The Talent Transformation Podcast

For this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan sat down with Rachel Raymond, Director of Talent Acquisition, People Technology and Analytics at Jack Henry. Humble, astute and refreshingly candid, Raymond shared how she went from being a recruiter without a career plan and with little desire to manage to leading the talent charge at one of the US’s most important fintech enablers. With her own career a testament to the transformative impact of intentional internal mobility, Raymond offered practical insights on creating an integrated talent management strategy in which the culture surrounding it is every bit as essential as the technology supporting it. 

The healthcare industry is under immense pressure. A persistent nursing shortage, increasingly complex patient needs and a rising demand for innovation have made recruitment in this field increasingly challenging. For a healthcare system as vast as Providence—comprising 124,000 employees, 51 hospitals and 1,000 clinics across seven states—hiring the right talent is critical to delivering quality care.Carol McDaniel, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Providence, joined Dimitri on the podcast to discuss how the organization tackles this scenario head-on. Their key takeaway? Amid the daily pressures of healthcare staffing, prioritizing innovation can yield long-term benefits—particularly in enhancing strategic workforce planning. Providence's forward-thinking approach offers valuable insights beyond healthcare, inspiring any industry that is navigating complex hiring challenges.

Organizations have aspired to make HR a strategic function for years, yet many still find themselves trapped in operational complexity, outdated systems and constrained influence. In a recent episode of the Talent Transformation Podcast, Mark Stelzner, founder and managing principal of IA, an HR transformation consultancy, sat down with Dimitri Boylan to discuss the challenges HR leaders face in driving digital transformation, securing executive buy-in and overcoming organizational inertia.Their conversation wasn’t just about technology; they discussed leadership, influence and HR's evolving role in shaping an organization’s future. Stelzner provided hard-won insights from years of advising C-suites on transformation processes, emphasizing the importance of strategic clarity, internal partnerships and storytelling in making the case for HR’s expanded role, while Boylan underscored that empowering HR with greater autonomy is key to rediscovering its inherent strength. Don't miss it.

When Virgin Media and O2 merged to become one of the UK’s largest telecommunications providers, the challenge was not just merging two brands, but also unifying distinct technology and HR systems. Three years into the merger, the company has been on an ambitious digital transformation journey, tackling everything from harmonizing talent acquisition processes to delivering a seamless experience for employees and customers alike.In this episode of the Talent Transformation Podcast, Kris Legroe, Director of People Technology at Virgin Media O2, joins Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan to share how the company’s HR and technology teams are collaborating to enhance the employee experience and drive innovation, all while staying focused on their long-term vision. Tune in for expert insights into navigating complex mergers and embracing transformation.

Seán Morris, Principal and US Talent Transformation Leader at Deloitte is at the forefront of the firm’s largest-ever digital transformation, ensuring that the right talent strategy, processes and technology align to support its ambitious goals. With 28 years of consulting experience, including leading Deloitte’s $4 billion US Government & Public Services business, Morris has played a pivotal role in some of the most significant HR change projects across both public and private sectors.In this special episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan sat down with Morris to discuss the fundamentals of successful large-scale transformation, the role of AI in talent teams and how technology is unlocking the potential of skills-based talent strategies. Tune in for key insights from one of the leading experts in the field.

For nearly 250 years, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has played a vital role in connecting communities and supporting commerce. But with rising financial challenges and evolving customer needs, transformation has become essential. In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Dimitri Boylan visited DC to sit down with Jenny Utterback, Vice President of Organization Development at USPS, to discuss how the iconic institution is adapting to change.Central to USPS’s transformation is its $40 billion, ten-year Delivering for America initiative, which aims to modernize infrastructure, improve service standards, and meet future demands. From transitioning to an electric delivery fleet by 2035 to reducing workforce turnover and upgrading facilities, USPS is proving that even long-established organizations can innovate, modernize and thrive in a rapidly changing landscape.