How HR Leaders Change the World

Episode 235: HR's Greatest Impact: The Future-Back Approach to Value, People and Society: Tim Pointer, Portfolio Chief People Officer & Operating Partner at Three Hills

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Describing HR's greatest impact as creating and protecting value, Tim discusses what we should carry forward from COVID - the deeper connection that ...

Episode 234: High Tech and Deeply Human - The Future of HR: Floor van Griensven, Chief People Officer at Trivium Packaging

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Floor joined Trivium Packaging with a mission transform HR from the ground up. After 17 years at Heineken, and the merger of two companies forming T...

Episode 233: Human-Centred HR - Leading with Kindness in the Age of AI: Donovan Mattole, CHRO at Langan

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Donovan's environmental passion drives him - growing up on an organic regenerative farm off-grid in Northern California shaped his career. As well...

Episode 232: Mental Health - From Individual to Workplace Culture Revolution: Geoff McDonald, Mental Health Campaigner

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, Geoff McDonald discusses how he helps leadership and HR create workplaces where everyone can ask for help with...

Episode 231: HR - Architects of Workforce Reinvention: Aly Sparks, Global CHRO at LHH

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Aly challenges HR to step up: it's time to stop being a support function and become architects of workforce reinvention. With 92 million jobs expect...

Episode 230: HR's Power to Influence: Lucia Bucci, CHRO Employer Services International at ADP

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lucia opens with a powerful reframe: HR sits at a unique intersection, understanding both people and business, translating strategy into everyday beh...

Episode 229: HR's Performance Mandate: Armand Sohet, Chief Sustainability, HR and Communications Officer at AkzoNobel

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A fun start given the title of this podcast, Armand opens with three disclaimers: he's not changing the world, he doesn't like the word 'change', an...

Episode 228: HR's Hidden Power in Sustainability: Melanie Hetherington, Chief People Officer at NatWest Cushon

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Melanie explores one of HR's key levers for sustainability and social impact: pensions. Discussing how workplace pensions connect directly to the UN...

Episode 227: HR Systems Thinking: Nebel Crowhurst, Fractional Chief People Officer & Board Advisor

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nebel challenges the traditional approach to HR: instead of siloed programmes, she advocates for systems thinking that recognises the impact work h...

Episode 226: Building Family-Friendly Workplaces That Work: Nicole Basra, Director of DE&I and Jody Mower, Parents & Carers ERG Co-Chair, Dentsu UK

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2025 Dentsu UK achieved Family Friendly Workplace accreditation - Nicole and Jody reveal how, alongside building a workplace culture where nearly...

Episode 225: Why Women Leave - Embedding Equity into Everyday Work: Joy Burnford, Founder & CEO of Encompass Equality

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to retaining women has nothing to do with women - and everything to do with how your organisation actually works? Joy shares insig...

Episode 224: The Great Leap - HR in The Fusion Age: Nico Decock, CHRO at Distrilog Group

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nico explores the evolution of HR and the future of work, sharing his vision for moving from a transactional, industrial mindset to a system-shaping...

Episode 223: Military Leadership for Modern HR: Trust, Accountability and Human Skills at Work: Michelle Westwood, Chief People Officer at Osborne Clarke

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle reflects on her career from 20 years in the Royal Navy to the legal sector, highlighting how her military background instilled leadership q...

Episode 222: Be a Queen: The Power of Human-centered HR: Ewen MacPherson, Group Chief People Officer at Havas UK

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The queen is the most powerful player on a chessboard – a queen can move anywhere - just like HR. Ewen shares why HR practitioners need to stop ...

Episode 221: Rethinking HR for Connection and Innovation: Fabiola Williams, Partner & Chief People Officer at Brunswick Group

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fabiola explores how real change often comes from small, human moments - conversations, deep listening and creating spaces where people can bring th...

Episode 220: AI & HR – Hype vs Reality: Samantha Howarth, Organisational Transformation Lead at Slalom

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha cuts through the AI hype to discuss what businesses are really experiencing, including thoughts on why investment in AI is high, yet value ...

