How HR Leaders Change the World
Episodes
Episode 36: Speaking truth to power – Elizabeth Nieto, Global Head of Equity & Impact at Spotify
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth shares her view on the importance of speaking truth to power and allowing time to implement the changes that result. Providing suggestions o...
Episode 35: Best practice corporate-charity partnerships: Tom Dannatt, Founder and CEO of Street Child
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode for the holiday season, we introduce Tom Dannatt Founder and CEO of Street Child – From Babies with Love's key partner ...
Episode 34: Embedding inclusion in a global company – Helle Bay, EVP Head of People & Culture at Scania
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helle Bay, EVP and Head of People & Culture at Scania, describes her passion for a truly inclusive society, where everyone in business leads with an i...
Episode 33: Inclusion doesn't have to be difficult – Paul Sesay, Founder & CEO, The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Sesay describes the challenges he overcame that fuelled his passion for diversity, inclusion and belonging. As creator of The Inclusive Top 50 UK...
Episode 32: Achieving long term culture change – Daniela Seabrook, Global Chief HR Officer at Philips
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Daniela share with you her passion for creating a work culture that prioritises wellbeing and inclusion. Daniela provides examples across leaders...
Episode 31: Achieving Gender Equality – Emma Walsh, CEO, Parents at Work
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Walsh, CEO at Parents at Work, discusses her work leading societal change in the relationship between our lives at work and home. Describing why ...
Episode 30: A better future of work – Amanda Cusdin, Chief People Officer, Sage Plc
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Amanda discusses Sage's Sustainability and Society strategy and how it has influenced Talent strategy. Advocating for listenin...
Episode 29: D&I is not a spectator sport – Kristen Anderson, former Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Barilla
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Kristen shares her passion for ensuring no one feels they need to hide themselves at work. Discussing the productivity and busi...
Episode 28: Why hybrid working isn't going to work, Bruce Daisley, Bestselling author on Better Working
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Daisley formerly ran Twitter's business in EMEA, responsible for the development of Twitter in three continents. He's now bestselling author and...
Episode 27: The Great Resignation – the post Covid disconnect and the opportunity for HR, Jodi Geddes and Kate Pollard, cofounders, Circle In
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the goal of creating a business world where companies supporting working parents is the norm, not a perk, Jodi and Kate introduce Circle In and t...
Episode 26: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion as a business growth driver driver: Lauren von Stackelberg, Chief Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Tate & Lyle
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren advocates for ED&I as a business growth driver and revenue generator, which successful businesses are embedding into the role of every single c...
Episode 25: Building a Net Zero Workforce – Catherine Schlieben, Chief People Officer, Talent and National Grid Ventures at National Grid
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leading HR functions in the energy sector, Catherine shares her work to build a Net Zero Workforce, the approaches to skills and diversity required to...
Episode 24: HR is PR - Sarah Jackson OBE, Authority on Flexible Working & the Gender Pay Gap
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah has dedicated her career to making work work - campaigning to ensure people with caring responsibilities are not excluded. Sarah shares her expe...
Episode 23: Understanding the human condition to deliver business success – Flo Starks, Chief Diversity Officer and Kevin Lyons, Senior HR Manager, Pearson plc.
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flo and Kevin share their approach to go beyond surface level understanding and create a work environment that empathises with the lived experience of...
Episode 22: Conscious Inclusion at work and home - Asif Sadiq, SVP Equity & Inclusion, Warner Media International
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With 20 years of experience working in equity and inclusion, Asif advocates for a long-term process of culture change, providing examples of ways to e...
Episode 21: Owning the podium; HR as advocates - Jenn Bouyoukos CHRO, Entertainment One
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn discusses her view on the role of HR leaders and professionals as advocates, sharing examples including her work in creating impactful Employee R...
Episode 20: Making hybrid working a norm - a game changer for gender equity - Virginia Herlihy, Founder & CEO, How Do You Do It
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing how HR can support the transition to hybrid working, and the profound impact this will have for gender equity, Virginia shares her vast exp...
Episode 19: How HR, business and society benefit when we collaborate – Hugo Bague, Global HR Board Member at companies including Rio Tinto
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hugo Bague shares his experience across a long career as an HR Leader, including most recently as the Global CHRO at Rio Tinto. Advocating for collabo...
Episode 18: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - What is your vision of the world? Salima Bhimani, Chief Strategist and Director of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, Other Bets - Alphabet
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Salima shares how her personal, academic and work experience comes together to drive systemic change, asking us to reflect on the world we want to see...
