Welcome back to The EXperience Lounge Podcast! You're joining us for a very exciting episode with the CEO of Skillsvista, Jason Culloty. In this episode, we discuss the importance of understanding the skills within your organisation to maximize employee experience outcomes. We get to know Jason and learn how he's trying to improve the way we approach skills within organisations and beyond with his new platform, Skillsvista.

Here's a little bit about Jason:

Jason has over 22 years of management experience in both the private and public sectors. Jason has a very practical approach to life and business which greatly assists him in delivering excellent results for his clients. He set up Skillsvista to help businesses and employees to maximise their skill sets. It is a strategic workforce planning platform that supports businesses to put the right person in the right role with the right skill set to maximise business growth saving them TIME, EFFORT and MONEY.  He has a Masters in Supply Chain Management, Degree in Business, Cert in L&D and an advanced diploma in personal, leadership and executive coaching.

Disclaimer: We’re really conscious that this is a global podcast and whilst we have done our best to ensure we’ve used inclusive and respectful language, we understand we might have missed the mark depending on where in the world you’re located and when you're listening to this episode. Please reach out to us with any and all comments and feedback to ensure we’re creating a safe and respectful space on the internet for all #EX enthusiasts. Don't forget to share this episode with your network and check out our profiles at www.theexperienceloungepod.com

Welcome back to The EXperience Lounge Podcast! You're joining us for a super exciting discussion with the amazing Joris Luijke, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pyn. In this episode, we talk about the power of communication when it comes to EX and how to design comms with intent. We unpack why contextual communication is so powerful when it comes to enabling people within your organisation.

We've spoken about Pyn on this podcast plenty of times because we love what he's building and how he's transforming the employee experience with meaningful and impactful comms. Joris is doing his bit to elevate the EX profession too by launching a brand new and completely FREE employee journey mapping tool. You can find out about it here:

https://www.pynhq.com/employee-journey-mapper-waitlist/?utm_campaign=2023.02%20Employee%20Journey%20Map&utm_source=partner&utm_medium=exlounge 

Disclaimer: We’re really conscious that this is a global podcast and whilst we have done our best to ensure we’ve used inclusive and respectful language, we understand we might have missed the mark depending on where in the world you’re located and when you're listening to this episode. Please reach out to us with any and all comments and feedback to ensure we’re creating a safe and respectful space on the internet for all #EX enthusiasts. Don't forget to share this episode with your network and check out our profiles at www.theexperienceloungepod.com

Welcome back to The EXperience Lounge Podcast! You're joining us for part two of two with the incredible Stephanie Denino. In this episode, we discuss the friction between EX teams and the 'more traditional' HR roles within an organization. We discuss where this friction can surface and also how organizations can positively harness this friction to move the needle on EX. We also hear Steph's final thoughts for you as EX leaders!

If you haven't listened to Part One, head over there now!

Here's a little bit about Stephanie:

Stephanie Denino is the Director of Applied EX practice at TI People – an employee experience consultancy (EX). Stephanie works with leaders who are eager to shape and apply the practices that will allow them to systemically improve experiences for and with their people.

Through her work, she helps organizations chart their path toward excellence on EX, improve critical work experiences and build capabilities needed to improve experiences, at scale.  Before joining TI People, she spent 6 years building up the Global Employee Experience team at Accenture – this practitioner lens is one she carries with her as she now serves a broad range of organizations in this space.  

You can connect with Stephanie via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedenino/ 

Disclaimer: We’re really conscious that this is a global podcast and whilst we have done our best to ensure we’ve used inclusive and respectful language, we understand we might have missed the mark depending on where in the world you’re located and when you're listening to this episode. Please reach out to us with any and all comments and feedback to ensure we’re creating a safe and respectful space on the internet for all #EX enthusiasts. Don't forget to share this episode with your network and check out our profiles at www.theexperienceloungepod.com

Welcome back to The EXperience Lounge Podcast! You're joining us for part one of two episodes with the incredible Stephanie Denino. In this episode we discuss the variability in the employee experience space. What do we mean by that? Put simply, no two roles are ever the same in the EX space and there are plenty of reasons for it. We discuss all of this and how to overcome some of the challenges this variability can bring.

Here's a little bit about Stephanie:

Through her work, she helps organizations chart their path toward excellence on EX, improve critical work experiences and build capabilities needed to improve experiences, at scale.  Before joining TI People, she spent 6 years building up the Global Employee Experience team at Accenture – this practitioner lens is one she carries with her as she now serves a broad range of organizations in this space.  

Welcome back to another Q&A edition of The EXperience Lounge! We're back with some exciting questions from you our listeners! In this episode we talk about why we moved into the employee experience space, our thoughts on hybrid working and if it's all hype, and how to convince old-school leaders that EX is a worthwhile investment!

