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People First and Mission Always With NASA Chief Human Capital Officer Jane Datta

In this episode of Redefining HR, I speak with NASA’s chief human capital officer, Jane Datta. We discuss her career, leading the people team at one of the world’s most recognized organizations and NASA’s approach to recruiting in a high-volume environment. We also talk about the effects of the Great Resignation and why NASA puts people first. 

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The Intersection of Emotions and Work with Humu Head of Communications and Content Liz Fosslien

In this episode of Redefining HR, I spoke with author Liz Fosslien about the intersection of emotions and work. Liz is head of communications and content at Humu, a company dedicated to making work better with science, machine learning and a bit of love. If her name sounds familiar, you might know her from her books, such as “No Hard Feelings,” or as one half of Liz and Mollie, the writing-and-illustration duo. 

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Creating an Open-Source Environment in HR with Microsoft Chief People Officer Kathleen Hogan

In this episode of Redefining HR, I’m sitting down with Kathleen Hogan, chief people officer at Microsoft. In this spirited and topical conversation, Kathleen and I discuss her non-linear career path to the HR executive seat, how she approaches innovation at scale at Microsoft and how her team embraces open-source HR practices through Microsoft’s WorkLab.

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Creating Sustained Equitable Organizations with Vice Media Chief People Officer Daisy Auger-Domínguez

I am excited to sit down with Daisy Auger-Domínguez, chief people officer at VICE Media. She is also the author of the brand new book “Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace.” In this episode, Daisy and I talk about her career path, her work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, her book, and much more.

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Coca-Cola SVP & Global Chief People Officer, Lisa V. Chang

In this episode, I sit down with Coca-Cola SVP & Chief People Officer Lisa Chang. We discuss the complexity and scope of Coca-Cola’s business and operations, how they’ve adapted during the pandemic and what their plans are moving forward. In particular, it was interesting to hear Lisa discuss how HR remains nimble and adaptive within an organization that has been around as long as Coca-Cola has. 

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