In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 77, where I speak with Gustaf Nordbäck, CEO of Headspring Executive. In this clip, Gustaf unpacks the role of trust, curiosity and empathy in leadership.  Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/portfolio-item/_the_hr_ld_podcast_gustaf-nordback-77/

Episode Title: 🌟7 Steps to Successful HCM Implementation with Drew Simmons🌟Host: 🎙️ Nick Day, CEO of JGA Recruitment Inc., a specialist HR Tech RecruiterGuest: 👤 Drew Simmons, Director of UKG Pro Consulting Services, HRchitect🔊 About This Episode:In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by Drew Simmons, a seasoned expert in Human Capital Management (HCM). Drew brings over 25 years of industry experience to his role as Director of UKG Pro Implementation Services at HRchitect. His team is dedicated to delivering top-tier consulting services in Implementation, Optimization, Integration, Reporting, and Ongoing Support for the UKG Pro Suite.In-Depth Discussions:Drew’s interpretation of “human resources.”His journey into the world of HCM technology.An overview of HRchitect and the services offered to clients.Drew’s role within HRchitect.Common pitfalls in HCM system implementations.The benefits of having an HCM expert in the rapidly evolving field.HRchitect’s approach to building HCM technology roadmaps.Considerations for clients choosing new or replacement HCM systems.Maximizing ROI from new HCM systems.Useful Links:🔗 HRchitect Website🌍 HRchitect Request ConsultationDrew Simmons LinkedIn ProfileNick Day LinkedIn Profile🔗 JGA HR Recruitment, The specialist Payroll and HR Tech Recruitment Agency🎧 The Payroll PodcastConnect with Nick Day:✉️ Email: nick@jgarecruitment.comPhone: 01727800377🔗 JGA RecruitmentHR LEADERS - I CALL YOU ALL TO ACTION! 📢If you have any HR or L&D that require the support of a specialist HR recruitment agency, please contact JGA Recruitment Group! We can also support executive coaching and consulting services supporting HR leaders towards transformative leadership and sustainable growth. Contact Nick at nick@jgarecruitment.com or call at 01727800377.Remember:🙏 Thank you for tuning in to The HR L&D Podcast. Stay tuned...

Title: 🌟 HR Evolution: Mastering Multigenerational Dynamics with Liam McNeill 🌟Host: 🎙️ Nick Day, CEO of HR Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group Guest: 👤 Liam McNeill, Vice President, Enterprise EMEA, UKG Episode Number: 105Episode Overview:🔊 In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host  Nick Day is joined by Liam McNeill from UKG. With a rich background in human capital management and an impressive career spanning senior roles at BP, SAP, and now UKG, Liam shares his expertise on workforce optimization and the challenges of meeting the needs of a multigenerational workforce.Key Topics Discussed in this Episode:Liam McNeill's journey from Australia to the U.K. and his role at UKGStrategies for talent retention Addressing HR challenges in today’s dynamic environmentThe evolving meaning of human resources in the modern workplaceInsights into UKG's role in transforming HR and service delivery solutions.Addressing the hiring challenges faced by UK businesses.Innovative approaches to filling vacancies How to create an agile, flexible work environmentBalancing financial, operational objectives, and employee experience Benefits of a diverse age range in the workplace cultureRetaining older workers Tackling the low unemployment rate challenges Useful Links FromThis Episode:🔗 UKG Website👤 Liam McNeill LinkedIn Profile✉️ Email Liam McNeill👤 Host Nick Day LinkedIn Profile📢 JGA HR Recruitment 🎧 Check out our sister podcast, The Payroll PodcastHR LEADERS - I CALL YOU ALL TO ACTION! 📢If you have any HR or L&D that require the support of a specialist HR recruitment agency, please contact JGA Recruitment Group! We can also support executive coaching and consulting services supporting HR leaders towards transformative leadership and sustainable growth. Contact Nick at nick@jgarecruitment.com or call at 01727800377. Remember: 🙏 Thank you for tuning in to The HR L&D Podcast. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we continue to dive into the fascinating world of HR and learning & development! 🎧🌍

