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Episode 22: The Culture Code: AI, Data, and Leadership in HR - Charlie Sull, Jason Averbook, Max Blumberg
In todayโs fast-changing work environment, culture intelligence is no longer optional - itโs essential.
In this episode, we sit down with three global thought leaders who are reshaping HR with data-driven strategies:
๐น Charlie Sull โ Co-founder of CultureX and co-creator of the Measuring Culture series, helping organizations measure and transform their workplace culture using AI.
๐น Jason Averbook โ Senior Partner at Mercer and a global leader in digital HR transformation, leading Mercer's generative AI strategy for the future of work.
๐น Dr. Max Blumberg โ Founder of Blumberg Partnership, an expert in AI-driven workforce analytics and a visiting professor focused on aligning HR with business outcomes.
Together, they explore how AI and analytics are revolutionizing culture measurement, why leadership buy-in is the key to real change, and how HR leaders can move beyond outdated survey methods.
Tune in to discover how you can align technology, strategy, and culture to drive real impact in your organization.
00:00 Intro
02:00 Why Cultural Measurement is Key
05:23 The Role of Data in Culture Intelligence
07:54 Aligning People Analytics with Business Strategy
11:53 The Reality of Changing Toxic Culture
16:13 Leadership Buy-In: The Make-or-Break Factor
20:23 The Problem with Change Management
29:00 How Culture Impacts Rewards and Benefits
32:03 The Least Painful Way to Collect Employee Input
34:09 What Organizations Should Prioritize
Connect with Charlie:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sull/
Connect with Jason:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonaverbook/
Connect with Max:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxblumberg/
Connect with Nena:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nena-dimovska/
Connect with Semos Cloud:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/semos-cloud/
X - https://x.com/semoscloud
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@semoscloud3645
19 Feb 2025
Episode 21: Culture by Design: How AI Is Reshaping Workplaces - Charlie Sull, Jason Averbook, Max Blumberg
In this episode of People Pulse, we dive into the intersection of AI, culture intelligence, and the future of work with three renowned experts: Charlie Sull, Jason Averbook, and Dr. Max Blumberg. Together, they explore how HR leaders can harness data, AI, and culture analytics to build agile, high-performing organizations while keeping a people-first approach.
Meet Our Guests:
๐น Charlie Sull โ Co-founder of CultureX and a global expert on corporate culture and AI. He is the co-creator of the Measuring Culture research series and has worked with Fortune 500 companies to drive data-driven cultural transformation.
๐น Jason Averbook โ Senior Partner at Mercer and a leading voice in HR technology and digital transformation. Jason spearheads Mercerโs generative AI strategy, helping organizations reshape the employee experience through HR innovation.
๐น Dr. Max Blumberg โ Founder of Blumberg Partnership, a research-driven consultancy focused on AI-powered workforce strategies. As a visiting professor and researcher, he specializes in aligning HR with business outcomes.
We explore how AI and culture intelligence are shaping HRโs future, from psychological safety and data-driven decision-making to the growing role of agentic AI. Our guests discuss the balance between efficiency and effectiveness, the ethical implications of AI in HR, and how leaders can use AI-powered insights to align culture, technology, and business strategy.
00:00 Intro
02:12 The impact of psychological safety on business performance
04:05 The intersection of technology and culture: Can AI enhance culture?
06:36 AI's role in decision-making and workplace behavior change
08:54 The future of agentic AI
10:24 Aligning managers and business goals in an AI-driven world
12:54 Can AI predict and shape corporate culture?
14:31 Using data-driven insights to measure and improve workplace culture
17:05 How HR leaders can leverage AI for cultural measurement & transformation
18:27 Final thoughts: The future of HR technology & AIโs ethical challenges
Connect with Charlie:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sull/
Connect with Jason:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonaverbook/
Connect with Max:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxblumberg/
Connect with Nena:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nena-dimovska/
Connect with Semos Cloud:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/semos-cloud/
X - https://x.com/semoscloud
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@semoscloud3645
5 Feb 2025
Episode 20: Culture beyond 1930 surveys: The Rise of AI and Culture Intelligence - Charlie Sull
For decades, organizations have relied on outdated, one-size-fits-all employee surveys to measure workplace culture. But in todayโs AI-driven world, culture management is undergoing a radical transformation.
In this episode of People Pulse, we sit down with Charlie Sull, Co-Founder of CultureX, to explore how AI-powered insights are revolutionizing the way companies understand and shape culture.
We tackle the role of leadership buy-in, the power of employee listening, and why caring about employees isnโt just a nice-to-have; itโs the foundation of a thriving organization.
Charlie breaks down why traditional culture measurement methods fail, how AI can analyze employee sentiment at scale, and why leaders who embrace AI-driven culture intelligence will gain a powerful competitive advantage.
The future of workplace culture isnโt built on gut feelings. Itโs data-driven, AI-enabled, and measurable like never before. If youโre looking for actionable strategies to build a stronger, data-backed company culture and start leading with culture intelligence, this episode is a must-listen.
00:00 Intro
00:46 Responsibility for driving culture transformation
04:06 โThe future of culture shaped by AI
06:44 Culture as a scientific thing
07:28 Technology supporting middle managers
10:11 AI tools enabling feedback conversations
12:48 Driving long-term cultural transformation
14:46 AI vision for the next decade
17:34 Culture and technology advice for 2025
If you are interested in learning more on the People and Culture Intelligence topic, we invite you to watch our panel: The Way Forward in HR: People and Culture Intelligence (https://semoscloud.com/resources/events/webinars/people-and-culture-intelligence-panel/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social &utm_campaign=pci_release)
Connect with Charlie:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sull/
Connect with Nena:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nena-dimovska/
Connect with Semos Cloud:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/semos-cloud/
X - https://x.com/semoscloud
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@semoscloud3645
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