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Susan Podlogar

Executive Vice President & Chief HR Officer, Metlife

Search every verified Susan Podlogar interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a 2022 video, Susan Podlogar, Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer at MetLife, discussed her decision to join the company, citing what she described as a "culture of care and this culture of humility." She outlined three pillars of the company's employee value proposition: "win together," "guided by empathy," and "driven by growth." Podlogar stated that combining these pillars is how the company "make[s] the future possible." Podlogar also spoke about the company's role for stakeholders, saying that MetLife's purpose "makes a difference for all of our stakeholders because they look to us to help them through times of uncertainty." She added that customers "come to MetLife and they look to MetLife for that security" and that the company can also "look forward for our folks in order to build those confident futures."

Recent appearances

  • #47: This CHRO Took Five Years Off - And Came Back Stronger

    June 12, 2026 · 📺 Parentaly

    Susan Podlogar spent decades as one of HR's most respected leaders - including nearly a decade as CHRO of MetLife - and she did it after taking five years away from her career to raise her kids. In this episode, she shares what that break taught her, why she still carries guilt from the years she didn't show up the way she wanted to, and why she believes parental leave is one of the most strategically important things a company can get right. Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly (  / parentaly  ) | Allison Whalen (  / allison-whalen-7824168  ) | Jenna Vassallo (  / jennavassallo  )…

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  • How MetLife's Talent Marketplace Drives Skills, Energy, & ROI E177

    November 18, 2024 · 📺 Josh Bersin

    In this episode, Susan Podlogar (  / susan-podlogar-she-her-3b263b6  ) , former CHRO at MetLife, talks with Kathi Enderes (  / kathienderes  ) about the transformative impact of an AI-based talent marketplace (powered by Gloat (https://gloat.com/) ). You’ll learn what a talent marketplace is, how to implement, and why these solutions are rapidly growing around the world. Podlogar explains how they implemented this solution and how it unleashes energy for individuals and the organization. MetLife’s talent marketplace democratizes access to projects, mentoring, and roles, fostering an inclus…

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