We're Only Human
Episodes
7 Methods for How to Prevent Candidate Fraud in Hiring
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you are wondering how AI is changing candidate fraud and what recruiters can do about it, this episode breaks it down in practical terms. In this c...
How to Make AI Work for Employees
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Robin Barbacane, Chief Talent Development Officer, Rackspace In this episode, you will learn how to successfully introduce AI into your workpl...
Building Human Connection at Work
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn how intentional people practices help fast-growing organizations maintain culture, trust, and connection as they scale...
Stop Rubber Stamping: How AI Changes HR Work
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is not ending HR but accelerating its evolution into a more strategic function. AI tools can significantly reduce time spent on repetitive HR tasks...
Hiring, Cheating, and the AI Dilemma
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Ben Eubanks for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Cari Miller about one of the most pressing questions in today's workplace: Wh...
Curiosity Over Control: Redefining Recruiting in the Age of AI
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Episode 219 Guest: Amandeep ShergillIn this episode, we explore the realities of modern recruiting, the pressure of “doing more with less,” ...
Driving Impact: Why Every HR Leader Needs Coaching Skills
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We’re Only Human, Ben Eubanks talks with Travis Hunsicker about the power of curiosity, trust, and belonging in shaping great lea...
Joy Is Now: Finding Purpose and Positivity at Work
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Episode DescriptionIn this episode of We’re Only Human, host Ben Eubanks sits down with Jason Thrasher, one of the most inspiring voices from H...
How AI Can Make HR More Human, Not Less
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode DescriptionIn this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of HR — not by replacing humans, but by amplify...
Inside the Circle: Empowering 14,000 Employees Through Storytelling
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of We’re Only Human, host Ben Eubanks sits down with Micki Sievwright of Andersen Corporation to discuss how one ...
The New Rules of Hiring: Tech, Trust, and the Human Touch
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of We’re Only Human, host Ben Eubanks sits down with Terry Terhark of NXTThing RPO to explore how hiring is evolv...
The Future of HR: Human First, AI Second
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of We’re Only Human, host Ben Eubanks explores one of the biggest questions of our time: what does it really mean to be human in an a...
Behind the Front Desk: Real Stories of Frontline HR
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We’re Only Human, host Ben Eubanks sits down with Conrad Riddle, HR technology leader at Aimbridge Hospitality, to explore how fr...
Seeing the HR Matrix: A Conversation with Nicole Eisdorfer on Curiosity, Data, and the Future of HR
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben sits down with Nicole Eisdorfer to uncover how curiosity, courage, and creativity can reshape the world of HR. From breaking out ...
🎙 Why Employee Experience Is Every Company’s Priority
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the host explores why employee experience (EX) has become a board-level priority and how organizations can move from ideas to impact....
Unpacking Talent Acquisition Strategy with Kelly Burlage of Lineage
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, host Ben Eubanks talks with Kelly Burlage, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Lineage. They disc...
Key Strategies for Mastering the HR Business Partner Role with Alicia Jones
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'We're Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks engages in a detailed conversation with Alicia Jones, a senior HR business part...
AI in Talent Acquisition: How Mastercard and Leonardo Screen for Success
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, host Ben Eubanks chats with Matt Leitzman, VP of Talent Acquisition at MasterCard, and Craig Drysdale, VP of...
Workplace Transformation Thrives with Performance, Recognition, and Trust
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, host Ben Eubanks connects in an insightful discussion with Debra Squyres from Bonusly and Hope Weatherford f...
Navigating HR Classification Compliance with Michael Cleavely of CoComply
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, host Ben Eubanks sits down with Michael Cleavely, founder of CoComply, to discuss the complexities of compli...
HR isn't the Center of Attention, The Workforce Is: Insights from Cenikor Foundation
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kellee Webb shares the remarkable journey of Cenikor Foundation since 2009, growing from 82 employees across three locations to nearl...
Building a Sweet Culture of People-First Leadership at Milo's Tea Company
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'We're Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks engages in a dynamic conversation with Ryan Faught, HR leader at Milo's Te...
Navigating HR and Business Challenges: Insights from Insperity’s HR Experts
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ‘We’re Only Human,’ host Ben Eubanks sits down with Jen McCann and Maria Jugin from Insperity to discuss the evolving landsca...
Fostering Growth Mindsets and Embracing AI in Learning with the CEO of TalentLMS
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'We're Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks welcomes Nikhil Arora, CEO of Epignosis, the parent company of TalentLMS. They ...
Building Trust and Community in HR with Jason Lawson
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, host Ben Eubanks engages in an enlightening conversation with Jason Lawson, an HR veteran with over 30 years...
