Best Toptalent Podcasts (2024)

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Warner Music Group: Working in Harmony 31:55

19d ago31:55

31:55

HR leadership is the silent composer of a successful music industry. In this episode, Warner Music Group’s Masha Osherova discusses leading a company filled with creative ambition and shaping the future of music with HR. One of the “big three” recording companies in the music industry, Warner Music Group operates in over 50 countries and represents…

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Upstart: Mission-driven Leadership 32:39

2M ago32:39

32:39

HR leadership is evolving in the digital world. Upstart Chief People Officer, Becca Gelenberg, joins the podcast to discuss pioneering talent strategies that embrace AI, flexibility, and remote work. Upstart launched its AI-based lending platform in 2012 with the ambitious goal to improve access to credit for all. Its advanced technology helped the…

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Comcast: Leading With Integrity 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

Founded in 1963, Comcast has grown into a leading global media and technology company with hundreds of millions of customers and viewers across its range of products and services. With its blend of innovative technology and captivating entertainment, Comcast provides a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment, which achieved ninth place on …

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FedEx: People, Service, and Profit 30:27

4M ago30:27

30:27

Founded in 1973, the FedEx corporation has become one of the world’s largest transportation companies. Delivering in more than 220 countries and holding a valuation of $90 billion, FedEx attributes its success to a simple philosophy of “People, Service, Profit.” These three words embody a cycle: Employees deliver on services that generate profits, …

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Booking.com: Travel, Talent, and Transformation 33:37

5M ago33:37

33:37

Spanning more than 220 countries and territories, Booking.com provides millions of unforgettable journeys with its straightforward travel and accommodation services every year. A team of hybrid employees enables its customers’ adventures and has contributed to a thriving workplace. Booking.com was recognized for providing the Best Leadership Teams …

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IBM: Fostering Innovation and Inclusion 30:22

7M ago30:22

30:22

Founded in 1911, IBM has been at the center of the dynamic technology industry for decades. With more than 285,000 employees in over 175 countries, IBM maintains its position as a global leader and excels on the frontiers of hybrid cloud technology and artificial intelligence. The company's commitment to employee satisfaction has earned IBM a place…

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Instacart: The Recipe for Remote Success 29:08

8M ago29:08

29:08

Instacart is a same-day grocery delivery service that seeks to make grocery shopping accessible to everyone. Founded in 2012, Instacart experienced exponential growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and became a household name as the general public turned to the service amid lockdowns and social distancing measures. During the first two months of the …

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LVMH: Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Innovation 36:01

8M ago36:01

36:01

Gena Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer of LVMH North America, joined Michelle Labbe, Chief People Officer of Toptal, on the latest episode of The Talent Economy podcast.LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, is a renowned luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris. The company’s diverse portfolio of brands includes household names such as Moët …

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VMware: Unlocking Human Potential With AI 16:36

10M ago16:36

16:36

Laura Heisman, VMware’s Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer , and Michelle Labbe, Toptal’s Chief People Officer, met at Collision 2023 in Toronto to discuss VMware’s core principles and the latest developments in AI and the tech industry. VMware is a leading software company that specializes in virtualization and cloud computing solut…

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Standard AI: Amplifying the Retail Experience 16:43

10M ago16:43

16:43

Jordan Fisher, founder and CEO of Standard AI, joined Michelle Labbe, Toptal’s Chief People Officer, at Collision in Toronto on The Talent Economy podcast. Fisher discussed the company’s groundbreaking “checkout-free” shopping solution and other achievements of Standard AI. With a diverse background spanning computational fluid dynamics, securities…

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Life is Good: Do What You Love. Love What You Do.™ 26:47

1y ago26:47

26:47

Life is Good is the original positive lifestyle brand, dedicated to spreading the power of optimism through art and messaging. Co-founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs originally set out to design T-shirts that inspired people to celebrate simple pleasures, and focus on what’s right in the world and our lives instead of what’s wrong. In 1994, …

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New York Life: A Creative Approach to DE&I 42:16

1y ago42:16

42:16

As the largest mutual life insurance company in the US, New York Life has been advising policyholders on investment decisions for more than 178 years. Toptal’s Chief People Officer Michelle Labbe spoke with Kathleen Navarro, New York Life Insurance’s Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources Business Enablement on The Talent Economy Podcast…

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60. Unlocking the Potential of Asynchronous Communication w/ Chase Warrington, Doist 35:21

1y ago35:21

35:21

Welcome to another episode of Remote First Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chase Warrington. Join us as we uncover the fascinating world of asynchronous communication and gain valuable insights from Chase Warrington's expertise at Doist. Chase Warrington, the Head of Remote at Doist. A groundbreaking company that …

