The HR Grapevine Podcast

Snr Global Benefits Director, Google: Why we're giving employees 24/7 menopause support

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Google is introducing specialized, 24/7 virtual support for staff experiencing perimenopause and menopause, covering over 80% of Googlers by the end o...

HRD, Goughs: The legal profession has changed - our talent strategy is no longer transactional

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria Nash, HR Director for law firm Goughs, says the legal profession's 'long hours' culture has changed, with talent strategies becoming less tra...

CHRO, Entrust: How we fused culture & built one strategic vision post M&A

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

CHRO Kelsey Holthus joins the HR Grapevine podcast to discuss how Entrust’s HR team integrated cultures after a $650m acquisition of Onfido in 2024....

Director of Recruitment, Sainsbury's: Our new grad scheme will build essential future skills

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Haywood, Director of Recruitment at Sainsbury’s, discusses the launch of Sainsbury’s ‘FutureMaker’ graduate training scheme...

HR Partner, Greybull: How we infuse a culture of 'operational excellence'

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Hiatt, Recruiting and HR Operating at Greybull Stewardship, discusses how cultural excellence drives performance at the private equity firm a...

CPO, IRIS: Why smart employers still embrace 'day one rights' thinking

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

CPO Stephanie Kelly argues ‘day one’ thinking can prevent poor hiring decisions and ineffective onboarding from causing poor performance, disengag...

Global Director of Inclusiveness, EY: Strengthening social mobility through storytelling

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EY is investing in belonging across its diverse workforce of 400,000 people with the power of ‘All in Moments’ and storytelling...

CPO, Sticks'n'Sushi: How we win with a culture of 'big smiles & small egos'

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Karl Jolly, CPO at Sticks’n’Sushi, tells the HR Grapevine Podcast about the power of design culture over a default culture...

CPO, Partners FCU: How to succeed in your first six months as CHRO

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Patty Bedard, CPO at Partners FCU, is five months into her role – and has a blueprint for delivering impact while building long-term relationships.....

CPO, SUSE: How we're helping our over-50s discover new career paths

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SUSE’s Futureselves programme is a specialised L&D pathway targeted at the company’s over-50s as they near the later stages of their careers...

Head of Global Talent, Vanguard: How we became industry leaders in attraction & retention

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Head of Global Talent Management Maxim Tambling joins the HR Grapevine podcast to reveal Vanguard's market-leading approach to talent attraction and r...

CPO, OCS UK&I: How we 'design difference' into HR systems

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Williams, CPO for OCS UK & Ireland, is passionate about the power of personalisation through tech across the employee lifecycle...

CPO, Ferring: How to support employees on their fertility journey

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

99% of employees who have had fertility treatment say it impacts their mental health, while only one third feel supported by their employer...

SVP of PX, Sony: 2025 was a year of ‘difficult moments’ and ‘incredible highs’

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SVP of PX, Sony: 2025 was a year of ‘difficult moments’ and ‘incredible highs’ by HR Grapevine

Head of TA, BPP: Three ways AI adds value - and how we approach it with caution

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BPP’s Jen Hulme says there are ‘three clear buckets where AI is genuinely adding value’ to talent acquisition teams...

EMD, HSA Bank: The life-changing power of adoption assistance benefits

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While only around 100,000 adoptions occur in the US each year, assistance plans are a benefit worth more than the sum of their parts...

CIO, Balfour Beatty: Working alongside HR to drive AI productivity gains

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

75% of Balfour Beatty staff who use AI report improved productivity, thanks to a carefully orchestrated adoption plan...

CHRO, CSAA: Holistic benefits that support mental, physical, financial, & social wellbeing

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Jones, CHRO at CSAA Insurance Group, tells the HR Grapevine podcast about a benefits package that spans social wellbeing to green perks...

Head of People, Creditspring: How to avoid 'cultural catfishing'

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The dangers of cultural catfishing in businesses & steps HR leaders can take to ensure their business protects & maintains its culture...

