How HR Leaders Change the World

Cecilia Crossley

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 founder of social enterprise Uplifting People, we provide services to HR Leaders, and through this work I realised that HR professionals and social entrepreneurs are working in the same areas, albeit in different ways. So we created this podcast to share knowledge, on steps we can take through the work of HR. In my opinion, if you’re an HR professional, you are also a change maker. And this podcast will provide you with examples of how. By sharing the successes of some of the world’s most inspiring HR Leaders, you can frame your work in the context of positive change, implement brilliant ideas, and feel absolutely wonderful about doing so! read less
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176. HR’s Role in Commercial Success & Social Change: Phillippa O’Connor, Chief People Officer at PwC
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176. HR’s Role in Commercial Success & Social Change: Phillippa O’Connor, Chief People Officer at PwC
Join us as Phillippa shares her passion for weaving ESG principles into business strategies and discusses the need to rethink workplace models, championing a skills-based, agile approach that values diverse aspirations and psychological safety. Phillippa provides examples in PwC’s commitment to measurable inclusion outcomes, such as VR-based unconscious bias training, and shares how tailored onboarding programs can create fair opportunities. Phillippa encourages HR leaders to see the commercial value in people-focused changes. Her reflections inspire HR professionals to lead with empathy and innovation, creating workplaces that make a difference for both business and society. How HR Leaders Change the World is brought to you by Uplifting People We’re an amazing community of cutting-edge HR Changemakers. Together, we share experiences, tools and clear, actionable ideas.  Ideas that will help you solve the challenges you face today and will inspire you with brilliant opportunities to push boundaries and positively impact people in your organisation - and beyond.  And what’s even better, is every penny of our profit empowers vulnerable children to be safe, loved and learning. Together, we uplift people. 👥 Join our free HR Changemakers community You’ll be the first to hear about each podcast episode, about our events, and receive free bonus resources that enhance your influence and impact. Join us here: upliftingpeople.com/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world And join us on Linkedin: Uplifting People | LinkedIn Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work? Each month we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to spark meaningful conversations and personal growth. Our Book of the Month is Atomic Habits, by James Clear, a book we found super practical for making small changes that build to transformation. And why not also get a copy for one of your team? You can select an Uplifting Gift Bundle, mix and match the book our Kind-hearted Chocolate, Supercharged Tea, and Well-informed Stationery, and send a brilliant moment of appreciation and inspiration to a colleague. Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab a copy, and we hope you enjoy this month’s Uplifting Book!
Collective Success - Harnessing Purpose in HR: Uxio Malvido, CHRO at the World Economic Forum
14-01-2025
Collective Success - Harnessing Purpose in HR: Uxio Malvido, CHRO at the World Economic Forum
In this thought-provoking episode Uxio shares his compelling vision for addressing inequality and rethinking the role of HR. Delving into the essence of inclusion, Uxio challenges the fragmentation of diversity initiatives. He highlights the need for shared purpose, reminding us that inclusion must serve everyone. Reflecting on inequality, Uxio speaks passionately about the disparities in access to education. He believes HR is uniquely positioned to address these gaps by aligning leadership priorities with the development of diverse talent. Calling for courage in HR leadership, Uxio urges you to influence your organisation, furthering HR as a driver of both individual and collective success. Thank you to Visier for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Visier gives organisations a workforce AI edge, helping leaders drive productivity, performance, and agility in the face of change. As a global leader in AI-powered people analytics, workforce planning, and compensation allocation, Visier leverages its real-time people data platform to harness the transformative potential of both people and work data. By combining these insights, Visier enables smarter workforce decisions and elevates performance across teams. Visier proudly serves over 60,000 customers across 75 countries, including enterprises like BASF, Panasonic, Experian, Sanofi, eBay, and Ford Motor Company. Discover more about how Visier can transform your organisation, visit www.visier.com How HR Leaders Change the World is brought to you by Uplifting People We’re an amazing community of cutting-edge HR Changemakers. Together, we share experiences, tools and clear, actionable ideas.  Ideas that will help you solve the challenges you face today and will inspire you with brilliant opportunities to push boundaries and positively impact people in your organisation - and beyond.  And what’s even better, is every penny of our profit empowers vulnerable children to be safe, loved and learning. Together, we uplift people. 👥 Join our free HR Changemakers community You’ll be the first to hear about each podcast episode, about our events, and receive free bonus resources that enhance your influence and impact. Join us here: upliftingpeople.com/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world And join us on Linkedin: Uplifting People | LinkedIn Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work? Each month we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to spark meaningful conversations and personal growth. Our Book of the Month is Atomic Habits, by James Clear, a book we found super practical for making small changes that build to transformation. And why not also get a copy for one of your team? You can select an Uplifting Gift Bundle, mix and match the book our Kind-hearted Chocolate, Supercharged Tea, and Well-informed Stationery, and send a brilliant moment of appreciation and inspiration to a colleague. Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab a copy, and we hope you enjoy this month’s Uplifting Book!
