The HR We Need Now

The HR We Need Now

Join Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and founder & creator of “I Hate It Here”, the community helping thousands of HR leaders reclaim their voice as she shares how HR leaders can move from firefighting to shaping the future of work. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How to move from crisis manager to business leader * The truth about burnout (it’s not the workload) * Why “fairness” at work is a myth — and what to fight for instead * AI’s hidden impact on women and the skills tech can’t replace * The 2026 capabilities that will define winning orgs * How to reposition HR from people ops to business ops Guest Quote “ If you have a CEO who's really business-minded, I would get them to care about the people by saying the more engaged employees are, the more productive they are, the better it is for our bottom line. Treating people well is good business. You just got to figure out how to position that. And I think a lot of current CEOs do realize that.”  Time Stamps 00:50] From Skeptic to People Leader: Hebba Youssef’s Path into HR [01:52] Building “I Hate It Here”  [06:08] The Hidden Work: Emotional Labor and Boundaries in HR [11:58] AI at Work: Where It Helps, Where It Hurts, What’s Next [14:34] Future-Proof HR: Skills That Matter Most Now [16:33] Leading Through Change [20:28] The Tightrope: Balancing People Needs with Business Reality [23:11] The Future of HR [38:23] Remembering Your Why Sponsor I’m Telling HR is brought to you by Rippling, the #1 rated HR workforce management system that eliminates the friction from running a business. Visit Rippling.com [http://rippling.com] to learn more. Links Subscribe to the I'm Telling HR newsletter [https://www.rippling.com/im-telling-hr] – Join thousands of HR pros leveling up their leadership. Connect with Hebba on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef/] Learn more about Workweek [http://www.workweek.com] Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessakahkesh/] Learn more about Rippling [https://www.rippling.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Death of Manual: How Liquid Death Automated HR on Rippling

Join Lance Blair, Liquid Death’s Senior Global Benefits & Employee Engagement Manager and Rippling’s 2025 Compliance Champion, as he shares how his team buried spreadsheets, banished SaaD systems, and brought HR back from the dead — all with Rippling’s automation and unified platform. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: * Bury the manual work: See how Liquid Death runs onboarding, payroll, compliance, and reporting — automatically — in one platform. No chaos. No ghosts. * Bring open enrollment back from the dead: Discover how to turn Q4’s biggest nightmare into a one-click dream with automated benefits and carrier integrations. * Slay costs with automation that actually works: See how unified data and no-code tools cut wasted time — and tools — for good. Guest Quote “ A lot of my job has become automated through Rippling… And obviously double, triple checking–crossing our T's, dotting our I's–is very important even within the rippling platform.  But I definitely have a lot more bandwidth and time to focus on driving [our] year of connection.” Time Stamps [01:32] From Events to HR: Lance’s Unconventional Career Path [03:16] Joining Liquid Death [04:37] Early Days at Liquid Death [06:19] Life Before Automation [08:34] How Rippling Transformed HR Ops [20:24] The Next Era: HR’s Role in an AI-Driven Future [21:38] The Power of Human Touch in HR [26:08] Leading the Culture Shift: Lance’s Vision for People & Engagement [29:25] Advice for Aspiring HR Leaders Sponsor I’m Telling HR is brought to you by Rippling, the #1 rated HR workforce management system that eliminates the friction from running a business. Visit Rippling.com [http://rippling.com] to learn more. Links Subscribe to the I'm Telling HR newsletter [https://www.rippling.com/im-telling-hr] – Join thousands of HR pros leveling up their leadership. Connect with Lance on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanceblair/] Learn more about Liquid Death [https://www.liquiddeath.com/] Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessakahkesh/] Learn more about Rippling [https://www.rippling.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Human Value Is the Ultimate Differentiator

Josh Bersin has spent nearly three decades studying the future of work, and his message is clear: HR is no longer about compliance. It’s the strategic backbone of every company. As AI transforms roles and creates “super workers,” the value of human capital has never been higher. Now, you can hear exactly how HR leaders can rise to meet this moment. Join Josh Bersin, world-renowned industry analyst, author, and educator, and Vanessa Kahkesh, HR Content Lead at Rippling, for an inside look at the skills, strategies, and mindsets shaping the next era of work. In this episode, you’ll learn: 01 Why AI is accelerating the shift from administrative HR to strategic business leadership 02 The new capabilities HR leaders must develop to influence beyond HR 03 How to harness people data to earn credibility in the C-suite 04 Josh’s real-world lessons from three decades advising the world’s top companies Guest Bio Josh Bersin is an analyst, author, educator, and thought leader focusing on the global talent market and the challenges and trends impacting business workforces around the world. He studies the world of work, HR and leadership practices, and the broad talent technology market. He is often cited as one of the leading HR and workplace industry analysts in the world. He founded Bersin & Associates in 2001 to provide research and advisory services focused on corporate learning. Over the next ten years, he expanded the company’s coverage to encompass HR, talent management, talent acquisition, and leadership and became a recognized expert in the talent market. He sold the company to Deloitte in 2012, when it became known as Bersin™ by Deloitte. He currently sits on the board of UC Berkeley Executive Education. Most recently, Bersin launched the Josh Bersin Academy, the world’s first global development academy for HR and talent professionals at all levels and across all industries. Serving as the Academy’s dean, Bersin guides its program offerings, interacts with members, and shares relevant research and insights to help HR and talent professionals stay current on the trends and practices needed to drive success in the modern world of work. Guest Quote “ I know for sure that no matter how smart or super intelligent AI becomes, the human value add will always be the most important differentiator in a business.” Time Stamps [00:57] Josh’s Path: From Engineer to HR Analyst [05:43] AI & the Rise of the Super Worker [10:56] Skills Every HR Leader Needs Now [20:56] People Data as C-Suite Currency [24:11] Inside Irresistible Organizations [33:33] The Future of Work is Human [34:56] Josh’s Legacy & Final Lessons Sponsor I’m Telling HR is brought to you by Rippling, the #1 rated HR workforce management system that eliminates the friction from running a business. Visit Rippling.com [http://rippling.com] to learn more. Links Subscribe to the I'm Telling HR newsletter [https://www.rippling.com/im-telling-hr] – Join thousands of HR pros leveling up their leadership. Connect with Josh on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bersin/] Learn more about The Josh Bersin Company [https://joshbersin.com/about-the-josh-bersin-company/] Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessakahkesh/] Learn more about Rippling [https://www.rippling.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Forbes Advisor Transformed Their Global HR in 8 Weeks

