ThriveHR: Recent Episodes

Andreas Deptolla

ThriveHR is a podcast for HR professionals to lean into the world of employee benefits. Our goal is to provide listeners with the industry's latest, best practices, and to cultivate a community within this space.

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Andreas is joined by Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management at the Wharton School of Business. They have a candid conversation about all things remote work.

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On today’s episode of ThriveHR, Andreas is joined by Sam Wolkenhauer, Regional Labor Economist at the Idaho Department of Labor. The two discuss the labor economy, U.S. inflation, and economic forecasting.

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Andreas is joined by Bobbi Mcpherson, Chief People Officer at IMA Financial Group. They talk about creating memorable employee experiences, working in tandem with partners, and managing change across the org.

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Andreas is joined by Jessica Cote, VP of product management at TriNet. They talk about the intersection of HR and technology from analytics, strategies that inform product roadmaps, and hiring in the digital age. 

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Andreas is joined by Analiese Brown, VP of People & Culture at CampMinder.
Fostering a world-class culture is at the heart of what CampMinder does, and Analiese speaks to the crucial roles that core values and inclusivity play.

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Today Andreas is joined by entrepreneur and venture capitalist Seth Levine. They discuss his journey in starting his VC firm, Foundry Group. They talk about philanthropic endeavors and what motivated Seth to start the Pledge 1% movement. And lastly, they dive into Seth’s book, The New Builders: Face to Face with the True Future of Business.

Check out Seth’s book at https://thenewbuilders.com.

Learn more about the pledge 1% movement at https://pledge1percent.org.

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Andreas is joined by Peggy Shell, Founder and CEO of Creative Alignments. They discuss the benefits of a non-traditional recruiting model, The Great Upgrade, and hiring methodology. They also speak about diversity, equity, and inclusion and the important role it plays in the workplace.

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Andreas sits down with Nick Patel, Founder and CEO of Wellable. The two discuss the changing landscape of employee wellness in the digital age and the importance of creative employee benefit plans. They also talk about the steps Wellable has taken to lead intentional thought leadership in the market.

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Andreas is with Bryan Martin, Senior HR Business Partner at Elevance Health. Bryan and Andreas talk about creating and implementing employee initiatives to create and sustain successful teams. 

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Andreas talks with Laura Picking, Manager of People Services at the University of Notre Dame. They discuss setting goals, developing dependable processes, and building team trust all in the name of creating a sustainable and meaningful culture.

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Today Andreas sits down in studio with Kevin Walker, VP at Lockton. They discuss the evolving workforce and all things that come with it: hybrid collaboration, scaling internationally, and community.

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Welcome to the first episode of ThriveHR. Today, Andreas sits down with McCain Johnson, Director of Benefits at Allina. They dive into the importance of total employee wellness and finding strength amidst adversity during the pandemic.

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Welcome to ThriveHR, a new podcast by ThrivePass. In this exciting new show, we’re inviting HR professionals to lean into the world of employee benefits and to cultivate a community within this space.