Rethink everything you know about the working patterns with Grace Tallon, a passionate advocate for the four-day model. Grace’s fascinating journey from a public representative in Dublin to championing a reduced work schedule challenges the conventional mindset, highlighting how technological progress hasn’t yet lightened our load. She brings to light the flexibility struggles faced by […]
Dr. Andy Garrett: Employee Burnout, Resilience and True North Values
In HRchat episode 768, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Andy Garrett, Founder and President of AG Thrive. Andy is not only a friend and collaborator but also a world-renowned thought leader on resilience and employee burnout. Our conversation was an eye-opener on the growing challenges employees face today and the strategies both […]
Andrea Di Vetta: Adapting to Change and Driving Innovation
Ever wondered how AI is reshaping leadership in today’s evolving workplace? Join us as we sit down with Andrea Di Vetta, a passionate lecturer in business and HRM at Anglia Ruskin University and past Disrupt Cambridge speaker. Listen as Andrea offers an insider’s perspective on the fusion of AI, leadership, and organizational change. He delves […]
Monica Anderton: Transforming HR in Packaging
Unlock the secrets to transforming HR in the manufacturing sector with Monica Anderton, the Chief Human Resources Officer at DS Smith. Monica takes us through her remarkable journey of revolutionizing HR across various industries, shedding light on the innovative strategies implemented at their Lebanon, Indiana facility. With severe hiring challenges and an intense competition for […]
Erich Kurschat: Building Inclusive HR Communities
My guest in HRchat episode 762 is Erich Kurschat, the owner of Harmony Insights LLC, a company that helps companies and consultants build high-performing teams and revenue streams around the Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors® assessments. He is also the founder of HRHotSeat, an inclusive mastermind community of real HR pros solving real HR problems. […]
Laila Gillies: Strategies for Talent Retention and Diversity
Curious about transforming HR strategies and boosting employee engagement? I recently sat down with Laila Gillies, Head of HR for Hiscox USA, a leading insurer for more than 600,000 small businesses in the US. Laila discussed her experience of transforming Hiscox’s talent retention and engagement strategies, elevating employee experiences and advancing the company’s overall industry […]
Jon Sleightholme: Disrupt Manchester Preview
In HRchat episode 760, we look ahead to Disrupt Manchester happening this evening. Joining me on the show is Jon Sleightholme, Disrupt Manchester speaker and Director of Talent Acquisition Solutions at NFP, an Aon Company. Listen as Jon shares how his evolution from a professional rugby player to a corporate leader is filled with lessons from the […]
Event Preview with Woosh Raza: CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition
The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) is fast approaching! I’ve been to the CIPD Festival of Work in London (great experience) but it’ll be my first time at ACE! Earlier today, I spoke with one of the brilliant experts who’ll be on stage next week. Woosh Raza is Principal Consultant at Woosh Ltd. Woosh […]
Trapper Yates: The Future of Pay Transparency
In my latest episode of HRchat, I had the pleasure of speaking with Trapper Yates, VP of Global Compensation at HP. Trapper and I covered several timely topics, but the one that really stood out was the issue of pay transparency—a subject that’s been gaining momentum in recent months. The Push for Pay Transparency Trapper shared how HP, like many […]
Kevin McDonald: People Metrics as Business Metrics
In episode 757 of HRchat, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kevin McDonald, VP of People Services and Insights at The E.W. Scripps Company. Kevin is not only a friend but also one of the most insightful professionals I know in the HR space. His ability to bridge the gap between HR transformation […]