HR Over The Counter

Hosted by Katarina Berg

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A podcast on HR - straight across the counter

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April 30, 2025Episode 620 min

S10E6: Time To Say Goodbye

In this special episode, Anne Marie and Katarina come together to officially sunset The HR Real Deal pod and vod. Anne Marie looks back on Katarina’s incredible journey at Spotify, from surviving the startup days, scaling through hypergrowth, and helping Spotify mature into a thriving global business. Along the way, Katarina shares her reflections on what it takes to grow, not just a company, but a strong, vibrant culture that evolves without losing its heart. But where there’s a sunset, there’s always a sunrise, and this ending paves the way for exciting new beginnings. Thank you for being part of the journey. Stay tuned for what’s next!

March 25, 2025Episode 522 min

S10E5: HR Summit 2025 Power of People

After a full day of connection, insights, and inspiration at this year’s HR Summit, Katarina Berg, Anne-Marie Andric, and Nina Falkstrand wrapped up to reflect on what really landed.In this special episode of HR The Real Deal, we talk about the moments that moved us, the people who inspired us, and why people still matter most — always.

February 21, 2025Episode 415 min

S10E4: The Boardroom Blind Spot: Why People & Culture Wins

In this episode, HR The Real Deal explores a key boardroom blind spot: people and culture. Katarina and Anne Marie break down why board composition, people committees, and understanding talent, diversity, and experience levels are critical for long-term success.

February 11, 2025Episode 317 min

S10E3: Home Grown Roots, Rythms, & Lessons with Johan Sellgren

In this episode Anne Marie chats with Johan Sellgren about how Spotify is all about growing talent from within. They dive into what makes people stick around, how the company keeps things fresh and exciting, and why investing in homegrown talent is a game-changer.

January 28, 2025Episode 219 min

S10E2: Now Playing: Bounce's Journey and Disco's Drop

Gary Munro is back for his fifth chat with Anne-Marie Andric, diving into the evolution of Spotify’s homegrown HR tech—Bounce, Scout, and Disco. Gary shares how these tools have grown, how they’re working together better than ever, and what’s been driving their success. And just when you think it couldn’t get better, Gary drops some big news about Disco.

January 14, 2025Episode 18 min

S10E1: The Crystal Ball of 2025

Katarina and Anne-Marie peer into the crystal ball of 2025, exploring the future of workplace culture, people first, sustainable productivity, the evolving role of AI in HR, and the cutting-edge technologies that may shape HR in 2025.

December 27, 2024Episode 1014 min

S9E10: 2024 Wrapped

Katarina and Anne-Marie take a look back at the year that was. Did Katarina’s bold predictions for 2024 hit the mark, or were they off? Tune in as they reflect on the trends, surprises, and lessons learned this past year.

December 17, 2024Episode 916 min

S9E9: Freedom vs. Force : Spotify's Work from Anywhere Journey

In this episode, Katarina and Anne-Marie break it down: how Spotify’s Work from Anywhere program started, the tweaks they’ve made, and how feedback from the people drives those changes. It’s a straight-up look at how Spotify keeps things flexible, focused, and always evolving.

December 2, 2024Episode 813 min

S9E8: AI to the Rescue: Let Recruiters Be Recruiters

Anne-Marie and Katarina explore how AI is transforming recruitment, inspired by Katarina’s insights from LinkedIn’s Talent Connect conference. From AI Hiring Assistants—designed to handle scheduling and admin tasks so recruiters can focus on people—to tools for internal mobility, this episode highlights how AI empowers HR to work smarter, not harder.

November 19, 2024Episode 712 min

S9E7: Social Impact & Philanthropy - Making a Difference

In this episode, Katarina and Anne Marie discuss Spotify’s approach to social impact, where sustainability, equity & inclusion, and community support come together. They share how Spotify focuses on areas where it can make a meaningful difference, such as its partnership with Min Stora Dag, a charity fulfilling dreams for critically ill children. Tune in to learn more about the values and collaborations that guide Spotify’s efforts to support communities and foster positive change.