Paige Erickson knows what HR chaos looks like: five payroll systems, scattered data, and endless spreadsheets. When acquisitions pushed Forbes Advisor to the brink, she led a bold shift to Rippling, transforming their HR strategy into a streamlined global system employees actually enjoy. Now, you can hear exactly how she made it happen. Join Paige Erickson, Senior Director of HR at Forbes Advisor, and Vanessa Kahkesh, HR Content Lead at Rippling, for a real-world playbook for transforming global HR from scattered systems into one seamless experience. In this episode, you’ll learn: 01 Why outdated HR systems cost more than just time 02 How Paige led a seamless global transformation in just eight weeks 03 The strategies she used to win over her entire C-Suite 04 Real-world automations that saved her team hours each week and elevated HR’s strategic value Guest Quote “If there's anything that you are feeling like you are not getting through your current HRIS system, it's definitely worth the switch because it's not worth the headache. I don't have a single headache about Rippling. I think that says a lot.” Time Stamps [01:23] Life Before Rippling: Five Systems, Endless Spreadsheets [03:37] The Breaking Point and Decision to Change [10:20] From Chaos to Control: A Seamless Implementation [16:27] Paige’s 8-Week Implementation Playbook [24:05] Employee & Finance Reactions to the Switch [30:49] From Manual Onboarding to Workflow Automation [46:09] Paige’s Advice: Why It’s Worth the Switch Sponsor I’m Telling HR is brought to you by Rippling, the #1 rated HR workforce management system that eliminates the friction from running a business. Visit Rippling.com [http://rippling.com] to learn more. Links Subscribe to the I'm Telling HR newsletter [https://www.rippling.com/im-telling-hr] – Join thousands of HR pros leveling up their leadership. Connect with Paige on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigeerickson/] Learn more about Forbes Advisor [https://www.forbesadvisor.com] Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessakahkesh/] Learn more about Rippling [https://www.rippling.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Liquid Death Pulled off their HR Systems Switch

Liquid Death built an iconic $1.4B brand by breaking the rules—and they did the same with HR. Instead of settling for a broken system, they scrapped it and went all-in on one that actually works. Now, you can hear exactly how they did it. Join Alice Young, VP of People & Culture at Liquid Death, and Vanessa Kahkesh, HR Content Lead at Rippling, for a behind-the-scenes look at how they executed a seamless, scalable HR transformation. In this live webinar, you'll learn: 01 Why 2025 is your best shot to kill legacy HR for good 02 How to lock in executive buy-in—fast 03 Proven frameworks for evaluating HR systems that actually scale 04 Alice's real-world lessons from scaling people at Liquid Death Guest Bio Alice Young currently serves as the VP of People and Culture at Liquid Death. Prior experience includes roles as Director of HRBP at FabFitFun from 2019 to June 2021, and Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Riot Games from 2016 to 2018, where Alice supported a large cross-functional team in producing League of Legends and managed employee relations case systems. Earlier positions include Associate Director at California Lawyers for the Arts and Dispute Resolution Associate at the Center for Conflict Resolution, where Alice facilitated mediation services. Alice holds a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from California State University, Northridge. Guest Quote “ We're here to ensure that the business is successful, that we have the right people in the right place at the right time, focused on the right things with the right goals.” Time Stamps [02:40] Meet Alice Young: From Law to People & Culture [04:56] Building HR From Scratch [06:34] The Big Switch [13:51] Scaling Culture & Vision for HR [16:37] Implementing Rippling [18:26] Advice for the Next Generation Sponsor I’m Telling HR is brought to you by Rippling, the #1 rated HR workforce management system that eliminates the friction from running a business. Visit Rippling.com [http://rippling.com] to learn more. Links Subscribe to the I'm Telling HR newsletter [https://www.rippling.com/im-telling-hr] – Join thousands of HR pros leveling up their leadership. Connect with Alice on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicemyoung1/] Learn more about Liquid Death [https://liquiddeath.com/] Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessakahkesh/] Learn more about Rippling [https://www.rippling.com/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.