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The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 Collective
This podcast reveals how clarity and ownership at every level turn employee experience into accelerated execution, reducing friction, speeding decisions, and delivering strategy faster than the competition. When people feel valued, informed, and trusted, alignment becomes natural and performance scales. Hosted by Anthony “AJ” Vaughan, creator of The E1B2 Collective Podcast (900+ episodes, 75,000+ HR and C-Suite listeners), the show uncovers how CHROs, COOs, and CROs design accountability…
Episodes
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectivePeople Strategy Series Episode 1 (2024 Strategic HR Priorities)
In today’s episode and first segment of the People Strategy series, Aj shares his perspectives on the latest developments, trends and HR priorities in 2024 for…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveWe Are Back Baby … Hello 2024 HR WORLD
In today’s episode Aj shares the new podcast format and structure for 2024!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMeasuring Employer Branding Impact w/ Lauren Hodgson of Qualtrics
Lauren Hodgson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenhodgson/ - Is the Global Head of Employer Branding @ Qualtrics, a true thought leader, innovator, and leader…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveThe Gunslinger w/ Chase Dalton
We are excited to bring you a special episode with the one and only Chase Dalton, Founder & CEO of Silicon Signs. During this episode we cover Chase’s…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveHR Trends 2024 (Breaking Down a Gartner Report)
Lots of energy, tips and best practices!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectivePeople Analytics
In todays episode, Aj gives a very passionate speech that all C-Suite leaders must listen to and care about
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveE1B2 x Equal Time Presents: The Learning & Development 8-Part Special Series
Welcome to the first episode of the special 8 part L&D series, brought to you by EqualTime. In today’s episode we our partner Rachel Dowling of Equal Time…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveThe Importance of testing Leadership Behavior prior to implementing Change Management
Very complex but needed episode, enjoy!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveGrowing Your People
In todays episode Aj breaks down the importance of leadership development and how it should be the number one or two KPI/OKR that Organizations track.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveTracking Leadership Effectiveness
In today’s episode Aj shares his honest opinions and perspectives on leadership effectiveness and now organizations should track those efforts
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveThe Power of Connecting & Collaboration
Aj shares and breaks down a few tips and innovative strategies that organizations can and should use as it pertains to having knowledge of fellow colleagues…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveOrg Debt & Decision Making Structures
In todays episode I share a few thoughts on how taking the time to remove org debt, and determine decision making structures can help create more trust…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveFinally Back and Ready to Share new Insights
In todays episode, Aj shares a few thoughts on how he feels the next phase of the podcast will go along with some of the HR trends that are most top of mind!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveQuick Honest Thoughts (Unpacking your HR Efforts & Employee NPS Scores)
In todays episode, Aj keep is real, honest and straight to the point! Enjoy.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMaking Decisions as an HR Executive
In today’s episode, Anthony shares is thoughts on how to best make decisions as an HR Executive- the pros, cons, situations and strategic nature you must…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveUsing HR Tech to Learn
In today’s episode Aj breaks down his opinion on how HR Teams need to lean into learning more then finding efficiencies.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveUnpacking Employer Branding #1 w/ Cameron Cooper of Unite Us
In today’s episode we have Cameron Cooper of Unite Us taking part in our first of many conversations with Employer Branding Leaders. We take sometime to unpack…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveDo you truly have an Inclusive CULTURE?
In today’s episode I share my POV on all things culture and why I believe organizations need to be asking themselves bigger and bolder questions.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveBehind the Scenes (Rebel HR Podcast)
In this episode you have the opportunity to get an exclusive sneak peak and listen to our host Aj, being on the Rebel HR Podcast! Enjoy.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveGetting Smarter as a Recruiter
In today’s episode I share my thoughts on how recruiting teams and leaders can level up the interview experience and process!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 Collective2 Roles all organizations need to drive INNOVATION
In todays episode Aj shares his honest perspective on roles you need to drive and build a culture of innovation
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveWhy Career Mapping Is KEY
In today’s episode aj shares a few out of the box ideas, perspectives and tips most leaders and companies don’t think about as it pertains to career mapping.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLow Preforming Employees- New Way to Analyze Them
In today’s episode Aj share an important and impactful POV on how to analyze and support low preforming employees
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLet’s Talk Performance Management w/ Judah Plaut of Canon
In today’s episode I bring on a phenomenal HR leader from the well known & trusted brand (Canon). We discuss all things HR processes, prefomance management…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveHR Update
It’s been a while back he’s back !!! Enjoy.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMaking sure your NPS Scores for both Employees & Customers Align
Aj shares his feedback and POV on why your ground level employees need and should be heard as it pertains to new product features, customer service processes…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveThe Importance of HR Benchmarking & Analysis
In today’s episode Aj breaks down his thoughts and perspectives around how and why HR leaders need to spend time truly analyzing and understanding there full…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveA Few Recruitment Metrics that Count
In today’s episode Aj breaks down a few recruiting metrics that more organizations and recruitment teams need to be thoughtful and aware of!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectivePay Equity & Transparency (Part 1) w/ Sean Luitjens - VP of Product Management @ Korn Ferry
In today’s episode Aj brings on a passionate and phenomenal leader from Korn Ferry! Aj & Sean dive into a brief but impactful conversation around all things…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveSettling TURF Wars
In today’s episode Aj describes and breaks down fluid dynamics of communication & collaboration among new team members and Leaders!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveRAW but impactful clip from VOICES 2023
Enjoy this impactful, raw clip - where aj shares some meaningful leadership design tips and perspectives!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveAnalyzing What Organizations need Post Covid
In today’s episode Aj shares a bit of a macro view and perspective of the needs organizations may have as it pertains to workforce behaviors in a post Covid…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveAligning Teams
In today’s episode Aj shares a simple best practice to help align teams to create more productive moments and efforts

