In this insightful episode we meet Natasha Liedl-McDowal, Senior Manager Internal Communications at London Stock Exchange, where she dives into the transformative power of internal communications as a cornerstone of organisational culture. Join industry leaders as they discuss how to move beyond traditional top-down messaging and foster authentic, two-way conversations that truly engage employees at every level. Discover practical strategies for embedding company values into daily interactions, ...
May 19, 2025•19 min
In this episode, we sit down with Jonathon Pinch, Head of Internal Communications and Employee Engagement at Wincanton, the UK’s leading supply chain partner supporting everything from supermarket shelves to major infrastructure projects. Jonathon shares the unique challenges and creative solutions involved in engaging Wincanton’s 20,000-strong workforce-75% of whom are on the front line, often with limited access to technology. He offers a preview of his upcoming panel at the Employee Engagemen...
May 19, 2025•16 min
In this episode, Rebecca Moran, Head of HR at Chatham House explores why culture can’t stand still-and how organisations can embed meaningful cultural change that lasts. Tune in to hear practical strategies for making culture a core part of your company’s identity, not just a passing initiative. Rebecca touches on how to sustain cultural integrity during mergers, leadership transitions, and periods of rapid growth and innovative ways to measure the true impact of culture-going beyond traditional...
May 13, 2025•25 min
In this episode we dive deep into the power of organisational culture with Gillian Green, Global Senior Manager People Experience & Culture at SSP Group plc where she highlights why it’s the heartbeat of every high-performing business. Join us to explore what fuels our passion for building strong, positive cultures, the proven methods for shaping and evolving your workplace culture and the vital role of feedback in creating and sustaining high performance.
May 08, 2025•18 min
In our latest episode we meet with Ross Marshall, Wellbeing, Reward and Recognition Lead at London Borough of Havering, a passionate advocate for a holistic approach to wellbeing. Ahead of his appearance at our upcoming Employee Engagement Summit, Ross shares a preview of his session, where he’ll explore what wellbeing truly means—beyond the often narrow focus on mental health. He’ll discuss the importance of seeing wellbeing as a multi-faceted concept and how individuals can build a personalise...
May 06, 2025•30 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Sean Tolram, Head of Mindfulness at HSBC, who shares insights into his role and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming talk at the Employee Engagement Summit. Sean will be exploring how to create a brain-friendly workplace—a space where individuals can thrive, think clearly, and feel genuinely supported. He’ll unpack key themes such as the impact of stress and multitasking on performance, how to counteract our brain’s natural negativity bias, and the importance ...
Apr 28, 2025•28 min
In our latest episode we meet with Matt Cooper, Head of Digital Communications at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as he talks about how they transformed their staff engagement with the launch of Kingsweb, a cutting-edge intranet platform. Matt shares the journey of creating a mobile-accessible, user-friendly platform that has revolutionised communication and collaboration across the Trust.
Mar 27, 2025•23 min
In today’s episode our Guest Host Christina Lewis is a speaker, trainer and career coach, specialising in employee engagement and gender equity and is currently heading up Operations at Bolt. Christina sits down with Nick Holmes, Vice President of Learning & Culture at Avalere Health and dives deep into the heart of organisational dynamics, addressing crucial questions that shape our professional lives. Kicking off by tackling the age-old debate: Can culture truly be measured? Nick discusses...
Mar 06, 2025•42 min
In this episode, our guest host, Cathy Brown, sits down with Jackie Dacanay to explore the critical factors that influence employee wellness and efficiency in the modern workplace. They discuss how excessive workloads and unrealistic deadlines contribute to stress, burnout, and reduced productivity, while balanced expectations support employee wellness and efficiency. The conversation delves into the importance of flexible work hours, remote work, and understanding personal commitments in promot...
Dec 03, 2024•32 min
In this episode, we explore the crucial role managers play in building a motivated and engaged workforce. Drawing insights from The Business of Motivation , we delve into how organisations can empower managers to lead effectively by investing in the right training programmes and tools. We also address the challenges of difficult conversations and the importance of promoting inclusion to create a supportive environment. Discover why developing better managers is a transformative strategy for unlo...