CHRO, PHINIA: Why we're helping leaders develop emotional intelligence in an AI-first workplace

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CHRO, PHINIA: Why we're helping leaders develop emotional intelligence in an AI-first workplace by HR Grapevine

CEO, Onvero: DEI drives productivity & retention - so what does true inclusion look like?

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sandi Wassmer, Chief Executive Officer at Onvero, outlines how to build a culture of inclusion that drives wellbeing, retention, and business performa...

CHRO, apexanalytix: How we took employee recognition to the next level with 'culture awards'

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Kozak, CHRO at apexanalytix, outlines her company’s approach to ‘next level’ recognition, including the creation of four culture awards....

People Director, MND Association - after our funding doubled, we had to rebuild HR

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MND Association’s Director of People, Culture, and Inclusion reveals how she rebuilt trust in HR after an influx in funding...

CPO, Thomas Cuisine - manager orientations & our recipe for successful leadership

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Cuisine invests heavily in identifying, developing, and supporting its managers and leaders...

Head of Operations, Grant Thornton - why we introduced an Employee Benefit Trust

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In June, Grant Thornton became the largest UK professional services firm to give equity units to many of its employees at no cost...

CHRO, Emburse: My HR framework for driving meaningful workplace change

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Giannetti, CHRO at Emburse, offers an HR framework as a means to drive meaningful change...

HRD, Avantia - building an award-winning culture of flexibility, mobility, & inclusion

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Avantia, the parent company of direct-to-consumer home insurance brand Homeprotect, has received awards for its culture six years on the spin...

Chief Culture Officer, Houston Methodist: Driving employee engagement through community & culture

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arianne Dowdell, Chief Culture & Engagement Officer for Houston Methodist, discusses the hospital’s investment in ERGs, engagement, & community...

CPO, Business of Fashion - how we embedded organisational resilience into our leadership DNA

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey Wojcik, Chief People and Culture Officer at Business of Fashion, has worked with the company’s leadership team to embed organisational resili...

CPO, Autodesk: Why we're inspiring, not controlling, employee productivity

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transparent productivity frameworks is making Autodesk’s employees not just more efficient, but more engaged...

People Director, Amey - how we're giving prison leavers a new career

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

10% of Amey’s new recruits in 2025 will come from disadvantaged backgrounds, including prison leavers and those at risk of offending...

CPO, ISS: Tackling attrition cliffs through inclusive, data-driven HR leadership

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ISS CPO Lisa Mitchell-Kastner discusses how HR teams can advance inclusive workforce strategies through a social good framework...

SVP of HR, Animal Nutrition & Health - reducing turnover with a 'Change Ambassador Network'

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SVP of HR, Animal Nutrition & Health - reducing turnover with a 'Change Ambassador Network' by HR Grapevine

SVP of HR, Equifax: Feedback is a 'gift' - & the engine of continuous performance management

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stefani Steinway, SVP of HR at Equifax, reveals how she embedded constructive feedback into her business...

Ex-Global Head of DEI, Diageo - 'unwritten rules' & untangling socio-economic barriers at work

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tolu Oke, Founder of The Inclusive Experience Group & former Global Head of DEI at Diageo, talks social mobility & the 'Gratitude Complex’...

CHRO, Prosek: How we became 'professional wish granters' with a Custom Careers program

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Niovitch Davis says her HR team are ‘professional wish-granters’ when it comes to employees exploring their career aspirations...

Global Head of SWP, Ericsson - why strategic workforce planning is key to HR's future impact

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ercisson’s Global Head of SWP shares strategic workforce planning best practices and pitfalls to avoid...

VP of HR, Addition Financial: Effective & equitable hiring in the era of AI

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leon Lachance, VP of HR, reveals how Additional Financial is embracing AI safely but effectively across hiring, HR, and the wider business...

HR Manager, Racecourse Media Group - from manual spreadsheets to optimised HR tech ecosystem

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RMG’s HR Manager encourages other people teams to ‘start small and roll it out in stages’ when it comes to overhauling HR technology...

