The HR L&D Podcast

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Colm O’Cuinneain, General Manager of EMEA Greenhouse Software, who works with top tech companies, including HubSpot, Docusign, Wayfair and more, to make hiring better by reducing bias. 

A recent economic sentiment survey of over 1,000 UK employees found that despite an inevitable recession, 56% did not anticipate this would impact their wages. In fact, it was discovered that many are actually hoping to see further increases next year.

Colm believes that companies should use any downturn in the job market as the time to meaningfully invest in hiring strategies so they are ready and prepared to ramp up again. If they don’t, companies risk losing out on top talent later when it really matters.

Colm is passionate about building high-growth businesses and leading teams to great results. He says his purpose is “to make a positive contribution to the transformation and career development of the individuals I work with.”

So let’s learn more about People-First Companies and Talent Sourcing in this new world of work!

1. What do the words human resources mean to you?
2. Can you tell us a little about your background before Greenhouse?
3. “The future belongs to people-first companies”. What does this mean?
4. What's the difference between a compliance-first and a people-first business?
5. What is Greenhouse's People-First vision?
6. In the new world of work, how do you think talent is thinking differently from before?
7. How do you see the job market evolving, and how is Greenhouse evolving?
8. How are companies going to attract and retain talent?
9. What does meaningful connections look like in a distributed company?
10. How can companies ensure they're fostering an inclusive workplace?

Links highlighted in this “Sourcing, DEI Initiatives, and People-First Companies” episode are included below:

• Greenhouse Website: https://www.greenhouse.com/uk
• Colm O’Cuinneain LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colmoc/
• Greenhouse Blog: Endgame: Building a people team for a new era of Work
• Greenhouse Blog: The future belongs to people-first companies
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Enjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll Podcast

Remember, If you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an #HRvacancy that you would love some specialist #humanresources #hragency support with, please contact me, Nick Day! I would love to help show you what a great #HRRecruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Emily Curtin, Chief Client Officer at Profusion, to discuss why it is essential that HR teams introduce a 'data exit strategy' to safeguard against the risks associated with data loss.

Let’s be honest; this risk has been exacerbated considerably by the 'Great Resignation'.

With widespread remote working and the highest-ever levels of employee turnover experienced by companies worldwide, the reality is that businesses are now at a greater risk than ever of losing valuable, sometimes mission-critical data.

HR teams can help stop this by introducing a data loss focus as part of the formalised exit interview process.

Today, Emily Curtin from Profusion will be providing us all with the simple steps HR teams can take to ensure that their data does not go with them when employees leave!

1. What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
2. What is data loss?
3. What is the risk?
4. Why is it becoming such a big issue?
5. What can HR teams do to try and help mitigate this risk?
6. Any other advice on the data loss issue?
7. How can we identify who is at risk of leaving?
8. How can companies take a more initiative-taking approach to retention and engagement to mitigate the risks of someone leaving?
9. Can you recap any contractual obligations a company may want to consider when protecting against data loss?
10. If an HR leader is listening to this now and wanted to leave the audio with a plan of attack to improve the risks associated with data loss, what would you recommend would be the first steps they take?

• Website: www.profusion.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/203514/
• Emily Curtin LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-curtin-160b8b51/?originalSubdomain=uk
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/prfsn?lang=en-GB
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoc4W0ysg2cUdhF2fegbXjw
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy for which you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support, please also contact 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 – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 19, where I speak with Scott Miller, author of ‘Management Mess to Leadership Success’. In this clip, Scott talks about how confident leaders are the most humble, and how that has a ripple effect across the company’s culture. 

Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/scott_miller_franklincovey/

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Patricia Carl, the CEO of Highland Performance Solutions!

Before starting HPS, Patricia was a Chief Human Resources Officer for several public and private firms. She has also worked at the C-Suite level with clients including Microsoft, Target Corporation, Facebook, Deloitte and Accenture, and several Silicon Valley start-ups.

Patty holds a master’s in social work from the University of Pennsylvania and is a former practising therapist. As a thought leader, Patty has been featured in publications including Forbes, Harvard Business Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Patty is also a guest lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania and has discussed subjects including conscious capitalism, empathy-driven leadership, leading in the new world of work, high-performing teams, and executive presence.

Additionally, Patty also holds leadership roles on not-for-profit boards and is an angel investor in multiple ventures – it is clear why I jumped at the opportunity to welcome Patty to The HR L&D Podcast!

