Host of The Talent Economy podcast and Chief People Officer at Toptal, Michelle Labbe's passion lies in world-class experiences for all employees.

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Bill Strahan is the Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Comcast’s connectivity and platforms division. He has more than 35 years of experience in HR, including a decadelong tenure at Macy’s and Riggs Bank.

Bill Strahan

Comcast’s Executive VP of HR Bill Strahan discusses the company’s process for selecting its diverse workplace benefits—from child care resources to pet insurance.

The Talent Economy Podcast

Comcast: Leading With Integrity

Mike Lauderdale is Vice President of Human Resources at FedEx and plays a crucial role in preserving and enhancing its people-first philosophy.

Mike Lauderdale

Mike Lauderdale, Vice President of Human Resources at FedEx, explains the people-centric philosophy behind its success and what has changed during his four decades with the company.

FedEx: People, Service, and Profit

Paulo Pisano is CPO and SVP of Booking.com, guiding the tourism company through a transformative phase by fostering an award-winning culture.

Paulo Pisano

Paulo Pisano, CPO and SVP of Booking.com, discusses fostering a cohesive company culture and outlines Booking.com’s adaptations to challenges in the tourism industry.

Booking.com: Travel, Talent, and Transformation

Kitty Chaney Reed is IBM's Chief Leadership, Culture, and Inclusion Officer, with over 25 years of hands-on experience in technology and business.

Kitty Chaney Reed

Kitty Chaney Reed, IBM’s Chief Leadership, Culture, and Inclusion Officer, discusses enhancing diversity and agility, and fostering a growth-oriented culture.

IBM: Fostering Innovation and Inclusion

Christina Hall is CHRO of Instacart and oversees recruiting, culture, employee experience, and DE&I. She has managed talent at LinkedIn and Facebook.

Christina Hall

Christina Hall, Instacart’s CHRO,  joins Michelle Labbe, Toptal’s CPO,  in conversation about delivering a thriving company culture while experiencing exponential growth.

Instacart: The Recipe for Remote Success

Gena Smith became LVMH’s CHRO of North America in 2022. She also serves on the board of the Fashion Scholarship Fund.

Gena Smith

Gena Smith, CHRO of LVMH North America, talks with Toptal’s CPO about embracing brand heritage and empowering employees to take creative risks and innovate.

LVMH: Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Innovation

Jordan Fisher is the founder and CEO of Standard AI, leveraging experience in fluid dynamics and machine learning to pioneer autonomous retail checkouts.

Jordan Fisher

Jordan Fisher, CEO of Standard AI, explains his vision for the company, including its “checkout-free” shopping experience that uses AI-powered cameras to revolutionize retail.

Standard AI: Amplifying the Retail Experience

VMware CMO Laura Heisman leads the Global Marketing organization that includes Corporate and Brand, Partner, Developer, Segment, and Field marketing.

Laura Heisman

Laura Heisman, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of VMware, discusses AI’s transformative power and preparing employees for its integration.

VMware: Unlocking Human Potential With AI

As President of Life is Good, Tom Hassell plays a pivotal role in the lifestyle brand’s core missions of spreading optimism and making a positive impact.

Tom Hassell

Tom Hassell, president of Life is Good, discusses his journey in the apparel industry, the power of optimism, Life is Good’s philanthropic endeavors, and more.

Life is Good: Do What You Love. Love What You Do.

Kathleen Navarro leads New York Life Insurance’s Executive Talent & Diversity Council, aligning talent and diversity initiatives with business goals.

Kathleen Navarro

Kathleen Navarro, New York Life’s Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources Business Enablement, discusses overseeing DE&I within a distributed workforce.