The flexibility illusion - how can HR tackle staff burnout, isolation, & 'always on' workplaces?

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite widespread flexibility rhetoric over the past five years, BHN Extras research finds most employees (81%) say work-life balance has not improve...

COO, All Points PR: How we're freeing up time for human-centric work with AI

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Izaks, COO at All Points PR, has led AI adoption through onboarding, internal training, and leadership role modeling...

CPO, KPMG UK - How we're giving our employees the 'Space to Learn'

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karl Edge, Chief People Officer at KPMG, is passionate about leading by example when it comes to investing time in learning...

CHRO, Fortune Brands: Consolidating offices into one HQ - while maintaining engagement, energy, & equity

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fortune Brands Innovations has consolidated several regional offices into one HQ, with some staff choosing to relocate...

Global Head of HR, DHL - centralised learning & careers platforms are our route to retention

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MyTalentWorld and Career Marketplace, two of DHL Group’s centralised platforms, have delivered a culture of learning, skills, & mobility...

Chief Administrative Officer, DeVry University: How we make upskilling timely, relevant, & social

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Barnett, Chief Administrative Officer for DeVry University, is focused on embedding employee upskilling within his organization...

Senior Director of Training, DNEG - the hidden link between presentation skills, equity, & performance

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Schlussel has formerly led training at Netflix, DreamWorks, and Pixar, and argues presentation skills are key for a more equitable workplace...

CHRO, Remington: We're 'laser-focused' on making complex career mobility simple

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remington Hospitality’s CHRO makes the complex simple by facilitating career mobility across 128 hotels...

Head of HR, Bosch - 3,500 'Pulse Check' comments into a year of HR action

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Martina McGrath, Head of HR at Bosch UK & Ireland, reflects on 12 months of action following a 2024 ‘Pulse Check’...

CHRO, Spectrum: How our tuition-free education program boosted retention rates

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Participants in Spectrum’s education program are getting retained at a 10% higher rate than their peers...

Group HRD, Hotelplan - how we reduced emissions by aligning people, planet, & profit

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicky Lyle, Group HRD at Hotelplan UK, talks sustainability training, the impact of flexible working, and re-designing benefits and bonuses...

Becoming an employer of choice: How to build a scalable, people-first workplace

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the strategies, tools, and mindset needed to position your organization as an employer of choice...

CPO, Agilitas - how our 'culture canvas' improved team dynamics & stabilised turnover

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bev Markland, CPO at Agilitas, on using a culture canvas as a tool for identifying cultural strengths and areas of improvement...

CPO, The Amenity Collective: From 'stepping stone' employer to long-term career provider

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CPO Brianna Schweizer discusses how industries once viewed as ‘stepping stones’ are delivering long-term careers through development...

HRD, Muse Group - acing asynchronous to achieve global workforce symphony

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Music tool maker Muse Group has a distinctive structure and culture centred on global asynchronous work...

CPO, MOO: Our journey to record-high engagement & record-low attrition

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jaclyn Tomlinson, Chief People Officer at MOO, has embraced data-driven DEI, family leave, and hybrid...

CPO, Dext - we'll remain remote-first so people can meet childcare & family responsibilities

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sharon Scortis, Chief People Officer at Dext, is passionate about the importance of flexible working and remote working options...

CPO, BVI Medical: Enabling hybrid work with a footprint in over 90 countries

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BVI CPO Andrew Dawson shares how his global business has built a hybrid approach that works across different time zones, countries, and continents...

People Director, Everflow - blind hiring at one of Europe's fastest-growing firms

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everflow’s rapid growth journey has required careful hiring practices and an emphasis on cultural principles...

CHRO, Allianz Trade: Embracing non-linear careers & forward-thinking talent strategy

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CHRO Barbara Martell talks about the shift from traditional to forward-thinking talent planning and mobility...

