Better by Great Place to Work Podcast
1) Coats’ David Paja on How to Unlock Workplace Innovation
Coats, a global textile manufacturer with a 270-year legacy, has consistently led the way in innovation. Its thread played a role in Edison’s first lightbulb in 1879 and was used in the Apollo 11 spac...Show More
2) Trek's Mark Joslyn how employee feedback & surveys transform culture
Ever wonder how a bicycle company became a $2 billion success story? Mark Joslyn, VP of HR and IT at Trek, shares how listening to employees and fostering a "do the right thing" culture drives profita...Show More
3) Synchrony’s DJ Casto on the power of active listening
How does active listening transform a company? DJ Casto, chief human resources officer at Synchrony shares the leadership secrets behind their culture shift and business wins. The company is redefinin...Show More
4) Credit Acceptance’s Wendy Rummler on Supporting Employee Well-Being & Mental Health
Wendy Rummler, chief people officer at Credit Acceptance, shares her personal journey with mental health and how it shaped her leadership approach. After experiencing anxiety and panic attacks during ...Show More
5) Service Now’s Jayney Howson on the Power of AI in Workplace Learning
The future of workplace learning is changing. Instead of focusing on "what" to learn, the focus is now on "how" to learn. Jayney Howson, SVP of global learning and development at ServiceNow, says effe...Show More
6) Delta Air Lines' Allison Ausband on people-first culture & business success
Delta Air Lines has been making headlines in recent years—and not just for ranking high in customer service and passenger satisfaction. In this episode of Better by Great Place To Work, we explore the...Show More
Delta Air Lines' Allison Ausband on people-first culture & business success
27:15 | Sep 9th, 2025
7) Marriott’s Ty Breland on workplace flexibility
In this episode, we dive into Marriott International's journey of resilience and reinvention over the past few years. Ty Breland, EVP and CHRO of Marriott — a 27-time Fortune 100 Best Companies to Wor...Show More
8) The Wonderful Company’s Stephen Howe on creating a great place to live and work
If you’ve had Fiji water, Wonderful pistachios, or Halo mandarins, then you’ve been enjoying some of the products made by The Wonderful Company! We learn how the powerful story of how it has transfor...Show More
The Wonderful Company’s Stephen Howe on creating a great place to live and work
27:30:00 | Jan 7th, 2025
9) Edward Jones' Suzan McDaniel on creating social connections in a hybrid world
Hybrid work offers employees flexibility, but it requires intentional effort to maintain in-person connections. Suzan McDaniel, CHRO at Edward Jones, shares practical tips for creating a rewarding in-...Show More
Edward Jones' Suzan McDaniel on creating social connections in a hybrid world
28:42:00 | Dec 17th, 2024
10) Penn Mutual's Liz Heitner on performance management that actually works
Only 2% of CHROs think their performance management system truly inspires employees to improve. Liz Heitner, CHRO at Penn Mutual, understands why and shares how to change that. We dive into how Penn M...Show More