The Work Agenda

In the eighth episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ podcast series for 2022, Lucy speaks to Dr Grace Lordan, an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative which supports firms to build more inclusive workplace cultures.  Dr Lordan discusses the importance of leveraging under-represented talent in the workplace and the practical step...

In the seventh episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ podcast series for 2022, Lucy Lewis speaks to Harriet Molyneaux, Managing Director at HSM Advisory. As a future of work expert, Harriet shares her practical expertise on the big future of work trends of the moment. Harriet explores how organisations can embrace hybrid working to create sustainable high performance environments with productive a...

In the sixth episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ podcast series for 2022, Lucy Lewis speaks to David Liddle, founder and CEO of TCM Group and best selling author. David is passionate about reforming organisational culture and HR conflict resolution processes, believing we need to move away from the retributive systems of blame, shame and punishment within workplaces. David explains how managing...

In the fifth episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ podcast series for 2022, Lucy Lewis speaks to Kevin Cook, CEO and co-founder of TreasurySpring, a fintech company launched in 2016. Kevin discusses the ESG demands that are at play in the market as well as exploring how awareness and focus on ESG has shifted over the past few years. Kevin explains that pressure doesn’t only come from investors, b...

In the fourth episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ podcast series for 2022, Lucy speaks to Dr Eliza Filby, a generational expert helping businesses understand workplace dynamics and demographic trends through the prism of age and generations. Dr Filby shares her fascinating insights into the impact of four generations in the workplace, how technology has accelerated generational differences and...

In the third episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ podcast series for 2022, Lucy speaks to Kit Krugman, Managing Director and Derek Newberry, Senior Director co:collective's Org + Culture Design practice. In this episode, Kit and Derek discuss their approach to gender parity and what companies can do to create greater diversity, both inside and outside of their companies. Derek shares his vi...

In the second episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ podcast series for 2022, Lucy speaks to Dr Carl Benedikt Frey, Director, Future of Work, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford.  In this episode, Carl revisits the landmark study he co-authored in 2013 “The future of employment: how susceptible are jobs to computerisation” and discusses their conclusions - that 47% of jobs in the US, and 40...

Our first  ‘In conversation with…’ podcast for 2022, features Claire Haidar, technology entrepreneur, future thinker and Founder and CEO of Wndyr and Pattyrn. Claire explains how the future of work is chaos, why we should all be embracing it and how companies can build resilience to adapt.  Claire shares her view that hybrid working doesn’t work and explores what clashes of cultures can happen in...

In our final ‘In conversation with…’ podcast for 2021, our host, Lucy Lewis, reflects on the perspectives shared by our ten guest speakers on what the future of work could hold. Our conversations have covered a lot of ground, reflecting the dynamic landscape of the world of work. Highlights include how the role of trust between people and business is changing, the rise of hybrid working and the fu...

Our tenth episode of our ‘ In Conversation with… ’ podcast series features Andrew Magowan, Director of Sustainability and General Counsel at Berry Bros. & Rudd.  In this episode, Andrew explores the significant impact on businesses, both as employers and brands, of the expectation to “ do the right thing ” in terms of sustainability. Andrew shares his thoughts on the government’s role in drivi...

James discusses his new report, the Eight Drivers of Change, analysing that whilst the pandemic has been a leading catalyst for change in the future of work, it is only one of many drivers of change. James talks through the emerging themes he has identified as a result of the drivers of changes, in particular exploring how changes to the labour market will see ongoing skills shortages and the pand...

Neta explains how the creation of Vault Platform came about, how being able to ‘speak up’ and report goes hand in hand with creating or breaking trust in organisations and how companies should be striving for high reporting rates. Neta explores how trust tech has the ability to create bonds between a company and it’s people as well as recognising the growing importance of employees having an activ...

Our seventh episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ series features Philippa Wagner, creative strategist and thought leader with over 20 years’ experience in strategic trend forecasting and shaping the future of some of the world’s leading brands.  Philippa explores the rise of the sustainability agenda and the response of businesses, together with their role in helping consumers make better choice...

Our sixth episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ series features Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, CEO of 20-first, one of the world's leading global consultancies focussed on gender balance.  Avivah highlights the business opportunities of gender balance for organisations, the focus on female leadership traits as a result of the pandemic, the rise of “conscious capitalism” and the role government and p...

Our fifth episode of our ‘In Conversation with…’ series features Alexander Milner-Smith, partner and Co-Head of Lewis Silkin’s data privacy group. Alexander explores the main trends in data privacy in recent years and what the future looks like in light of the pandemic. The conversation turns to the shifting attitudes towards the handling of health data and what employers can and should be doing t...

In our fourth podcast of the series, we talk to property workplace expert and change leader, Neil Usher.  We discuss how the pandemic has caused us to question the purpose of the office, the future impact on our workspaces and the growing importance of sustainability.  For those contemplating a return to the office, Neil offers advice on how to adopt an experimental mindset when designing a fantas...

In our third podcast of the series, we talk to thought leaders in education, Rebecca Glover, Principal of Surbiton High School and Clemmie Stewart, Senior Head of Prep Schools at Surbiton High. Rebecca and Clemmie presented a TED talk last year asking whether parenting approaches need to change to prepare children for the future, proposing ‘trampoline parenting’ as the solution. We explore with th...

In our second podcast of the series, we talk to Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, championing better work and working lives. Peter discusses how 2020 has changed the agenda for businesses, the potential for the end of the 9 to 5 working day and the future of the office. We go on to discuss how people professionals should be planning for...

In our first podcast of the series, we talk to Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development at Oxford University and Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on Technological and Economic Change. Previously Ian was economic advisor to President Mandela and then Vice President and Director of Development Policy for the World Bank.  Ian gives us his views on the key trends at play in the wo...