Episode 17: Why HR is part of the drive for sustainability, Jessica Peacock, Global Inclusion & Wellbeing Lead at Ørsted
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Peacock presents her view on the meaning of sustainability and how this encompasses HR, inclusion and wellbeing. From changing perceptions of ...
Episode 16: Shareholders want to talk to HR; thinking long term and being bold - Jim Devine, Group HR Director at Spirax Sarco
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Devine shares his view on the benefits of medium and long-term thinking for business and people strategy, providing examples ranging from Spirax S...
Episode 15: Organisational health and talent strategy in a purpose and performance led business, David Henderson, Group CHRO at Zurich Insurance Group
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Henderson shares his work in building organisational health in a purpose and performance led business. David also describes how technology and t...
Episode 14: Work that enhances your life – the opportunity for HR, Geoff McDonald, former Global VP, HR at Unilever and Co-founder at Minds@Work
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Geoff shares his inspiring vision for the future of work, a future where work enhances, not diminishes, our lives. Sharing his experie...
Episode 13: Everyday Culture – a strategy that builds inclusion, Emma Codd, Global Inclusion Leader, Deloitte
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With priorities including Work-life Balance and Gender Diversity, Emma shares her journey in building inclusion, sharing improvements in people-relate...
Episode 12: Mental Health - the challenge ahead and a preventative approach: Chris Parsons, Chairman, India Practice and Mental Health Champion, Herbert Smith Freehills
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A business leader working with HR and D&I teams, Chris describes the scale of the global mental health challenge, shares his personal experience of me...
Episode 11: HR is a source of innovation – the opportunities ahead, Andrea Euenheim, CHRO at Metro AG
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Andrea shares the opportunities she is leading for METRO AG and its 90,000 employees around the world. Covering inclusive leadership, ...
Episode 10: The role of HR in sustainable business, Joydeep Bose, Group CHRO at Olam
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Olam ingredients in 7 out of 10 chocolate bars globally, in this episode Joydeep describes the impact of his work in implementing living wages an...
Episode 9: Equitable pay that rewards inclusive and sustainable behaviours, Stephanie Hasenbos-Case, Global CHRO at DLL
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Stephanie describes her multiple experiences of ensuring equitable pay across global organisations, as well as her views on the import...
Episode 8: Listening and democratising to reinvent the future of work, Antonio Calco' Labruzzo, Global Head of HR at Takeda
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Antonio shares his thoughts on the future of work, including his work in leading an experimental approach, why listening is important ...
Episode 7: An important moment for HR - reimagining work: Catherine Ward, former Chief People Officer at The British Council
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Catherine, former Chief People Officer at The British Council, Interserve and BMI Healthcare, share thoughts on why this is an exciting time to b...
Episode 6: Net zero and the role of HR: Chris Norbury, Chief People Officer at E.ON UK
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Norbury, Chief People Officer at E.ON UK shares his experience in building diverse and inclusive businesses that are transforming the energy sec...
Episode 5: The LEGO Group's approach to inclusive leadership in a thriving and impactful business, Loren I. Shuster, Chief People Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Loren Shuster, Chief People Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at The LEGO Group, describe The LEGO Group's approach to leadership. Loren...
Episode 4: Optimising capabilities: creating an environment for all employees to thrive - Eileen Kiley, Senior Advisor and former CHRO at The RMR Group
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Eileen McDonough Kiley, Senior Advisor and former CHRO at The RMR Group, on how to create a collaborative, listening and learning environmen...
Episode 3: Representation: the role of brands and how leaders are leaning in to the uncomfortable - Geoffrey O.Williams, CDIO, Dr Martens
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Representation: the role of brands and how leaders are leaning in to the uncomfortable If you're interested in the role of business in creating an inc...
Episode 2: Removing systemic barriers: leadership in gender balance and social mobility - Sarah Morris, Group Chief People Officer, Compass Group
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Removing systemic barriers: leadership in gender balance and social mobility Sarah Morris' leadership created a movement in achieving gender balance. ...
Episode 1: How being an HR disrupter unleashes talent and creates social change - Stefan Ries, Senior External Advisor, McKinsey and former Global CHRO, SAP
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How being an HR disrupter unleashes talent and creates social change If you love to innovate, to question the status quo and improve on the way things...
Trailer: How HR Leaders Change the World
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how the work of HR Leaders is creating positive social change, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals - goals which the world's comp...