Better by Great Place To Work
Episodes
Jackson Healthcare’s Shane Jackson on Finding Purpose in Work and Life
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many HR leaders ask themselves the same question: How do we help employees feel that their work matters? Purpose isn’t a feel-good idea; it’s a bu...
Coats’ David Paja on How to Unlock Workplace Innovation
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coats, a global textile manufacturer with a 270-year legacy, has consistently led the way in innovation. Its thread played a role in Edison’s first ...
Trek's Mark Joslyn how employee feedback & surveys transform culture
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how a bicycle company became a $2 billion success story? Mark Joslyn, VP of HR and IT at Trek, shares how listening to employees and foste...
Synchrony’s DJ Casto on the power of active listening
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does active listening transform a company? DJ Casto, chief human resources officer at Synchrony shares the leadership secrets behind their culture...
Credit Acceptance’s Wendy Rummler on Supporting Employee Well-Being & Mental Health
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Rummler, chief people officer at Credit Acceptance, shares her personal journey with mental health and how it shaped her leadership approach. Af...
ServiceNow’s Jayney Howson on the power of AI in workplace learning
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The future of workplace learning is changing. Instead of focusing on "what" to learn, the focus is now on "how" to learn. Jayney Howson, SVP of global...
Delta Air Lines' Allison Ausband on people-first culture & business success
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delta Air Lines has been making headlines in recent years—and not just for ranking high in customer service and passenger satisfaction. In this epis...
Marriott’s Ty Breland on workplace flexibility
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into Marriott International's journey of resilience and reinvention over the past few years. Ty Breland, EVP and CHRO of Marr...
The Wonderful Company’s Stephen Howe on creating a great place to live and work
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve had Fiji water, Wonderful pistachios, or Halo mandarins, then you’ve been enjoying some of the products made by The Wonderful Company! ...
Edward Jones' Suzan McDaniel on creating social connections in a hybrid world
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hybrid work offers employees flexibility, but it requires intentional effort to maintain in-person connections. Suzan McDaniel, CHRO at Edward Jones, ...
Penn Mutual's Liz Heitner on performance management that actually works
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Only 2% of CHROs think their performance management system truly inspires employees to improve. Liz Heitner, CHRO at Penn Mutual, understands why and ...
CarMax’s Diane Cafritz on empowering hourly workers
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlike many workplaces where hourly employees miss out on meaningful work, mental health support, and training compared with their salaried counterpar...
Dow's Alveda Williams on how employee resource groups drive business results
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alveda Williams, chief inclusion officer at Dow, talks about how Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are making a big difference at Dow. With 600 chapters...
PwC's Kim Jones on improving workplace trust
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Jones, managing director of talent strategy and people experience at PwC, shares insights on the importance of trust in the workplace, the role of...
Journalist and speaker Ellen McGirt on supporting caregivers at work
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with journalist, speaker, and podcast host Ellen McGirt to discuss the intricate balance of caregiving and maint...
American Express’ Monique Herena on embracing change
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping outside of our comfort zones is where growth begins. As Monique Herena, chief colleague experience officer at American Express, puts it, chan...
Harvard's Amy Edmondson on failing well
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck? It might be your fear of failure. Amy Edmondson, Novartis professor of leadership and management at Harvard Business School, joins us t...
Camden’s Ric Campo & Keith Oden on building a culture of care
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ric Campo and Keith Oden, CEO and president, respectively, of Camden Property Trust share their approach to building a company culture centered around...
Accenture’s Yolanda Friend on how to create inclusive workplaces
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling unseen and unheard at work? You're not alone. But what if your workplace felt like a place where everyone belongs and thrives? Join Yolanda Fr...
Synchrony’s Michael Matthews on vulnerability in leadership
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Matthews, chief diversity and corporate responsibility officer at Synchrony, talks about the power of vulnerability among leaders, and how it ...
Cadence’s Tina Jones on making leaders accountable & top HR skills
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tina Jones, senior VP of global HR at Cadence, walks us through how and why Cadence ties the top 100 leaders’ bonuses to their ability to create and...
Cisco’s Kelly Jones on making hybrid work successful
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Jones, chief people officer at Cisco, talks about how the company makes hybrid work successful for all teams -- and how you can do the same. Hea...
Stanford’s BJ Fogg on behavior change and how to listen better at work
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. BJ Fogg, founder and director of Stanford's Behavior Design Lab, and author of The New York Times bestseller, “Tiny Habits,” talks about how t...
BetterUp CEO Alexi Robichaux on the power of special recognition at work
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alexi Robichaux, co-founder and CEO of BetterUp, talks about the most powerful way to recognize your people, the importance of inner work, and the con...
Deloitte’s Jen Fisher on workplace burnout, mental health, and friendship
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Fisher, chief well-being officer at Deloitte, shares her burnout experience, signs she ignored, and the impact that workplace friendships and in-p...
Michael C. Bush & Tim Richmond on leadership blind spots
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Richmond, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at AbbVie, and Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work, talk about blind spots around culture, wh...
Nationwide’s Vinita Clements on the importance of belonging at work
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vinita Clements, EVP, CHRO at Nationwide talks about the importance of belonging at work, and why it’s mistakenly overlooked as a soft skill and no...
Hilton’s Laura Fuentes on the power of a fully human experience at work
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Fuentes, Hilton CHRO and EVP, talks about the importance of building a fully human experience at work — one where work fits into a good life, ...
DHL’s Rick Jackson on engaging frontline workers at the World’s Best Workplace
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DHL Express is No. 1 on the World’s Best Workplaces™ list. Rick Jackson, EVP of engagement and enablement at Deutsche Post DHL Group, talks about ...
