Best Metlife Podcasts (2024)

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How MetLife's Talent Marketplace Drives Skills, Energy, & ROI E177 23:08

6d ago23:08

23:08

In this episode, Susan Podlogar, former CHRO at MetLife, talks with Kathi Enderes about the transformative impact of an AI-based talent marketplace (powered by Gloat). You’ll learn what a talent marketplace is, how to implement, and why these solutions are rapidly growing around the world. Podlogar explains how they implemented this solution and ho…

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The Future of Insurance – Bryan Falchuk on The Dangers of Hubris 9:04

9h ago9:04

9:04

I shared some thoughts triggered by a recent conversation with an executive at an InsurTech solution provider who was voicing frustration with his perception that there seems to be a lot of talk that we are perfect or don't need to look to improve at many carriers. He was curious if this was my observation, as well, and what I thought we could do a…

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Creatures of Chrome: Bringing Pole Dancing to the Jersey Shore 46:12

10h ago46:12

46:12

Send us a Text Message. We welcome Kim Petillo and Taylor Franklin to the show at Salty's Beach Bar in Belmar, New Jersey. The episode kicks off with a lively discussion about the unique journey that led Kim and Taylor to become prominent figures in the pole dancing community. They recount their initial meeting in a pole dancing class during the su…

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The Future of Insurance – Adam Denninger, Global Industry Leader for Insurance, Capgemini 32:46

10d ago32:46

32:46

Adam Denninger leads Capgemini's global strategy for the insurance industry and manages its relationships with the insurance technology ecosystem. Adam has 20+ years' experience creating and delivering solutions at the intersection of business and technology. He joins the show to share some of the perspective in their World Property and Casualty In…

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Rocking Out at The Legendary Great Notch Inn 49:56

7d ago49:56

49:56

Send us a Text Message. Today we travel to the historic Great Notch Inn in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The episode features an engaging conversation with the roadhouse's owner, Rich Hempel, who provides a deep dive into the rich history and vibrant community that define this local landmark. Rich begins by sharing the origins of the Great Notch Inn, …

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What’s Love Got to Do with Work? with Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia (Part 1) 24:56

8d ago24:56

24:56

Checking in isn’t just for hotels. A simple and meaningful “how are you doing today” can go a long way in the workplace. Imagine how work would feel if we treated one another with the same level of concern, respect and care as we did ourselves and our friends. Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia has made the pledge to be the best she can be, each and every …

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"So HR Is Making You Miserable?" How HR Can Make Their Jobs Better. E176 15:46

8d ago15:46

15:46

The NYT published an article explaining how hard it is to be an HR professional. “The job has become an exasperating ordeal. People hate us.” While many people don’t know this, HR is a complex, difficult, and highly strategic profession. And given that HR professionals are caught between leadership and employees, it can often be very frustrating. D…

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Battle Of The AI Bots, Rethink Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning? E175 24:21

12d ago24:21

24:21

In this conversation, I discuss three main topics: the battle in the enterprise chatbot space, the transformation of talent acquisition, and the new “sticky” state of the job market. How to make sense of enterprise AI Copilots? Workday and Salesforce team up, Apple Intelligence is coming, how do you make sense of it all? In talent acquisition, ther…

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The Future of Insurance – Edouard de Lamarzelle, CEO, Stellantis Insurance 34:59

17d ago34:59

34:59

Edouard is the CEO of Stellantis Insurance, having spent his career building new ways to solving insurance-related needs globally. He is responsibile for creating insurance solutions to support Stellantis' growth objectives in their automotive business, where insurance can enable or hinder those aspirations. He formerly worked at Volvo and Stellant…

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Coffee, Music, Movies, Skateboarding: John Cozz's Unique Blend 50:51

17d ago50:51

50:51

Send us a Text Message. We sit down with John Cozz, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Cozz Coffee. John, a native of Nutley, New Jersey, shares his fascinating journey from his roots in Essex County to becoming a prominent figure in the local coffee scene. He delves into his early life, influenced by the vibrant culture of his hometown, and his initi…

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The Future Of The Workforce Has Arrived, Can't You See It? 27:58

18d ago27:58

27:58

In this podcast I summarize a series of high-level meetings I’ve had with HR leaders in the EU, where companies are very focused on preparing for tectonic shifts in employee expectations, skills, and work rules. While articles and podcasts continue to talk about “the future of work,” I believe that narrative is over. The industrial work model has e…

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The Future of Insurance – Ian White, Former CO-Founder & CEO, Koffie Financial 27:06

22d ago27:06

27:06

Ian is the co-founder and CEO of Koffie Financial, a finsurtech platform purpose-built for the trucking and transportation industry. With insurance at its core, Koffie's instant and transparent financial services empower truckers with the modern tools and technology necessary to drive efficiency and safety. He is an entrepreneurial leader at the in…

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Natalie Farrell's Mantra 50:08

24d ago50:08

50:08

Send us a Text Message. We welcome musicians Natalie Farrell and Lou Panico for an engaging conversation about their musical journeys and experiences in the New Jersey music scene. The episode kicks off with light-hearted banter about the New Jersey Lottery, setting a relaxed and friendly tone. Natalie and Lou share their backgrounds, with Natalie …