CPO, The Legal Director - HR transformation & operational efficiency in a unique business structure

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CPO Sarah Clark talks HR tech, dashboards, work allocation, & engaging a unique group of employees...

CPO, IGS Energy: Hitting 95% employee satisfaction through wellbeing & culture

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jenni Kovach, CPO at IGS Energy, reveals how the energy retailer invests in a culture of wellbeing and development.

Financial Wellbeing Manager, Virgin Money - the win-win-win of financial health training

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Quinn, Financial Wellbeing Manager at Virgin Money, talks financial health training at a critical time for employees...

CEO, Barge: My 30-year journey from intern to CEO & the culture that took me there

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carrie Stokes attributes her 30-year journey at Barge to a culture built on development, wellness, and retention...

HR Director, Selco - our industry-leading expansions to family & fertility cover

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Selco Builders Warehouse announced expansions to maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave earlier in 2025...

CHRO, Auvik: Self-awareness, curiosity, & key leadership traits for 2030

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Harrison, CHRO of Auvik, dives into the critical leadership competencies to nurture ahead of 2030...

Global Head of L'Oréal University - how we 'grow leaders without cloning them'

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yasmina Jaïdi, Global Head of L'Oréal University for Leadership & Culture, offers a masterclass in leadership development...

EVP of People & Culture, Libra: Our continuous learning culture for all generations

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Regina Sheridan, EVP of People and Culture at Libra Group talks reskilling in the era of AI and generational differences at work...

President, Xerox: Why we love ERGs and why they could be having their 'moment'

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Xerox invented Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) more than 60 years ago, and according to Darren Cassidy, they are more relevant today than ever before....

CHRO, Center for Internet Security: How we built an award-winning culture of wellbeing

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carolyn Comer, CHRO at the Center for Internet Security, is a proponent of a proactive, two-way approach to workplace wellbeing...

Ex-CHRO, Danone - why HR must help businesses align profits with purpose

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roberto Di Bernadini, former CHRO at Danone and Banco Santander believes businesses must embed a sense of purpose...

CHRO, KCSA: Meaningful mat leave, a 'concierge service,' & our retention-building benefits package

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The novel, industry-leading blend of benefits at KCSA is driving an outstanding employee experience...

CPO, Blacklane - AI, skills shifts, and bringing HR 'into the future'

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cindy Rubbens, CPO at Blacklane and co-chair of the HR Innovation Awards talks AI and digital reskilling in HR departments and beyond...

HR Director, Sentry: How our 100-year-old business became a 21st-century employer of choice

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From AI application to generous maternity leave, Mikaela Gitto discusses how a 100-year-old manufacturer delivers a compelling modern employee experie...

Head of Wellbeing, Hays - tackling the biggest threats to effective wellbeing programmes

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Pearsall has spent 22 years at Hays driving individual, organisational, and societal wellbeing...

CHRO, Citizens Bank: Our shift to skills-based & what it meant for AI, leadership, & wellbeing

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Citizens Bank trained nearly 6,000 colleagues through its Academies program in 2024 alone...

CPO, Logicalis - how we're tackling the tech gender gap through culture & career development

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Logicalis Chief People Officer Dina Knight discusses how her business has created the necessary workplace culture and career development to attract an...

Director of People Ops, MWB Restaurants: How we improved hiring velocity while reducing job ad spend

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Preston Sharpston, Director of People Operations at MWB Restaurants, has overseen the implementation of an ATS and a shift to data-led hiring...

CHRO, Vizrt - how we identify, engage, and nurture high-potential leaders

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Dahlfors, CHRO at Vizrt, gives a masterclass on effective leadership development programmes...

CPO, iManage: How we're building 'change resilience as a culture'

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Nordness, Chief People Officer at iManage, will embrace ‘holistic learning’ to help her workforce prepare for change resilience...

Director of Talent, Philips - taking the people experience from 'gut feel' to data-driven

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Antoine Brossard reflects on an 18-month journey toward a more data-driven approach to employee experience at Philips...

