How HR Leaders Change the World

Discussing how HR can support the transition to hybrid working, and the profound impact this will have for gender equity, Virginia shares her vast experience supporting business to create flexible and inclusive work cultures. Virginia invites us to consider the part we can play in our own lives, recognising where we can role model and make small changes that together create big impacts. Advocating...

Hugo Bague shares his experience across a long career as an HR Leader, including most recently as the Global CHRO at Rio Tinto. Advocating for collaboration across companies and industries, Hugo describes his vision for how HR professionals can work together to provide the new skills, training and mindset needed for the future. Sharing experiences from the Ebola crisis to addressing gender imbalan...

Salima shares how her personal, academic and work experience comes together to drive systemic change, asking us to reflect on the world we want to see, our own social capital and the barriers we ourselves face. Describing the importance of addressing equity and unjust outcomes arising in organisational culture and processes, Salima provides examples of how to drive change including the role of man...

Jessica Peacock presents her view on the meaning of sustainability and how this encompasses HR, inclusion and wellbeing. From changing perceptions of what sustainability means, examples of the connections between teams that often work separately, to Jessica's personal experience of living with ADHD, Jessica shares her work to build inclusion in a green energy company. Asking us to consider the imp...

Jim Devine shares his view on the benefits of medium and long-term thinking for business and people strategy, providing examples ranging from Spirax Sarco's response to the pandemic to its role in girls' education for creating the talent pipeline. Sharing his views on the opportunities ahead for HR, to shape corporate direction not just corporate culture, Jim describes the investor-facing role of...

David Henderson shares his work in building organisational health in a purpose and performance led business. David also describes how technology and the pace of change impact talent strategy and work sustainability, why youth employment pathways are vital, his views on driving out unconscious bias and examples of success in gender balance. Leaving us with an inspiring call to action, David explain...

In this episode Geoff shares his inspiring vision for the future of work, a future where work enhances, not diminishes, our lives. Sharing his experience in catalysing conversations about mental health, Geoff sets out the barriers for why wellbeing has not been seen as a strategic priority, why this must change, and how HR can take the lead. Geoff inspires us to take a first step in creating an en...

With priorities including Work-life Balance and Gender Diversity, Emma shares her journey in building inclusion, sharing improvements in people-related metrics driven by change in 'Everyday Culture'. Describing challenges, programmes of work and successes across the whole of Deloitte's workforce, Emma also provides examples of positive change for groups of talent such as working parents, women, an...

A business leader working with HR and D&I teams, Chris describes the scale of the global mental health challenge, shares his personal experience of mental ill-health, the work he champions and the approaches for successful mental wellbeing strategy that have transpired. Describing a preventative approach, Chris provides a framework and set of actions that HR practitioners can take, including how t...

In this episode Andrea shares the opportunities she is leading for METRO AG and its 90,000 employees around the world. Covering inclusive leadership, flexible work models, an employer's role in fighting for LGBTQ+ rights; Andrea provides examples of success and the work ahead. Andrea reminds us that everyone HR is a source of innovation and inspiration – hear her wonderful call to action at the en...

With Olam ingredients in 7 out of 10 chocolate bars globally, in this episode Joydeep describes the impact of his work in implementing living wages and standardising work practices across 'developed' and 'developing' countries. Joydeep also shares his experience in addressing the root causes of gender imbalance for colleagues in farming and office-based roles, as well as his work to improve employ...

In this episode Stephanie describes her multiple experiences of ensuring equitable pay across global organisations, as well as her views on the importance of incorporating performance metrics that reward inclusive behaviours and SDG drivers. Stephanie also shares examples of day-to-day behaviours that help create an inclusive culture, including how asking 'why' helps to unpick assumptions. Here's...

In this episode Antonio shares his thoughts on the future of work, including his work in leading an experimental approach, why listening is important in a volatile environment and the business benefits of giving everyone the opportunity to learn. Antonio also describes why all managers are leaders in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and why we must all remember to take caring approach. Here's a snaps...

Hear Catherine, former Chief People Officer at The British Council, Interserve and BMI Healthcare, share thoughts on why this is an exciting time to be in HR. In this episode Catherine also shares examples of her work in addressing gender imbalance and driving social mobility through employment pathways.    Here's a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [6:46] Creating a talent management stra...

Chris Norbury, Chief People Officer at E.ON UK shares his experience in building diverse and inclusive businesses that are transforming the energy sector. From ensuring talent capabilities to achieve net zero, to an inclusive approach to developing talent, in this episode Chris encourages everyone in HR to be bold and brave. Here's a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [2:49] Good, purposefu...

Hear from Loren Shuster, Chief People Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at The LEGO Group, describe The LEGO Group's approach to leadership. Loren shares examples of developing a leadership culture that includes everyone and fosters a mindset that everyone has a leadership role. In this episode Loren also shares his perspective on valuing differences; how this impacts culture, brand, the botto...

Hear from Eileen McDonough Kiley, Senior Advisor and former CHRO at The RMR Group, on how to create a collaborative, listening and learning environment for employees to thrive. Eileen shares examples from management development programmes to ways to collect and share data that builds consensus. In this episode Eileen also shares her vision on the role for HR in helping to lead organisations, and t...

Representation: the role of brands and how leaders are leaning in to the uncomfortable If you're interested in the role of business in creating an inclusive society you'll love hearing thoughts from Geoffrey O' Williams, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Dr Martens. Geoffrey shares his experience and vision on topics including the role of making mistakes, having difficult conversations and ho...

Removing systemic barriers: leadership in gender balance and social mobility Sarah Morris' leadership created a movement in achieving gender balance. Hear why and how Sarah broke new ground and the change that's happening as a result. Discussing removing systemic barriers, in both gender equality and social mobility, plus sharing Sarah's framework on how to create a persuasive business case for yo...

How being an HR disrupter unleashes talent and creates social change If you love to innovate, to question the status quo and improve on the way things have always been done before, you will love hearing from Stefan Ries. Senior External Advisor at McKinsey & Co, and until recently the global CHRO of SAP, Stefan founded the movement, #HRPunks. In this episode you'll hear how Stefan unleashes talent...

Explore how the work of HR Leaders is creating positive social change, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals - goals which the world's companies are increasingly understanding the urgency of achieving, and investing in the action required. If you'd like clear, actionable ideas for how you can use the power of your role to effect change in your company, you're in the right place. I'm the...