Navigating HR Challenges and Building Connections with Jeff Palkowski
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'We're Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks sits down with Jeff Palkowski, an HR leader with the University of Wisconsin-Ma...
Building Better Leaders: Lessons from The Mayo Clinic
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With so many employers thinking about the coming year and how to create a positive workplace, we have to consider leadership and manager selection sin...
Unlocking Customer Eminence: The Power of Personal Stories
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'We're Only Human', host Ben Eubanks welcomes Patrika Hardnett, the Customer Eminence Leader at Kyndryl, to discus...
Leveraging Labor Market Analytics for EVP Analysis, Strategic Workforce Planning, and More
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'We're Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks engages in an illuminating discussion with David Wilkins, Chief Product and Mar...
Throw Out the PowerPoint Deck and Do This Instead Says Former Pfizer Head of HR
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of 'We Are Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks converses with Larry Kelly, an experienced HR leader and storyteller. Larr...
Proximity and Approachability Enable a People-Centric Workplace Culture
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We’re Only Human, host Ben Eubanks converses with Louise Willoughby, Chief People Officer at Beekeeper, to explore the groundbrea...
Empowering Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia's Managers in Compensation Transparency
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building Trust in HR: Kathy White on Compensation and CommunicationIn this episode of 'We're Only Human', host Ben Eubanks talks with K...
Accelerating Business Agility with Poornima Farrar of Rival
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We Are Only Human, host Ben Eubanks is joined by Poornima, Chief Product Officer at Rival. Together, they discuss the latest resear...
Centralizing the Recruiting Function and Building Global Credibility
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, Ben Eubanks interviews Marcus Thorpe, Global Head of Talent Acquisition (TA) at ThoughtWorks, during the Sta...
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Redesigning Work for Human Flourishing
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, Ben Eubanks discusses with Jessica Teitjen about her journey from law to executive leadership in HR and IT. ...
Creating a Workplace People Love: Insights from isolved's Amy Mosher
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'We Are Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks is joined by Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer at isolved. They discuss the crucial ...
How to Use "Contracting" as a Recruiting Power Skill
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of 'We Are Only Human', host Ben welcomes Paul Norman, a seasoned TA leader and consultant. Paul shares his extensi...
Proactive vs Reactive Talent Acquisition: Insights on Hiring Friction, Quality of Hire, and More
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'We're Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks converses with James Galvin, founder of Starcircle. They discuss key aspects of...
How to Forecast and Strategically Plan for Seasonal Hiring Needs
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebroadcast note: For the first time in We're Only Human's 8-year history, we're rebroadcasting some of our most popular episodes to sh...
Hint: Nobody Likes Feedback. But Here's Why Two HR Leaders Say We Need It
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of We're Only Human features a keynote panel discussion with Ben Eubanks, Broc Edwards, and Dana Ullom-Vucelich. The panel focuses o...
How to Drive an Off-the-Charts Employee NPS (eNPS) Score
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, Ben talks with Alli Ford, VP of HR at Assembly Software, about how they have created an off-the-charts emplo...
AI is Eating Our Jobs and Creating a Career Cliff
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "We're Only Human," host Ben Eubanks welcomes Christopher Lind to discuss the impact of AI on jobs, skills developme...
Designing a Collaborative People Strategy that Drives Business Impact
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, host Ben Eubanks talks with Marjorie Williamson, the leader of Global Total Rewards and HR Operations at RTI...
Developing a Frontline Workforce? Here are Critical Elements to Consider
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, Ben Eubanks hosts David Wentworth, talent platform evangelist at Schoox, to discuss the importance of develo...
How to Reduce Interview Cycle Time with Sarah Faupel of Enterprise Mobility
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We're Only Human, Ben Eubanks interviews Sarah from Enterprise Mobility's talent acquisition team to discuss strategies f...
Using Neuroscience to Drive Better Learning Outcomes at Work
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In different organizations, sometimes learning is a punishment. If people don't do the right thing or there's a safety issue or a compliance...
3 Keys to Better Employee Retirement Savings and Returns
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's it going to take for them to be able to retire? They're going to need to number one: save. Number two, have earnings on what they&a...
3 Talent Leaders Speak on Skills, Fairness, and Branding
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recruiting is preparation for retention. I think it's really top of mind that we should focus on that because a lot of people think that recrui...
Aligning Employee Effort with Company Goals: Lessons from Rothy's
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"So how do we ensure that our team is focused on the right things so that they're making an impact and seeing that reflected in the business...
