The HR L&D Podcast

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with two thought leaders at the intersection of neuroscience and leadership: Jennifer Irwin, CHRO at Think Best Practice, and Carlos Davidovich, a neuro-management specialist and author of Five Brain Leadership.

Discover how cutting-edge neuroscience principles are reshaping HR strategies and transforming leadership approaches. Jennifer and Carlos delve into the “Five Brains” model and explain how understanding the brain’s decision-making processes can lead to more engaged, motivated, and resilient teams. They also share practical techniques for managing stress, fostering employee trust, and navigating organisational change in today’s fast-paced world.

Key Topics:

• The evolution of HR: from policies to empowering people for business success
• The “Five Brain Leadership” model and its application in organizational change
• How neuroscience can improve employee engagement and motivation
• Practical tips for managing stress and building resilient teams
• The role of communication and trust in today’s leadership landscape

Whether you’re an HR professional, business leader, or simply interested in leveraging neuroscience for better leadership, this episode offers actionable insights to enhance your organisation’s performance.

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Connect with Carlos:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosdavidovich

Connect with Jennifer: 

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-irwin-xxxx

Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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Welcome to "The HR L&D Podcast," where we explore groundbreaking insights in leadership, human resources, and professional development. I'm your host, Nick Day, and today I'm sitting down with Andy Nicol, a former international rugby captain and CEO of Abstract, a leader in leadership and diversity development.

Andy Nicol, who captained Scotland to iconic victories and led Bath to their historic Heineken Cup win, has transformed his on-field leadership into a successful corporate career. In this episode, Andy shares how he applies the principles of sports leadership to the boardroom, helping organizations and leaders excel in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Key Highlights:

• Leadership Lessons from Rugby: Discover how Andy’s experience as an international rugby captain shaped his corporate leadership philosophy.
• From Rugby to Business: Learn how Andy successfully transitioned from elite sports to influencing corporate strategy for FTSE 100 companies.
• Resilience and Team Dynamics: Practical tips on how sports wisdom can enhance resilience, improve team dynamics, and build strong leadership in business.
• Coaching for Success: Insights into how coaching—whether in sports or business—can unlock leadership potential and drive performance.

Don’t miss out on actionable strategies that can elevate your leadership game!

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-nicol-b8253363/

Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

(00:00) Introduction

(02:10) Building Modern Resilience

(05:35) Transitioning from Rugby to Business

(08:47) Proactivity and Networking for Career Success

(12:31) Leadership Development 

(14:34) Joining Abstract as CEO

(17:00) Are Leaders Born or Made?

(22:47) Lessons from Sports Punditry for Business

(25:40) Problem-Solving in Leadership

(30:47) Blending Business and Sports

(34:05) Coaching for Continuous Improvement

(39:23) Democratizing Coaching

(42:02) Marginal Gains and Continuous Learning

(47:56) Writing Your Own Life’s Chapters

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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Welcome to 'The HR L&D Podcast,' where we dive into transformative ideas in human resources and learning & development. I'm your host, Nick Day. Today, we are joined by Todd Davis, a senior consultant and thought leader at FranklinCovey, who brings over 35 years of experience in HR and talent development.

Todd has been instrumental in developing FranklinCovey's course, 'Navigating Difficult Conversations: Turn Tension Into Progress,' aimed at managing emotional tension and transforming difficult discussions into productive dialogues.

In this episode, Todd will help us understand how to navigate the increasingly frequent difficult conversations in the workplace, exacerbated by layoffs, mergers, and the return to office adjustments.

Key Highlights:

• Navigating Difficult Conversations: Insights into FranklinCovey’s "Navigating Difficult Conversations" course, designed to help leaders manage tough talks with courage and consideration.
• Managing Emotional Tension: Practical strategies for handling emotional tension during challenging conversations to keep them collaborative and productive.
• Building Trust and Respect: Essential tips for fostering trust and respect in the workplace, especially when navigating sensitive topics.
• Impact on Team Effectiveness: How having difficult conversations contributes to building stronger, more effective teams in the workplace.

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Connect with Todd Davis:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/todddavisfc/

Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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On today’s episode of the HR L&D podcast, your host Nick Day from JGA Recruitment sits down with Dr. Thom Mayer, a crisis management expert known for his significant roles such as the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association and a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington University. Notable for his leadership during the 9/11 Pentagon Rescue Operations and his innovative approach to sports medicine in the NFL, particularly around concussion management.

