Better by Great Place To Work – Details, episodes & analysis

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with journalist, speaker, and podcast host Ellen McGirt to discuss the intricate balance of caregiving and maintaining a career. Ellen shares her personal journey as a member of the sandwich generation, caring for both her family and three vulnerable adults.

We explore the emotional and logistical challenges caregivers face and offer practical advice for workplaces to better support their employees. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that aims to normalize caregiving discussions and foster a more supportive work environment.

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For a transcript of this episode, visit Ellen McGirt on Supporting Caregivers at Work | Great Place To Work®

Stepping outside of our comfort zones is where growth begins. As Monique Herena, chief colleague experience officer at American Express, puts it, change is both necessary and challenging.

She offers practical strategies for helping leaders navigate change, and what to do with leaders who aren't on board. She also shares how American Express has navigated flexible work, and why it's important for everyone, including individual contributors, to model values and leadership behaviors.

Share a time you stepped outside your comfort zone at work with me. E-mail me at roula.amire@greatplacetowork.com.

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For a transcript of this episode, visit American Express’ Monique Herena on Embracing Change at Work | Great Place To Work®.

Jen Fisher, chief well-being officer at Deloitte, shares her burnout experience, signs she ignored, and the impact that workplace friendships and in-person connection have on our mental health, productivity, and retention.

She talks about the No. 1 thing you should do before starting any well-being program, and how to help remote workers combat loneliness.

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For transcript of this episode, visit Jen Fisher on burnout and the power of social connection and friendships at work | Great Place To Work®

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, why listening is the No. 1 leadership behavior, and a new way of leading where leaders feel accountable for every manager down to the front-line supervisor.

Plus, Tim and Michael share how they maintain a work-life balance for themselves. 

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For transcript of this episode, visit Tim Richmond & Michael C. Bush on Leadership Blind Spots | Great Place To Work®

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 not a business imperative.

She shares how active listening from leadership is key to the company’s communication strategy, and why having tough conversations — even without having all the answers — keeps employees connected to the company.

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For transcript of this episode, visit Vinita Clements on the Importance of Belonging at Work | Great Place To Work®

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, and not the other way around. 

Hear why she looks for a passion for purpose when hiring, her thoughts on what people are looking for at work today, and the power of friendships and fun.

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For transcript of this episode, visit Laura Fuentes on the Power of a Fully Human Experience at Work | Great Place To Work®

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 how the massive transportation organization engages 110k workers in 200-plus countries, and the role gamification plays.

He shares the three questions he asks himself every day, and what he tries to avoid at all costs when communicating with his team.

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For transcript of this episode, visit Rick Jackson on How to Engage Frontline Workers | Great Place To Work®

Pat Wadors, chief people officer at UKG, talks about misconceptions around pay equity, and why transparency and education are essential to fixing pay gaps.

She shares why being an introvert and dyslexic is a superpower — and why regrets are gifts. She also tells us what nursing was like before pump rooms were available in offices. 

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For transcript of this episode, visit Pat Wadors on Why Pay Equity Doesn’t Mean Equal Pay | Great Place To Work®

Brian Doubles, Synchrony president & CEO, discusses how the pandemic transformed his leadership, eliminating college degree requirements, and what he thinks of return-to-office mandates.

Hear how he decides when to work at home and when to come into the office—and how he maintains work-life balance with a busy job and family.

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For transcript of this episode, visit Brian Doubles on the New Way To Lead | Great Place To Work®

Multi-Grammy award winner Brittany Howard talks with Roula Amire, content director at Great Place To Work.

In this episode, Howard talks about the importance of belonging, being seen in the world, why she’s thankful for having so many jobs, the power of friendships at work, and what she would tell other women who want to do what she does.

Hear what Missy Elliot means to her, the genesis of her first solo album, "Jamie," and why fishing — yes, fishing — sustained her during quarantine.

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For transcript of this episode, visit Brittany Howard on the Importance of Belonging | Great Place To Work®