A-Listed with David Bator and Emma Harvie

In this episode of A-Listed, David and Emma sit down with Athar Naseer, Director of Talent Development and Culture at Veritiv, to explore how appreciation shapes workplace culture, leadership, and employee growth.

Athar shares why timely, specific recognition matters, how Veritiv builds appreciation into everyday habits, and why “recognition data is development data.”

Plus, Athar shares some personal stories that highlight just how important it is to practice appreciation in the workplace.

In this episode of A-Listed, David and Emma sit down with Mikaela Cohen from HR Brew to explore what it takes to build workplaces that work for every generation. From recognition and feedback to personalized benefits and flexible rewards, they unpack how organizations can better support employees across different life stages and career journeys. Mikaela shares insights on fostering belonging, equipping managers for success, and why understanding generational differences is essential for building resilient, high-performing teams.

In this episode of A-Listed, Emma speaks with Riges Younan, Managing Director, APAC at Achievers, about what really determines whether transformation succeeds or stalls. From AI to culture change, they unpack why technology alone isn’t enough and how behavioral clarity, recognition, and reinforcement drive meaningful outcomes.

In this episode of A-Listed, David sits down with Frauke Stoffell of Five Star Bank to explore how connection and recognition shape resilient workplaces. From building a strong sense of community to reinforcing culture through everyday moments, Frauke shares how intentional appreciation drives both employee experience and business impact.

In this episode of A-Listed, Jose, Cineplex's Executive Director of National Operations, joins David to talk about how meaningful recognition helps people feel supported, stay engaged through change, and deliver better guest experiences.

From small moments of thanks to programs tied directly to Net Promoter Score, he shares how Cineplex uses appreciation to reinforce the behaviours that drive performance and make people want to come back, both as employees and as guests.

In the first episode of A-Listed, David discusses the importance of appreciation and recognition in the workplace with his co-host, Emma Harvie, AWI's Global Head of Recognition and Reward Insights.

They explore how feeling appreciated can significantly enhance employee engagement, productivity, and overall workplace satisfaction. They also highlight the science behind recognition, its impact on performance, and how it can motivate employees more than monetary rewards.

Welcome to A-Listed, a podcast about appreciation at work.