Episode 219: Leading with Purpose – How HR Can Drive Real Change in 2026: Nigel Miller, Chief People Officer, International at Edelman

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kicking off the new year Nigel reflects on the human impact of HR, sharing his working principles: focus on what is within your control, particu...

Episode 218: Sir Bob Geldof at How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! Harnessing the Power of Your Profession to Drive Positive Change

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating an incredible milestone – this network of HR Changemakers has now donated over $1 million to vulnerable children - we bring you a speci...

Episode 217: Inclusive Leadership in Action: How Small HR Changes Drive Big Culture Shifts - Mark McLane, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Well-being at M&G

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark McLane shares how curiosity, courage, and starting with small, human-centred actions have driven transformational change, from community initia...

Episode 216: Financial Inclusion & the Future of Work – Elli Michaelides, Chief People Officer, Vanquis

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elli shares how Vanquis combines purpose with people strategy, supporting customers historically underserved by mainstream banking, while building a ...

Episode 215: Progressive People Practices & the Future of Work - Alex Voakes, CEO, Peak PEO

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex discusses the progressive people practices that have shaped his leadership and powered Peak PEO's growth. He shares his unconventional journey f...

Episode 214: The Power of the Collective: HR's Role – Usha Kakaria-Cayaux, CHRO at Ofi

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CHRO at ofi (olam food ingredients), a global food ingredients company, anchored in sustainability, that operates in over 50 countries and sourc...

Episode 213: Future Ready: The Intersection of HR & Sustainability, COP30 Special with AXA Climate School

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode ahead of COP30, Cecilia Crossley explores the transformative potential of collaboration between HR and Sustainability functio...

Episode 212: Breaking Cycles, Building Culture: The Human Impact of HR - Alisa DiBeasi, CHRO at Phinia

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  Drawing on her 34-year career, Alisa explains how HR is uniquely positioned to nurture talent and inspire positive change, from supporting employ...

Episode 211: Human-Centred Leadership in HR: From Pizza to Purpose at Papa Johns - James Furnell, VP Global People Experience at Papa Johns

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James shares how he's helping lead workplace culture where talent, not background, defines success and provides examples of tools that create career ...

Episode 210: Breaking Barriers: How Inclusive HR Drives Organisational Success – Sian Keane, Chief People Officer, Gymshark

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sian shares her journey from growing up in Australia with Sri Lankan heritage to leading global people functions. Sian reflects on finding confidence...

Episode 210: Breaking Barriers: How Inclusive HR Drives Organisational Success – Sian Keane, Chief People Officer, Gymshark

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sian shares her journey from growing up in Australia with Sri Lankan heritage to leading global people functions. Sian reflects on finding confidence...

Episode 209: How HR Can Lead with Humanity in the Age of AI – Jarina Kurt-Jauch, Chief People & Culture Officer, Publicis Groupe Switzerland

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jarina shares her approach to creating inclusive workplaces where people feel safe and supported, with transparency and courageous leadership at the ...

Episode 208: Why Being in HR is a Gift: Luke McClaran, Chief People Officer, Vitality

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 208: Why Being in HR is a Gift - Luke McClaran, Chief People Officer, Vitality Luke introduces how Vitality's shared-value insurance model ...

Episode 207: Harnessing HR for People, Equity and Change: Nadia Strone, Chief People Officer at Euromonitor International

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia explores how aligning personal values with organisational purpose can transform engagement, drive impact, and create meaningful work. Nadia sha...

Episode 206: How HR Can Lead with Purpose and Impact: Ariam Enraght-Moony, Chief People Officer at TSB Bank

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ariam delves into how HR can drive impact for colleagues, customers and society, integrating advocacy across both customer services and employee poli...

Episode 205: HR as Enterprise Leaders – The Bold Shift Every HR Leader Must Make: Tom Emery, Founder, HEX Talent & Development

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom shares insights from his CHRO Impact Framework and reflects on how HR leaders can step into true enterprise leadership - shifting from a function...