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DEI Attacked by SHRM, Civility In The Workplace, And The ROI of AI 25:58

25d ago25:58

25:58

Today I broadcast again from Ireland, where I discuss why I disagree with SHRM’s position on DEI, how DEI is undermined and why it remains important, the unfortunate decline in civility in the American workplace, and how we afford the $2 Trillion investments in #AI. (Read our research report Elevating Equity to understand the real-world business ca…

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How to Unlock the Competitive Edge of Neurodiversity with Rajesh Anandan 29:45

28d ago29:45

29:45

There isn’t only one way to think about DEI. Today’s guest has made it his literal business to encourage more neurodiversity in the workplace. Via Team X, Rajesh Anandan’s mission at Ultranauts is to help other businesses’ decode their workplace chemistry in order to unlock value. In this episode we discuss what neurodiversity means, why it can mak…

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The Future of Insurance – Joshua Morey, President, The J. Morey Company & Chair, Ori-gen Insurance 17:51

29d ago17:51

17:51

Joshua Morey is the Chairperson of Ori-gen and President of The J Morey Company Inc. Ori-gen amplifies the voice of diverse communities throughout America by providing resources, services, and perpetuation planning for indepedent agents and brokers from diverse backgrounds. With offices in Hawaii, Los Angeles, Orange County, Torrance, and San Jose,…

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World Cup 2026: MetLife Stadium and the Community Prepares for Soccer's Biggest Stage 40:28

1M ago40:28

40:28

Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of "Greetings from the Garden State," host Mike Ham is joined by Lauren LaRusso and Bruce Revman, Co-Host City Managers of the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, at MetLife Stadium. They discuss the excitement and extensive planning involved in hosting the FIFA World Cup 26™, including…

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AI Eliminates Jobs At Intuit and UKG, But Not The Way You Thought 14:42

1M ago14:42

14:42

In this podcast I discuss the recent layoffs at UKG and Intuit and how AI played a role quite different than we expected. In both cases the CEOs tell us that AI is the future and that they need large amounts of capital to invest in this new capability, thus they are “pre-replacing” human capital with technology. In addition to this, as I discuss, b…

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The Future of Insurance – Bill Pappas, EVP Global Head of Technology & Operations, MetLife (Live from ITI) 29:42

1M ago29:42

29:42

Bill Pappas is Head of Global Technology and Operations, and is a Corporate Officer and a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team. In this role, he directs a team of more than 43,000 people responsible for technology development, infrastructure, information and cyber security, data strategy and analytics, customer service, operations, cri…

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Exploring Psychedelic Therapy: Denise Rue on Healing and Transformation 50:51

1M ago50:51

50:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Greetings from the Garden State," host Mike Ham sits down with Denise Rue, founder of the New Jersey Psychedelic Therapy Association and a licensed clinical social worker. Denise shares her fascinating journey from being a speech-language pathologist and poet to becoming a leading advocate for psychedelic…

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WhatWorks: HR Transformation at Bon Secours Mercy Health 20:10

1M ago20:10

20:10

This is the inaugural podcast in our new WhatWorks Series, focused on stories and case studies of the world’s most interesting and creative HR teams. In this podcast, Kathi Enderes, SVP and Global Analyst, interviews Allan Calonge, CHRO, and Levi Loverkamp, Chief Workforce Planning Officer, describe how Bon Secours Mercy Health’s systemic HR integr…

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 25: Getting Larger 48:51

1M ago48:51

48:51

After what is being considered another mostly successful off-season, where do the Devils stand going into 2024-25? We took a look at the moves and their implications including the reunions with former Devils Noesen and Tatar and broke down the draft headlined by 10th overall pick Anton Silayev. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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Are You Ready For The Reinvention Of Learning & Development? It's Here! 21:30

1M ago21:30

21:30

In this podcast I discuss the four huge transformations taking place in corporate learning & development, all driven by AI. Join me in the discussion here and you can learn more in The Josh Bersin Academy, where we just launched our AI in HR Course and two mobile-learning micro-courses on AI use cases and Generative AI best-practices. Outline: The …

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The ROI of Wellness 27:48

1M ago27:48

27:48

CEO of Wellhub (formerly Gympass), Cesar Carvalho, joins Marquis Smallwood on the Season 3 premiere of Putting Numbers to Work, a podcast from MetLife where experts take complex ideas from across the benefits research landscape and distill them into lessons employers can put to action. Cesar sits down with Marquis to reflect on what sparked his pas…

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The Future of Insurance - Rick McCathron, President & CEO, Hippo (Live from ITI) 30:35

1M ago30:35

30:35

Richard McCathron is CEO and President of Hippo Insurance and has served as a member of the Board of Directors since February 2017. Prior to Hippo, Rick held senior executive positions at various insurance companies including First Connect Insurance, Superior Access Insurance and Mercury Insurance Group. Rick is both a Chartered Property & Casualty…