Creating a Belonging Culture to Reduce Burnout with Beth Ridley #11The HR L&D Podcast with Beth Ridley. Join host Nick Day on The HR L&D Podcast, featuring Beth Ridley, CEO of Ridley Consulting Group. Beth brings over 25 years of leadership and consulting expertise, specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies.In This Episode:Beth Ridley simplifies and demystifies effective DEI strategies.Explore the creation of a workplace culture How to foster belonging and reduce employee burnout.Insights into current DEI trends and best practices.Practical tips for HR leaders to measure and enhance DEI success.Key Takeaways:What 'Human Resources' means in today's world.Building a culture of belonging to combat burnout.Simplified approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Strategies for enhancing employee wellness through DEI.Addressing common DEI challenges in organizations.Beth Ridley's Contributions:Experience leading DEI at a Fortune 100 company.Featured in national publications and a renowned keynote speaker.Episode Resources:Ridley Consultants Website: https://www.ridleyconsultants.comConnect with Beth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-ridley-a92b8b5Email Beth: beth@ridleyconsultants.com Connect with Nick Day & JGA Recruitment:Nick Day's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/JGA HR Recruitment – Leading HR RecruitersCheck out our Payroll Podcast for more insights.Need Specialist HR Recruitment Agency Support?Contact Nick Day for tailored HR recruitment services, ensuring a stress-free and talent-focused experience. Email: nick@jgarecruitment.com or Call: 01727800377 or visit: www.jgarecruitment.com. Listen to "Using a Culture of Belonging to Reduce Burnout" onThe HR L&D Podcast for valuable DEI insights and strategies.

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 76, where I speak with Former CareerPoint CEO Steve McIntosh. In this clip, he talks about how leaders can build nurturing practices… and stick to them.  Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/portfolio-item/the_hr_ld_podcast-steve-mcintosh-76/Medium Article: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/remote-career-development-steve-mcintosh-of-careerpoint-on-how-to-advance-and-enhance-your-career-9d0023944ffb

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 75, where I speak with Mike Procee, CEO of Cratic.ai. In this clip, he talks about how leaders can build nurturing practices… and stick to them.  Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/portfolio-item/the_hr_ld_podcast_mike-procee-75/

Inclusivity at the Top of the Leadership Agenda with Teresa Boughey #103In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Teresa Boughey, who is the CEO of the award-winning consultancy Jungle HR and founder of Inclusion 24/7.Teresa is also a TEDx speaker and author of the Amazon bestselling book “Closing the Gap: 5 Steps to Creating an Inclusive Culture” which was designed to support business professionals at every stage of their inclusivity journey and was highly commended as an Exceptional Book that Promotes Diversity at the Business Book Awards 2020.Nick sits down with Teresa to speak about why companies should link their ESG strategies with their DEI strategies, HR trends to consider for 2024, how to create lasting change through HR transformation, and perhaps most importantly, they explore why Putting an Inclusive culture should be at the top of every leadership agenda!In this “Inclusivity at the Top of the Leadership Agenda” episode with Teresa Boughey on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:What do the words Human Resources mean to you?Tell us about your book "Closing the Gap"What is Diversity Fatigue, when does it set in, and how can we overcome it?Why should companies link their ESG and DEI strategies?Why should creating an Inclusive culture be at the top of the leadership agenda?How can HR leaders move an organisation from a ‘tick-box’ to a transformation?Why is it important to promote female Entrepreneurship among women today?Finally, what do you believe will be the HR trends we need to prepare for next?Links highlighted in this “Putting Inclusivity at the Top of the Leadership Agenda” episode are included below:Website: https://www.junglehr.com/Inclusion 247: https://www.inclusion247.com/The Book: Available as a paperback for £14.99 or as a Kindle edition for £6.99: Closing the GapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-boughey-jungle-hr/Teresa TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6C94ZLSh-IJGA Planet Positive (ESG) Recruitment Solution: To find out more, email nick@jgarecruitment.comThe host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile: Nick DayLeading HR...

