23: Rachel Winoski, Chief Human Resources Officer for AXA XL
Release Date: 10/23/2023
Claudio Vespucci, Vice President of Human Resources at Rockwell Automation
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In this episode of Open Up The Workforce, we're joined by , Vice President of Human Resources at . Claudio is a seasoned HR leader with an impressive track record. Having navigated the complexities of human capital management at industry leaders like HP, SAP, and Samsung, Claudio brings a deep well of knowledge and a sharp eye for the ever-changing needs of the workforce. Throughout his career, Claudio has consistently championed excellence and innovation in HR. Now, we have the chance to unlock his insights – the strategies and philosophies that have shaped his approach to...
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37: Interview With Dave Kim, Chief Diversity Officer at NetApp
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Presented by Symba, interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, speaks with top leaders about what it takes to create accessibility to jobs and wealth creation for future generations. In this episode of , join us as we dive into a captivating conversation with Dave Kim, Chief Diversity Officer at NetApp! For over 20 years, Dave has been a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join us as he shares his remarkable journey, from navigating the early...
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36: #OpenUpTheWorkforce With Celeste Warren, Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion at Merck
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Presented by Symba, interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, speaks with top leaders about what it takes to create accessibility to jobs and wealth creation for future generations. In this episode of , join us as we sit down with Celeste Warren, Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion at Merck! Celeste takes us on a journey through her illustrious 25-year career at Merck, sharing invaluable insights on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the...
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35: Open Up The Workforce With Michelle Sims, Chief Executive Officer at YUPRO Placement
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Presented by Symba, interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, speaks with top leaders about what it takes to create accessibility to jobs and wealth creation for future generations. In this episode of , get ready to be inspired as we sit down with Michelle Sims, the Chief Executive Officer of YUPRO Placement, a champion for skills-based hiring. Michelle's dedication to fostering equity in the workforce began long before her current role, starting with her...
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34: Nichole Barnes Marshall, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Pinterest & Dr. Rachel-Yvonne Talton, CEO at Synergy International
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Join Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, as she sits down with Nichole Barnes Marshall, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Pinterest, celebrated for her 23 years of trailblazing work across diverse industries, and Ahva Sadeghi, Limited, Inc., a beacon of transformative leadership and empowerment. Together, they share invaluable insights into their remarkable journeys and discuss strategies for fostering inclusivity in the workforce. Tune in and be inspired by their wisdom and vision!
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33: Heather Laychak, VP & Chief People Officer at Aerospace
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In this episode, Ahva interviews Rachael Gibson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Crowe. Rachael gives a sneak peek of her career journey, from a management consultancy role to leading DEI efforts at Crowe. She discusses why self-reporting can enhance accountability toward DEI commitments, and shares best practices for empowering women in the workplace. Rachael also talks about how Crowe leverages employee resource groups in policy making, how DEI leaders can pitch the business case for continued investment, and more.
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32: Rachael Gibson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Crowe
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In this episode of , Ahva interviews Rachael Gibson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Crowe. Rachael gives a sneak peek of her career journey, from a management consultancy role to leading DEI efforts at Crowe. She discusses why self-reporting can enhance accountability toward DEI commitments, and shares best practices for empowering women in the workplace. Rachael also talks about how Crowe leverages employee resource groups in policy making, how DEI leaders can pitch the business case for continued investment, and more.
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31: Payal Sahni, Chief People Experience Officer and EVP at Pfizer
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In this episode of , Ahva speaks with Payal Sahni, Chief People Experience Officer and Executive Vice President at Pfizer. Payal lays out why companies need to invest in early careers, sharing how she started out as an intern at Pfizer and zig-zagged her way up to her current executive role. She highlights the groundbreaking Pfizer Refugee Leadership Initiative and the importance of opening doors for talent from all walks of life. Payal also speaks to why she thinks a return to the office is now overdue, and more.
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30: Robert Matthews, Vice President and Chief DEI Officer at Exelon
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to , VP and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at . Robert opens up about his career journey, from interning at BLACK+DECKER and CareFirst to eventually joining Baltimore Gas and Electric, which was then acquired by Exelon. Robert speaks with nostalgia about the impact the program had on his career, and shares handy tips for setting up early career programs for success, including companies need to track. Also, find out what Exelon is doing to promote STEM careers and what leaders need to do to truly...
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29: With Caroline Casey, Founder of The Valuable 500
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, host Ahva Sadeghi speaks with top leaders about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to , founder of The Valuable 500, the world’s largest CEO collective and business movement for disability inclusion. Caroline shares her reasons for launching the company and how she has signed up 500 companies on her quest to give people living with...
info_outlineIn this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Rachel Winoski, Chief Human Resource Officer for AXA XL, shares her inspiring journey within the company. With over 12 years of experience at AXA XL, Rachel's story serves as a true success story of progressing from an intern to the C-suite. In this interview, Rachel offers invaluable insights on career growth, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and the innovative approaches AXA XL is taking to create a thriving workplace.