Dec 02, 2024•33 min
In this episode, our guest host Anaïs welcomes Stavy Papasotiriou to explore one of today’s most critical workplace challenges: employee engagement. Despite companies worldwide investing heavily in benefits and perks to boost engagement, global engagement levels remain disappointingly low. So, what are organisations missing? Anaïs and Stavy examine why traditional approaches often fall flat, discussing how HR departments may be misinterpreting engagement and relying on superficial benefits inste...
Nov 05, 2024•40 min
In this episode, our guest host, Anaïs Nebel sits down with Director of Self in Progress, Chris Malliaros, to delve into the ongoing challenge of employee disengagement, with only 23% of employees globally feeling genuinely connected to their work. They examine why traditional top-down approaches to engagement often fall short, creating a disconnect between organisational aspirations and the reality of employees' lived experiences. Chris highlights how many organisations focus on “culture fit” r...
Oct 31, 2024•36 min
In this episode, we explore The Business of Motivation and what drives today’s workforce. Our guests, Jess Holt from Forty1’s Behavioural Science division and Cesar Garcia, Executive Director of Global Communications at Merck (known as MSD outside the US and Canada), share insights with host Richelle Feigin from a comprehensive study of over 2,600 participants across the UK and US. We discuss key findings such as the importance of motivation and its impact on business performance, alongside the ...
Oct 23, 2024•25 min
In this episode, Lucy delves into the growing trend of organisations transitioning from traditional hierarchical structures to flatter, more agile models. She explores the core reasons driving this shift, focusing on creating clarity around the "why"—why companies are embracing this change and how it aligns with long-term goals. Lucy discusses the importance of understanding where your organisation currently stands and identifying areas that need radical transformation versus those that require ...
Oct 07, 2024•31 min
In this episode our guest host Cathy Brown is joined by Wendy Murphy, VP of Corporate Communications at Exinity to discuss: - Why did Exinity decide to invest in their wellbeing offering? - How did they decide what to prioritise? - What has the impact been on colleagues? - Have you seen any other impact that you weren’t expecting? - Do you have anything else in the pipeline? Wendy Murphy would like to make a special mention to those involved in the wellbeing initiatives: Lex Webster > https:/...
Sep 27, 2024•31 min
In this episode our guest host Cathy Brown is joined by Christina Lewis, Head Of Global Rider Experience and Partnerships at Deliveroo to discuss: What is an Employee Resource Group, or an ERG and why do you have an ERG? What was it that encouraged you personally to get involved in an ERG? What makes an engaged and successfully employee-led ERG? How can they be set up for success? In your view, what are the barriers to ERG’s to being able to make a significant impact? What kind of initiatives ha...
Sep 19, 2024•34 min
In this episode our guest host Cathy Brown is joined by Alyssa Jaffer, Senior Global Communications Manager at Deliveroo to discuss: - Navigating a nonlinear career - Moving from the US to the UK and adjusting to a different work culture, as an expat/immigrant - Finding professional fulfilment, outside of your remit - Supporting your team through confidence crises and self-doubt - Leading with empathy - What people teams can do to boost employee engagement/support disengaged employees
Sep 12, 2024•27 min
Join this episode to hear from our host Cathy Brown and Chris Lees, Director, Go to Market at Liberty Global, as they discuss the role of internal communications and how to inspire others.
Aug 29, 2024•25 min
Join this episode of the Employee Engagement Examples of Excellence, as we are joined by our host Cathy Brown and Georgina Reeves-Saad, Employee Engagement and Experience Specialist at the British Council, as they discuss: - Defining what employee engagement actually means - The ethical and human impact of AI, orgs needing to think about policies/guidelines for how it can be used and not abused. - Ways of working – more than just working at home but how to organise how we work differently. Leade...
Aug 29, 2024•34 min
After being ranked one of the best speakers at the Employee Engagement Summit, Anaïs returns for our latest podcast episode to delve deeper into Lipsy London’s recent wellbeing initiative that empowered employees through self-confidence. Our host Jo Moffatt, Advisory Board Member at Engage for Success and Director at Woodreed, asks Anaïs to share: The key drivers that led to Lipsy London taking action to add self-empowerment to their wellbeing strategy Why Lipsy London decided to run with the ph...
