Learning professionals may not be asked to show me the money, but they will be expected to demonstrate value and return on investment. So, what can learning professionals do to best set themselves up for success? Could the answer lie in simply asking the right questions to properly diagnose an organisations real learning need? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests: Natalie Richer, Natalie Richer Consulting; Payal Gaglani-Bhatt, Chief People Officer at The Little Gurus; and Steve George, Inte...
Dec 05, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast CIPDs latest health and wellbeing at work report revealed that sickness absence is at a ten-year high and that wellbeing support for individuals at different life stages can be patchy. So, how can organisations offer sophisticated and nuanced wellbeing support without truly understanding the individual needs of their people? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests: Krystal Wilkinson, Associate Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University; Nick Pahl, CEO at Society of Occupational Medicine; ...
Nov 07, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast How are you balancing new working freedoms with post-Covid realities? For many organisations, remote working was a boon that enabled their businesses to carry on through the pandemic. All the while their people uncovered and experienced the benefits that working remotely had to offer. But as we unwind from the pandemic, some organisations that had seemingly settled on a balanced hybrid approach are making headlines for scaling back offering flexible remote working. Join Nigel Cassidy and this mo...
Oct 03, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Despite increased resources in most organisations, CIPDs 2023 Learning at Work survey found that over half of L&D teams had intensified workloads over the last year. This has left L&D professionals battling with a lack of capacity, puzzling over business priorities and with a lack of insight about what is needed. So, what can learning professionals do about it? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests: Sonali Narendran, Talent and Learning Partner at Starbucks; Laura Overton, Founder at Learnin...
Sep 05, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is your cybersecurity training fit for purpose? Theres a common perception that cybersecurity is an issue for the IT function, but that couldnt be further from the truth. The reality is that modern cyber-criminals have mastered the psychological techniques of manipulating their target to perform a specific action, making the issue of cyber-security a far more human issue than you may think. So, how can people professionals get on top of the issue, better understand their people and then identify...
Aug 01, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have we over-expanded the remit of people managers? As the world and the workplace have become increasingly complex, management requirements and expectations are expanding exponentially. So, what steps can People Professionals take to support managers, to relieve the risk of being overwhelmed, and equip them with the competencies and behaviours to thrive? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests: Zofia Bajorek, Research Fellow at Institute of Employment Studies; Wayne Clarke, Founding Partner a...
Jul 04, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do we need to start thinking differently, perhaps more creatively, to reengage your people with organisational learning? For many, a perception exists that traditional approaches to organisation training have become stale. Its imperative for learning professionals to remain curious and open minded towards new techniques and methods, in order to get the best from their programmes. Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests: Andy Hoang, Founder of Beyond Blocks, Rita Isaac, Learning Coordinator at ...
Jun 06, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast While Artificial Intelligence (AI) itself is not new many organisations, knowingly or not, already use forms of AI technology within their businesses we are now at the cusp of a major change. So just as the internet of things changed the way we work, connect, shop, spend our leisure time and in turn how businesses operate the AI revolution is set to usher in massive change affecting job design, workforce planning and organisational development. But is your organisation ready? Join Nigel Cassidy ...
May 02, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast If pay transparency is good for workplace fairness, why isnt everyone doing it? The calls for pay transparency as a means to remedy existing inequalities and close gender and racial pay gaps are loud and many. But the reality of implementing it is not without complications. Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests: Karen Jackson, HR Director at Reed, Gemma Bullivant, HR Consultant at Gemma Bullivant HR & Coaching, and Charles Cotton, Senior Policy Advisor Performance and Reward at CIPD, as we d...
Apr 05, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have we become too comfortable and over-reliant on digital learning? CIPD research suggests we are losing sight of the richness of varied learning experiences and their role in effective learning transfer. So do learning professionals need to think afresh about designing content that can meet the changing expectations and needs of both the organisation and learner? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests: coaching and professional development specialist, Jilly Julian, and David Hayden, Learnin...