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 96, where I speak with Sharath Jeevan, a world-leading expert on Intrinsic Leadership & Motivation and the Founder & Executive Chairman of Intrinsic Labs. In this clip, he talks about how leaders can build nurturing practices… and stick to them.  Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/intrinsic-leadership-motivation-with-sharath-jeevan-obe-96/

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Julia Fabris McBride, Chief Leadership Development Officer at the Kansas Leadership Center.The Kansas Leadership Center has helped and led thousands of people through programs to help them engage in the act of leadership. They have seen remarkable results with people from all walks of life, but they’re also keenly aware of the obstacles that tend to come up.A certified coach, former actor and co-author of Teaching Leadership, Julia splits her time between Wichita and Matfield Green, Kansas, and more than 15,000 people around the world have attended her programs since 2007.These experiences led Julie to co-author the book 'When Everyone Leads' with Ed O’Malley, which delves into:Identifying organisational needsOvercoming barriersEmpowermentIdentifying productivity zonesHelping everyone to lead more effectivelyYou don’t need a title to start leading. Leadership is an activity, not a position; anyone can exercise leadership, and when everyone does, organizations make progress on their toughest challenges!In this “When Everyone Leads” episode with Julia Fabris McBride on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:The distinction between leadership and authority?“The Gap” and how can organizations overcome it?The difference between an adaptive challenge and a technical problemWhat leadership “from the many, not the few” looks like.The benefit of accepting loss as part of change?How to authorize yourself to lead.Adopting challenge-centric models of leadership rather than person-centric?The "great leader” myth.What is “the heat” in your model of leadership? How can people in positions of authority make leadership less risky for others?What does it mean to “intervene skillfully?”The one step everyone can take today to engage in leadership.Links highlighted in this “When Everyone Leads” episode are included below:Julia Fabris McBride's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliafabrismcbride/KLC’s page for When Everyone Leads: https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/when-everyone-leads/Buy links for When Everyone Leads: https://geni.us/WhenEveryoneLeadsAmazon page for When Everyone Leads: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1885167903The host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile: Nick DayLeading HR Recruiters: JGA HR...

HR in the Metaverse with Duncan Casemore #101In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Duncan Casemore, is CTO and Co-Founder at Applaud, a workforce experience platform that makes digital HR simple!Meta is investing $150 million in creating an immersive learning ecosystem which they believe will make personal development more accessible through the metaverse, and with recent surveys such as that undertaken by Express VPN, claiming that 46% of Gen Z and 19% of Baby Boomers say that within the next two years they foresee themselves working in a metaverse, Nick wanted to bring this topic to life on today’s show to discover if, with such rapid technological advances taking place in the HR sphere, the metaverse workplace is soon to become an everyday reality.Nick has invited HR Tech expert Duncan Casemore onto today's show to explore that subject. That’s because Duncan is CTO and Co-Founder of Applaud, a business that has been helping the most ambitious Fortune 100 companies simplify their digital HR for over ten years! In this episode, we dive into this experience to understand what Futuristic Approaches are being adopted in the HR space to understand if we’ll all be “Working in the Metaverse” one day.In this “HR in the Metaverse with Duncan Casemore" The HR L&D Podcast episode, we also explore:What do the words “human resources” mean to you?What is the Metaverse, and why is it important that we know about it?What is the potential impact of the Metaverse on the future of work?How will the Metaverse reshape the traditional workplace as we know it?What HR cutting-edge tools can we integrate with these rising technologies at work?What are some of the potential benefits and challenges of working in the metaverse?Can companies leverage the Metaverse to enhance employee engagement?Where are strategic HR leaders investing their technology budgets currently?Who are Applaud?How can companies and individuals navigate working in the metaverse?Links highlighted in this “HR in the Metaverse” episode are included below:Applaud's Website: https://www.applaudhr.com/Duncan's LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/duncancasemoreFree Report: The Future of HR: Employee Experience Fuelled by Consumer-Grade TechnologyJGA Planet Positive (ESG) Recruitment Solution – to find out more, email nick@jgarecruitment.comThe host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick DayLeading HR...