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Vimeo: Leading With Intention 28:54

1y ago28:54

28:54

Vimeo, a video-sharing website that allows members to view, upload, and share videos, was a top competitor to YouTube when it launched in 2004. But in 2017, Vimeo saw an opening to pivot to a software as a service company, offering tools for independent creators to produce, upload, and share their own content. In May of 2021, Vimeo went public and …

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59. Unlearning The Way We Work w/ Alastair Simpson, Dropbox 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

35:31

As the pandemic forced us to adapt to new ways of working, many organizations have embraced the benefits of flexible work arrangements. But as we continue to navigate the remote work landscape, there's still a lot to learn. Let's dive in and learn how Dropbox is designing a virtual-first work culture. Today, we have Alastair Simpson, VP of Design a…

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58. Hybrid is not a dirty word w/ Claire Donald, Moo 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

‍Welcome back to Remote First Podcast. Today, we are discussing how to embrace hybrid work and how companies can effectively navigate the transition to this new work model. With many companies exploring hybrid work as a potential long-term solution, you will learn valuable insights on how to embrace remote work while still maintaining productivity …

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Web Summit: Katie Bolger, Community Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 41:40

1+ y ago41:40

41:40

With past speakers such as the CEOs of Dell and Wikipedia, and the COO of Reddit, the Web Summit annual conference, founded in 2009, has become a critical meeting place for the tech community. At the 2022 event in Lisbon, Portugal, Katie Bolger, Community Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Web Summit, joined Toptal’s Chief People Officer,…

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Web Summit: Branch Co-Founder, Mada Seghete 27:51

1+ y ago27:51

27:51

Branch is a deep-linking and mobile-attribution platform that helps companies build and measure user journeys. In 2014, Mada Seghete co-founded Branch on the fundamental principle that breaking down silos on the internet is critical to a brand’s ability to build engaging and relevant end-user experiences. Branch initially focused on delivering a de…

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57. A Deep Dive into Human Design and Productivity at Work w/ Lena Thompson 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

36:01

Welcome to today's episode of Remote First Podcast. We will discuss Human Design and how it impacts the work of teams and organizations. To have this conversation, we have Lena Thompson, human design consultant, and keynote speaker. In this episode, Lena will explain how understanding our unique Human Design Energy Type can help us channel our ener…

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Web Summit: Toptal CEO, Taso Du Val: The Evolution of the Talent Economy 13:55

1+ y ago13:55

13:55

Toptal is a network of the world’s top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams on demand. Founded in 2010 and now the world’s largest fully remote company, Toptal has served more than 21,000 clients and has a global network of talent in 140+ countries. Kimberly Hall, Toptal’s VP of Revenue Operations, …

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56. TeamOps and the Next Step in the Remote Work Conversation w/ Laurel Farrer, GitLab 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

If we keep talking about where people are working, we're never going to stop having this fight about home office versus office. So, we need to shift the conversation to what really matters: how we work. Today, we have Laurel Farrer, the Head of Workplace, and a Principal of Strategy and Operations at GitLab, who has been a remote work thought leade…

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55. How having a Future of Work team impacts the employee experience w/ Sophie Bieber, SAP 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

28:43

Employee experience is crucial and, as we enter the “year of employee experience and retention”, it has truly become the foundation for a company’s success, especially a remote or hybrid one. Today, we have Sophie Bieber, Head of Global Employer Branding at SAP, a massive tech company that established a dedicated, cross-functional team to support a…

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54. Handling Layoffs as a Remote Company and as an Employee w/ Michelle Labbe, Toptal 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

38:14

We are facing a prolonged period of high uncertainty with a world post-COVID, a war between Ukraine and Russia, a recession, “the great resignation”, and, more recently, massive layoffs in big tech companies. Navigating all of that is not easy. So, today, we have Michelle Labbe, the Chief People Officer at Toptal, a company that even before the pan…

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Web Summit: Community Lead and DE&I Program Manager, Katie Bolger 25:04

1+ y ago25:04

25:04

With past speakers such as the CEOs of Dell and Wikipedia, and the COO of Reddit, the Web Summit annual conference, founded in 2009, has become a critical meeting place for the tech community. At this year’s event in Lisbon, Katie Bolger, Community Lead and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager for Web Summit, joined Toptal’s Chief Peopl…

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53. Live and Work Anywhere w/ Q Hamirani, Airbnb 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

34:44

Tune in to discover more about how Airbnb is creating the future of work and is leveraging its existing business model to try and revive tourism, as well as work through the complexities that every employer has to take on to enable their employees to live and work anywhere. Today, we have Q Hamirani, the Global Head of the Live and Work Anywhere Pr…

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52. The Future of Remote Work 47:41