Episode 204: Why AI Fluency Will Transform HR – Andy Doyle, Chief People Officer at Kantar

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With over 30 years of HR experience, Andy reflects on the impact work has on people's lives beyond the office - shaping families and communities. He ...

Episode 203: What if work genuinely enhanced your life? Reframing Wellbeing – Geoff McDonald, Former Global VP HR at Unilever, Wellbeing and Mental Health Advocate

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff poses the bold question: what if (like going on a run or eating a healthy meal) work genuinely enhanced your life? Reflecting on the evolution o...

Episode 202: Belonging, Boldness and the Secret to Transformational Leadership: Alix Bolton, Chief People Officer Europe at Smollan

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alix shares her experience leading people strategy at a global professional services company with 90,000 employees, discussing the challenge and exci...

Episode 201: Be the Challenge: HR Leadership in the Future of Work: Louisa Finlay, Chief People Officer at Kier Group plc

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Louisa reflects on shifts in gender imbalance in the construction industry, and shares how her career transition from engineering into HR has enabled...

Episode 200: Future-Ready Leadership & AI Empowerment - Celebrating 200 Episodes of HR Impact with 5 Trailblazing CHROs

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this landmark 200th episode we bring together five inspiring CHROs to share actionable insights on navigating the future of work. Each leader resp...

Episode 199: Human-centred Leadership - from Call Centre to C-Suite: Lisa Hannah, Chief People & Communications Officer at Aldermore Bank plc

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa describes her career journey from corporate communications to leading an integrated, purpose-driven strategy and highlights the value of uniting...

Episode 198: 80% Millennial & GenZ – HR Leadership for the New Majority – Severine Riviere-Gerstner, Chief People Officer at Sportradar

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Severine describes herself as an HR professional "by passion and by design", sharing her impact in enabling consistent transformation - from accelera...

Episode 197: HR is a Force for Good: The Story behind How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! Cecilia Crossley, Founder, Uplifting People

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cecilia reflects on the growth of How HR Leaders Change the World – from seeing a gap in HR thought leadership to a sell-out conference. Sharing th...

Episode 196: Speaking Truth to Power, Shaping the Future of Work – Gemma Lines, Chief People Officer, MS AUL at MS Amlin

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma inspires with bold insights on the future of work, challenging conventional thinking and championing a truly global perspective on equity. Dra...

Episode 195. Sustaining Thriving Cultures in Turbulent Times – Becky Hewitt OBE, CEO & Co-Owner, Kin&Co

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Becky discusses how pressures including polarisation, AI, climate change and geo-politics can push organisations into survival mode, explaining why th...

Episode 194. Transforming Workplaces with Data, Inclusion and Purpose - Kate Mathias, Global Chief People Officer, Clyde & Co

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kate discusses driving change through inclusive people strategies rooted in strong commercial foundations. For example, Kate shares the story behind L...

Episode 193. Autonomy, Mastery & Purpose: Foundations of Employee Motivation – Rob Bray, Chief People & Sustainability Officer, Wildfarmed

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Rob to the podcast, who shares his journey from Chief People Officer at Nando's to a purpose-driven scale-up focused on transforming t...

192. Bridging HR & ESG - Unlocking Organisational Value: Nathan Adams, Chief People Officer, Lloyds of London

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan introduces how his early experiences helped shape his people-first approach to HR strategy.  He shares moments where he's balanced commercial ...

191. Bigger Than the Moon: A Personal Experience that Shaped Courageous HR Leadership – Syreeta Brown, Chief People Officer, Virgin Money

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Syreeta shares insights from her moving new book, Bigger than the Moon, exploring her personal journey as a working parent of a neurodivergent child a...

Episode 190. HR Meets Sustainability: Leadership for People and Planet - Naomi Barton: Partner, Head of People & Culture Practice & Kate Goodall: Partner, Head of Sustainability Practice at Redgrave

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Combining perspectives and reflecting from their market-wide viewpoint, Naomi and Kate discuss the role of HR leaders in sustainability, exploring the...

