What the FTE?
Hosted by Andrew McLeod and team, What the FTE? is Certn’s podcast tackling the big questions about the future of work, risk management, and employee experience.
Whether you’re an HR leader, a talent acquisition newbie, or simply curious about how work is evolving, this podcast delivers practical insights to help you stay ahead and secure your seat at the table.
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HR’s #1 Overlooked Metric
On this week’s episode of 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘛𝘌?, Certn’s CEO, Andrew McLeod, sits down with Susy Martins, Founder & CEO of Advise2Rise, to unpack the real challenge facing HR leaders today: creating connection at scale.

Scaling Smart
Hiring fast can fill roles, but hiring smart builds teams that last. In a competitive market, it’s not just about getting people through the door, it’s about bringing in the right people who will help your company grow and thrive.

The Leadership Gap
In this episode, Melissa Marcelissen breaks down why leadership training needs to start at the first level, why DEI without real culture change fails, and how HR can fix the leadership gap.

Redefining Recruitment
In this episode, Corey Shaw, the Founder of North Star Talent, joins Maya in a conversation about totally rethinking recruitment to make the candidate experience worth talking about, getting real buy-in and making things happen.

The RTO Debate
CEO Andrew McLeod interviews Maya Bellay, Global People & Culture Advisor, to discuss how HR leaders can navigate this conversation. Maya brings a human-centered approach, considering both business goals and employee well-being.

The AI Opportunity
Andy sits down with Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn’s first Chief HR Officer and renowned talent advisor. While AI presents immense opportunities for efficiency, the true potential lies in how we balance it with a human-centric approach.
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AI in HR: The Strategic Opportunity HR Leaders Can’t Afford to Miss
On this week’s episode of Certn’s What the FTE? podcast, HR influencer and strategist Steve Cadigan joins us to discuss AI in HR.

HR’s #1 Overlooked Metric and the Elephant in the Room
On this week’s episode of Certn’s What the FTE? podcast, executive coach and people operations leader, Susy Martins, digs into employee engagement.

The Leadership Blind Spot That’s Hurting Your Business
On this week’s episode of Certn’s What the FTE? podcast, Melissa Marcelissen, Certn’s Head of People & Culture and Founder of Vision Leadership Consulting Group, discusses inclusive leadership.
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