The Power of People Experience: Andrew Davis, EVP & Global Chief People Officer, Sony Music Entertainment
24-12-2024
The Power of People Experience: Andrew Davis, EVP & Global Chief People Officer, Sony Music Entertainment
Andrew shares his vision of HR as a transformative force, leaving outdated practices behind to embrace People Experience. By rebranding HR and launching Sony Music’s Global People Promise, Andrew highlights how this innovative approach fosters an engaging workplace culture, rooted in clear values and behaviours that attract and retain diverse talent. Andrew’s personal journey adds depth to his professional insights, as he candidly explores how his background influenced his passion for addressing exclusion and inequality. From spearheading the Sony Music Group Global Scholars Programme to reframing inclusion efforts with bold language and meaningful action, Andrew demonstrates how linking personal values to professional work can amplify impact. With heartfelt advice on self-care and purpose, Andrew inspires HR leaders to sustain their energy for driving real change, ensuring their efforts build a better and more equitable future.   Thank you to Visier for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Visier gives organisations a workforce AI edge, helping leaders drive productivity, performance, and agility in the face of change. As a global leader in AI-powered people analytics, workforce planning, and compensation allocation, Visier leverages its real-time people data platform to harness the transformative potential of both people and work data. By combining these insights, Visier enables smarter workforce decisions and elevates performance across teams. Visier proudly serves over 60,000 customers across 75 countries, including enterprises like BASF, Panasonic, Experian, Sanofi, eBay, and Ford Motor Company. Discover more about how Visier can transform your organisation, visit www.visier.com 👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Join us on Linkedin: From Babies with Love | LinkedIn
HR & Redefining Leadership: Andrea Gageik, Chief People Officer, Fagerhult Group
17-12-2024
HR & Redefining Leadership: Andrea Gageik, Chief People Officer, Fagerhult Group
In transforming from a traditional manufacturer to a provider of smart solutions for cities and buildings, Andrea explains how HR has guided transformation by redefining leadership. Describing the creation of six Leadership Guidelines that were developed through collaboration across the company, Andrea discusses how the Guidelines are enabling Fagerhult Group to balance its heritage with a culture of innovation and adaptability, while ensuring diverse perspectives drive meaningful progress. Andrea highlights the importance of building a learning organisation that celebrates diversity of thought and reframes failure as growth, and shares some of the practical steps HR is taking, such as leadership workshops and inclusion initiatives to foster innovation and deliver a gradual cultural shift.   Thank you to Visier for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Visier gives organisations a workforce AI edge, helping leaders drive productivity, performance, and agility in the face of change. As a global leader in AI-powered people analytics, workforce planning, and compensation allocation, Visier leverages its real-time people data platform to harness the transformative potential of both people and work data. By combining these insights, Visier enables smarter workforce decisions and elevates performance across teams. Visier proudly serves over 60,000 customers across 75 countries, including enterprises like BASF, Panasonic, Experian, Sanofi, eBay, and Ford Motor Company. Discover more about how Visier can transform your organisation, visit www.visier.com 👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Join us on Linkedin: From Babies with Love | LinkedIn
172. The Changemakers We Need: Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's First Chief HR Officer
10-12-2024
172. The Changemakers We Need: Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's First Chief HR Officer
Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's first CHRO and a renowned talent strategy expert, highlights the need to rethink outdated workplace systems that assume long-term employee tenure. Steve emphasises the importance of questioning old assumptions, experimenting with new ideas, and embracing HR’s role as a catalyst for change. Steve explores how HR can lead with innovative solutions that benefit both businesses and communities, with inspiring examples - such as how one organisation solved talent shortages by tapping into new talent pools such as candidates without traditional qualifications - showing how HR can tackle business challenges while driving social change. Steve reflects on how his early life shaped his commitment to inclusion and empathy in leadership. He underscores the value of engaging in tough conversations to create space for meaningful dialogue around divisive topics. Closing the episode, Steve shares his heartfelt wish for HR leaders: to ask thoughtful questions that empower others to uncover their own solutions, paving the way for a more innovative, inclusive, and impactful future.   Thank you to Visier for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Visier gives organisations a workforce AI edge, helping leaders drive productivity, performance, and agility in the face of change. As a global leader in AI-powered people analytics, workforce planning, and compensation allocation, Visier leverages its real-time people data platform to harness the transformative potential of both people and work data. By combining these insights, Visier enables smarter workforce decisions and elevates performance across teams. Visier proudly serves over 60,000 customers across 75 countries, including enterprises like BASF, Panasonic, Experian, Sanofi, eBay, and Ford Motor Company. Discover more about how Visier can transform your organisation, visit www.visier.com 👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Join us on Linkedin: From Babies with Love | LinkedIn
