Alex Hughes: Tackling Youth Unemployment Through Industry Collaboration

Gen Z jobs

Bridging the Gap: Labor Shortages and Disconnected Youth The UK is facing a deepening youth employment crisis. Recent reports indicate that nearly one million young people aged 16-24 are classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), a worrying trend that threatens economic growth and social stability. At the same time, industries like construction […]

Joel DiGirolamo: AI Meets Coaching

Are we ready for the AI revolution in coaching? In HRchat episode 791, I talk with Joel DiGirolamo from the International Coaching Federation about AI’s impact on the coaching profession and the ways employees learn. We delve into how AI is reshaping the coaching landscape, enhancing communication and productivity while also raising ethical questions. Joel […]

The Case for Bringing Older Workers Back into the UK Workforce

Older Workers in the Workforce

Author: Roger Clements, Chief Growth Officer, Matrix Workforce Management Solutions A recent survey by Centre for Ageing Better, as part of its Age Without Limits campaign, revealed a quarter (24 percent) of the 2,057 people polled felt hiring workers over 50 was not a smart business decision, citing concerns that older employees were slower and less adaptable. This […]

Best 25 HR Podcasts in 2025

Best HR Podcasts in 2025

The 25 Top World of Work Podcasts to Follow in 2025 At HR Gazette, we’re passionate about delivering engaging and fresh podcast content. Each week, we release multiple episodes of the HRchat show, reaching tens of thousands of listeners worldwide through platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. The podcasting landscape has experienced […]

Idris Arshad: Building Inclusive Cultures

Building Inclusive Cultures in the Third Sector with Idris Arshad

In HRchat episode 790, I talk with Idris Arshad, Head of People at Asthma + Lung UK and one of the UK’s Top 10 HR Most Influential Practitioners. Tune in as Idris shares his journey of challenging stereotypes and redefining the role of HR as an integral force in supporting charitable missions. Idris discusses the role of the […]

Nigel Gracie: Reimagining Workplace Dynamics with Behavioral Science

Behavioral Science

What happens when a professional actor turns the spotlight onto the HR assessment industry? Meet Nigel Gracie, Business Development Director for Europe and Africa at Harrison Assessments International, as he shares his fascinating career pivot and the groundbreaking work of Dr. Harrison. Tune in for a a fresh perspective on how behavioral assessments can amp up employee […]

Dr Bill Howatt: Becoming Crisis Ready

Bill Howatt Crisis Ready

In episode 788 of the HRchat show, I sit down with Dr. Bill Howatt, an expert in workplace mental health and capacity building. Bill and I discuss the new Crisis Ready program, an initiative designed to equip leaders and employees with practical tools to navigate workplace crises effectively. Hear firsthand how this program aims to […]

Kristen Boyle: Data-Driven HR Strategies

HR Data

Implementing an effective DEI strategy relies on a deep understanding of your organization’s current position, the required steps for progress, and a reliable method for ongoing DEI metrics measurement. In HRchat episode 786, we discuss why the numbers should determine leadership direction. In light of recent changes, we also consider if now is the time […]