1. What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
2. What has the Great Resignation taught companies concerning talent attraction and retention?
3. How can HR leaders support employee mental wellness and reduce workplace stress?
4. What can HR leaders do to create intentional cultures?
5. What are micro-cultures?
6. Why are leaders essential to an organization’s success?
7. How should companies successfully develop leaders?
8. What are your top 5 observations for 2022 that we can learn from for 2023?
9. Tell us more about Highland Performance Solutions and your 5Ps framework.
10. Tell us a little about the leadership book you hope to release later this year.

Links highlighted in this “HR Strategies that Build Positive Workplace Cultures” episode are included below:

• Website: https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/
• Patricia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciacarl/
• Patricia Carl’s Top 5 for 2022 Blog on LinkedIn
• Highland Performance Solutions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/highlandperformancesolutions/
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Enjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll Podcast

Remember, If you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an #HRvacancy that you would love some specialist #humanresources #hragency support with, please contact me, Nick Day!  I would love to help show you what a great #HRRecruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by leadership thought leader and C-suite executive coach Caren Kenney!

Caren has worked with many leaders, from early-stage start-up CEOs to Fortune 100 executives.

She is also the Founder and CEO of Evolve Leadership, a global executive coaching and development organization that offers the world's only holistic (whole-person, whole-life) C-suite development programs that prepare leaders to thrive in highly-visible and demanding roles.

Now more than ever, top leaders are starting to talk about their struggles because of the demands of their roles — whether it’s a Fortune 100 CEO reflecting on personal sacrifices and impact on her family or a high-profile HR Director calling out concerns about his or her mental wellbeing – the reality is many senior leaders are struggling to cope.

Fortunately, Evolve Leadership’s C-suite development programs have helped 1000s of executives achieve and sustain higher levels of physical wellbeing, mental and emotional resilience, and character-centred leadership, and we will find out how during this show!

Before launching Evolve Leadership, Caren spent 12 years at Johnson & Johnson, where she was part of the Human Performance Institute leadership team and the Executive Director of its Premier Executive Leadership program.

Caren is also a co-author with Dr. Jim Loehr, international performance psychologist and human performance expert, of the book titled "Leading with Character-10 Minutes A Day To A Brilliant Legacy".

1. What do the words “human resources” mean to you?
2. Tell us about Evolve Leadership?
3. What will it take for the next wave of CEOs to thrive ?
4. Why is a holistic approach to executive leadership development key?
5. How do we become a sustainable leader?
6. Why should CEOs' wellbeing be a top board priority?
7. What lessons did you learn while coaching executives?
8. What is the future of C-suite executive leadership?
9. What are the secrets to building agile and resilient teams?
10. Women CEOs are 45% more likely to be fired. Is that true, and if so, why?
11. Tell us about your book: "Leading with Character-10 Minutes A Day To A Brilliant Legacy"?

Links highlighted in this “Taking a Holistic Approach to Executive Leadership” episode are included below:

• Blog: https://evolveleadership.com/our-insights/
• Website: https://evolveleadership.com/
• Caren Kenney’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carenkenney/
• The Book: "Leading with Character-10 Minutes A Day To A Brilliant Legacy".
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Enjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll Podcast

Remember, If you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an #HRvacancy that you would love some specialist #humanresources #hragency support with, don't hesitate to contact me, Nick Day! I would love to help show you what a great #HRRecruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L& Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 37, where I speak with Tina Clements, a performance feedback expert, keynote speaker, author, coach and facilitator. In this clip, Scott talks about how confident leaders are humble. 

Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/hr-ld-podcast-tina_clements-37/

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Mia Russell, a lecturer in the Center for Leadership Education at Johns Hopkins University. She teaches leadership and management courses!

Mia Baytop Russell, PhD has served in various roles across nonprofit, academic, and corporate sectors. Drawing from personal interests and challenges with work-life integration and work-family conflict, Mia has spent decades exploring well-being in multiple contexts. Her research focuses on the sustainability of well-being, specifically family economic well-being and career/work-related well-being. As a financial education and organizational behaviour contributor, Mia has published dozens of interdisciplinary articles, developed programs, and consulted with organizations.

Nick and Mia discuss how to facilitate a workplace environment that—instead of causing burnout—cultivates energy, enthusiasm, and participation. Mia also discusses her new book, FIRED UP!: A Guide to transforming your team from Burnout to Engagement (De Gruyter).

1. What do the words human resources mean to you?
2. Why so many employees are “quietly quitting”
3. What causes burnout in the workplace?
4. What are the consequences of burnout?
5. How do you assess your team and work environment for burnout?
6. How can you shift your team from burnout to engagement?
7. Why is it important to address burnout from the managerial level?