1+ y ago47:41

47:41

What if I told you that remote doesn’t always come first? For the last episode of Season 5 and 2022, I'm sharing the mic with Scott Markovitz, a startup advisor and fellow podcaster with his show Leading from afar. We got to take a break from remote podcasting and we let in-person come first as we recorded this episode in real life in Berlin. In th…

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51. A Culture that Fits the Medium w/ Kapil Kale, Tremendous 33:04

1+ y ago33:04

33:04

The way to build a solid remote-first work culture is to create a culture that fits the medium rather than forcing the medium to fit the culture. A lot of companies are trying to take the things they used to do in an in-office culture and put them into a remote work environment. It turns out, that those things don't translate very well into this ne…

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Suzy: Challenging HR Directly 29:46

1+ y ago29:46

29:46

Suzy is a leading global consumer insights platform that integrates quantitative and qualitative research with high-quality audience insights into a single connected research cloud. In this episode of The Talent Economy podcast, Anthony Onesto, Suzy’s Chief People Officer, speaks with Toptal’s Chief People Officer, Michelle Labbe. Some Questions As…

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50. Overcoming the Meeting Mania w/ Stephanie Dismore, HP 37:33

1+ y ago37:33

37:33

There is a true meeting mania in many organizations and workplaces today. With the rise of remote and hybrid work, having multiple meetings every day has become the norm and this is clearly taking a heavy toll on workers everywhere. ‍ Today, we have Stephanie Dismore, the Managing Director of HP in North America. She is passionate about the health …

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Chegg: Taking On Employees’ Education Debt 25:10

1+ y ago25:10

25:10

Chegg is a connected platform enabling students to learn more in less time—and at reduced costs. The company offers discounted textbooks, online tutoring, and other student services, while providing diverse employee upskilling and development opportunities. Debra Thompson is Chegg’s Chief People Officer, infusing the brand’s culture of innovation, …

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49. When Gen Z meets Remote Work w/ tl;dv // Startup Series 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

We’ve all probably suffered through the dreadful reality of having too many meetings on our plate, and it’s even worse when they’re all live and close together. Thankfully, there is now a better way to do meetings. ‍ In this episode of the Startup Series, we have Raphael Allstadt the Co-Founder of tl;dv, a company and product that are challenging t…

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Yelp: Why Remote First Works 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

29:24

Users depend on Yelp for great customer reviews but how do its remote team members depend on one another? CPO Carmen Amara (née Orr) talks about the company’s recent transition to remote work, how the company invests in employee well-being, and what a thriving culture looks like. Carmen Amara joined Yelp with 20 years of HR experience. Her main foc…

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48. Building a Culture of Learning w/ 5Mins // Startup Series 26:59

2y ago26:59

26:59

Welcome to another episode of the Startup Series. Discover how the startup 5Mins can help build a culture of learning in your remote-first organization. ‍ Today, we have Saurav Chopra, the founder, and CEO of 5Mins. This startup is a bite-sized learning platform that focuses on building a learning culture within teams and organizations. ‍ In this e…

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47. Decisions Without Meetings w/ Christopher Pasquier, Slite // Startup Series 30:00

2y ago30:00

30:00

Discover how Slite is bringing clarity and efficiency with async thread-based decision-making. Despite being a mouthful, it brings so much value. I'm excited to bring back the Startup Series. Today, we have Christophe Pasquier, the founder, and CEO of Slite. The startup is a knowledge and communication platform where remote teams make decisions and…

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The Recording Academy®: Growth for the GRAMMYs® 29:32

2y ago29:32

29:32

The Recording Academy® goes beyond the GRAMMYs®, investing in its artists, community, and employees. Shonda Grant, Chief People & Culture Officer, recounts how the Recording Academy adapted to the pandemic, partnered with nonprofit organizations and artists, and invested in employee development and leadership training. Grant oversees the Recording …

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46. Async Work is a Culture Shift 21:38

2y ago21:38

21:38

Today’s episode is a very special one for me because it is my first ever solo episode. So, I wanted to take the time to give you the knowledge and tools you need to really dig deep into the topic of asynchronous work and make the best use of it in your company. There’s so much more you can do with async work than simply recreating the office online…

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GitLab: Leading in an Open-source World 30:35

2y ago30:35

30:35

Functioning as an all-remote company requires a unique set of skills, including flexibility, understanding, and streamlined communication. As Chief People Officer of the innovative DevOps platform GitLab, Wendy Barnes knows how to identify and promote these skills. In this episode of The Talent Economy, Barnes shares insight on remote work, recruit…

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45. Ownership Culture in Remote Companies w/ Morgan Legge, Convert 35:35

