Amidst a backdrop of burnout, layoffs, and loneliness, belonging at work has never been more important.

In this episode, keynote speaker Smiley Poswolsky unpacks the power of belonging in the workplace. He shares how the current loneliness epidemic and his experience at Camp Grounded, an adult summer camp focused on digital detox and authentic connection, solidified his passion for fostering belonging.

Smiley explains how to create cultures of belonging and why it’s so important in the era of AI. He shares how to overcome common barriers to belonging and leaves us with easy ways to build opportunities for authentic connection into everyday rhythms at work.

Resources:

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Does your company culture make every employee feel seen, heard, and appreciated?

Or is it deep-rooted in behaviors that cause someone to feel like a number?

In this episode, Watchen Nyanue Hampton, Founder and CEO of I Choose The Ladder, shares her unique perspectives on the need for more human-centric approaches in the workplace. She calls upon HR leaders to view employees as full individuals, highlighting that behaviors and actions should align with the company’s core values.

Watchen also relays her opinions about outsourcing employee surveys and exit interviews. She notes that outsourcing creates a sense of safety for employees to be candid with feedback.

During the conversation, Watchen taps into practical methods to counter generational clashes arising from differing workplace expectations. You’re sure to take away strategies for creating more relatable and less mechanical work environments.

Resources:

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.

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Are we witnessing a transforming landscape in the world of HR work?

The answer is a resounding “yes.”

In this episode, Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, delves into the imperative shift from traditional HR practices to a future where HR functions as a steward of work.

The discussion explores generative AI’s impact on work, the evolving HR service delivery model, and the need for upskilling and reskilling in the face of rapidly changing demand for skills.

Ravin also highlights practical approaches to bringing business leaders on board with these changes, illustrating HR’s essential role in meeting the workforce’s evolving needs.

Resources:

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.

Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you? Join the HR Superstars Community!

Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.

Hear Adam’s thoughts on elevating your HR career by following him on LinkedIn.

Click here to download 15Five’s HR Outcomes Playbook!

For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here.