Embedding Purpose in Every Role: Dannii Portsmouth, Chief People Officer, PepsiCo Europe
26-11-2024
Embedding Purpose in Every Role: Dannii Portsmouth, Chief People Officer, PepsiCo Europe
In this inspiring episode Dannii shares her approach to embedding sustainability and purpose into PepsiCo’s culture and discusses how PepsiCo is aligning people and planet goals with business operations. With examples such as social mobility programmes, Dannii demonstrates how PepsiCo empowers employees while driving positive societal change. Sharing thoughts on resilience and the pressures facing HR, Dannii introduces ‘home club’, a network that promotes collaboration, emotional well-being, and professional growth. Dannii calls on you and everyone in HR to be bold in telling the truth with empathy and courage, prioritising collective progress for the benefit of all. Thank you to Visier for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Visier gives organisations a workforce AI edge, helping leaders drive productivity, performance, and agility in the face of change. As a global leader in AI-powered people analytics, workforce planning, and compensation allocation, Visier leverages its real-time people data platform to harness the transformative potential of both people and work data. By combining these insights, Visier enables smarter workforce decisions and elevates performance across teams. Visier proudly serves over 60,000 customers across 75 countries, including enterprises like BASF, Panasonic, Experian, Sanofi, eBay, and Ford Motor Company. Discover more about how Visier can transform your organisation, visit www.visier.com   👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Join us on Linkedin: From Babies with Love | LinkedIn   References: Tent Partnership for Refugees
How HR Drives Impact, Innovation & Inclusive Culture: Annemie Ress, Group CHRO, Sirius Facilities
12-11-2024
How HR Drives Impact, Innovation & Inclusive Culture: Annemie Ress, Group CHRO, Sirius Facilities
Annemie shares her insights into HR’s power to drive social change, elevate innovation, and build cultures of belonging. By challenging assumptions in the workplace, Annemie explains how HR can enable data-informed leadership that fosters employee engagement and inclusivity. Exploring AI’s potential, Annemie envisions a future where AI frees HR to focus on more impactful, strategic work. With a passion for lifelong learning, Annemie shares practical steps such as book clubs, informal storytelling, and encouraging small, relatable actions to spark curiosity. Annemie emphasises the ripple effect of small, consistent actions, and advocates that with simple acts of kindness and fostering human connections we can create lasting, positive change, building organisational culture centred on empathy and equity. Thank you to Visier for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Visier gives organisations a workforce AI edge, helping leaders drive productivity, performance, and agility in the face of change. As a global leader in AI-powered people analytics, workforce planning, and compensation allocation, Visier leverages its real-time people data platform to harness the transformative potential of both people and work data. By combining these insights, Visier enables smarter workforce decisions and elevates performance across teams. Visier proudly serves over 60,000 customers across 75 countries, including enterprises like BASF, Panasonic, Experian, Sanofi, eBay, and Ford Motor Company. Discover more about how Visier can transform your organisation, visit www.visier.com   👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Join us on Linkedin: From Babies with Love | LinkedIn
The Power of Empathy & Customer-Centricity: Helen Russell, Chief People Officer, Hubspot
05-11-2024
The Power of Empathy & Customer-Centricity: Helen Russell, Chief People Officer, Hubspot
Sharing her journey from Yorkshire to California, Helen discusses the importance of customer empathy in driving meaningful business change and emphasises the value of opportunities for employees to interact with customers, fostering a culture of understanding and relatability. Helen also explores the evolving landscape of HR, discussing the interaction between AI in enhancing workforce productivity and the potential for remote work to revitalise communities. Helen advocates for empathy and connection and leaves us with a reminder that by embracing curiosity, respect, and empathy, HR leaders can build trust and integrity, driving positive change.   Thank you to HEX Talent & Development for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Is your organisation doing everything it can to ensure its people and teams are reaching their full potential? This episode is sponsored by Hex Talent and Development. HEX is a people performance consultancy that's laser focused on making individuals, teams and organisations the best they can be. Hex isn't just another learning provider, they are the full package. They offer individual and team coaching, facilitation of team events and gatherings, leadership development and broader HR consultancy. They are thought leaders and have their own model for leadership, the intentional leader and the CHRO impact framework for developing high performing senior HR leaders. Above all, HEX brings passion, challenge and joy to all their clients. Want to learn more? Head on over to HEX Talent & Development to see how they can help your organisation thrive.     👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Join us on Linkedin: From Babies with Love | LinkedIn