Links highlighted in this “From Burnout to Engagement” episode are included below:

• Engaged Work Teams Website: https://thinkfiredup.com/
• Johns Hopkins University Website: https://www.jhu.edu/
• Mia Russel LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miabrussell/
• Fired Up Book Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fired-Up-transforming-burnout-engagement/dp/3110741628
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Enjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll Podcast

Remember, If you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an #HRvacancy that you would love some specialist #humanresources #hragency support with, don't hesitate to get in touch with me, Nick Day! I would love to help show you what a great #HRRecruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Elizabeth Batalla, who has been in corporate for over 30 years, has lectured at various academic institutions and is the founder of The Institute for Achievement and Excellence.

Elizabeth helps women level up in nine life areas to achieve their professional and personal transformation goals to secure leadership roles and business opportunities.

She also helps companies better educate and promote their female talent. Elizabeth accomplishes this through self-paced masterclasses, tailored programs, and coaching. Her experience also drove her fantastic book, “Level Up to Move Up: The Three Forces in Achieving Excellence”.

At the moment, Liz is reaching out Diversity, Equity and Inclusion people in all sectors, especially male-dominated sectors like STEM industries, to explore how her experience can support their female talent programmes to improve performance, engagement, contribution and progression into leadership roles. Although Elizabeth’s focus is on women, her message is for everyone. That’s because Liz believes in being the change she wishes to see in the world and lives this by example.

In the Fortune 500, only 53 CEOs are female. Meanwhile, nearly half of all FTSE 250 companies lack a woman in the boardroom, and only nine female CEOs are still in the FTSE 100.  We believe businesses can and should be doing more to promote and develop female leaders in the workplace.

Today Elizabeth shares what she has learned and implemented from her own journey.

1. What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
2. Why is female leadership important?
3. How can we create a positive impact on our women leaders of tomorrow?
4. What can individual women do to be better prepared for leadership roles?
5. What can companies do to support their female talent better?
6. What are you doing to contribute to creating female leaders of tomorrow?
7. What are your “nine life areas for success”?
8. Judy Garland once said, “Be a first-rate version of yourself, not a second-rate version of someone else.” – tell me why this quote resonates with you?
9. Tell us more about the inspiration behind your book "Level Up to Move Up: The Three Forces in Achieving Excellence"?

Links highlighted in this “Developing Female Talent into Leaders” episode are included below:

• The Book: Level Up to Move Up: The Three Forces in Achieving Excellence”.
• Website: https://achievementandexcellence.com
• Take this free assessment to discover which area of your life needs your immediate attention

Elizabeth Batalla Social Links:

1. Youtube
2. LinkedIn
3. FaceBook
4. Instagram
5. Twitter
6. Pinterest
7. Blog

• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Enjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll Podcast

Remember, If you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an #HRvacancy that you would love some specialist #humanresources #hragency support with, please get in touch with me, Nick Day!  I would love to help show you what a great #HRRecruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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

In these minisodes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 48, where I speak with Sumit Gupta, a qualified Leadership Coach who has worked with teams and individuals in India and Europe for the past 15 years. In this clip, Sumit talks about the impact of culture in your company’s performance. 

Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/empowering-performance-in-leadership-with-sumit-gupta-48/

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Simon Haines, founder and CEO of Simply Get Results; a strategic skills analytics platform. He also supports major corporations with insights and tools to identify and close skills gaps and improve your ability to hire!

Today’s show will be all about winning the skills war and how to gain an advantage in the market to ensure your business and your workforce have the right skills to thrive and grow.

Passionate about inclusion and social mobility, Simon is also a CareerReady mentor, and he is currently leading innovative research to increase employability and employment experience for the neurodiverse.

1. What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
2. What is a skills-led organisation?
3. What are the key workforce challenges that leaders need to overcome?
4. What insights and tools provide an advantage in winning the skills war?
5. What skills priorities should HR leaders look at in 2023?
6. Tell us about "Simply Get Results"?
7. How can leaders leverage data and tech to succeed in the skills war?
8. How can HR leaders take a strategic approach to skills management?
9. What are the future-focused skills employers should invest in right now?
10. What can companies do to become a skills-led organisation?

Links highlighted in this “Winning the Skills War” episode are included below:

• Website: https://www.simplygetresults.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonchaines/
• Simon’s Calendly Link: https://calendly.com/simplysimon
• RedThread Article: https://redthreadresearch.com/skills-reports-and-new-platforms/
• The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
• Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
• Enjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll Podcast

Remember, If you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an #HRvacancy that you would love some specialist #humanresources #hragency support with, then, please get in touch with me, Nick Day!  I would love to help show you what a great #HRRecruitment experience feels like!  You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

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