In this year's end of year episode of Tap’d Talks HR we again highlight some of the key moments in the conversations with our guests over the last year. We’re always so grateful to our guests in giving up their time to share their insights with our listeners. Hopefully this “best of” podcast will make you want to jump in to some of the over 95+ podcasts we have now recorded on Tap’d Talks HR.

2024 End of Year Compilation

In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to Julia Yong, Head of Public and Voluntary Sector work at Engine, an organisation that advises and builds AI products for SMEs. They discuss how AI is making a difference on the ground in organisations, its potential to make a real difference, and how its making employees happier and more motivated, and more attached to their jobs.

Getting to Grips with AI in the Workplace

Link to survey report - https://eightfold.ai/2024-talent-survey/

In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle welcomes Sachit Kamat, Chief Product Officer at Eightfold AI, to discuss the evolving role of HR in business strategy, talent management, and the integration of AI. They explore insights from Eightfold’s recent global survey highlighting challenges such as HR's alignment with business goals and employee perceptions of growth tools. Sachit shares examples of the transformative potential of AI in HR processes, emphasizing responsible implementation and its role in enabling strategic HR partnerships. The episode provides actionable takeaways for HR professionals navigating AI and the future of talent strategies in 2025

Nine To Thrive HR

2025 Trends: HR, AI, and the Future of Talent Strategy

Alex Hall has been an active alumnus of the Master’s degree in HR program at Western Carolina University for over a decade. His career in HR has spanned several industries, most notably Insurance where he spent nearly 12 years with Liberty Mutual Insurance. Alex is a seasoned expert in talent management. He is also passionate about the future of HR, effective systems & processes, and artificial intelligence. He recently started his own HR consulting firm, Valinor Talent Solutions. In this episode, Alex talks about the future of the HR profession and shares his thoughts about AI.
Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.
Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Ep. 107 - The Future of the HR Profession - Alex Hall

"When I discuss with senior leaders, interview them, or assess them for senior roles, they often come to me, and I ask them: 'What makes you unique? How do you see yourself?' Eighty percent of them tell me what they can't do. They talk about their development needs, and I say, 'Is that how you pitch yourself? Is that what you really bring to the table? You sit with a headhunter and tell me what you can’t do—why not tell me what you’re really good at?' Your exceptional value-add, your competitive advantage—that’s what makes an impact, not what you cannot do. Development needs require a mitigation strategy, yes, but I believe that focusing on your unique strengths will take you further in your career." - Mark Reinecke 

Fresh out of the studio, Mark Reinecke, SVP of Top Executive Management and Talent Acquisition at Airbus, shares his approach to the full life cycle of global talent management from acquisition to development and retention. Starting from his career journey, Mark shared his experiences and mental models in recruiting, developing and retaining top talent while emphasized how the STAR program in Airbus can gather experts from areas outside of Airbus to provide different perspectives on how the aviation industry can learn from best practices in other industries given the emerging technologies. Last but not least, Mark shared his perspectives on what does great look like for global talent management. 

Audio Episode Highlights [00:46] Lead with your unique strengths, not weaknesses [02:05] Introduction of Mark Reinecke, SVP at Airbus [02:41] Mark's career journey from automotive to aerospace [05:47] Key career lessons: daily learning and focusing on strengths [07:09] Mark's role managing top 250 leaders at Airbus [09:02] Approach to analysing global talent landscape [10:39] Integrating outside talent into aviation industry [12:54] The STAR Program: creating an ecosystem of external expertise [17:51] Challenges of integrating external talent into aviation culture [20:38] Airbus's tailor-made onboarding process with buddy system [21:40] Two-way learning between Airbus and STAR Program members [23:20] AI's future role in HR and talent management [28:25] The underestimated power of genuine professional networks [32:21] What excellence in global talent management looks like [34:40] Closing 

Profile: Mark Reinecke, Senior Vice President, Top Executive Management and Talent Acquisition and STAR Program Director, Airbus. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-reinecke-6253b015/ 

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Building Networks, Not Just Hiring: The Global Talent Strategy with Mark Reinecke

In this episode of The Inspire Podcast, Bart welcomes Peter Zukow, Managing Partner at IQ Partners, a leading search firm, for a conversation on the evolving world of talent management.

Peter unpacks why talent management has changed in recent decades, driven by trends like remote work, the great resignation and now AI. He emphasizes that while talent management has always been important, it’s now increasingly imperative for leaders themselves.

From recruiting top talent to nurturing future leaders, advancing team members, and building your leadership brand inside and out, Peter outlines why leaders must play an active, hands-on role. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders on how to take charge of their own development in a world where individuals are increasingly expected to drive their own growth

Whether you're leading a team or aspiring to step into leadership, Peter’s insights offer a compelling case for why talent management is no longer an option but a requirement.

Visit https://www.iqpartners.com/ to learn more!

