Digita
How HR Can Shape Business Strategy and Prove Its Impact (an Interview with Dave Ulrich)
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
How People Analytics Empowers the Chief People Officer to Drive Value (an Interview with Dean Carter)
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 episo
How Human Intelligence Can Guide Responsible AI in the Workplace (an Interview with Kevin Heinzelman)
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. Davi
How S&P has Embedded Workforce Planning into Business Strategy (an Interview with Alan Susi)
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
The Role of People Analytics in Measuring AI Adoption and Business Impact (an Interview with Erik Schultink)
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: Wh
How People Analytics and Science Powers Amazon’s Global Hiring Engine (an Interview with Ashish Parulekar)
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 Anal
How Atlassian Uses Behavioural Science and Data to Power Distributed Work (an Interview with Annie Dean)
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-
How Adaptive Skills and Talent Intelligence Will Power the Future of HR (an Interview with Loïc Michel)
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 ho
How to Drive Workforce Experience and Learning with Digital Coaching (an Interview with Anna Tavis)
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 ba
How HR Can Lead Successful Digital Transformation Initiatives (an Interview with Lucy Adams)
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 prac
Why Measuring Happiness Matters Just as Much as Engagement
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, h
How Manulife Improved Employee Experience Through Transforming Its Organisational Culture (an Interview with Katherine Macnaughton)
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 Da
How to Bridge Cultures and Lead Global Teams for Success (an Interview with Erin Meyer)
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
How Leading Companies Turn People Analytics into Business Value (an Interview with Jonathan Ferrar and Naomi Verghese)
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 i
How Lufthansa Group Combines Operational and Strategic Workforce Planning (an Interview with Dr. Tobias Bartholomé)
What do you do when the workforce planning strategy that’s worked for years no longer fits the future? You rethink, reset and rebuild. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Dr. Tobias Bartholomé, Project Lead for Strategic Workforce Planning at Lufthansa Group, to explore why—after nearly a decade—Lufthansa has taken a bold step back to reima
What People Analytics Leaders Need to Know about Scaling their Function (an Interview with Henrik Hakansson)
Scaling a people analytics function isn’t just about growing a team—it’s about building the right foundations, securing stakeholder buy-in, and investing in capabilities that drive real business transformation. To discuss this topic, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Henrik Hakansson, Head of People Analytics at Volvo Cars. With a track r
How to Turn Strategic Workforce Planning into Impactful Action (an Interview with David Wilkins)
Are you still struggling to get it right? Are you struggling to make that transition from Excel sheets, align your data effectively, or executing your plans in a way that drives real impact? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with David Wilkins, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at TalentNeuron, to uncover what it really takes to master SWP. &n
How Will AI Shape the Future of People Analytics? (An Interview with Prasad Setty)
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by people analytics visionary Prasad Setty to explore the proven frameworks that drive impact to the transformative potential of people analytics in HR. Drawing on his extensive experience, Prasad shares actionable frameworks and strategies to help HR leaders turn insights into outcomes, tackle adoption challenges
How HR Can Create Stakeholder Value and Drive Organisational Growth in 2025 (an Interview with Stacia Garr and Dave Ulrich)
2025 is officially here, and to set the tone for the year ahead, host David Green is joined by two of the most respected thought leaders in HR: Stacia Garr, cofounder and principal analyst at RedThread Research, and Dave Ulrich, the ‘father of modern HR’ and cofounder of The RBL Group. Drawing on David’s annual “12 Opportunities for HR in 2025” published on LinkedIn, this episode dives
How to Navigate Challenges in Skills-Based Transformation Journeys (an Interview with Christophe Cabrera)
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