Aug 16, 2024•34 min
When times are tough, the need for brilliant employee engagement is more important than ever. So how do you keep focused on that when you’re the focus of public scrutiny and in the eye of the media storm? In this discussion we’ll explore the impact of media coverage on colleague engagement, how Severn Trent have navigated these challenges and advice for leading a workforce through turbulent times which are out of your control.
May 20, 2024•13 min
How do volunteer lead employee resource groups help support your company culture & employee proposition goals? In a time where resources are increasingly tight and understanding the experiences of underrepresented groups is imperative- ERG’s may be the employee engagement resource you didn’t realise you needed. Hear from Christina Lewis, Deliveroo’s Gender Equity ERG lead and award-winning ‘WiHTL Woman To Watch 2024’ on how ERG groups can boost company culture & employee engagement, driv...
May 20, 2024•19 min
In this episode, our guest host Cathy Brown, Co-Founder of Handley Studios, was joined by our guest Judith Germain, FCIPD, MBA, PgDip, the Leading Authority on Maverick Leadership. Together, they discussed all things leadership, exploring questions such as: - How do you engage senior employees? - Why is senior leadership development important? - What skills do senior leaders need now? - Why should leaders be clear on what they stand for? - Why is being influential more important now than ever? -...
May 02, 2024•30 min
The people in your organisation are your most powerful asset, but is your team able to reach their full potential? Are individuals telling each other what they need to hear, or are they avoiding difficult conversations? Do they feel truly supported in their roles? In this podcast, OneAdvanced Chief People Officer Katie Obi discusses how to unlock high performance by facilitating top level feedback. She draws on the learnings of her career, which has seen her hold the roles of Chief People Office...
Mar 27, 2024•34 min
This episode features an interview with Carolyn Clark, VP of Employee Experience Strategy at Simpplr. Carolyn is a seasoned leader and expert in all facets of communication; from producing broadcast news, to consumer and product public relations, media relations and corporate communications. With experience at major tech companies such as Yahoo, Pandora, GoDaddy and Opendoor, Carolyn has led countless transitions, navigated more crises than she can count, and shepherded thousands of employees th...
Feb 21, 2024•31 min
Blue Light organisations are facing unprecedented demand, widespread strikes and uniquely challenging recruitment and retention challenges. This is in addition to being a disparate workforce often viewed as ‘cynical’ or less inclined to trust corporate communications. Focusing on employee listening and employee experience has never felt more urgent and necessary. At the 2023 Future of Work Conference, May Holloway, Head of Internal Communications at British Transport Police explains how amidst a...
Dec 13, 2023•29 min
As we become more reliant on technology to bridge the communication gap between our people, leadership and customers, this conversation looks at the impact this is having in the workplace, and why it’s more important than ever to build connections that really matter. At the 2023 Future of Work Conference, Chris Lees, Senior Manager , Brand & Communications at Liberty Global touched on his experience across internal communications and employee engagement, as well as the role brand plays in cr...
Nov 07, 2023•16 min
From the 2023 Future of Work Conference, hear Hayley’s career journey through Hospitality, Retail, FMCG, and latterly in Sport. The challenges, the best bits and what draws them all together, creating conditions for people to be successful in work. Finding her place in small medium size businesses, with lean resource and budgets, Hayley looked at the lessons she’s learned as a People leader, the challenges and proudest impact moments, alongside what the future could hold and how we can start lay...
Nov 07, 2023•19 min
Listen to this 30-minute fireside chat from the 2023 Future of Work Conference as Jo Moffatt interviewed Fortnum & Mason’s Sam Bleazard, on how you can take steps to start creating a more unified workplace culture. Looking at authentic human storytelling and the employee experience in a post pandemic world - how do you develop your Employer Brand to build pride, retain your people but also attract new talent? As a focus on storytelling and fast-moving content sharpened significantly during t...
Nov 07, 2023•30 min
At the 2023 Future of Work conference David Macleod OBE, C-Chair at Engage for Success outlined the key forces shaping the nature of work - the external pressures increasingly bearing down on organisations and changing employee expectations of work. He outlined the four key enablers of high levels of employee engagement which will help organisations to cope with, and indeed capitalise on, these forces. Success in the future will require organisations to give much greater priority to employee eng...
Nov 07, 2023•22 min
