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Why Job Design — Not Perks — Is the Real Wellbeing Strategy For years, organisations have invested heavily in workplace well-being. Apps, initiatives, and benefits have multiplied. And yet, burnout persists, engagement falters, and turnover remains stubbornly high. So what’s missing? According to Carol Atkinson, Professor of HRM at Manchester Metropolitan University, many well-being efforts […]
For years, HR transformation was treated like a destination. A roadmap. A multi-year programme with milestones, governance gates, and a neat “future state” at the end. That approach no longer fits the world of work. In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I sat down with Perry Timms, founder of PTHR, to explore what comes […]
A Smarter Path to HR Modernisation What if the fastest way to modernise HR isn’t ripping out systems or buying another mega-platform — but connecting what you already have in a smarter way? That was the central theme of my recent conversation on the HRchat Podcast with James Davies, CEO of Kinetic Data. James leads […]
Why Mental Fitness Belongs on the Work Calendar Most organisations agree that mental health matters. Far fewer have figured out how to turn that belief into consistent action. In my recent HRchat Podcast conversation with Ryan Komori, Founder and CEO of Savor Lining, we explored a practical answer to that challenge: treat mental fitness like […]
Why benefits now shape where people work — and why they stay For years, benefits sat in an awkward middle ground. Important, yes — but often treated as a compliance exercise or a once-a-year enrollment task. That era is over. In my recent conversation with Neil Ryland, CRO at Benifex, we explored the findings of […]
What if the most disruptive impact of AI isn’t on entry-level roles but on the middle of your organisation? That’s the provocation at the heart of HRchat Podcast episode 872 with returning guest Brian Kropp, Vice President of Global Insights at Heidrick & Struggles. Rather than treating AI as a technology rollout or training exercise, […]
After years of disruption, uncertainty, and accelerated change, one thing has become clear: the world of work doesn’t need more polished conferences – it needs honest conversations. That’s why the return of Disrupt Dublin, taking place on February 26th, 2026, feels not just timely, but necessary. This morning, I recorded an episode of the HRchat […]
In episode 867 of the HRchat Podcast, I sat down with Jennifer McClure, founder of the global DisruptHR movement, to tackle a question that sits at the heart of modern people leadership: how can HR move beyond good intentions and activity metrics to deliver measurable, trusted business results—especially in an era where AI is reshaping […]
The ground is shifting under every team, and the biggest winners are the ones treating learning not as a checkbox, but as a performance system that fuels growth, agility, and innovation. In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, I sit down with Rob Rosenthal, President of Udemy Business, to explore how learning and development is […]
Why the Smartest Companies Are Getting Clearer, Not Quieter Amid political tension, legal shifts, and loud headlines about “DEI rollbacks” in 2025, many organizations are wondering what’s truly changing and what still matters in the year ahead. In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, we tackle that question head-on as I welcome back global inclusion […]