Show notes:
00:36 Show intro
01:07 Introducing Peter
02:22 What do leaders need to know about managing talent?
02:27 The fundamentals haven't changed
02:34 A more complex environment than ever before
03:19 What are the fundamentals of talent?
03:28 The needs of the teams
03:37 Stakeholders
04:04 How Peter got here in his career
05:05 Recruitment is not usually a career of choice
05:54 What is the search business - in a nutshell?
06:33 Benefits of hiring a search firm over posting a job on LinkedIn
07:07 Targeting the passive job seeker
07:55 Trend in building "Talent Practices"
09:48 What is talent management and the role of leaders in this
10:24 Building and maintaining great culture
10:39 You can't just rely on others to build talent
11:10 Engaging with top leaders in an org is key
11:51 CEO willing to have coffee chats with candidates
12:58 The need to coach and develop talent inside the company as well
16:21 Being transparent about the opportunities in the organization
17:52 The 3 things people can do to bring a talent mindset into their work
18:04 Communication is critical
18:53 Investing the time in it
19:21 Both internal and external efforts on your brand as a leader
20:28 How to prioritize their investment in members of their team
21:12 Leaders at different parts of the org could be key!
22:02 Many ways a leader can communicate—pick your strongest 
22:32 How can leaders work externally to attract talent
23:00 Being intentional and consistent with your actions
24:10 Succession Planning: how to approach it
24:18 Succession planning has changed significantly
24:49 As organizations have evolved the jumps from level to level are huge 
25:26 The gray tsunami crisis
25:55 Younger generations may have different ideas about "career"
26:27 Take a hard look at team and identify the gaps
27:10 Who's in the marketplace that I might want to bring on?
28:13 Advice for aspiring leaders?
28:29 Be proactive about your own career! 
29:20 Tell stakeholders your aspirations!
30:53 Volunteering for cross-functional projects
31:59 If you can't get that internally, you can get involved in the community
34:00 Tech and info has levelled the playing field 
34:51 Always and ever and not good places to stand 
35:46 Final piece of advice — quickest way to start
35:56 Just start having the conversations
36:23 Thank yous
36:39 Show outro

S7 E3: New Imperatives for Talent Management with Peter Zukow

In this episode, Regina talks with Manisha Dhawan, the author of "The Digital Agile Leader: How to Attract, Develop, and Retain Top Talent in an Ever-Changing Digital World."  They dove deep into the strategies and principles outlined in the book that can help leaders thrive in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven business landscape. 

To thrive, you must become a Digital Agile Leader: self-aware, forward-thinking, curious, and ready to adapt. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this episode offers valuable insights on how to lead with purpose in a constantly changing environment.

Don't miss out on these actionable takeaways to transform your leadership style and drive your team's success in the digital age! 🎧🌟

This podcast was live streamed across several platforms. Visit https://reginabarr.com/event/podcast-with-manisha-dhawan/ for more details about Manisha Dhawan and her book.  

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Leading in the Digital Age

In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, we speak with Lord Mark Price, former Managing Director of Waitrose, Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, government Trade Minister, and founder of WorkL. With over 40 years of leadership experience, Lord Price shares why happiness at work matters, not just for employees, but for productivity, profitability, and long-term success. Drawing on insights from his bestselling book Happy Economics and his upcoming release Work Happier, Lord Price reveals: Why the John Lewis Partnership made happiness its “supreme purpose” nearly a century ago, The six essential drivers of workplace happiness (and why free pizza nights aren’t one of them), The role of managers in shaping micro-cultures that define organisational success, and Practical steps HR leaders and individuals can take to build happier, more resilient workplaces. So, whether you’re an HR professional, a business leader, or simply passionate about the future of work, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how happiness drives performance.

Happiness in the Workplace

Dave Hennessy is joined by Charu Manocha, CHRO at SmartEquine, on this episode of The Hennessy Report Podcast, by Keystone Partners.

Charu shares how she built workforce agility during major organizational change.

Key insights:
HR rotations that develop business-savvy leaders
Team performance models that actually work
Managing multi-generational workforce expectations
Leading talent assessment during "shrink to grow" phases

"We had 40 volunteers for our transformation task-force out of 360 employees. That's how you know change management is working."

This episode is perfect for CHROs, CPOs, and emerging HR leaders navigating today's complex workforce challenges.


Episode 106 — Charu Manocha — SmartEquine

In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Dr. Natalie Isaia, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Empresa Psychology, about a hidden but powerful challenge in the HR profession: moral injury.

They explore what moral injury is, why HR professionals are particularly vulnerable, and how it differs from burnout. Natalie shares practical tools, from naming emotions to practicing “moral repair” and self-compassion, that can help HR leaders protect their own wellbeing while supporting their organisations.

If you’ve ever felt torn between business needs and people-first values, this conversation will give you language, insights, and strategies to better navigate those conflicts.

You can visit Natalie's website at: https://empresapsychology.co.uk/

Understanding Moral Injury

A weekly podcast dissecting the pulse of business, technology & media in Asia. Hear our host interviewing leading journalists, senior executives, respectable authors & thinkers, entrepreneurs & thought leaders to discuss the most important issues that move and shake the business landscape in the Asia Pacific. The show is originally created and hosted by Bernard Leong.

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Regina Barr, founder and CEO of Red Ladder, Inc. and Founder of the Women at the Top® Network, has one goal: to develop people and inspire success. Regina motivates her clients by providing them with hands-on knowledge combined with practical wisdom and relevant experience gained through successfully navigating corporate corridors for over two decades.

Hosted by Bart Egnal, President & CEO of The Humphrey Group, Inspire is THE podcast for anyone who wants to influence and lead others every time they speak. 

Each episode features a new guest who will share insights, stories and tips on how you can intentionally inspire others, both in work and in life. Our interviews skip the theory and provide you with practical advice to inspire others during every interaction.

This first season includes insights from a former TOPGUN instructor, the CEO of a major North American Port, and our company's very own founder. 

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