Happy Workplace Project

Happy Workplace Project

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Happy Workplace Project episodes

  • Episode 11: Andrew Bailey

    Andrew Bailey, Head of Talent at Coventry Building Society talks to us about the care values model that has been built and evolved over the 136 years that Coventry Building Society has been going. He gives us insight into what well-being passports are and how they are used in the organisation and he talks candidly about the significant life event that opened his eyes to the fact that friends and family come first.

    34 min
  • Episode 10: Jonathan Parsons

    Jonathan Parsons, Vice President of HR at Hitachi Rail shares insights into the study he did around flexible working, the costs and opportunities associated with it and why empowerment is so key to driving employee engagement through an individualised approach.

    32 min
  • Episode 9: Ryan McCole

    Ryan McCole, Head of Core Operations at Boots shares with us why creating an inclusive workplace is so important to him personally, what role trust, honesty and passion play in driving his performance and why it's so important for men to be able to share and talk about their mental health issues and struggles.

    33 min
  • Episode 8: Dominic Green
    "Businesses with well-defined values often excel the most.” Dom Green, an experienced Finance Director with a diverse portfolio, brings a unique perspective to the table. In this captivating conversation, Dom discusses the importance of maintaining the discipline to achieve a harmonious work-life balance. Drawing from his experience as one of seven siblings, he shares how his upbringing has cultivated a sense of calm in the workplace. Dom also emphasises the significance of senior management embodying strong values, free from political bias, to foster high-performance environments.
    34 min
  • Episode 6: Sarah Walker
    In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Sarah Walker, HR Director at BWB Consulting. Sarah takes us on a journey into the world of bespoke career paths, where she shares how BWB Consulting has created unique opportunities for their employees to thrive and grow. Discover the power of personalised development and how it has shaped the success of their organisation. Sarah also reveals the role that kindness plays in their business, fostering a culture of support, collaboration, and empathy.
    29 min
  • Episode 5: Andy Gallimore
    Andy Gallimore is the founder of CultureV8te and Macildowie’s Head of Culture. Andy’s purpose is to help people be happier at work and in this episode, he gives insight into how an organisation can build and enhance a culture and what role purpose, belonging and trust play. He also talks to us about why leaders should focus less on underperformance.
    39 min
  • Episode 4: Melisaan Foster
    Melisaan Foster is the Customer Success & Experience Director at Workbuzz, an organisation that is determined to help build the world’s best workplaces. Mel shares with us why Workbuzz is both an equally challenging and rewarding environment, how the CEO develops a culture of psychological safety and what Mel herself has done to help improve as a leader by implementing 360 feedback.
    34 min
  • Episode 3: Zoe Ogden
    Zoe Ogden, People Director at Impression describes how it’s everybody’s responsibility to contribute to their culture. The strategic partner to the world's most exciting and ambitious brands. Zoe shares with us why they have done away with annual appraisals, what role transparency and fairness play in their culture and how they are helping their employees actively manage their well-being.
    34 min
  • Episode 1: James Taylor
    “Integrity rocks!” James Taylor has had a 25-year recruitment career with Macildowie Recruitment & Retention. In this episode, James talks to us about work-life choices vs work-life balance, the importance of finding a way and a solution for your customers, holding people to account against the set of business values and the importance of ensuring those values are things alongside business performance that get talked about peoples 121s.
    36 min

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