Employee Engagement Examples of Excellence

Recorded live at our recent Employee Engagement Summit,this inspiring session features Tanya Evans, Managing Director for Culture and Transformation at Lloyds Banking Group. Tanya shares how one of the UK’s oldest financial institutions is reinventing itself from the inside out – fusing purpose, psychology, and design thinking to reshape culture at scale. Tune in to discover how intentional leader...

Kicking off the Organisational Culture Stage, this inspiring keynote explores how purpose and values can drive meaningful transformation across organisations. Discover how aligning organisational values with individual purpose empowers people professionals, enhances engagement, and creates a culture where teams can thrive. We’ll also delve into how a strong sense of purpose can be a powerful force...

In this episode join Des Mhere, Global Chief People Officer at the British Army to hear about how to lead a team that provides an HR service to a customer base of over 27,000. Des will touch on his role, his directive to his team, how he develops his team through mentoring and the power of reverse mentoring. The session will be closed by providing an insight on his rewards and recognition programm...

Join Helen Webb, Chief People Officer at WHSmith, and Heidi Physick, Chief People Officer at Oodle Finance, for an inspiring conversation from the Employee Engagement Summit. Our People Strategy isn’t about reinventing the wheel. The core themes are ones you’ll see across many organisations — hiring, retaining and developing brilliant leaders, creating an inclusive culture that reflects our values...

Join Joyce Idoniboye, Chief People Officer at Oxfam, for an inspiring conversation from the Employee Engagement Summit. Joyce shares her powerful career journey, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped her path as a Black woman in leadership and the challenges she has navigated around representation and inclusion. In this thought-provoking discussion, Joyce offers actionable insights on buil...

Norton Rose Fulbright recognised early on that shaping a culture grounded in strong values would be vital to driving engagement and long-term success. In this episode, Kate Evans, Chief People Officer shares the story of developing and implementing a culture blueprint that aligns with their organisational goals. Listeners will hear about the strategic choices made, the challenges overcome, and the...

What happens when a business grows faster than its design? When legacy systems, silos, and old ways of working begin to suffocate progress — even as demand rises? This is the story of how one 100-year-old company faced that exact tipping point. And instead of pushing through with more pressure, it paused — and chose a different path. A path rooted not in process, but in mindset. In psychology. In...

In this episode from the 2025 Employee Engagement Summit, Fiona Hogg, Chief People Officer at NHS Scotland explains the opportunities and challenges across NHS Scotland in ensuring that the voices of their 160,000 colleagues can be heard, listened to and most importantly, responded to, in a high profile and pressured health and care system, as well as ensuring there are channels where colleagues c...

In this episode, Christina Lewis is joined by Bea Jones, Senior Insight Manager from Deliveroo and Helen Ilsley from The Executive Coaching Consultancy Ltd to explore a transformative programme designed to support women’s growth and progression in the workplace. Rather than encouraging women to adapt to traditional structures, this initiative helps them thrive by building on their strengths and le...

In this episode, we sit down with Stella Gavinho, Group Head of Wellbeing at Entain, to explore what it takes to build and sustain a thriving wellbeing culture across a global organisation. Stella shares her journey, the strategies Entain uses to support employee mental and physical health, and how wellbeing initiatives drive engagement, retention, and business performance. From practical tips on...

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...

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 wi...

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 period...

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 vit...

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 i...

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 mul...

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 t...

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 professio...

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...

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 s...

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, discu...

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 reali...

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...

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 organisatio...

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 lik...