What If?

Episode 5Nobody doubts there’s a serious problem with lack of representation in the workplace. But are centrally organised initiatives really the best way to deal with it? Inclusion experts Bernadette Thompson and Rene Carayol give their experienced perspectives on one of the most fundamental debates in business

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Episode 4To some, it sounds like a dream to work in a business with no bosses. But as philosopher Julian Baggini points out, if you think hierarchy is so imperfect, ask for the most junior surgeon possible to perform your next operation. He goes head to head with Rob Pierre, founder of highly democratised digital marketing firm Jellyfish

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Episode 3Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating so rapidly it’s no longer quite so far-fetched to think an algorithm could take the CEO’s job. But do we really understand the implications of AI for the way we run our companies? Join Deloitte’s Hilary Richters and technologist David Weinberger to discuss the ethics of the rise of the machines

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Episode 2The coronavirus pandemic saw a forced exodus of knowledge workers from the office. But employers are divided on whether they want them back full time, part time – or not at all. Financial Times columnist Pilita Clark and Aviva chief people officer Danny Harmer explore the rights and wrongs of life on Zoom

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Episode 1Employees like the idea of knowing what their colleagues earn – but that also means sharing their own salary details. Academics Emma Parry and Todd Zenger who take opposing views on whether pay transparency will help increase fairness inside organisations or lead to serious disgruntlement

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Love might be in the air this February, but what relationship is without its spats? As CIPD research recently found conflict to be “very much part of organisational life”, we set out to learn how to walk towards conflict and have better workplace disagreements. People Management’s Lilly Howlett and Siobhan Palmer spoke to Richard Watkins, founder and director of Let’s Go, and learned that ‘shithousing’ others’ ideas can be just as helpful as ‘greenhousing’ them in positivity. CEO of UK Mediation Dr Mike Talbot also taught us how to ‘launder’ our language to help manage and resolve conflicts at work, and even prevent some of them from happening in the first place. And, following the first two rounds of the 2020 Six Nations, former England rugby player Jon Sleightholme takes us through his transition from elite sport to the world of HR.Plus Tim Pointer helps a listener caught in the middle of a thorny workplace romance. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email [email protected] you to our guests from this episode:Richard Watkins, founder and director of Let’s GoDr Mike Talbot, CEO of UK MediationJon Sleightholme, former international rugby player and Director of Evolve HR ConsultingTim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking

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With only a few weeks left until the official deadline for Brexit, the government has so far failed to make definitive plans around key issues for employers, including the future of immigration, the visa regime for skilled workers and if the UK will leave the EU with a deal. But what does this mean for employers who are still in the dark on how to prepare their workforce for Brexit?In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management’s Maggie Baska and Lilly Howlett speak with Gerwyn Davies, public policy advisor at the CIPD, and Madeleine Sumption, director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, to find out the current climate around Brexit and what organisations should be doing to prepare for the 31 October deadline.Plus, we explore the world of virtual reality and how it’s changing the way businesses train staff to deal with complex, real-life situations in a simulated environment.And Tim Pointer helps a listener who is tired of micro-managing a team of lovable screw-ups. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email [email protected] you to our guests from this episode:Gerwyn Davies, public policy advisor, CIPDMadeleine Sumption, director, Migration Observatory at the University of OxfordMark Poole, learning design manager, Lloyds Banking GroupCraig Piper, learning delivery manager, Lloyds Banking GroupTim Pointer, founder, Starboard

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After endless months of speculation, the government has finally confirmed that IR35 will be rolled out to the private sector next year. But what does that mean in practice for businesses?In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management’s Francis Churchill speaks to Matt Fryer, group compliance director for Brookson Legal, to find out how the changes will affect employers, and what organisations should be doing to prepare.Plus, with the new football season around the corner, reporter Maggie Baska takes a deep dive into the state of HR at Premier League clubs.And Tim Pointer is back with more workplace advice.Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email [email protected] you to our guests from this episode:Matt Fryer, group compliance director, Brookson LegalKim Healey, people director, Everton Football ClubAlan Price, CEO, Bright HRTim Pointer, founder, Starboard

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