Global Head of Talent Attraction, Amdocs: AI, skills-based, & doubling application completion rates

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria Myers joins the HR Grapevine podcast to discuss how AI is driving the firm’s skills-based approach to talent...

Head of HR, Keepmoat - our 'people-centric' approach helps us defy the construction sector's sky-high turnover rates

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Waddington, Head of HR at Keepmoat says a people-centric culture has been key to defying the construction industry’s high turnover rates...

Chief People Officer, Limbach: How customized L&D helped us deliver a 'perfect' leadership accelerator program

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over 95% of Limbach’s L&D programs are tailored in-house to meet the company’s needs...

Senior MD for People Experience, Markel - How we protected our employee-led culture while growing

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Specialist insurer Markel proudly describes itself as ‘truly people-first,’ investing heavily in an inclusive culture...

Exec Director of HR, PSEG: How our 'Neurodiversity Works' program drove a 200% increase in disability self-disclosure

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

19% of adults in the US identify as neurodiverse, but many remain overlooked and discriminated against at work...

Head of Wellbeing, Ministry of Justice - how to shift from reactive to proactive wellbeing strategies

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Becky Thoseby, MOJ’s Head of Workplace Wellbeing says tackling the root cause of overwork and stress is just as important as providing individual su...

SVP of People Experience, Sony: How we reimagined HR in 2024 with a 'global people promise'

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Maria Neve Brownlee, Americas SVP of People Experience at Sony Music Entertainment, for the final HR Grapevine US podcast of 2024...

CPO, Aviva - We're not 'skills-based', but L&D is essential to our culture

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aviva’s Chief People Officer Danny Harmer is our final guest on the HR Grapevine Podcast in 2024...

EY's Global L&D Leader: How we trained over 325,000 employees on AI using 'triple loop learning'

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EY’s billion-dollar investment in AI is rooted in curiosity, development, and learning...

Key financial wellbeing pressures in 2025 - and what HR can do about them

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We conclude our 2024 podcast series with Zellis by revisiting the topic of financial wellbeing...

Chad, Cheese, & Bradley Batchelder, CPO at Applause: Employee experience predictions for 2025

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of our Chad & Cheese podcast series, we discuss employee experience fundamentals and trends including co-creation...

Chad, Cheese, & Sarah Reynolds, CMO at HiBob: How to make employee engagement surveys fit-for-purpose

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The HR Grapevine podcast looks at the biggest frustrations with engagement surveys and how they can be fixed...

HR Director, Roadchef - how investment in ESG helps us drive an award-winning employee experience

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Bunn, HR Director at the motorway services operator argues HR and ESG are increasingly aligned...

HR partner, McGill & Partners: Why we ask our employees to agree to a 'Contract of Trust'

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HR partner, McGill & Partners: Why we ask our employees to agree to a 'Contract of Trust' by HR Grapevine

People Director, Immediate - how the home of Good Food & Radio Times implements a purpose-focused culture

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Immediate’s People Director is a firm believer in the importance of co-creating culture alongside employees...

Chief People Officer, Wiley: How we're building trust & productivity through pay transparency

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CPO Danielle McMahan discusses Wiley’s journey toward greater pay transparency...

CHRO, Zurich UK - 51% of neurodiverse adults fear disclosure. Here's how we're breaking the stigma

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Half of neurodivergent adults have faced discrimination during the recruitment process, Zurich research found...

'Happy Teams. Happy Customers. Happy Days' - How Savers became a Great Place to Work

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

'Happy Teams. Happy Customers. Happy Days' - How Savers became a Great Place to Work by HR Grapevine

Director of EX & Communications, Mimecast: Building a paid volunteer leave program & aligning HR with ESG

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Vermes, Director of Employee Experience and Communications at Mimecast, recently contributed to Mimecast's annual ESG report, and joins the HR G...

Kim Crowder: Effective executive development in the era of good, bad, & ugly leadership

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leaders are like snowflakes – no two are alike. But what can we learn from our favorite bosses & how could that inform the executive development pro...