Episode 189. Shaping the future of HR: People, Purpose and Global Impact - Magnus Hibbert, SVP HR GSK Research and Development

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting on his journey in healthcare, Magnus explains how GSK's Purpose shapes HR strategy, ensuring talent, leadership, and culture decisions are ...

Episode 188. Bravery, Potential, and Joy: HR's Power to Shape a Fairer Future – Laura Hagan, Chief People Officer, Deliveroo

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laura explores the power of taking risks on talent, especially those early in their careers, sharing her thoughts on hiring for mindset and potential ...

Episode 187. Talent, Culture, Equity: HR's Power To Shape It All – Ali Trauttmansdorff, Chief People Officer, BMS Group

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ali reflects on her 30-year career driving inclusive people leadership, sharing how thoughtful succession planning uncovers hidden talent and future ...

Episode 186. Driving Change: How HR is Accelerating Diversity in Motorsport – Hayley Mann, Chief People Officer, Formula E

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hayley shares how Formula E is tackling gender barriers and driving inclusion in motorsport. With women holding just 3% of racing licenses, initiati...

Episode 185. Walking the Talk: HR & Culture at Manolo Blahnik – Louisa Laudham, Chief People Officer

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Louisa highlights Manolo Blahnik's core values, including kindness and respect, and how these are embedded into its culture. Stressing the importance ...

Episode 184. Leading with Empathy: Five CHRO Perspectives on Workplace Culture

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore one of the most frequently discussed themes in our conversations with CHROs - empathy.  As businesses navigate a rapidly...

Episode 183. HR in Conservation: How ZSL Shapes Workplace Culture: Helen Downton, People Director, Zoological Society of London

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Helen shares how ZSL fosters a culture of experimentation, inspired by the scientists and innovators within the organisation. This mindset has led to ...

Episode 182. Rethinking Work - Unlocking Hidden Talent: Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick shares his approach to creating an inclusive, multi-generational workforce. Discussing a recruitment example, Nick describes how Canada Life succ...

Episode 181. How Empathy is Shaping the Future of Work: Chris Garthwaite, CEO, CGA Experience

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris shares his expertise on how empathy transforms leadership and organisations. Describing five pillars of empathy, including judgement and active ...

Episode 180. HR Innovation in Times of Rapid Change: Brian Baker, Chief People Officer, Teneo

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian champions human-first, tech-enabled strategies to navigate complexity. By taking a commercial and forward-thinking approach, Brian demonstrates ...

Episode 179. Technology & Human Potential - Leading with Empathy: Khadija Ben Hammada, CHRO, Merck Group

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Khadija discusses HR's role in balancing human potential with technology and how at Merck, 'precision upskilling' ensures employees develop both techn...

Episode 178. Wellbeing, Belonging & The Power of HR: Kaylee Darkins, CHRO - UK and Lloyd's at AXA XL

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kaylee explores how HR leaders are shaping the future of work through health, wellbeing, and cultural transformation, highlighting the need for agile ...

Episode 177: Agile & Purpose-Driven HR: Michelle Boothroyd, Chief People Officer at Grainger Plc.

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guided by business purpose - 'renting homes and enriching lives' - Michelle describes how Grainger's values-driven people strategy, has enhanced outco...

176. HR's Role in Commercial Success & Social Change: Phillippa O'Connor, Chief People Officer at PwC

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as Phillippa shares her passion for weaving ESG principles into business strategies and discusses the need to rethink workplace models, champi...

Collective Success - Harnessing Purpose in HR: Uxio Malvido, CHRO at the World Economic Forum

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode Uxio shares his compelling vision for addressing inequality and rethinking the role of HR. Delving into the essence ...

The Power of People Experience: Andrew Davis, EVP & Global Chief People Officer, Sony Music Entertainment

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew shares his vision of HR as a transformative force, leaving outdated practices behind to embrace People Experience. By rebranding HR and launchi...

HR & Redefining Leadership: Andrea Gageik, Chief People Officer, Fagerhult Group

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In transforming from a traditional manufacturer to a provider of smart solutions for cities and buildings, Andrea explains how HR has guided transform...