2y ago35:35

35:35

In this time of remote work, companies big and small all over the world have been making the switch and becoming either fully or partially remote. However, the systems these companies are using hold them back from success and end up making their people feel undervalued, micromanaged, and burnt out. But that's not a failure of remote work, that's a …

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MarketWise: The Future Is Flexible 28:46

2y ago28:46

28:46

The constant change in the financial market may be challenging to keep on top of, which is why MarketWise partners with researchers to better inform self-directed investors. Change also comes from within, as MarketWise’s mergers and acquisitions strategy has grown the company from just under 300 employees in 2017 to more than 800 currently. CHRO Cy…

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44. Giving Back Opportunity to Refugees Through Remote Work w/ Lorraine Charles, Na'amal 25:46

2y ago25:46

25:46

The Digital Economy has brought with it a new reality in which you can now work wherever you are, as long as you have the skills. This has created a lot of opportunities everywhere, but none have the potential to benefit from it as much as refugees, 70% of whom live in countries that have restrictions around their right to work. To explore the chal…

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Omni Hotels & Resorts: The Impact of a Single Employee 30:59

2y ago30:59

30:59

At Omni Hotels & Resorts, individual employees are empowered to make decisions that can have a big impact on the guest experience and the company. Joy Rothschild, CHRO of Omni, discusses the “power of one” concept, the importance of workplace culture, and why connecting authentically with talent matters in today’s job environment. Some Questions As…

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43. Should we pay based on location? w/ Sondre Rasch, SafetyWing 31:00

2y ago31:00

31:00

We're already in a global labor market, and most people just don't know it yet. Remote work has leveled the playing field, and now to get (and keep) the best talent, companies need to change their old practices and pay their workers the right way. It’s time to pull up the band-aid and make the switch. Today, we have Sondre Rasch, the Co-founder, an…

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42. Equipping Teams Globally w/ Hofy // Startup Series 26:51

2y ago26:51

26:51

The rise of Remote Work is transforming the way companies are hiring. Businesses are no longer hiring talent where their headquarters are, they’re hiring talent where the talent is. This creates the need for companies to deliver a globally consistent employee experience, and to equip all of their employees with the optimal workspace at home, wherev…

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41. Metaverse at Work w/ Ed Greig, Deloitte Digital 42:21

2y ago42:21

42:21

Virtual Reality and the Metaverse is transforming the way we work and interact virtually. Can you imagine sitting down for a virtual meeting, looking to your right, and actually seeing and interacting with the colleague next to you? ‍ I want to talk more about the future of Metaverse and for that, I’m bringing Ed Greig as a guest in today's episode…

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Adobe: Redefining Accountability 22:39

2y ago22:39

22:39

Adobe, the software company responsible for PDFs and Photoshop, is regularly listed among the best places to work and is considered a top employer when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. One of the people responsible for fostering this culture is Brian Miller, Adobe’s Chief Talent, Diversity & Inclusion Officer. Miller joined Adobe after…

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40. Should Most Remote Work Be Asynchronous? 35:36

2y ago35:36

35:36

In the past two years, we've seen many companies experiencing remote asynchronous work for the first time. But many people still have questions and concerns around remote work and async work. What are the pros and cons? When is it time to go async? What systems do you need in place for it to actually work? Today, we have Julia Szatar from Loom, Rya…

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Investing in New Beginnings 22:17

2y ago22:17

22:17

How does the country’s largest supermarket chain manage more than 400,000 employees across the country? Tim Massa, Senior VP and Chief People Officer of Kroger, dives into the company’s comprehensive programs for employee engagement, such as diversity training, environmental volunteer opportunities, and leadership conferences. Tim Massa has more th…

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39. Self-Directed Education w/ Kelly Davis, Galileo 33:28

2y ago33:28

33:28

For the longest time, education has always been inside the four corners of a classroom. But as we continue to evolve and uncertainties happen, people have learned to be creative, flexible, and adapt. If there’s a remote-first setup in the workplace, there are forward-thinking schools for self-directed learners. In this episode, I’ll be chatting wit…

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Creating Culture Behind a Webcam 34:42

2y ago34:42

34:42

Zoom meetings have become the norm for hybrid, remote, and in-office environments, defining a monumental shift in how and where work gets done. Jodi Rabinowitz, Head of Talent and Organizational Development at Zoom Video Communications, talks about how the company maintained its cohesive work culture during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how Zoom has h…

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38. The 100-Day Onboarding Experience w/ Brittany Sohns, Cimpress 29:57

2y ago29:57

29:57

Onboarding is the process of integrating new hires into an organization or company. For some, that only takes one day of orientation, however as the pandemic emerged, many companies have become creative and found ways to transition effectively to a remote-first setup, including the onboarding process of new hires. One of them is Cimpress. Today, we…

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