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Weird New Jersey 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

Send us a Text Message. We welcome Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman, the founders of Weird New Jersey, to discuss the magazine’s origins and evolution. Mark and Mark reflect on how they began the magazine in the early 1990s before the internet, initially distributing Xeroxed, typewritten newsletters to friends. The unique nature of the content, which r…

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So You Want To Be A Chief HR Officer? Why It's Harder Than It Looks 18:36

2M ago18:36

18:36

In this podcast I walk through a few of the findings from our CHRO Insights® research, explaining why the CHRO role has become more complex and difficult than ever. This podcast episode discusses the challenges, issues, drivers, success factors, and derailers of being a head of HR or CHRO. I share early insights from a massive research project that…

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Beyond the Conversations | What Great Leaders Need to Know 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Leaders need to be led from time to time. Whether it's by a mentor, a coach or their team providing feedback. Having a personal team of advisors is just one bit of advice our leadership arc has covered this season. We go Beyond the Conversations to get insight into why we need more than our own self assessment to improve, the differences in long-te…

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Arist Pioneers AI-Driven Autonomous Learning In The Flow Of Work 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

Arist, a fascinating new company in corporate learning, is reinventing how we develop, deliver, and consume content. And yes, these guys are bringing Autonomous Learning to companies today, in a very special format. In this podcast I interviewed Michael Ioffe, Ryan Laverty, and Maxine Anderson, the three founders. Not only is the technology fascina…

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Hockey at the Rock- Episode 24: Season Over 44:32

2M ago44:32

44:32

After some time away, we are back to recap the end of the season and to talk about the exciting moves the Devils have already made as they look to brush away a very disappointing 23-24 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FFSN Devils

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The Future of Insurance – Charlie Sidoti, Executive Director, InnSure 35:37

2M ago35:37

35:37

Charlie Sidoti is the Executive Director of InnSure, an industry-funded not-for-profit with a mission to foster innovation in insurance. InnSure’s integrated programs are designed to help insurance professionals and organizations survive and thrive by improving their ability to respond to the disruptive forces that are reshaping the industry. InnSu…

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Building New Jersey's Tech Ecosystem: Insights from Aaron Price 54:09

2M ago54:09

54:09

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Greetings from the Garden State," host Mike Ham interviews Aaron Price, CEO of Tech United New Jersey, at a co-working space in Hoboken. They delve into the vibrant tech community in the area, celebrating its cool vibe, great food scene, and tight-knit network. Aaron, a long-time Hoboken resident, shares …

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EBU029-Wellness Wisdom: Jim Snider, President 24:58

2M ago24:58

24:58

We know that many Esse Health employees are living our “We want you well” motto by making healthy choices and being more active. The same goes for members of the Esse Health leadership team. In this episode, get to know Esse Health’s President, Jim Snider. From working in exercise goals incrementally throughout the day, to how he stays balanced des…

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Welcome to Season 3 0:42

2M ago0:42

0:42

Welcome to Putting Numbers To Work, Season 3! Marquis Smallwood, Metlife’s Western Region Vice President and your host, is back to discuss the most critical trends across the benefits research landscape, with experts in the field. Together, they’ll continue to reveal the best ways to stay competitive, and put employees in the strongest position for…

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Chatbot Architecture: MS Copilot, Joule, Galileo™, and The Future of L&D 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

In this episode I explain what’s happening in the Chatbot or “Intelligent Agent” market as vendors produce Copilots and we start to figure out how they’ll work together. I discuss our own plans for Galileo and explain how SAP Joule is partnering with Microsoft to integrate these agents. It’s early days and vendors like ServiceNow, Workday, and othe…

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The Future of Insurance – Amir Kabir, General Partner, AV8 Ventures 19:02

2M ago19:02

19:02

Amir leads Fintech and Insurtech investing at AV8 and has been one of the earliest investors in the Insurtech space. Amir has been an entrepreneur, operator and investor with over 15 years of experience, working with early and mid-stage companies on financing, partnerships and strategic growth initiatives. Prior to AV8, Amir was an investment direc…

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Living in the Future at SciTech Scity 43:01

2M ago43:01

43:01

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, powered by the New Jersey Lottery, host Mike Ham sits down with Alexander Richter, the Executive Director and Head of SciTech Scity Hub at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. They discuss the bustling activities at the Science Center, delve into Richter's…

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Being a Mentor and Not a Tormentor with Ruth Gotian 36:59

2M ago36:59

36:59

Everyone needs a mentor. But being a good mentor and finding a good mentor isn’t easy. Dr. Ruth Gotian is an accomplished author and social scientist. She wrote The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance and her second book, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring was just released in the United States. Rut…

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A New, Transformed Role For The HR Business Partner 21:55

2M ago21:55

21:55

In this podcast I describe the new, transformed role of HR Business Partner. This pivotal position, which was defined 25+ years ago as an “HR Generalist,” has now become pivotal to a company’s successful people strategy. If you want to learn more, check out our most popular course in the Josh Bersin Academy, the HR Consulting Masterclass, or call u…

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