Using a "Me Manual" to Increase Employee Belonging
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"We can make the case. Research is out there that prioritizing connection over productivity is the fastest way to get the productivity. When peop...
Why HR Should Consider the CEBS Employee Benefits Certification
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I also enjoy the face to face with employees. And I think I really have chosen this field of benefits, this discipline, because I want to help e...
Unleashing the Power of Good Managers: Insights from CHRO Cheryl Gochis
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"And someone says, 'I don't think management's for me.' Celebrate that! When somebody says that to you, you need to celebrate...
Learning in the Age of AI with JD Dillon
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"My refrigerator broke one day and I didn't call a repair person. I didn't go to refrigerator repair school. I went to YouTube, found a...
Benefits Broker Turned HR Leader: How to Take Control of Employee Benefits
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I would be remiss to tell our employees 'you have the power to question your doctors' if I didn't tell HR people 'you have t...
Can You Really Prove the Value of Learning and Training Activities?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"So when it comes to training and learning as a viable solution for helping people be the best that they can be in the roles that they serve, I b...
A Case Study in Hiring with Intentionality, Not by Accident
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"So it's really designed to be a two-way street and to create that conversation from the very, very beginning points. So we're setting ...
Building a Career in HRIS and HRIT - Insights from the Trenches
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Like a lot of people, it's something I fell into. I don't think there's anybody out there that woke up and said, "When I gro...
The #1 Pay Transparency Priority for Employers
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Pay transparency is here (or coming) depending on where you're located and where you're hiring people. It's kind of like a snowba...
Turning Labor Market Insights into Talent Intelligence with Brian Jackson of Southwest Airlines
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So we're looking at how the words are actually formed. When you're hiring for a technology manager, what does that mean? Are you looking for...
Skills, Potential, and Work Insights from Heidi Perloff of The Estée Lauder Companies
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
" I do think that there is so much hidden talent inside our organizations, and we don't even realize it. How do you find that? How do yo...
How to Skip 1,500 Interviews and Increase Quality of Hire
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And so that doesn't happen overnight. But over time, as people bought into it and we started to see over the course of one year, we gave the busi...
Can HR Really Work Remotely? How Eco’s Head of People Does It
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm really excited we are a fully remote organization. It's why I get to do the work I do from Hawaii. It does mean I have really early morn...
3 People Leaders Share Frontline Employee Engagement Secrets
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"One of the things that a lot of our industry struggled with was trying to regulate employees and not let them have their phone in their hand, bu...
Listening to the Needs of 1700 People at Once at Getty Images
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"We have 1700 people at our company. That's 1700 different opinions, needs, journeys. So at Getty Images we create and we measure and we mo...
Case Study: How to Automate Hundreds of Hours of Onboarding Tasks
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"I was deleting 24 Google Calendar placeholders one day and manually copy/pasting new hire email addresses into the 17 ones we were going to keep...
Talent Intelligence is the Future of Hiring
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"If I had to put a bet on the future, where we're headed is about understanding potential future performance and what drives and drains peop...
Recruitment Process Outsourcing Research: Value and Impact
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"And speaking of changing expectations and what's socially acceptable, this challenge of ghosting is going through the roof, and I've g...
From Talent Transformation to L&D Fundamentals with Mike Trusty of Fannie Mae
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"It's a big differentiator. And I think the organizations that figure it out--the organizations that get it right--are the ones that are gon...
When Training Isn’t the Answer with Delta Dental’s Head of Learning
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's certainly the opportunity cost that comes with assigning someone from your learning team or frankly finding anybody to work on this if it...
How Coca Cola Europacific Exposes External Candidates to Internal Culture Champions
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"So there's a massive amount of insights coming from this. We measure things like net promoter score -- we have an average NPS of around ...
Pay Transparency and Compensation Trends with Marriott’s VP of Global Compensation
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"The joke is pilots get in the plane, they read their checklist, and they take off. They push the [autopilot] button and sit back and wait for...
New Research on the Impact of Employee Belonging
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We can talk about DEI and belonging in that space. We can talk about culture, but really those powerful impacts that can happen internally and externa...
Chief People Officer Perspective: How Persado Uses Bryq to Debias Hiring Decisions
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Our main priorities right now are not unlike all people leaders. We're focused on hiring and we're focused on retention. On the hiring...
How Southwest Airlines Promotes Internal Career Opportunities on We’re Only Human
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"One of our ramp agents interacted with our CEO during one of his station visits and mentioned that he had taught himself how to code and that he...
Don’t Teach Managers About Engagement: Teach Them to Be Engaging
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"One day he challenged me and he said, 'Listen, I want you to help our 477 store directors be great. But listen, I don't want you to go...
