HR Works

The mission of HR Works is to provide clear, relevant, actionable information on topics that matter to HR professionals through engaging and insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

HR Works Video Podcast: The Bridge Between Talent & Opportunity

In recent months, we’ve seen weaker and weaker job reports, coupled with greater frustrations around talent, or lack thereof, available to employers. From AI advancements, growing dissonance between workplace expectations and reality, to economic uncertainty, it seems increasingly hard for good talent to find roles, and for companies to fill roles with good talent. So, […]

HR Works Podcast: Layered Leadership for the Modern Day

Looking to sharpen your leadership skills? What if you could learn how to tap into both the creative and strategic sides of your brain to lead your organization and teams to success? We’re diving into a fan-favorite episode from our archives, featuring a delightful chat in this two-part podcast series with Lawrence Armstrong, Chairman of Ware […]

HR Works Video Podcast: All About AI Agents

As companies begin settling into this new workforce with AI, we’re seeing the rise of AI Agents more and more. But for many that begs the question: What are AI Agents really, and how can they help your business? Today, we’re joined by Cassie Colton, AI for HR and Senior People Science Lead at Owens […]

HR Works Video Podcast: AI: The Good, The Bad, The Liable

Despite the constant hype of technology the past couple years, AI can’t do it all, despite companies trying to make it so. Technology can streamline some processes, but there are times when AI simply can’t replace human judgment and may even have their own unintentional biases. In today’s episode, we break down when expert guidance […]

HR Works Video Podcast: The Textbook for Skills-Based Hiring

The talent game has changed—and résumés alone won’t cut it. In today’s market, do HR talent acquisition leaders ditch outdated filters like degrees, job titles, and years of experience? Or do they go all-in with skills-based hiring because what matters more is what talent can do than what’s printed on paper? In this episode, we’ll […]

HR Works Video Podcast: GE Healthcare on Healing Your People Strategy

During her session at SPARK Talent 2025, GE Healthcare’s Head of Talent Programs, Tabitha Wright, asked the audience, not only what they wanted to accomplish, but how. In a rapidly developing world, your business and people strategies are only as good as the quality of pieces they’re built from. HR Daily Advisor got a chance to […]

HR Works Video Podcast: Hyatt Hotels Talks Empathy and AI

Forget chasing the latest software—the biggest challenge in the AI era is the human equation. Carlee Wolfe, Associate Vice President of Leader Development and Organizational Effectiveness at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, is tackling this head-on. She sees the future of talent management not in code alone, but in a powerful partnership between technology and organizational values. After her SPARK […]

HR Works Podcast: Behind the Scenes of SPARK Talent with Staples VP

SPARK Talent saw some of the greatest minds in HR speak on the most pressing topics in the workforce. They didn’t just talk theory; they handed us a playbook for the AI and outlier era: First, know exactly what work needs to change. Second, know who can lead the change. Third, design the experience that attracts them. Bertrand Dussert, VP of […]

HR Works Podcast: What HR Professionals Need to Know About Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act with Amanda Czepiel

Over the summer, the Senate and House passed President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, enacting sweeping changes across all facets of the country, including substantial increases in funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, changes to AI policy, and many other facets that have cause anxieties among both employees and employers to skyrocket. […]

HR Works Podcast: What Starbucks’ RTO Policy Means for HR Everywhere: Here’s What CMP Research Says Pt. 2

In a world still debating the future of work, Starbucks is making a bold, definitive statement. By offering a cash exit package to corporate employees unwilling to return to the office, CEO Brian Niccol is sending a clear signal: this isn’t just about office policy, it’s about reshaping the company’s culture. For today’s episode, we’re […]