As always, inclusivity and respect are at the forefront of our discussions. We understand that the world of EX can vary depending on your location and context. That's why we're eager to hear your feedback and comments, ensuring that our podcast remains a safe and welcoming space for all.

Get ready to have your questions answered, gain valuable insights, and leave with practical advice you can implement right away. Share this episode with your colleagues and friends who are as passionate about employee experience as you are. Don't forget to submit your questions at https://www.theexperienceloungepod.com/

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In Part Two, we dive into the world of disability inclusion and the role of our leaders. Our guest, Charlotte Faul, is the founder of Purple Consulting Group, a leading consultancy specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a strong focus on disability inclusion strategy, execution, and leadership training.

Charlotte has dedicated her career to creating inclusive workplaces by removing barriers for individuals with visible and invisible disabilities. Through her expertise in neurodiversity, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, and mental health conditions, Charlotte empowers organizations to foster an environment that supports the success and well-being of all employees.

During our conversation, we explore the critical role disability inclusion plays in enhancing employee experience, engagement, and overall organizational success. We discuss various strategies and best practices that companies can implement to cultivate inclusive cultures and address the unique needs and challenges faced by employees with disabilities.

Key topics covered in this episode:

Join us for an insightful conversation as we explore the intersection between disability inclusion and employee experience, and uncover practical advice for organizations seeking to create more inclusive and supportive environments.

Don't forget to check out part one here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3OAD3lD5JOpEwFyrTTcA7T

Transcript:
A full transcript of this episode is available on our website here:https://www.theexperienceloungepod.com/post/episode-transcript-part-two-disability-inclusion-w--charlotte-faul

Connect with Charlotte:
To learn more about Charlotte Faul and Purple Consulting Group, visit their website at www.purpleconsultinggroup.com. Take the next step towards building a more inclusive workplace by connecting with Charlotte and accessing valuable resources on disability inclusion.

Welcome back to The EXperience Lounge Podcast!

Charlotte has dedicated her career to creating inclusive workplaces by removing barriers for individuals with visible and invisible disabilities. Through her expertise in neurodiversity, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, and mental health conditions, Charlotte empowers organizations to foster an environment that supports the success and well-being of all employees.

During our conversation, we explore the critical role disability inclusion plays in enhancing employee experience, engagement, and overall organizational success. We discuss various strategies and best practices that companies can implement to cultivate inclusive cultures and address the unique needs and challenges faced by employees with disabilities.

Key topics covered in this episode:

Join us for an insightful conversation as we explore the intersection between disability inclusion and employee experience, and uncover practical advice for organizations seeking to create more inclusive and supportive environments. We'll be back with part two next week!

Transcript:

Connect with Charlotte:

Welcome back to The EXperience Lounge Podcast!

In this episode, we reflect on being working parents and what this means in the context of the employee experience. We explore the challenges faced by working parents, and how this impacts the design of work experiences. We discuss some of the changes we're seeing to support working parents including offering enhanced parental leave to both parents and parental support platforms. But is this enough? How can we do more to make the world of work a little friendlier for working parents? Join us as we discuss this topic.

Welcome to another Q&A edition of The EXperience Lounge! We're back and more excited than ever to dive into the world of employee experience and all things EX in the rewards space, getting HRBPs involved in EX transformation and planning for EX metrics.

In this episode, we open the floor to you, our amazing listeners. You've sent us your burning questions, and we're here to provide the answers you've been waiting for.

As always, inclusivity and respect are at the forefront of our discussions. We understand that the world of EX can vary depending on your location and context. That's why we're eager to hear your feedback and comments, ensuring that our podcast remains a safe and welcoming space for all.

Get ready to have your questions answered, gain valuable insights, and leave with practical advice you can implement right away. Share this episode with your colleagues and friends who are as passionate about employee experience as you are. Don't forget to submit your questions at https://www.theexperienceloungepod.com/

Check out our previous episode on HRBPs and EX here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7djaWghZKdwASa4XrE7Lh3

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on the employee experience. As AI continues to advance, businesses are finding new ways to leverage generative AI to enhance workforce management, improve conversational user experiences, and drive business value. We talk about the impact this has on EX design and share our tips for embedding AI in your EX design process.

As always, here are a few references for you:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/will-ai-fix-work

https://hbr.org/2023/05/8-questions-about-using-ai-responsibly-answered

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-employee-experience/202305/preparing-for-ai-in-the-employee-experience

https://www.cio.com/article/464190/unilever-leverages-chatgpt-to-deliver-business-value.html

https://techmonitor.ai/technology/ai-and-automation/openai-to-launch-chatgpt-for-enterprise

https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/talent-acquisition/guidelines-for-using-gai-responsibly