This RPO Firm Hires Thousands of People a Year-Here’s How Hiring is Changing
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"What I've seen over the last six to 12 months is that companies are literally craving this information to understand: are they still compet...
Better Managers, Better Support, Better Results
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And so we experimented and said, let's have a trial run at being a manager. We took about 25 people that wanted to be a manager as a cohort. We...
Positioning Culture as ”Business Success Insurance” on We’re Only Human
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I guarantee there is a direct correlation between a fantastic culture to business success. They are always together. I would say that the stro...
How Mayo Clinic Selects Leaders: A Case Study
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"When we select leaders, what we have found is leaders may have great, innovative ideas. They may be very driven to achieve. But if they're ...
Mentoring the 80% - Avoiding the Rock Stars and Duds
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The first thing is 100% look for difference [when mentoring]. If you are only looking for more of the same, you are hurting yourself. Cloning wa...
Making ”No Regrets” Changes as People and Business Leaders
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The more that we could be pushing that on the business side to say beyond revenue and profitability, what is the quality metric? What is the wel...
The One Thing People Analytics Teams Often Get Wrong
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I think the danger that we tend to run as people analytics teams is that we're not willing to take slightly bolder stances and say, "H...
How to Win in the Modern Hiring Environment on We’re Only Human
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Oftentimes they're looking for a quick fix. But what I will say is those that are doing [hiring] well and really moving the needle are thos...
Prioritizing Skills to Drive Talent Agility at H.B. Fuller
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"How can you build things that are as small as they can be so that you can plug and play and you can pivot and change? The way that I think about...
The Data Behind Paid Leave and What Workers Really Want
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I think the the one stat that came out of this research, that nine out of 10 employees would be more likely to stay with their employer if they ...
How Montway Auto Transport Uses Stay Interviews and Employee-Centric Training
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Stay interviews are highly under-rated, but yet can provide , so much insight to your employees and so much data. It's almost like a secret...
Case Study: Kimberly Clark Revitalizes Employee Self Service
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"In 2021, our employees asked about 27,000 questions from the chatbot and completed about 16,000 transactions. So this year our focus is really o...
Psychological Safety, Resilience, and Work with Dr. Allessandria Polizzi
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"We're talking ISO 45003 that I highly recommend people look at . Or you can talk to people like me who can break it down into regular langu...
The Business and Human Value of Organizational Transformation
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If we want to transform and do things differently, we always have a big "why." We have a purpose we are going after. When I think about tr...
The CHRO of Memphis on Getting to HR’s Purpose
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first advice I would say is be extremely clear about what your purpose is. When I came into this role, we were extremely clear about what not only...
New Data on Employee Mental Health, Business Impact, and Employee Perception
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"According to their Director of DEI and Mental Health, they've reduced short-term disability claims related to mental health by 20%, and the...
Mythbusting AI in Talent Acquisition on We’re Only Human
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The days of a recruiter having to really remember or jot down different iterations, skills, synonyms, acronyms... Those days are gone. We are constant...
Top Concerns for HR in 2022 on We’re Only Human
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Many employees these days may feel disconnected from their jobs or the company culture as a whole."Ralf Hofmann, Managing Partner & Co-...
Creating a Vibrant Performance Process: Insights from Two Chief People Officers
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"We all want to be seen, heard, and recognized."Abby Hamilton, Chief People Officer, LiveIntent We're Only Human -- Episode 131 When ...
Stop Avoiding AI and Embrace Human Experiences on We‘re Only Human
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"We collect three to 4 billion talent signals in the platform. That number is so large that if you were to spread it out over each second, it&apo...
Why Not Risk Hiring Someone Amazing? Featuring Peter Sursi of the FBI on We‘re Only Human
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"And as I have these conversations with hiring managers and my peer executives, I often ask them things like, 'Who is the best person that w...
Leading Organizational Change at Siemens with Manuela Brede on We‘re Only Human
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"No one likes leaving the comfort zone, but change forces you to leave your comfort zone, your known area. That is also an aspect of why it'...
Talent Intelligence and Compensation with Salary.com‘s CEO on We‘re Only Human
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we provide, billions and billions of data points of pay, job descriptions, skills, information about the organization, information about people... ...
HR‘s Role in Driving Organizational Success with Julie Salomone on We‘re Only Human
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"That's step one is you have to build that partnership. And hopefully now that the iron is hot, strike it. If you have been supporting you...
Interviews as a Source of Rich, Actionable Data with BrightHire on We‘re Only Human
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The job of a talent acquisition leader is actually like five or six functions put together. You're a marketing leader doing outbound and br...