The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveDivercial 014 w/ The Leaders of Diversity Movement (Part 1)
On todays episode, Aj shares thoughts and perspectives with the lovely, smart and amazing Leaders from Diversity Movement. They breakdown and unpack the…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveHow Top Employers Institute can help HR Teams
In today’s episode Aj breaks down a few key points that he hopes HR leaders comprehend and put into action!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveWhy HR & People Leadership Teams need to focus on Enhancing the Quality of Product & Services
In today’s episode Aj shares a tip for people leaders that I’m sure most are not thinking about!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 Collective7 People Management Tops for First-Time Managers
In today’s episode Aj breaks down his 7 favorite and most impactful tips and insights that new leaders or current leaders that are trying to show up in a…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveTalking Shop w/ Holly Benner
In today’s episode Aj brings in Holly Benner - CEO & Founder of Metta Performance. This conversation is truly a GEM - one that any and all…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveBig Fan of Canva of there overall Employee Experience
In this episode Aj breaks down a really simple yet effective practice that canva has in place that supports employees and helps them avoid burnout!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveAN EPIC Rant on all things HR
In today’s episode Aj goes a bit nuts but provides so much truth and knowledge that all recruitment teams will love
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveDivercial 013: Rebranding DEI in 2023
No caption needed … enjoy!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveVoices 2023 (Sneak Peak) - Context is KING
Sneak peak into Anthony Vaughan’s - Staffbase (Voices 2023) Fireside Chat/Keynote

The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveA Smarter way to conduct Mass Layoffs
In today’s episode Aj shares his thoughts on how organizations can be more thoughtful during the transitional periods organizationally.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveWhen E1B2 integrates with a Task Inventory Process
In today’s episode Aj explains why each organization should go to there high performers & high potentials - learn what they do and 2x per year re-create the…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveTop Employers Institute: If I had to re-do my time as a Chief People Officer
In today’s episode I breakdown my thoughts on what I would re-do and how I would approach and get the most out of a tool and recourse like Top Employers!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveDivercial 012 w/ Jonea Weekley
In today’s episode Aj brings on Culture, Employee Experience, Workplace Design & DEI enthusiast onto the podcast to breakdown her current thoughts and…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveTop Employers Institute: Ask yourself BIG & BOLD Questions
In todays episode Aj shares a few thoughts on how employers can ask themselves big question that can truly make a change.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveBehind the Scenes (Management 3.0 Podcast)
Enjoy a sneak peak into a phenomenal episode!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveDivercial 011: Bold but True
In todays episode Aj shares a bold but true perspective on how companies can truly bake the principles of DEI into every fabric of the organization
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveDivercial 010: L&D x DEI
It’s time to fully integrate DEI as it’s pretty evident that it might be taking a bit of a dip here in the market and the focus internally! Enjoy.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveHow Top Employers Institute Delivers Value
Aj shares a few thoughts on Top Employers Institute and the value it brings to the world of work!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveThe Power of your EVP
In today episode Aj breaks down his outside the box employee value proposition perspectives!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveGather the right Data & Determine who to Focus On
In todays episode Aj shares a few examples and perspectives around how people leaders - not just HR- can take people development seriously and the data around…

The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveStaff Base Voices 2023 (Top Internal Communications Trends of 2023)
In todays episode Aj shares a few thoughts around internal communications that I’m sure you all will love, learn from and enjoy!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveThe True Role of a Leader
In today’s episode Aj breaks down the importance of leaders and managers reviewing and understanding the significant life changes occurring in there direct…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveDecision Making Frameworks (X2 Per year Conversation & Strategy)
In today’s episode An breaks down a simple yet tangible tip that all teams and leaders can follow and apply!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveDivercial 009: We Need Change
In todays episode Anthony shares a perspective around DEI that every leader needs to hear!