We're on a mission to get more people talking about organisational culture and to help more businesses to create truly happy workplaces. We're bringing you the best thinking from leaders who are forging their own way in the quest to help their organisations achieve great things.
In this episode of The Happy Workplace Podcast, we chat with Cass Vranjkovic, the AI expert from AIQ Nexus. We discuss bridging the gap between AI and Strategy, breaking down stereotypes of women in STEM, and her passion for building successful business environments.
In this episode, guest host Chris Huffen sits down with unfold.ai 's co-founder Paul Bratcher to talk all things AI in the business world. Discover how AI could benefit your business, the future of AI and hints and tips on how to free up some of your own time with the use of AI and much more.
In this episode, Rebecca Stead, Managing Director of Biomedical Data Solutions talks to us about how she didn't set out to become a Managing Director, she'll also give us insight into the MBA that she studied and how a home working thesis has informed the way the organisation is structured.
In this episode, Dr Dale Whelehan, Chief Executive of Four Week Global shares with us how organisations can individualise the approach to work for them and gives us insights into some of the big macro factors that will benefit as a result of a four-day week implementation.
In this episode Anwen Bottois, Founder of Purple Sky Consulting shares with us her views on leadership, specifically the key measurements to assess its effectiveness. She also talks about the importance of alignment when moving into a leadership role with your true values.
In this episode Nick Court, CEO of The People Experience Hub gives us insights into what drives engagement and performance, why people leave organisations and what the general trends are amongst the best companies to work for.
In this episode, we speak to Rob Day, Chairman and Founder of Blueprint Interiors. He shares with us insights into how Blueprint create fantastic working spaces built around the psychological model Human Givens, he also talks about what the office space of the future will look like.
In this episode Elizabeth Hardwick-Smith, Group People and Culture Director at Pick Everard talks to us about why peer-to-peer recognition is so important in driving a sense of togetherness within the organisation, how they use diversity to improve the creativity and innovation within their teams and why data is critical in driving their retention levels within the business.
Beth Krucien, Organisational Development Lead at Veolia talks to us about why you can't talk about values without talking about purpose, how the business has embedded Collective Honest Conversations and why they've recently started their own podcast to improve their communication with employees.
Laurence Harvey, Unconscious bias specialist talks to us about what drives assumptions and fight, flight or freeze responses and why schools should focus on training unconscious bias for the next generation.
Andrew Bailey, Head of Talent at Coventry Building Society talks to us about the care values model that has been built and evolved over the 136 years that Coventry Building Society has been going. He gives us insight into what well-being passports are and how they are used in the organisation and he talks candidly about the significant life event that opened his eyes to the fact that friends and family come first.
Jonathan Parsons, Vice President of HR at Hitachi Rail shares insights into the study he did around flexible working, the costs and opportunities associated with it and why empowerment is so key to driving employee engagement through an individualised approach.
Ryan McCole, Head of Core Operations at Boots shares with us why creating an inclusive workplace is so important to him personally, what role trust, honesty and passion play in driving his performance and why it's so important for men to be able to share and talk about their mental health issues and struggles.
"Businesses with well-defined values often excel the most.” Dom Green, an experienced Finance Director with a diverse portfolio, brings a unique perspective to the table. In this captivating conversation, Dom discusses the importance of maintaining the discipline to achieve a harmonious work-life balance. Drawing from his experience as one of seven siblings, he shares how his upbringing has cultivated a sense of calm in the workplace. Dom also emphasises the significance of senior management emb...
This week we're joined by Sarah Brocklebank, Director of HR at Atlas Hotels.
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Sarah Walker, HR Director at BWB Consulting. Sarah takes us on a journey into the world of bespoke career paths, where she shares how BWB Consulting has created unique opportunities for their employees to thrive and grow. Discover the power of personalised development and how it has shaped the success of their organisation. Sarah also reveals the role that kindness plays in their business, fostering a culture of support, collaboration, and empathy...
Andy Gallimore is the founder of CultureV8te and Macildowie’s Head of Culture. Andy’s purpose is to help people be happier at work and in this episode, he gives insight into how an organisation can build and enhance a culture and what role purpose, belonging and trust play. He also talks to us about why leaders should focus less on underperformance.
Melisaan Foster is the Customer Success & Experience Director at Workbuzz, an organisation that is determined to help build the world’s best workplaces. Mel shares with us why Workbuzz is both an equally challenging and rewarding environment, how the CEO develops a culture of psychological safety and what Mel herself has done to help improve as a leader by implementing 360 feedback.
Zoe Ogden, People Director at Impression describes how it’s everybody’s responsibility to contribute to their culture. The strategic partner to the world's most exciting and ambitious brands. Zoe shares with us why they have done away with annual appraisals, what role transparency and fairness play in their culture and how they are helping their employees actively manage their well-being.
“Integrity rocks!” James Taylor has had a 25-year recruitment career with Macildowie Recruitment & Retention. In this episode, James talks to us about work-life choices vs work-life balance, the importance of finding a way and a solution for your customers, holding people to account against the set of business values and the importance of ensuring those values are things alongside business performance that get talked about peoples 121s.
People don’t work for you, they work with you.” Sam Evans is the Managing Director of the disruptive, data-driven and creative content production agency Gather Social. Sam shares with us his relationship with mental health, how Covid has shaped the culture of his business and what role being vulnerable has in building trust across the business. Sam gives insight into the sacrifices he has made to help make the business a success, the role yoga plays in his life and the importance of taking respo...