In this episode, we cover:

• Crisis Leadership: The critical role of leadership in times of crisis, with insights from Dr. Thom Mayer's experience during the 9-11 Pentagon rescue operation and his work with the NFL Players Association.
• Innovation and Trust: How innovation must occur at the speed of trust and why fostering a trusting environment is essential for effective innovation.
• Leadership vs. Leading: The distinction between leadership as a title and the act of leading, highlighting that everyone in an organisation has the potential to lead.
• Team Re-Recruitment: The importance of re-recruiting and coaching team members to maintain a positive, motivated, and high-performing workforce.
• Cultural Integrity: The gap between organisational slogans and actual practices, stressing the importance of aligning values with actions.
• Coaching in Leadership: The role of coaching in leadership, with practical strategies for guiding teams through challenges.

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-mayer-md-40342024/

Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

(00:00) Preview and Introduction 

(02:57) Dr. Thom Mayer's Background and Career Highlights

(04:54) What Human Resources Means to Dr. Thom Mayer

(07:05) What is Crisis Leadership?

(11:51) Trust and Innovation: Leading with Confidence

(14:52) Preparation vs. Instinct in Crisis Leadership

(16:18) Practical Strategies for Leading During Crises

(19:09) Building Relationships vs. Building Resumes

(21:15) The Role of Kindness in Leadership

(24:20) Slogans vs. Actions: Creating Authentic Culture

(28:07) Finding Your Deep Joy in Work

(31:01) How to Cultivate a Positive Mindset

(33:50) Using Failure as Fuel for Success

(37:08) How to Build Expert Teams

(42:58) Addressing Misunderstood Roles

(44:51) Coaching as the New Leadership

(48:06) How to Apply Leadership Principles

(50:56) Are You Crazy Enough to Lead?

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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Welcome to "The HR L&D Podcast," where we dive deep into transformative ideas in the human resources and learning & development space. I'm your host, Nick Day, and today we're exploring a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of workplace culture – the concept of play. 

In a new study by Brigham Young University, teams that played a collaborative (video) game together for just 45 minutes were able to increase their productivity on a task by 20%.

Increase productivity 20%—who doesn’t want that?

Well to help us understand how we can achieve these gains today is Jeff Harry who has a rich background in L&D and he also combines insights from psychology with practical strategies to help companies cultivate more engaging and creative workplaces.

Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers and has been featured in the NY Times, Mashable, Upworthy, Huffpost, Shondaland, Wired, NPR, & Forbes.  

Jeff has also worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. 

In the episode we cover:

• The Role of Play in the Workplace: How play enhances innovation, resilience, and happiness.
• Creating Psychological Safety: Ensuring employees feel seen, heard, and valued.
• Practical Integration of Play: Incorporating play into HR and L&D strategies.
• Cultural Shift Towards Play: Developing a workplace culture that fosters creativity.
• Steps for HR Leaders: Practical actions to encourage a playful and innovative environment.
• Addressing Toxicity: Identifying and resolving toxic leadership issues.
• Adaptability and Future Trends: Embracing change and experimenting with new ideas.
• Advice for Leaders and New Professionals: Encouraging self-discovery and adaptability.

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Website - https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/consulting

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays

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Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

(00:00) Preview and Introduction 

(02:00) Human Resources and the Power of Play

(04:21) Defining Play in the Workplace

(05:50) Balancing Play and Perfection

(07:19) Psychological Safety and Trust

(09:30) Incorporating Play in Learning and Development

(10:35) Google's 20% Time and Zone of Genius

(14:06) Jeff Harry's Background and Journey

(18:17) Importance of Addressing Workplace Issues

(20:01) Universality of Play Across Organizations

(26:03) Importance of Values and Good Leadership

(29:51) The Importance of Psychological Safety in HR Strategy

(32:47) Consequences of Not Integrating Play

(34:24) Hard Questions for HR to Ask

(37:36) Play and Fun vs. Professionalism

(41:00) The Role of Comedy and Fun in the Workplace

(45:22) Exploring the Four-Day Workweek

(51:14) Common Traits of Effective Leaders

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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Welcome to "The HR L&D Podcast," your go-to source for transformative insights in the HR and L&D space.

I'm Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, A specialist HR Recruitment Search Firm and today we are joined by Sally Loftis, a champion of pay equity and transparency, from Loftis Partners LLC.

With a rich background in human resources strategy and a passion for fostering equitable workplaces, Sally brings her expertise on a topic that's crucial in today’s HR landscape—building trust through transparent pay conversations.

Sally is a Managing Director at Loftis Partners LLC which is a 100% woman-owned human resources consulting firm located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Sally also serves as a faculty member for the Centre for Trauma-Resilient Communities and lead consultant for two justice-driven consulting firms, Wayfinding Partners (Washington, DC) and Brook Graham (London, England). Sally is also a certified Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator.

