The Challenger Podcast invites HR and People Ops veterans to learn how they empower their employees. We discuss the role of financial wellness, benefits, perks, and community building with leaders of the country’s top workforces.
Paul Falcone and I discuss how conflict is resolved through HR, the human side to hiring, and what makes the best manager. Paul is an HR pro and author whose background spans financial services, healthcare, and entertainment.
Dr. Ekta Vyas and I had a fascinating conversation about her incredible career, including her current role as the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer at UC Davis Health, 14 years at Stanford Health and Stanford Children’s Health, an adjunct management faculty with SJSU College of Business and her thought leadership with the larger industry.
Rob Lopez, the VP of Talent at Chewy, shares his insider-view on the unique culture of Chewy. In our conversation we discuss employee satisfaction and motivation in the covid era, customer relationships, and some of Rob's career highlights.
Ted Fleming joins the podcast to share his expansive knowledge of employee well-being, work fulfillment, and values alignment. Ted is the Head of Talent Development for the Fortune 10 company CVS Health
John DiNome joins the podcast to share his unique background coming from law and into the HR world. He discusses what HR and managers most often miss and the importance of consistency when it comes to policy writing. John's experience is incredibly nuanced and his insights into law, employee satisfaction, and management in the COVID world is truly incredibly. I hope you enjoy this episode!