Cara Hunter, principal consultant at livingHR, Inc., joins us to discuss how companies make intentional decisions about when to grow talent from within and when to hire externally. Cara shares practical guidance on mapping skills, understanding future capability needs, and aligning people's decisions with long-term strategy.

She also discusses how organizations can rethink entry-level roles, use AI and globalization as amplifiers for human work, and build transparent, data-informed talent practices that strengthen culture, engagement, and retention.

Key takeaways:

00:00 Introduction

02:19 Balancing internal development with external hiring to support future needs

03:33 Strengthening culture and retention through clear career paths and mobility

07:25 Guiding internal candidates who are not yet ready for advancement

10:57 Applying compensation structures and pay transparency to career decisions

16:08 Reimagining entry-level work as AI and globalization reshape early roles

18:25 Elevating retention strategies as entry-level hiring volumes decrease

23:18 Leveraging people data to influence executive decision-making and talent strategy

27:18 Treating every open role as a strategic opportunity rather than a replacement exercise

Resources mentioned:

Cara Hunter

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carahunter1/

livingHR, Inc. | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/livinghr/

livingHR, Inc. | Website

https://livinghr.com/

HiBob | Website

https://www.hibob.com/hris-bb-uk/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=emea_uki_en_search_conv_bing_brand_gen_on_m_d_bofu_other_exact_phrase_&utm_campaignid=579836525&utm_adgroupid=1275435135537102&utm_adid=&utm_matchtype=e&utm_device=c&utm_term=hibob&utm_content=79714800339642&utm_obj=mql_Conversion&utm_funnel=branding&msclkid=f0932be1489618876c9b42f74b571478

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In this episode, Kenneth Matos, director of market insights at HiBob, explores how organizations can stay ahead of shifting workplace trends, focusing on AI adoption, flexible work models, and employee wellbeing. Using fresh data and behavioral insights, Ken and Tali revisit 2025’s predictions to uncover what hit the mark, what didn’t, and what it all means for HR and business leaders planning the year ahead.

Key takeaways:

00:00 Introduction

03:07 Organizations jumped into AI without a clear strategy

07:35 Distinguishing between AI’s 2025 potential and its 2030 promise

15:39 Reframing AI’s role as a creative collaborator instead of a content creator

19:56 Flexibility remains a stronger retention driver than compensation

30:03 Digital communication norms continue to reshape workplace culture

34:56 Flexibility, control, and clear processes reduce stress across teams

37:01 AI tools simplify access to HR benefits and policy information

43:04 Slowing down to move faster

Resources mentioned:

Kenneth Matos

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkenmatos/

HiBob | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hibob/

HiBob | Website

https://hibobl.ink/main_page

RAND Corporation

https://www.rand.org/

HR Dive

https://www.hrdive.com/

McKinsey & Company

https://www.mckinsey.com/

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In this inaugural episode of the People Proud Podcast, Ronni Zehavi, CEO and co-founder of HiBob, shares the company’s journey over the last decade and why its People Proud philosophy is key to business success. Amid global shifts—like generational change, the pandemic, and the rise of AI—Ronni explains why people remain every company’s number one asset and how HiBob is helping organizations thrive in the modern world of work.

Key takeaways:

00:00 Introduction

02:04 Shifts in the world of work and what leaders need to grasp

09:57 Customers view HiBob not only as HR software, but as a driver of cultural change

16:05 Insights into the future of organizations becoming smaller and more agile

19:47 Balancing technology with human connection and collaboration in modern work

27:25 HiBob’s approach to AI adoption through bottom-up engagement

33:22 The impact of innovation and AI on productivity and work models

38:08 Why unifying HR, Finance, and IT into one platform drives long-term success

40:25 Using AI as a creative partner enhances productivity but still requires critical thinking

Resources mentioned:

Ronni Zehavi

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnizehavi/

HiBob | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hibob/

HiBob | Website

https://hibobl.ink/main_page

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