In this episode we cover:

• Pay Equity: What it is and why it’s crucial for fairness and productivity.
• The Legal Importance of Pay Transparency: Current regulations and their impact on the workplace.
• Salary Ranges: Reasons behind companies posting broad pay ranges in job listings and the deeper aspects of pay transparency and its implementation.
• Engaging Remote Teams: Innovative strategies to keep your distributed team connected and motivated.
• Building Trust Through Pay Conversations: How transparent pay practices can enhance trust within your organisation.
• Defining Pay Transparency: A clear explanation of what pay transparency entails.
• Success Stories: Examples of organisations effectively implementing pay equity and transparency.

Connect with Sally:

Website: https://www.loftispartners.com/about

The Pay Equity Guide for Nonprofit Organizations: https://www.amazon.com/Pay-Equity-Guide-Nonprofit-Organizations/dp/B0D4JJWS62/ref=sr[…]words=sally+loftis&qid=1718811277&sprefix=%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyloftisloftis/

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Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

(00:00) Introduction

(02:24) Defining Pay Equity

(05:14) Importance of Pay Transparency

(09:37) Legal Aspects of Pay Practices

(14:08) Building Trust Through Transparent Conversations

(17:59) Strategic HR Conversations

(22:06) Challenges in Recruitment and Retention

(26:25) Impact of Location on Pay Equity

(30:41) Implementing Pay Equity: Steps and Phases

(34:27) Real-Life Examples and Case Studies

(38:51) Future Trends in Pay Equity and Transparency

(42:31) Sally Loftis's Upcoming Book on Pay Equity

(45:32) Sally’s Advice for HR

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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Professor Binna Kandola is a Business Psychologist, Senior Partner, and co-founder of Pearn Kandola. Over the past 40 years, he has worked on a wide variety of projects for public and private sector clients all over the world. As well as leading the practice, he is the author of 10 books.

He is currently a visiting Professor at Leeds University Business School and Aston University Business School. He is also a regular contributor to the media and has appeared on Sky News, BBC Breakfast, Channel 4 News and the Radio 4 Today Show.

In this episode we cover:

• Unconscious Bias: Discussing the subtle ways unconscious bias affects decision-making processes in HR and how to mitigate its impact.
• Promoting Inclusive Work Practices: Strategies for HR professionals to create a more inclusive workplace, ensuring all employees feel valued and engaged.
• Challenges in Recruitment and CV Anonymization: Exploring the debate over removing names from CVs to prevent bias versus maintaining candidate identity, and the importance of training recruiters.
• The Role of Remote Work in Inclusion: Analyzing the impact of remote work on minority inclusion and how virtual platforms can provide equal opportunities for all employees.
• Addressing Religion in the Workplace: Emphasizing the importance of open dialogue about religion to enhance workplace inclusivity and the challenges believers face in professional settings.

Connect with Binna Kandola

Website: https://pearnkandola.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/binnakandola

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Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

(00:00) Preview

(02:03) Guest Introduction: Binna Kandola

(04:30) HR’s Role in Promoting Inclusion

(07:10) The Impact of Unconscious Bias

(10:50) The Debate on CV Anonymization

(12:50) Training and Education to Mitigate Bias

(19:32) Remote Work and Minority Inclusion

(22:49) Open Dialogue on Religion in the Workplace

(28:10) Psychological Safety and Sharing Beliefs

(34:23) Success Stories in DE&I Initiatives

(40:46) Creating an Inclusive Workplace

(45:23) Technology’s Role in Reducing Bias

(51:11) Role of Fear in Implementing Inclusive Practices

(58:37) Binna’s Advice to HR Professionals

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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Welcome to The HR L&D Podcast, your go-to source for transformative insights in the HR and L&D space. 

I'm Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, A specialist HR Recruitment Search Firm and today we are joined by Professor Rob Briner, an expert in Evidence-Based HR (EBHR) and Associate Research Director at the Corporate Research Forum.

As an influential figure in organisational psychology and as a professor at Queen Mary University of London, Rob's insights have shaped the field of People Management in a number of significant ways, which we’ll explore during the course of today’s show.

A recipient of numerous awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from HR Magazine, Rob is also the Scientific Director of the Centre for Evidence-Based Management. 

Here are some key learnings from the episode:

• Evidence-Based HR (EBHR): The concept of EBHR is based on using multiple sources of evidence, structured approaches, and high-quality, relevant data, originating from practices in medicine.
• Challenges and Benefits of EBHR: EBHR faces challenges like new fads and the need for quick fixes, but it enhances decision-making and HR credibility when aligned with business goals.
• Application of EBHR in Practice: Effective EBHR involves identifying business problems first and using real-world examples from Uber and Shell to illustrate its application.
• The Role of AI in HR: AI can analyze large HR datasets but requires human judgment to interpret results and make informed decisions based on high-quality data.
• Addressing Fear and Resistance: Overcoming fear in HR involves embracing failures as learning opportunities and fostering a culture of questioning and critical thinking.

