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People and Strategy

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  • AI in HR: Embracing AI Without Losing the Human Touch in Hospitality

    October 16, 2026 · 43 min

    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 leaders running HR at top…

  • Top Takeaways from Visionaries 2026: Live from Indianapolis

    October 13, 2026 · 8 min

    In this special episode, we’re recapping highlights from the SHRM Executive Network’s 2026 Visionaries Summit in Indianapolis. Hear directly from industry leaders, chief people officers, and senior HR leaders about their biggest takeaways…

  • Beyond the Resume: Rethinking How Leaders Assess Talent

    October 2, 2026 · 29 min

    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 Kamdar, co-founder and…

  • Leading With Creativity and Intuition in the Age of AI

    September 21, 2026 · 45 min

    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 business results. She…

  • Is The Future of Work Fractional?

    September 3, 2026 · 38 min

    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 expertise to companies on a…

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  • The Path from HR to the Boardroom

    August 21, 2026 · 39 min

    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 landscape.     In this…

  • The ROI of AI: How HR Leaders Are Using AI as a Value-Add

    August 7, 2026 · 49 min

    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 decision-making, and create…

  • Benefits Under Pressure: How HR Leaders Are Rethinking Total Rewards in 2026

    July 24, 2026 · 40 min

    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 on total rewards, Mayer explores how…

  • Defining Leadership: An Intergenerational Panel of HR Leaders

    July 10, 2026 · 47 min

    HR leaders are reexamining what effective leadership truly means in a rapidly transforming world — particularly as generational differences reshape expectations for how leadership is defined, practiced, and communicated in today’s…

  • Before You Quit: What 20 Years at Kellogg Taught This Executive

    June 12, 2026 · 34 min

    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. Drawing on a 35-year…

  • A Former Spy Shares HR's Critical Role in Workplace Security

    May 29, 2026 · 32 min

    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 why HR leaders are…

  • Tailoring HR Strategy: A CPO's Role in Fashioning C-Suite Success

    May 15, 2026 · 33 min

    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 earning its seat at the…

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About the show

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.