HOW HR LEADERS CHANGE THE WORLD

Episode 17: Why HR is part of the drive for sustainability, Jessica Peacock, Global Inclusion & Wellbeing Lead at Ørsted

Episode 16: Shareholders want to talk to HR; thinking long term and being bold - Jim Devine, Group HR Director at Spirax Sarco

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....

Episode 15: Organisational health and talent strategy in a purpose and performance led business, David Henderson, Group CHRO at Zurich Insurance Group

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 a...

Episode 14: Work that enhances your life – the opportunity for HR, Geoff McDonald, former Global VP, HR at Unilever and Co-founder at Minds@Work

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 wellbein...

Episode 13: Everyday Culture – a strategy that builds inclusion, Emma Codd, Global Inclusion Leader, Deloitte

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 s...

Episode 12: Mental Health - the challenge ahead and a preventative approach: Chris Parsons, Chairman, India Practice and Mental Health Champion, Herbert Smith Freehills

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 str...

Episode 11: HR is a source of innovation – the opportunities ahead, Andrea Euenheim, CHRO at Metro AG

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 ...

Episode 9: Equitable pay that rewards inclusive and sustainable behaviours, Stephanie Hasenbos-Case, Global CHRO at DLL

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. Steph...

Episode 8: Listening and democratising to reinvent the future of work, Antonio Calco’ Labruzzo, Global Head of HR at Takeda

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. ...

Episode 7: An important moment for HR - reimagining work: Catherine Ward, former Chief People Officer at The British Council

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 imbalanc...

Episode 6: Net zero and the role of HR: Chris Norbury, Chief People Officer at E.ON UK

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 developin...

Episode 3: Representation: the role of brands and how leaders are leaning in to the uncomfortable - Geoffrey O.Williams, CDIO, Dr Martens

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 includ...