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Connect with Professor Rob Briner:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.crforum.co.uk/

Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

(00:00) Preview and Introduction to Evidence-Based HR (EBHR)

(02:00) Introducing Professor Rob Briner

(03:14) Defining Human Resources

(04:42) Origins of Evidence-Based HR Practices

(10:18) What Make Evidence-Based HR Unique

(13:34) Challenges in Implementing Evidence-Based HR

(18:40) The Role of AI in HR

(22:19) Overcoming Hurdles in Evidence-Based HR

(28:53) Impact of  Evidence-Based HR on Leadership

(32:19) The Impact of Fear on EBHR Adoption

(35:29) Practical Applications of Evidence-Based HR

(40:50) How to Implement Evidence-Based HR in Your Organization

(42:56) Closing Remarks

This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel.

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Welcome to today's episode of The HR L&D Podcast! We're joined by Steve Yardley, Managing Director of JGA Recruitment, a specialist HR recruitment firm. Steve brings years of experience in HR recruiting and will share insights into the shifts and turns in the HR landscape.

Steve has been with JGA recruitment since it launched way back in 2008 and during his career he has placed 1000’s of HR related positions all over the globe across every sector and every level of the market!

Today I dive into his experience and insights to understand how the world of HR has evolved, what the current HR talent landscape looks like, as well as the trends and innovations that are impacting the world of HR and people management.

Key Learnings

• Embrace Failure: Failure is essential for innovation and growth. Being open to failure allows HR to push boundaries and drive progress.
• Evolving HR Roles: HR has shifted from personnel management to people management, focusing more on employee development and well-being.
• Core Values in Recruitment: Core values like collaboration, consistency, and care are vital for building strong client and candidate relationships and ensuring effective recruitment.
• Technology and Remote Work: Adopting HR technology and managing remote/hybrid work models are crucial for efficiency and employee engagement.
• Future Workforce Planning: Addressing skills gaps and focusing on continuous training and up-skilling are essential for preparing the future workforce and ensuring long-term success.

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Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/syardley/

Connect with Nick Day:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

(00:00) Preview

(01:37) Introducing Steve Yardley

(03:52) Evolution of HR Roles 

(07:17) Core Values in Recruitment 

(10:20) Impact of Technology in HR  

(12:40) HR in 2024

(18:34) Addressing Skills Gap in Workforces

(25:00) Navigating HR Transformations in 2024

(33:03) The Rise of Remote and Hybrid Work 

(37:26) Finding Global Talent and EOR Solutions

(55:50) Dissecting Candidate Experience and CV Writing 

(01:02:07) The Importance of Client and Candidate Relationships 

(01:04:31) Empathy in Leadership

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Welcome to another episode of the HR L&D Podcast, your essential resource for the latest in Human Resources and Learning & Development.

I'm your host, Nick Day, CEO of JGA Recruitment Group – A specialist HR recruitment firm. 

Joining us today is Helen Basford, the Global Capability Lead for Coaching at AstraZeneca.

Today's discussion centres on how AstraZeneca has been transforming its organisational dynamics by embedding a robust coaching culture! This approach can help individuals to achieve their full potential through effective dialogue and proactive feedback, supporting personal and professional growth across all levels.

Key Learnings:

• Building a Coaching Culture: Implementing a coaching culture transforms organisational dynamics, leading to improved leadership and employee engagement.
• Continuous Development Cycles: Shifting from traditional annual reviews to continuous performance development with regular developmental conversations and feedforward leads to better outcomes.
• Psychological Safety: Creating a psychologically safe environment is essential for effective coaching and fostering open, innovative dialogue within the organisation.
• Measuring Success with Metrics: Using various metrics such as employee engagement, performance improvement, and retention rates helps measure the success and impact of the coaching culture.
• Global Adaptation: Applying a coaching culture globally requires a unified approach based on shared values and integrity, which helps transcend cultural differences and promote cohesion.

Helen’s article: https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/articles/2024/coaching-feedforward.html

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Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

(00:00) Preview and Introduction 

(03:02) Defining Human Resources

(05:00) Coaching Culture at AstraZeneca

(08:30) Embedding Coaching in Performance Development

(11:47) Intentional Strategy for Talent Development

(15:43) Coaching for Inclusion and Diversity

(18:43) Avoiding Dependent Cultures

(22:45) Link Between Coaching and Psychological Safety

(24:23) Communication and Engagement Strategy

(30:25) Employee Feedback and Continuous Improvement

(35:24) Broader Organisational Cultural Shifts

(37:35) Global Implementation and Cross-Cultural Interactions

(41:03) Article on Coaching Strategy

(44:00) Key Themes for Culture Change

(46:16) Role of AI in Coaching

(48:36) HR L&D Vault