In this episode we talk with Hadassah Vorm, trauma therapist and leadership coach on how our trauma affects the way we work. Vorm who is an expert in helping people manage their emotions, explains that confronting ourselves is the first step to ensure we heal and manage our workplace relations. 

In this episode, Mahesh Shahdadpuri, founder and CEO of TASC Outsourcing, talks about into the driving forces behind building and leading his firm. Shahdadpuri shares his journey to leadership and the crucial lessons learned along the way.

Anant Sharma is the CEO and co-founder of Matter Of Form, a London-based brand and digital experience design agency. With a passion for innovation and storytelling, Anant leads his team in creating transformative experiences for global brands.

He has extensive expertise in digital strategy and has worked across various industries, helping businesses embrace creative solutions that drive growth and engagement. His leadership at Matter Of Form has positioned the agency as a trusted partner in delivering exceptional design and technology-driven solutions.

In this episode, we discuss with Sharma the foundation of AI within the creative industries. We talk about what businesses can do to ensure that they are getting the best out of the technology while also maintaining their originality. 

In this episode Dr Frederick Morgeson, Eli Broad Professor of Management discusses how structural hierarchies influence the way employees behave in their organisations. 

"The trend over time has been to flatten levels by getting rid of structures," explains Moregson. "One of the reasons why we see this flattening is cost control. if you can remove layers of management you have less leaders you have to pay and organise."

The ongoing flattening of organisational gives employees the power to help people become more "autonomous". 

This episode is part of a disability inclusion series  on The HR Observer podcast. In this episode, guest interviewer Nicole Stewart is talking about neurodiversity.

“Differences in brain function and behaviour should be seen as normal,” Stewart said. These include autism, ADHD, dyslexia. “They are a natural  part of human diversity.”

Topics covered in this podcast episode includes:

• Understanding neurodiversity: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and more
• Strengths and unique perspectives of neurodiverse individuals
• Personal experiences and coping strategies
• Importance of neurodiversity in fostering innovation

In this interview with The HR Observer, Jo O’Driscoll-Kearney, the Chief Learning Officer at Majid Al Futtaim identifies two key areas of focus in today's L&D environment which are the ownership of learning and the pace at which learning must adapt to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).

In this episode, Kate Maddison- Greenwell, the CEO of PeopleEfficient talks about how companies can help motivate remote workers and boost their productivity.  

She highlights the potential benefits of remote and hybrid work environments, including improved productivity, well-being, and inclusivity. Kate stressed the importance of strong leadership, effective communication, and the provision of the right systems and structures for remote success.

In this episode, Keynote speaker and author Paul Gibbon talks about the importance of putting people first.

Gibbon emphasised the importance of prioritising people over technology when implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in organisations. 

He argued that leaders must first educate themselves and their teams to understand the potential uses and applications of AI across various functions, such as marketing, customer service, and finance. 

Paul also stressed the need for thr culture of continuous learning and adaptation, as he believes that mastery of AI will become essential for future job prospects.

 Despite initial investment cost, Paul asserted that this approach will ultimately lead to more effective and efficient use of technology.

In this episode, Nicole Stewart, the Director of Organisational Culture and Inclusion at Dubai Holding  is the guest interviewer talking to Jeff Strachan, the AVP Dubai Economy & Tourism at Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism  and Saira Sayed, the Director of Opportunties at Immclusive. The discussion focuses on the efforts and successes in promoting disability inclusion in the tourism and employment sectors in Dubai.

In this interview, Arshy Ahmed, the CEO & Founder of Flying Hedgehogs discusses the concept of grief at work. 

Arshy explains that grief at work often arises when employees feel unrecognised and unappreciated for their contributions, leading to a cyclical pattern of behavior that can disrupt their work. 

Whilst it is not widely acknowledged, grief at work must be explained to employees in order to understand and acknowledge it, and hold space for themselves as they go through the experience.