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People and Strategy is a podcast from the SHRM Executive Network delivering in-depth conversations with HR executives and people leaders to advance the field of human resources by providing engagement and thought leadership to senior executives. Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network at https://www.shrm.org/executive.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPeople and Strategy is a podcast from the SHRM Executive Network delivering in-depth conversations with HR executives and people leaders to advance the field of human resources by providing engagement and thought leadership to senior executives.
People and Strategy is hosted by SHRM. The show has published 146 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "AI in HR: Embracing AI Without Losing the Human Touch in Hospitality" (16 October 2026, 41 minutes), "Beyond the Resume: Rethinking How Leaders Assess Talent" (2 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "Leading With Creativity and Intuition in the Age of AI" (21 September 2026, 43 minutes).
People and Strategy publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 146 episodes.
Booking probability for People and Strategy is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. People and Strategy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. People and Strategy's contact route on record: verified email.
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SHRM hosts People and Strategy, a business podcast with 146 episodes published.
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Episode #3
What if one of the most people-first industries in the worldis also one of the best places to see how AI should, and shouldn’t, be used in HR? In this episode of People + Strategy, Mo Fathelbab sits down with two...
Episode #1
What if the best candidate isn’t the one with the strongest resume, but the one who can actually demonstrate the skills the job requires? In this episode of People + Strategy, Mo Fathelbab sits down with Namrata...
Episode #30
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Natalie Nixon, CEO and founder of Figure 8 Thinking, and author of The Creativity Leap, to explore how leaders can harness creativity and intuition to drive...
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How do top organizations solve their toughest leadership challenges when full-time resources are scarce? Some companies are relying on fractional c-suite leaders, seasoned executives who have opted to lend their...
Episode #28
What does it take for HR leaders to earn a seat in the boardroom? For executives looking to make the move, understanding how to stand out as a board-ready candidate is critical in an increasingly competitive...
People and Strategy
What does it take for organizations to turn AI investments into measurable business results? As companies navigate rapid technological change, HR leaders are increasingly using AI to drive efficiency, improve...
Episode #26
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Kathryn Mayer, content specialist at SHRM, to discuss how employee benefits are evolving in 2026. Drawing on her extensive experience reporting...
Episode #24
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Kris Bahner, senior advisor for Mars Snacking and former chief global corporate affairs officer at Kellanova, to explore the state of employee retention in 2026...
Episode #23
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Shawnee Delaney, founder and CEO of Vaillance Group and a decorated former clandestine operations officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Delaney shares...
Episode #22
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Jamie Durling, regional Chief People Officer for luxury goods organizations such as Dolce & Gabbana and Moncler. Durling challenges the idea that HR is still...
Episode #21
This special episode of the People + Strategy podcast features host Carolynn Johnson, president of SHRM CEO Action, in conversation with Annette Tyman, partner at Seyfarth Shaw and chair of the firm’s People Analytics...
Episode #20
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Dan Wolf, CEO of leadership consulting company Dewar Sloan and editor of the People + Strategy Journal’s Director’s Roundtable, a regular column in the magazine...
Episode #20
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Dawn Fay, operational president at Robert Half to unpack what the firm’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals about a cooling yet still competitive HR labor market. As wage...
Episode #18
In this episode of People + Strategy, we speak about the ROI of workplace connection with Tracy Brower, vice president of workplace insights at Steelcase and author of Critical Connections. Brower shares research on...
Episode #17
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Jessica Kriegel, chief strategy officer at Culture Partners and author of Surrender to Lead. Drawing on her life’s deeply personal turning points, Kriegel reflects...
Episode #17
In this episode of People + Strategy, SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, talks with renowned business scholar and HR thought leader Dave Ulrich about how and why HR has reached a true inflection...
Episode #16
In this episode of People + Strategy, we talk with Sabrina Minor, VP and chief people officer at George Washington University. Minor shares candid stories about leading HR in a complex, 24/7 campus environment...
Episode #15
In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Drew Holler, former senior vice president of associate experience at Walmart, where he worked for 20 years in operations and supply chain. He’s now the CHRO at the...
Episode #14
Among SHRM’s 7 HR Trends of 2026 is workforce fragmentation, which is reshaping how organizations structure work, leadership, and culture. In this episode of People + Strategy, Nichole Oocumma, SHRM-SCP, draws on her...
Episode #12
In this episode of People + Strategy, John Bernatovicz, founder of Willory, explores what it means to run HR as a true business function. Bernatovicz shares his journey leading payroll and executive search to building a...
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author of The Secrets to Happiness at Work and Bring Work to Life, Steelcase
former Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture, Culture Partners
Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, University of Michigan's Ross School of Business
president and founder, Willory Consulting
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