UKG’s Pat Wadors on why pay equity doesn’t mean equal pay
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Wadors, chief people officer at UKG, talks about misconceptions around pay equity, and why transparency and education are essential to fixing pay ...
Synchrony’s Brian Doubles on the new way to lead
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Doubles, Synchrony president & CEO, discusses how the pandemic transformed his leadership, eliminating college degree requirements, and what...
Going fishing with Brittany Howard
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-Grammy award winner Brittany Howard talks with Roula Amire, content director at Great Place To Work. In this episode, Howard talks about the imp...
Great Place to Work's Tony Bond in conversation with Dr. Mrim Boutla
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Bond, EVP Chief Innovation & Diversity Officer speaks with Dr. Mrim Boutla about her career path in neuroplasticity and insights on global inters...
Great Place to Work's Tony Bond in Conversation with Hilary Giovale
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Bond, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer at Great Place to Work in conversation with Hilary Giovale, community organizer, philanthropist, and author ...
Summit Series: Season 2: Chief Amazement Officer, Mike Malloy, of Rocket Mortgage shares Rocket's practices for creating a culture of care
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Malloy, Chief Amazement Officer, at Rocket Mortgage, a Quicken Loans company based in Detroit, leads The Pulse (what other companies call human r...
Summit Series: Season 2: “When we trust each other, everything becomes possible.” An Interview with Aron Ain, CEO of UKG
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aron Ain, CEO of UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), in this episode shares that “trust is the magic glue” that makes personal and professional relations...
Summit Series: Season 2: Carolyn Slaski of EY in Conversations with Tina Tchen, President & CEO of TIME'S UP
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carolyn Slaski, EY Americas Vice Chair – Talent speaks in conversation with Tina Tchen, President & CEO of TIME’S UP on how EY ...
Summit Series: Season 2: Great Place to Work Interview with SVP, Chief Innovation & Diversity Officer, Tony Bond with Ellen McGirt, Senior Editor, Fortune
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tony Bond, SVP, Chief Diversity & Innovation Officer at Great Place to Work and Ellen McGirt, Senior Editor at Fortune magazine, share...
Summit Series: Season 2: Great Place to Work Discussion with Marcus Erb, VP, Data Science & Innovation and Sarah Lewis-Kulin, VP, Best Workplaces List Research
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summit Series: Season 2: How to be a Profitable Company, that's also a Great Place To Work: A conversation with Jim Kavanaugh, CEO & CO-Founder of World Wide Technology
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Kavanaugh is the CEO and Co-Founder of World Wide Technology (WWT), a technology solutions provider with more than $11.3 billion in annual revenu...
Summit Series: Season 2: The Ways We Work An Interview With AbbVie CHRO Tim Richmond
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Richmond leads AbbVie’s global human resources function, focused on employee engagement and driving business performance through culture. He...
Summit Series: Season 2: In Conversation with Professor Robert B. Reich
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we interview Robert B. Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley and Senior Fellow ...
Summit Series: Season 2: Commit to Closing the Gaps an Interview with Valerie Jarrett
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Jarrett is senior advisor at the Obama Foundation and former senior advisor to President Obama. She led the Obama Administration’s efforts t...
Summit Series: Season 2: Ain't No Mountain High Enough an Interview with Ken Allen of DHL
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a no-nonsense miner’s son from Yorkshire, Ken Allen took on leadership of DHL Express as their global CEO. With operations in more countries than...
Summit Series: Season 1 - Making Every Voice Heard
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One way that Workday, the maker of human capital and financial management software, continually innovates is through its employee survey process. Each...
Summit Series: Season 1 - How to Get Diversity Right
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen McGirt, a Senior Editor at Fortune who writes the daily RaceAhead column, believes that 2019’s Black History Month was a complete disaster. An...
Summit Series: Season 1 - One-Size-Fits-All for 100,000 People
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With operations in 220 countries, international courier and delivery giant DHL Express is a logistics company that has mastered the art of creating a ...
Summit Series: Season 1 - A People Strategy That Goes Above and Beyond
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kindness, caring, and compassion are the watchwords at tech giant Cisco. Fran Katsoudas, the company’s Chief People Officer, says that in the past y...
Summit Series: Season 1 - A Roadmap for Innovation
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bang, the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at public accounting, consulting, and technology firm Crowe LLP, asks “Are you comfortable fai...
Summit Series: Season 1 - Advancing the Talent Agenda
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly Grier, EY’s US Chairman and Managing Partner and Americas Managing Partner, says that if you want to drive a powerful busines...
Summit Series: Season 1 - A Company That Goes To Extremes
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the hospitality industry, companies often say that taking care of their employees will inevitably result in the best possible customer service for ...
Summit Series: Season 1 - Why Innovation Demands Diversity & Inclusion
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Frans Johansson, founder of The Medici Group and best-selling author of “The Medici Effect,” believes that many business leaders may say innovatio...
Summit Series: Season 1 - Colleagues Who Feel Like Family
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gale King, the Chief Administrative Officer at Nationwide, has been with the insurer for more than 35 years and says the reason she has stayed is beca...
Summit Series: Season 1 - The DNA of Innovative Culture
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Vitale, the CHRO at Genentech, explains how the company’s culture starts with its patients. A leading company in biotech and pharma, Genentech...
Summit Series: Season 1 - Why Hilton Is the Best Company to Work For in America
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Schuyler, the chief human resources officer at Hilton, has spent 10 years at the global hospitality company, after having worked for three others...
Summit Series: Season 1 - What Does “For All” Mean?
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Better, host Christopher Tkaczyk chats with Michael C. Bush, the CEO of Great Place to Work. Michael dives into what creates a...