172. The Changemakers We Need: Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's First Chief HR Officer

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's first CHRO and a renowned talent strategy expert, highlights the need to rethink outdated workplace systems that assume long...

Self-care & Listening at the Heart of HR Leadership: Karl Edge, Chief People Officer at KPMG UK

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Self-care & Listening at the Heart of HR Leadership: Karl Edge, Chief People Officer at KPMG UK Karl emphasises the importance of empathy, communicati...

Embedding Purpose in Every Role: Dannii Portsmouth, Chief People Officer, PepsiCo Europe

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode Dannii shares her approach to embedding sustainability and purpose into PepsiCo's culture and discusses how PepsiCo is align...

How HR Drives Impact, Innovation & Inclusive Culture: Annemie Ress, Group CHRO, Sirius Facilities

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Annemie shares her insights into HR's power to drive social change, elevate innovation, and build cultures of belonging. By challenging assumptions i...

The Power of Empathy & Customer-Centricity: Helen Russell, Chief People Officer, Hubspot

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing her journey from Yorkshire to California, Helen discusses the importance of customer empathy in driving meaningful business change and empha...

HR as a Driver for Social Change: Martyn Worsley, Chief People Officer, Lockton

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Martyn discusses his insights on how HR leaders can drive both business success and positive social change. Through his experience leading at the insu...

How To Be an Intentional & Impactful HR Leader: Tom Emery, Founder and Owner, Hex Talent and Development

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom shares two inspiring frameworks he's developed to guide HR professionals in their leadership journey. The Intentional Leader Model encourages HR l...

Data for the Emerging Trend – HR & Sustainability: Kerri O'Neill, Chief People Officer, Ipsos UK&I

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Data for the Emerging Trend – HR & Sustainability: Kerri O'Neill, Chief People Officer, Ipsos UK&I Kerri shares a personal expert viewpoint on where...

A Human-centred Future of Work: Mary Alice Vuicic, CHRO, Thomson Reuters

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Describing a human-centred approach to adopting Generative AI, Mary Alice shares the principles of empowerment, adaptability and continuous learning, ...

How Strategic Narrative helps You Achieve HR Goals: Neil Morrison, Chief People Officer, Staffbase

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Neil discusses the powerful role of communication and how companies that successfully implement long lasting change have an overarching strategic narr...

Building Respect & Trust: Emma Pace, Chief People Officer, Baringa

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emma reflects on change in the HR profession, the positive role it holds in business and discusses HR's leadership in driving Baringa's culture of bei...

Driving Change for a Multi-Gen Workforce: Karen Bowes, Chief People Officer, Knight Frank

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing multiple generations and intersectionality, Karen shares her thoughts on levers that enable everyone to thrive at work, providing the examp...

Business Culture & Social Justice: Alim Dhanji, CHRO, TD SYNNEX

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Describing his passion for social justice, Alim shares his work on business culture. Reflecting on connecting with people at work and beyond, Alim dis...

Compassion & Co-Creation in the Future of Work: Gena Smith, CHRO North America, LVMH

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting on the pause provided by the pandemic, Gena discusses that people are considering how they want to work and who they want to work for, how ...

Challenge & Be Fearless: Thomas Kyriba, CHRO, Kyriba

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Noting the impact of connections between personal experience and being fearless in business leadership, Thomas advocates for the importance of commerc...

Purpose & Culture to Attract Talent: Jay Chowdhury, CHRO, ENGIE UK

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Describing ENGIE's purpose and connection to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Jay shares how these business foundations translate to attracting a...

Meet some of this year's CHRO speakers: How HR Leaders Change the World – Live!

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode hear from some of the CHROs speaking at How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! 2024: Syreeta Brown at Virgin Money, Natalia...

Today is the Slowest Day: Julia Braun, CHRO, SoftwareOne

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recognising the pace of change in harnessing technology and describing today as the slowest day - in comparison to the future - Julia shares how Softw...

