ReThink Productivity Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Amanda Simms, Founder and CEO at  Simms & Associates discusses if WFM should be an IT or Change project, not underestimating the importance of change management and how to keep delivering the return on investment post-implementation    #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Sim...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧How do you make sure Susan is happy?🎧 Ian Marshall, Customer Success Director EMEA, and Stuart Thompson, Solution Consultant EMEA, at Reflexis (now part of Zebra Technologies ) cover why being agile, communicating with frontline workers, AI Machine Learning and Task compliance are all going to be critical for Retailers moving forward You will have to listen to understand the Su...

Send us Fan Mail Your data your way 🎧Steve Tonks, SVP EMEA, at Workforce Software talks about how they have been supporting those that can't work from home and what changes it has led to in the software, plus wider WFM market trends🎧  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧What do The Clash and Red Rum have to do with WorkForce Management? Well, in this episode, Peter Harte, VP of EMEA, at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) will explain as he discusses how Kronos and Ultimate Software have merged together to become one of the largest workforce management technology providers globally. Plus, learn how (the newly branded) UKG helps retail customers with co...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Tim Wheeler, VP Europe at WorkJam talks about how you can re-imagine communication, collaboration and your relationship with your frontline colleagues🎧 Not strictly Workforce Management but this could be the glue you have been looking for to bring everything together for your frontline colleagues  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Noble, Director at Storeforce shares his passion helping retailers make better decisions using data whilst keeping people at the heart of everything they do  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn 

Send us Fan Mail Andreas Sjölund, Co-Founder and CRO at Quinyx talks about Engagement driven Workforce Management and the importance of the Happy Workforce and Happy Business  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn 

Send us Fan Mail Chris McCullough, CEO at Rotageek (and former A&E Doctor, listen to find out more!!) discusses how he sees retailers balancing productivity and well-being of colleagues moving forward, plus shares some insight into the 'next big thing' in scheduling   Link to Whitepaper as discussed in this episode... The State of Retail in a Covid-19 World  #theproductivityexperts R...

Send us Fan Mail Ian Hogg, Chairman at Shopworks & fastPAYE shares his thoughts with Simon on office productivity and the impact of working from home, plus gives us some insight into the world of Shopworks WFM  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn 

Send us Fan Mail Andy Almey, Director at Red Jam Process Transformation discusses the benefits of adopting the principles of Lean and Six Sigma, as well as giving some insight into Business Improvement Apprenticeships (you might be missing out!!)  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on Lin...

Send us Fan Mail Amrit Sandhar, Founder/ CEO of The Engagement Coach shares his thoughts with Simon on how we can keep up with the pace of change, and how leaders need to adapt their style to get the best from their teams  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on L...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan Edwards, Founder at Audoo tells how they are powering a transparent Music Industry. Audoo has created an audio meter, which tracks actual played music, using real-time data, to help Performance Rights Organisations (PROs) digitise and streamline their processes. Meaning that rights holders never miss out. The band Ryan and I form during the podcast are available for bookings!...

Send us Fan Mail James Katz, Growth Strategy Lead at YOOBIC   discusses how you can empower your employees, wherever they are, through digitally optimized communication, training and process management  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn 

Send us Fan Mail Michael Grange, Founder at Parker Veese looks back over the last 10 years of retail technology and shares his views on the good, the bad and his hopes for the future (it is always the hope that kills us!! you will understand the reference when you listen)  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Repo...

Send us Fan Mail Simon Taylor, Chairman at UK MTM Association What is Methods-Time Measurement (MTM)? Check out the ReTime apps that support the MTM study methodology     #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn 

Send us Fan Mail The robots are coming! Michael Richardson, Director at The Perfect Little Company (TPLC) talks about the supply of commercial robots to schools and businesses throughout the UK, and the reasons customers are choosing robots to increase the cleaner’s productivity Abbee & Hive  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink...

Send us Fan Mail Mille Holst, Partnerships Director at Catapult discusses how having the flexibility to 'flex up' in a simpler, tech-driven way will be the future  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn 

Send us Fan Mail Is there a link between Employee Engagement & Productivity? Simon talks to Jo Dodds, Consultant, Trainer & Speaker specialising in Employee Engagement at Counterpoint Matters who shares her thoughts and expert advice to get the most out of your teams  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail R...

Send us Fan Mail Adam Hankin, General Manager Ireland for Wagestream   discusses how they are revolutionising the way we get paid  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn 

Send us Fan Mail What does the future of footfall in our shopping centres and high streets look like? Has the Covid-19 Pandemic changed things forever? Diane Wehrle, Marketing and Insights Director at Springboard Research discusses how their insight data is helping shape future thinking and what we can expect to see in the short term  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Foru...

Send us Fan Mail Simon Knocker, Founder of thebigteam and co-founder of Atonic4 , discusses how the way we buy cars is changing and what that means for the Customer  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn 

Send us Fan Mail Dulcie Swanston, Director at Top Right Thinking & Tea Break Training & author of the awesome book "It’s Not Bloody Rocket Science" discussed the barriers to delivering productivity through people  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReT...

Send us Fan Mail Dan Brazil, Customer Advocate at Bold360 shared his thoughts on how AI and automation can create high-value touchpoints across the customer journey  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn 

Send us Fan Mail Graham Wilson, Author of The New Leadership Manifesto & Leadership Laid Bare , Director at The Success Factory helps us explore the key ingredients required to get great people and to help them land successful projects  #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Download a copy of our first ReThink Productivity Retail Report Connect to Simon on LinkedIn F...

Send us Fan Mail From co-founding the world famous improvisation group The Comedy Store Players with Mike Myers, through to appearing on the likes of Have I Got News For You, Whose Line Is It Anyway, Austin Powers movies, Saturday Live and QI, Neil Mullarkey has worked with some of the most talented names in comedy, film and television. With a string of prestigious clients including Barclays Capit...