Digital HR Leaders with David Green

Taking the first steps towards becoming a skills-based organisation is exciting—but what does it really take to get started? 

How can HR leaders design company cultures that are intentional, adaptive and aligned with business goals? 

To answer this question, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green sits down with Melissa Daimler, Chief Learning Officer at Udemy and author of ReCulturing: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Strategy and Purpose for Lasting Success. With years of hands-on experience at Adobe, Twitter, WeWork, and now Udemy, Melissa brings a wealth of practical insights on how to build cultures that stand the test of change. Here’s what you can expect from this conversation: 

• How trends like skills-based strategies, AI and flexible working are reshaping workplace culture 
• What a healthy culture really looks like—and how to build it intentionally 
• How Udemy is aligning its culture with skills-focused goals and preparing for AI’s growing impact 
• Tips for staying clear and aligned as priorities shift rapidly 
• Common missteps organisations make when trying to design culture—and how to avoid them 

This episode, sponsored by TechWolf, is packed with real-world advice and insights that HR and learning leaders can start applying right away. TechWolf is an AI-powered solution focused on one mission: delivering reliable skills data for every role and every employee in your organisation. 

What better way to learn about the makes or breaks of skills initiatives than from an organisation whose mission is to deliver reliable skills data across the workforce?  

Joined by Mikaël Wornoo, co-founder of TechWolf, host David Green explores how organisations can move beyond surface-level skills discussions to drive real business impact. Sharing lessons learned from working with global organisations, this episode covers: 

• How organisations are innovatively applying skills data to solve business challenges 
• Contrasts between US and European approaches to skills that could shape your global workforce strategy 
• The hidden challenges that derail skills projects and what companies often miss when trying to “get started” 
• The roles required to build a truly effective skills team 
• Why AI isn’t just the future of skills intelligence but the catalyst for shifting how organisations define and measure talent 

This episode, sponsored by TechWolf, isn’t about skills for the sake of skills—it’s about reframing workforce intelligence as a strategic lever for measurable business outcomes. TechWolf is an AI-powered solution focused on one mission: delivering reliable skills data for every role and every employee in your organisation. 

In a world where artificial intelligence and workplace technologies are revolutionising how we work, the stakes have never been higher. How can organisations harness these powerful tools while ensuring fairness, ethics and compliance in a rapidly changing landscape? 

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Keith Sonderling, former Commissioner of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), to tackle these critical questions.  

With a front-row seat to the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI and employment law, together, David and Keith explore: 

• The promises of AI in HR—and the hidden risks leaders need to watch for 
• How the global regulatory landscape is shaping the use of AI in the workplace 
• Who’s accountable when AI gets it wrong—and how liability is determined 
• What HR tech vendors and HR leaders must do now to stay ahead of evolving regulations 
• Real-world advice for embracing innovation without compromising on ethics or compliance 

Whether you’re an HR leader navigating the rise of AI, a tech innovator shaping the future of work, or someone passionate about building a fairer workplace, this episode, sponsored by TechWolf is a must-listen. 

TechWolf is an AI-powered solution focused on one mission: delivering reliable skills data for every role and every employee in your organisation. 

What can we learn from an organisation that has been a skills-based pioneer for over 30 years? 

At EPAM Systems, building a future-ready, skills-based workforce has been a foundational strategy, positioning the company as one of the most mature examples in the field. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems, to discuss the lessons EPAM has learned over its decades-long journey and how organisations can apply these insights to their own skills transformations. Together, they dive into: 

• The structure and strategy behind EPAM’s skills-based evolution, shaped by 30 years of experience in skills management 
• Common myths around skills-based organisations 
• The importance of defining the work itself before pinpointing necessary skills 
• Practical guidance on selecting the right technology to support skills-based practices 
• Approaches to validating skills data, moving beyond self or manager assessments to more reliable data sources 
• Insights on tailoring a skills strategy to different industries and functions, and determining when high-quality skills data is a must 

This episode, sponsored by TechWolf, is essential for HR leaders seeking to drive business impact through robust skills data and build a truly future-ready workforce. 

TechWolf is an AI-powered solution focused on one mission: delivering reliable skills data for every role and every employee in your organisation.