Convening Minds: Angela Cheng-Cimini, CHRO, Harvard Business Publishing

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Noting that HR has never been as exciting as it is now, Angela shares the energy she gets from impacting one person and her view on a key role of HR b...

HR & Feeling Liberated: Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen, Chief People & Culture Officer, Hempel

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hempel owns many paint brands around the world, including for example Crown Paints and Farrow & Ball. Introducing its structure, with majority owner...

Being a Business Leader, and Market Leading: Christelle Beneteau, Chief People Officer, Ferring Pharmaceuticals

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Ferring's work in reproductive medicine, Christelle shares their employee programme, Building Families at Ferring, the impact it's having ...

The Phenomenal Insights Led by HR: Vicky Wallis, Chief People Officer, Direct Line Group

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Describing the responsibility and opportunity that HR has to open conversations that may be sensitive, Vicky shares thoughts on blurring work life and...

Show Up, Stand Up, Speak Up: Dom Boon, VP People, Liberty Latin America

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dom describes significant culture change at Cable & Wireless in the Caribbean, created by actions including micro-behaviour change, changes to perform...

Leaving the Ladder Down: Nikki Humphrey, Chief People Officer, Virgin Group

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki shares the sense of personal fulfilment that being a People Director provides her and discusses how, alongside ground-breaking initiatives such ...

The New Voice of HR: Jasmine Bahen, Chief People Officer, APAC, GroupM

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jasmine provides an overview of the positive shift in perception of HR in APAC, sharing her work to understand cultural nuance as part of mentoring ot...

A People Sustainability Banner: Helen Redfern, Chief People, Sustainability & Communications Officer, Dowlais Group

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Providing the example of paid paternity leave in a male dominated environment, Helen discusses the results of incremental changes that balance commerc...

'If it matters to you, it matters to us': Philipp Wohland, Chief People & Transformation Officer, Virgin Media O2

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recognising each of our unique lives, Philipp provides examples of  Virgin Media O2's approach to people: 'if it matters to you, it matters to us', i...

No Bad Jobs: Andy Jackson, CHRO, Fitch Group

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy summarises the work that led to ethical and sustainable growth being one of the seven objectives of Fitch Group's business strategy, and, describ...

Values Driving Action: Leigh Lafever-Ayer, VP HR UK&I, Enterprise Mobility

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leigh introduces Enterprise Mobility's global programme: Road Forward, to advance social and racial equity. From delivering books to schools to award...

Dimensions of HR impact: Wendy Miller, Chief People Officer, North America, McKinsey & Co.

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy discusses 3 dimensions of HR impact, including in times of crisis, focussing on principles of support, inclusion and creating stability, and sh...

HR at the Epicentre: Thomas Mulder – CHRO VodafoneZiggo

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Describing HR at the epicentre of key business changes, Thomas discusses themes such as human-centred experience and AI, and how these topics must be...

The Lighthouse Effect – How Ordinary People can have an Extraordinary Impact in the World: Steve Pemberton, Founder & CEO The Lighthouse Academy

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve introduces 'The Lighthouse Effect', the qualities of a lighthouse and its symbology (and therefore why we still have lighthouses even though tec...

HR – A Force Multiplier & Shock Absorber: Maryjo Charbonnier, CHRO, Kyndryl

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maryjo introduces her HR leadership roles in business transformations and spin outs, discussing the importance for everyone in HR to focus on busines...

Decent People & Decent Leadership: Rick Lee, Chief People Officer, Willmott Dixon

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rick provides an overview of DE&I challenges facing the construction sector and introduces Willmott Dixon's approach to championing change, highlight...

Building Your HR Influence & Impact - Data and Gen AI: Ian Cook, VP of Research and Strategy, Visier

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the contemporary landscape of HR, the integration of data and analytics has become paramount. Ian Cook, a seasoned practitioner and innovator,...

The Human Contribution: Donna Bonaparte, Chief Human Resources Officer, Babson College

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing 7 facets of Babson College's holistic approach to wellbeing, Donna discusses work-life integration, the shift to a results-based focus, levera...