News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
In today’s conversation on the HRchat Podcast, future of work strategist Danny Stacy helps map the growing gap between modern employee expectations and the legacy models still shaping how work gets done. Today’s workforce expects flexibility, trust, and purpose. Many organisations still operate on control, presenteeism, and outdated definitions of productivity. That disconnect is where […]
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 […]
For too long, menopause at work has been framed as a personal issue—something women should quietly manage alongside deadlines, leadership expectations, and caregiving responsibilities. But the reality is far bigger and far more costly. The quiet cost of untreated menopause isn’t just discomfort or inconvenience. It’s stalled careers, lost institutional knowledge, and billions in lost […]
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, […]
Mid-Career Reinvention, Ageism at Work & Rewirement What if mid and late career weren’t about winding down — but about opening up? That question sat at the heart of my recent HRchat conversation with career development pioneer Gillian Johnston. With nearly 50 years of experience shaping career frameworks and professional standards, Gillian has seen every […]
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 […]
The Next Chapter Today is my 55th birthday. Rather than looking back, I’m looking ahead with intention. I’m marking the day by launching something new: a podcast series called The Next Chapter. The idea behind it has been shaped by conversations with people who are challenging traditional career assumptions by working longer, ramping up their […]
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 […]