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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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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Connect with Dr. Thom Mayer:

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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Connect with Jeff:

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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Connect with Steve:

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

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 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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Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-basford-pcc-0279976a/

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 

(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

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 back to the HR L&D Podcast, your go-to place for insights into Human Resources and Learning & Development trends. I'm your host, Nick Day, CEO of JGA Recruitment, a global HR recruitment firm. Today, we are joined by Bridgette McInnis-Day, Chief People Officer at UiPath, a leading automation and AI organisation. 

Brigette brings a wealth of experience from her time at tech giants Google and SAP. Now, she's at the forefront of shaping UiPath's talent acquisition and development strategies, as well as fostering a dynamic organisational culture.

Key Learnings:

• A strong organisational culture is crucial for achieving business objectives. Engage culture teams and champions to maintain and evolve this culture.
• Regularly assess and adapt your organization's values and behaviors to ensure they align with your mission and evolving work environment.
• Implement programs like LEAP and People Unity Councils to support diversity, especially in tech roles, and meet diversity hiring goals.
• Embrace automation and AI to streamline HR processes, increase efficiency, and boost employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Seek sponsorship and mentorship, gain diverse experience by stepping outside traditional HR roles, and focus on building a people-first approach to succeed as an HR leader.

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

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 back to the HR L&D Podcast, the go-to place for insights into Human Resources and Learning & Development trends. I'm Nick Day, CEO of Global HR Recruitment Firm, JGA Recruitment. 

In today's episode, we're tackling a pivotal issue at the heart of modern HR practices: Why it pays for HR Directors to develop a pay transparency plan. 

With us today is Michelle Gyimah, a seasoned expert in pay gaps and financial coaching, with a commendable 15-year track record. Michelle has been instrumental in guiding organisations towards more equitable workplaces by implementing effective pay transparency strategies. 

Michelle Gyimah is also the host of the 'Beyond The Pay Gap Figure Podcast' and she is dedicated to providing insights and strategies for HR teams to navigate and improve pay equity discussions. 

In this episode, we cover:

1. Why developing a pay transparency plan is essential for HR Directors.
2. Practical steps for HR Directors to kickstart pay transparency initiatives within their organisations.
3. The key advantages organisations experience by embracing greater pay transparency.
4. Common hurdles and strategies to navigate the complexities of implementing pay transparency.
5. How tailored training and development programs can equip HR teams to handle pay transparency conversations effectively.
6. The evolving role of pay transparency in HR, especially with the integration of AI and advanced technologies.

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Welcome to the HR L&D Podcast, your premier destination for exploring the cutting edge of Human Resources, Human Capital Management, and Learning & Development!

I'm Nick Day, CEO Global HR Recruitment Firm, JGA Recruitment and today, we're diving into the transformative world of AI in learning with a very special guest, Fred Thompson, CEO of Thirst.io. 

Thirst.io is at the forefront of leveraging AI to empower L&D teams, enhancing learning cultures, talent acquisition, leadership development, and fostering internal mobility. 

With over two decades of experience in crafting dynamic learning environments, Fred brings an invaluable perspective on the revolutionary impact of AI in L&D. 

Key highlights:

1. Skills-Based Hiring: Transition from academic qualifications to skills-based hiring, shown to be 3.5 times more effective.
2. AI in Personalizing Learning: AI personalizes learning experiences by curating content and tailoring paths to individual preferences.
3. Social Learning in Remote Work: Importance of social learning supported by technology for effective knowledge sharing in remote environments.
4. Measuring L&D Success: Emphasis on using AI to measure engagement, collaboration, and skill development, beyond traditional metrics.
5. Future Technologies: Potential of augmented reality and immersive learning to transform training, especially for complex tasks.

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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!