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Looking for fresh content to solve your human capital issues but don't have a full hour? Subscribe to the HCI podcast series to gain access to leading HR practitioners from Fortune 1000 companies, as well thought-leaders, authors, and academics. These experts cover everything from talent acquisition and analytics to engagement, retention, and development.

Nine To Thrive HR HCI Podcasts

    • Business
    • 4.6 • 45 Ratings

Looking for fresh content to solve your human capital issues but don't have a full hour? Subscribe to the HCI podcast series to gain access to leading HR practitioners from Fortune 1000 companies, as well thought-leaders, authors, and academics. These experts cover everything from talent acquisition and analytics to engagement, retention, and development.

    Creating Future-Ready Organizations with AI-Driven Talent Optimization

    Creating Future-Ready Organizations with AI-Driven Talent Optimization

    In this episode host Cindi Koetzle dives deep into the intersection of AI, HR, and talent management with Aashir Shroff, Head of Product at Eightfold. Aashir shares insights into how AI is revolutionizing resource management and skill development within organizations. He discusses how Eightfold's AI-powered platform helps organizations optimize resource allocation, retain talent, and foster employee growth. We explore challenges organizations face in balancing resource allocation and employee development and how AI can help overcome these challenges. They also touch on the importance of transparency in career advancement and how AI-driven tools like Career Navigator empower employees to create their own career paths. Through real-world examples and practical insights, this episode sheds light on the transformative potential of AI in HR and talent management.

    • 32 min
    Transforming Organizations Through Employee Experience

    Transforming Organizations Through Employee Experience

    In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle engages in a dynamic conversation with Lina Tonk, Chief Experience Officer at isolved. Lina shares her journey of career progression and passion for supporting women in leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and breaking boundaries. The discussion delves into the evolving role of HR, particularly the rise of Chief Experience Officers and the strategic value they bring to organizations. Lina highlights the crucial connection between employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CX), stressing the need for alignment and integration across departments. She explores practical strategies for HR professionals to overcome challenges, improve efficiency, and elevate their strategic impact. The conversation concludes with insights into isolved's innovative approach to employee experience and their commitment to making a positive impact on both their workforce and customers. Throughout the dialogue, the emphasis remains on the transformative power of prioritizing employee experience and fostering a culture of collaboration and diversity within organizations.

    • 31 min
    Building a Competitive Edge: Employee Experience as a Business Strategy

    Building a Competitive Edge: Employee Experience as a Business Strategy

    In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle speaks with Celia Fleischaker, Chief Marketing Officer at isolved, to explore the crucial role of employee experience and expectations in today’s business and HR landscapes. Celia shares her journey in tech marketing and her transition to isolved, highlighting the importance of aligning employee experiences with business strategy for growth and productivity. They discuss the impact of technology, especially AI and marketing technologies, in reshaping HR practices to meet the evolving demands of the workforce. The conversation also touches on the significance of creating a positive workplace culture through strategic tech use and the potential of AI to enhance employee satisfaction and efficiency. The episode wraps up with reflections on the future of employee expectations and the necessity for businesses to prioritize employee experience to remain competitive.

    • 21 min
    Talent Outlook Study: Findings Reveal Untapped Benefits

    Talent Outlook Study: Findings Reveal Untapped Benefits

    In this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR," host Cindi Koetzle talks with Dave Barnett, Chief HR and University Relations Officer at DeVry University, framing the conversation around Devry’s 2023 Talent Outlook Study. Barnett shares his journey from a pre-med major to a career in HR, emphasizing the importance of developing others and balancing operational and people leadership. Offering insights for HR professionals and business leaders, key topics include the underutilization of professional development benefits, the significance of mental health in the workplace and access/awareness of both. The episode additionally highlights the role of analytics in talent management and the importance of professional development in staying relevant in the job market, offering insights for HR professionals and business leaders.

    • 29 min
    Grow Beyond Pain: A Conversation with Amrita Subramanian

    Grow Beyond Pain: A Conversation with Amrita Subramanian

    Cindi welcomes Amrita Subramanian, a former Fortune 500 VP with decades devoted to helping organizations thrive amid crisis. Amrita shares her personal journey from a convent upbringing with selective mutism to becoming a professor teaching post-crisis leadership. Our discussion delves into Amrita's recent study exploring the profound insights of pain leading to growth, trauma, and the language of renewal. We explore the ideal role of organizations in creating space for self-expression and authenticity as a response to post-traumatic growth.

    Amrita’s global study represented 13 countries, 30 highly successful adults representing12 languages, 17 industries, and brought substantive evidence of growth post the pandemic. The two main aspects of post-traumatic growth evident in adults are appreciation of life and newer possibilities. For more information, or to reach Amrita: https://growbeyondpain.com

    • 37 min
    Navigating the HR Tech Evolution in 2024

    Navigating the HR Tech Evolution in 2024

    Join host Cindi Koetzle in an insightful episode of 'Nine to Thrive HR' as she engages Pragya Gupta, Chief Product Officer at isolved, in a discussion about the future of HR tech in 2024. We chat about the personalization driven by AI, explore how technology can empower HR practitioners, dispel fears and offering practical strategies to leverage HR tech for strategic growth. This conversation provides a glimpse into the transformative potential of HR tech in the coming year.

    • 13 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
45 Ratings

45 Ratings

Brooke Strauss ,

Best podcast on HR to keep up with the trends!

If you’re in workplace management, this podcast is a no brainer and a must listen! Cindi and her guests provide practical and valuable advice in a fun and real way and cover so many topics from technology to workplace culture to diversity. She is consistently thought provoking and insightful. Don’t think about it - subscribe now.

Andieo1997 ,

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This podcast is a game-changer for busy HR professionals on the go. With a diverse lineup of guests, the depth of knowledge shared in each episode is truly unparalleled. Whether it's talent acquisition, analytics, engagement, or development, every interviewee offers actionable takeaways that can be immediately applied in your organization starting today. If you're pressed for time, yet hungry for cutting-edge insights, look no further than Nine to Thrive HR!

Kiese the Believer ,

An insightful podcast for anyone in HR

The team at HCI consistently provides relevant topics. Every time I listen, I have my notes app open because they always leave me with nuggets of knowledge to consider or work to put into practice. Keep providing us relevant topics to help navigate the volatile and ambiguous world of business and specifically HR.

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