Mar 07, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is cultural intelligence (CQ) the secret sauce to make your equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives bear fruit? In an increasingly global environment, working effectively with others across different boundaries is critical for a competitive advantage. It requires people who are sensitive to different cultures and perspectives, and can adapt their behaviour to built trust and collaborate effectively. Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests: Ritika Wadhwa, Chief Operating Officer at Cultur...
Feb 07, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you know whats really concerning your people as we enter a new year? As months of crippling industrial action continue, the growing struggle to make ends meet, a new period of recession in the UK and an increasingly tired and burnt-out workforce, what can people professionals and organisations more broadly do to support people through the challenges ahead? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests: Nebel Crowhurst, Chief People Officer at Reward Gateway; Emma Jacobs, Features Journalist at th...
Jan 10, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Its said that affording a little breathing space to reflect on workplace learning can vastly improve its effectiveness and likelihood of achieving behavioural change. But whats the evidence for this? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests: Julie Drybrough, Founder and Chief Executive at Fuchsia Blue; Learning and Development Consultant, Fiona McBride; and Sue Murkin, Learning Delivery and Associate Lead at CIPD as we explore why offering time to reflect can lead to more effective, transferabl...
Dec 06, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Please be advised that parts of this podcast cover issues that may be emotionally sensitive. Statistics on mens health are concerning: men account for three-quarters of premature deaths from heart disease, are twice as likely to die from drug or alcohol abuse and three times more likely to die from suicide. In part, due to unhelpful ideas about what masculinity is, and societal expectations for them to man up and keep it together, men often face health challenges alone. So when it comes to suppo...
Nov 08, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Offering a four-day week could give organisations a competitive edge, as employees seek a better work-life balance. But does it really have the potential to become the norm across a wide range of sectors and businesses? Our experts debate the pros and cons of working fewer days for the same pay.
Oct 11, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Theories encouraging employee learning have evolved considerably over the past decade, most notably in the shift from venue-based learning (while still vitally important) to learning in the flow of work. But what value can adjacent learning off-the-job learning that takes place outside the workplace setting bring to learning experiences? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests Carole Bower, Head of Learning at Best At Digital and Steve George, Learning Content Lead at CIPD as we explore how or...
Sep 06, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Trust is critical for functional relationships and not least when it comes to the case of organisational leaders and their people. With scandals and examples of failed leadership making daily headlines, it is little wonder that trust in organisations may already be at an all-time low. Throw in cases of actual leadership mistakes does the situation then become unsalvageable? Or can you repair broken trust? Join Nigel Cassidy, and this months guests Veronica Hope Hailey, Emeritus Professor at the ...
Aug 09, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast People professionals have stepped up through recent crises to support their organisations and their people. Yet, the perceived value of the profession remains under constant challenge. While some applaud these efforts to take the profession beyond form-filling and compliance, others say HR have exceeded their remit with their public agenda crusades. Join Nigel Cassidy, and this months guests Cat Navarro, Talent Advisor and Consultant; Dr Washika Haak-Saheem, Associate Professor at Henley Busines...
Jul 12, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Accessible and inclusive experiences are critical to the success of organisational learning. Few would argue against the benefits an accelerated shift to and adoption of digital learning has brought to learners, particularly with greater flexibility in terms of access, delivery and coverage. But is the design of your learning drawing out the best from your workforce or a stumbling block to truly accessible learning? Join Nigel Cassidy, live from the CIPD Festival of Work 2022, and this months gu...
Jun 22, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The benefits of an inclusive and diverse workforce are inarguable not just because its the right thing to do for social justice, but for the benefits it can bring to every business. But despite having the right policies in place, many organisations are still struggling to build inclusive workforces, and progress has been slow or stagnant. It may sound counterintuitive to use technology to address this very human issue, but using digital processes to identify biases and measure performance agains...
