Featuring global CHROs who are passionate about creating positive change through the work of HR, this podcast shares successes of some of the world's most inspiring HR leaders - so that you can frame your work in the context of positive change, implement brilliant ideas, and feel absolutely wonderful about doing so!
Combining perspectives and reflecting from their market-wide viewpoint, Naomi and Kate discuss the role of HR leaders in sustainability, exploring the connections and the gaps between the two professions. Reflecting on how people and sustainabili...
Reflecting on his journey in healthcare, Magnus explains how GSK’s Purpose shapes HR strategy, ensuring talent, leadership, and culture decisions are grounded in patient impact. Magnus explores the future of work, highlighting the growing importan...
Laura explores the power of taking risks on talent, especially those early in their careers, sharing her thoughts on hiring for mindset and potential over experience, and how being brave enough to back someone others might overlook has led to some...
Ali reflects on her 30-year career driving inclusive people leadership, sharing how thoughtful succession planning uncovers hidden talent and future leaders. Discussing the power of “nudges”, Ali provides timely insights to shift leadership thinki...
Hayley shares how Formula E is tackling gender barriers and driving inclusion in motorsport. With women holding just 3% of racing licenses, initiatives like the women’s test programme aim to level the playing field and increase female representati...
Louisa highlights Manolo Blahnik’s core values, including kindness and respect, and how these are embedded into its culture. Stressing the importance of authenticity and a growth mindset in HR leadership, Louisa shares her approach that feedback a...
In this episode we explore one of the most frequently discussed themes in our conversations with CHROs - empathy. As businesses navigate a rapidly changing world, empathy is rising up the people agenda, shaping leadership and workplace culture. W...
Helen shares how ZSL fosters a culture of experimentation, inspired by the scientists and innovators within the organisation. This mindset has led to impactful initiatives, from diversifying visitor demographics to creating inclusive career pathwa...
182. Rethinking Work - Unlocking Hidden Talent: Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK Nick shares his approach to creating an inclusive, multi-generational workforce. Discussing a recruitment example, Nick describes how Canada Life su...
Chris shares his expertise on how empathy transforms leadership and organisations. Describing five pillars of empathy, including judgement and active listening, Chris describes case studies and how colleagues created better results having received...
Brian champions human-first, tech-enabled strategies to navigate complexity. By taking a commercial and forward-thinking approach, Brian demonstrates how HR has the power to drive meaningful change, including in times of rapid change and uncertain...
Khadija discusses HR’s role in balancing human potential with technology and how at Merck, ‘precision upskilling’ ensures employees develop both technical and leadership skills to navigate hybrid teams with empathy. Khadija describes how Merck’s A...
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