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 88, where I speak with leadership thought leader and C-suite executive coach Caren Kenney. In this clip, she talks about our relationship with confidence and Imposter Syndrome. Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/hr_ld_podcsat_lauren-dai-68/

In this 100th episode of The HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Dr. Keri Ohlrich, CEO and co-founder of Abbracci Group!As the CEO and co-founder of Abbracci Group, a boutique HR consulting firm, Dr. Keri Ohlrich is on a mission to improve the environment of organisations & also improve employees’ lives.Keri is also a speaker, co-host of The Breakout Podcast, and co-author of the book The Way of the HR Warrior.In this “The Way of the HR Warrior” 100th episode with Dr. Keri Ohlrich on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:Tell us about your podcast show, The Breakout.Tell us more about "The Way of the HR Warrior".How can HR leaders become warriors?What will readers walk away empowered to do after reading?What is the CHARGE® framework?What can HR leaders do to discover their impact potential?How can HR Leaders Identify ways to align their efforts with organisational goals?How do you view the future of the HR profession?Links highlighted in this “The Way of the HR Warrior” episode are included below:Website: https://abbraccigroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keriohlrich/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorsofhr/Book a call: https://abbraccigroup.com/contact/The Breakout PodcastThe host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile: Nick DayLeading HR Recruiters: JGA HR RecruitmentEnjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll PodcastIf you need the support of a specialised HR Recruitment Agency, please contact me, Nick Day!  I would love to help show you what a great HR Recruitment agency experience feels like!  You can

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 71, where I speak with COO & Co-founder at Cocoon, Lauren Dai. In this clip, she talks about what companies are doing to help retain talent. Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/hr_ld_podcsat_lauren-dai-68/

Innovating for Diversity with Bertina Ceccarelli and Susanne Tedrick #99In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Bertina Ceccarelli and Susanne Tedrick, who co-authored the bestselling book, 'Innovating for Diversity' which contains Actionable, inspiring strategies for successful DEI outcomes through innovation.Bertina Ceccarelli is on a mission to advance racial and gender equity in the tech industry and disrupt the status quo to build a more inclusive workplace. Meanwhile, Susanne Tedrick is a writer and speaker dedicated to expanding the professional opportunities of women and people of colour within the tech industry and is the author of the critically acclaimed book, "Women of Colour in Tech".In this “Innovating for Diversity” episode with Bertina Ceccarelli and Susanne Tedrick on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:What needs to be done to reframe the DEI discussionHow to ensure initiatives have a lasting impact.Principles of innovation for building sustainable DEI practices.The common reasons corporate DEI programs fail.The critical business case for diversity.How to disrupt the Fixed Practices and Fixed Attitudes that impact change.Case study examples of businesses getting diversity strategies right.About the book "Innovating for Diversity".The leaders driving the change towards a more diverse and inclusive workforce.The rewards for breaking down stubborn cultural and organisational barriersWhat is preventing change?Long-term approaches HR leaders can adopt to support inclusive cultures.Final advice for scaling DEI practices.Links highlighted in this “Innovating for Diversity” episode are included below:Website: https://innovatingfordiversity.com/Link to the book: Amazon - Innovating for DiversityWomen of Color in Tech: https://www.wocintech.co/NPower Website: https://www.npower.org/Bertina Ceccarelli LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E2%98%80%EF%B8%8Fbertina-ceccarelli-8a48481/Susanne Tedrick LinkedIn:

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by David James, Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning!He has been a People Development professional for over 20 years, notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.David is also the host of The Learning & Development Podcast, so he is already an expert in engaging audio audiences, and he is also a prominent writer and a conference speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.Today we will be talking more about how to make digital learning work, and Nick will be asking David, in the context of his role as Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, a company which uses AI and collaborative features to turn your in-house experts into L&D collaborators, to guide us all on how we can upskill fast and continuously—all from within your own organisations!In this “How To Make Digital Learning Work” episode with David James on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:What do the words “Human Resources” mean to you?£400bn is invested in L&D every year - but how much is wasted?Is generative AI the future for L&D?How do L&D teams actually make digital learning work?How can L&D teams demonstrate impact?"Doing L&D, not selling it!" Can you tell us what that means?Can you tell us more about Generative AI and ChatGPT?Can L&D realistically be expected to reliably improve working?With the emergence of generative AI, where do L&D Innovations such as VR now sit within the industry?What should L&D do to survive and thrive during the current economic crisis?Links highlighted in this “How To Make Digital Learning Work” episode are included below:Twitter: @DavidInLearningThe Learning & Development Podcast: https://www.looop.co/podcasts/Website: https://www.davidinlearning.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective/Blog: https://360learning.com/blog/L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/The host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile: Nick DayLeading HR

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 71, where I speak with Trayton Vance, Coaching Consultant & Strategic Advisor, CEO & Founder of the Coaching Focus Group. In this clip, he talks about what value can be gained by a coaching culture. Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/hr_ld_podcast_trayton-vance-71/

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 92, where I speak with Personal Professional Growth Coach John Obidipe. In this clip, he talks about the commercial applications of using strengths analysis in the workplace. Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/creating-an-impact-on-women-leadership-with-elizabeth-batalla-86/

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 15, where I speak with Devin Halliday, an award-winning sales leader, with a diverse background and passion for people. In this clip, he provides his strategy to help companies ascertain their values.  Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/aligning_culture/

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Samreen McGregor, executive coach, founder of Turmeric Group, and best-selling author of Leader Awakened!Samreen founded Turmeric to bring businesses and people the insights, strategies, and skills they need to translate their goals to life. Samreen inspires leaders, teams and organisations to embrace adversity as a catalyst for empowerment and well-being.Samreen, who is half Venezuelan and half Indian and bilingual in English and Spanish, inspires leaders, teams and organisations to embrace adversity as a catalyst for empowerment and well-being. She is described by her clients as rigorously expanding their rational, emotional, and intuitive capacity – creating improvements that really last. Find out more at www.turmericgroup.comSamreen has a unique ability to create the conditions leaders need to stretch beyond their existing capabilities, with her interventions lying in a unique cross-section between business performance, behavioural change and embodied consciousness.In her new book, Leader Awakened, Samreen explains how leaders can use their experiences as a powerful point for learning, empowerment, agency and improved well-being. The book provides a thought-provoking blend of practical examples and theoretical observations alongside Samreen’s personal experiences of trauma following her son's cancer diagnosis and a lifetime of grappling with questions of identity and belonging.In this “Tackling Adversity and Wellbeing through Leadership ” episode with Samreen McGregor on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:Why do people get stuck in a cycle of self-sacrifice at work?Why do leaders lead a life of paradox, and how to deal with it?How can leaders make room for mindfulnessHow can leaders improve self-awareness?Why is it essential to pay attention to organisational culture?How can leaders see their organisation through the lens of its people?We learn more about Samreen's book, "Leader Awakened", which inspires leaders, teams, and organisations.Links highlighted in this “Tackling Adversity and Wellbeing through Leadership ” episode are included below:Website: https://turmericgroup.com/aboutLeader Awakened Book: Buy on AmazonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samreen-mcgregor-104110/The host of The HR L&D Podcast

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 4, where I speak with Celia Delaney – a keynote speaker and comedian who boasts a brilliant track record in HR Management, L&D and coaching. In this clip, Celia unpacks some of the resistance with humour in workshops – and why you need more of it.Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/hr-ld-when-we-laugh-we-learn-with-celia-delaney-004/