Jun 07, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dealing with stress can place immense demands on employees physical and mental health. Our Health and Wellbeing at Work 2022 report emphasises the negative impact stress can have on productivity, with 79% of organisations reporting some stress-related absence over the last year. So, the idea that organisations could purposely generate or allow pressure and stress to raise employee performance sounds counterintuitive, right? Well, not necessarily. Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests Alexand...
May 10, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Organisations often invest large sums of money in learning and development opportunities for their people, but CIPD research finds that only a small minority are evaluating the wider impact on business or society (8%). Learning transfer applying newly acquired knowledge and skills to real-life situations in the workplace should be an integral part of the L&D process. So how can organisations measure whether their L&D programmes are having the desired impact? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months gu...
Mar 08, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast We need to cultivate a growth mindset. It sounds motivating and uplifting, but what exactly does it mean, and just how aware are we of open and fixed mindsets? Research carried out by American psychologist, Carol Dweck, suggests that when organisations embrace and nurture an organisational culture which enables a growth mindset, employees feel more empowered and committed, while simultaneously offering far greater support for collaboration and innovation. So how can organisations shift their who...
Feb 08, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whether the Great Resignation is a phenomenon supported by statistical evidence or not, the pandemic has prompted many to reassess what they want from their jobs. The battle to recruit and retain talent in these challenging times has been well documented, and if a workplace revolution is truly underway, employers need to be tuned in to what employees and potential employees really want. Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests Melanie Green, Research Adviser at CIPD, Josie Cox, Business Journal...
Jan 04, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The rapid uptake of digital technology to deliver organisational learning during the pandemic has changed the L&D landscape forever. But as we move forward, how can organisations capitalise on the momentum to further embrace digital solutions and provide effective, engaging, immersive and safe learning experiences? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests Andy Lancaster, Head of Learning and Development at CIPD, Gaelle Delmas-Watson, Founder at SyncSkills and Marco Faccini, Digital Learning Arc...
Dec 07, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Motivation can be defined as a desire or willingness to do something, but would you be able to tell that your team or an individual is struggling with motivation? Many of us may be feeling tired, overloaded and overworked and while the monotony of heading to the kitchen table can equally take its toll, what is the cost of doing nothing when it comes to tackling the challenges of low motivation? Join our podcast presenter Nigel Cassidy, Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer at People and ...
Nov 02, 2021•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast There is little doubt that social media use can prove valuable for engaging customers and enhancing brand image. But, as the ongoing impact of the pandemic and challenges presented by choppy Brexit waters intensify the competition for talent, can leveraging social media platforms for creative and innovative recruitment practices give your organisation the edge? Join our podcast presenter Nigel Cassidy, Cassandra Hoermann, People Experience Lead at Personio and David DSouza, Director of Membershi...
Oct 05, 2021•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are outdated and ineffective learning models holding your organisation back? CIPD research found that less than half of L&D practitioners are integrating new learning concepts into practice. Theories about effective learning, together with insights from behavioural science and neuroscience, can inform and shape the design of effective and engaging learning. Yet, wrapping your brain around all these theories can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. Join our podcast pr...
Sep 07, 2021•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Organisations are significant contributors to the causes of climate change with businesses responsible for an estimated 17% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. While averting a planetary crisis is reason enough to act with urgency, there is also a compelling business case for doing so. So, what role must business leaders and people professionals play in embedding environmental sustainability within their organisation and what are the consequences of taking no action at all? Join Nigel Cassidy...
Aug 03, 2021•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Organisations must constantly adapt to an everchanging environment. This may include evolving customer demands, new technologies, increased competition, and even a global crisis. Many have negotiated their way through the pandemic by reflex adjusting practices on the fly to align with government guidance and the latest developments. But as we look to build for the longer term, does change management require a different approach? Join Nigel Cassidy and this months guests, Melanie Franklin, Founde...
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