HR as a Driver for Social Change: Martyn Worsley, Chief People Officer, Lockton
29-10-2024
HR as a Driver for Social Change: Martyn Worsley, Chief People Officer, Lockton
Martyn discusses his insights on how HR leaders can drive both business success and positive social change. Through his experience leading at the insurance company Lockton, Martyn shares actionable ways to foster an employee-centric culture, such as mental health support and enhanced parental leave. Martyn shares his belief in the importance of purpose-driven HR leadership, highlighting how HR can navigate global challenges, promote equity and lead meaningful change. Be inspired by Martyn’s leadership and discover how you too can harness the power of your role to create positive social change.   Thank you to HEX Talent & Development for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Is your organisation doing everything it can to ensure its people and teams are reaching their full potential? This episode is sponsored by Hex Talent and Development. HEX is a people performance consultancy that's laser focused on making individuals, teams and organisations the best they can be. Hex isn't just another learning provider, they are the full package. They offer individual and team coaching, facilitation of team events and gatherings, leadership development and broader HR consultancy. They are thought leaders and have their own model for leadership, the intentional leader and the CHRO impact framework for developing high performing senior HR leaders. Above all, HEX brings passion, challenge and joy to all their clients. Want to learn more? Head on over to HEX Talent & Development to see how they can help your organisation thrive.     👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Join us on Linkedin: From Babies with Love | LinkedIn   Referenced Resources ·        Ripple Suicide Prevention ·        Free tool: Map your HR work to the UN SDGs
How To Be an Intentional & Impactful HR Leader: Tom Emery, Founder and Owner, Hex Talent and Development
22-10-2024
How To Be an Intentional & Impactful HR Leader: Tom Emery, Founder and Owner, Hex Talent and Development
Tom shares two inspiring frameworks he’s developed to guide HR professionals in their leadership journey. The Intentional Leader Model encourages HR leaders to adopt deliberate and thoughtful leadership practices, and the CHRO Impact Framework helps HR professionals enhance their effectiveness. These models highlight the importance of intentionality, purposeful leadership and self-reflection to drive performance and personal growth. Tom shares insights on how you can: Prioritise Purpose and Self-Awareness: Tom highlights the importance of aligning tasks with your purpose, be mindful of how you spend time, ensure your efforts contribute to your long-term goals, helping to prevent burnout and boost productivity.  Develop Boundaries: Advocating that strong leaders set clear boundaries, Tom discusses delegating tasks that don't energise you and making self-reflection and personal development priorities for authenticity and resilience in leadership. Leverage HR's Role in Sustainability: Tom discusses how, by engaging with frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals, HR leaders can challenge the status quo and drive positive change on a global scale, promoting fairness, equity, and environmental sustainability.   Thank you to Hex Talent and Development for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Is your organisation doing everything it can to ensure its people and teams are reaching their full potential? This episode is sponsored by Hex Talent and Development. Hex is a people performance consultancy that's laser focused on making individuals, teams and organisations the best they can be. Hex isn't just another learning provider, they are the full package. They offer individual and team coaching, facilitation of team events and gatherings, leadership development and broader HR consultancy. They are thought leaders and have their own model for leadership, the intentional leader and the CHRO impact framework for developing high performing senior HR leaders. Above all, Hex brings passion, challenge and joy to all their clients. Want to learn more? Head on over to HEX talent and development to see how Hex can help your organisation thrive.   How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you’d like to build your influence and impact, if you’d like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You’ll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we’re so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can’t wait…   Check out the inspiring agenda and click here to secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets we can't wait to see you there!  👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: From Babies with Love | LinkedIn   Referenced Resources Tom's book - People People: Reach your full potential as a Chief HR Officer https://www.hex-development.com/ LinkedIn - Tom Emery Join our community of HR Changemakers: see how your HR work is delivering ESG results
Data for the Emerging Trend – HR & Sustainability: Kerri O’Neill, Chief People Officer, Ipsos UK&I
15-10-2024
Data for the Emerging Trend – HR & Sustainability: Kerri O’Neill, Chief People Officer, Ipsos UK&I
Data for the Emerging Trend – HR & Sustainability: Kerri O’Neill, Chief People Officer, Ipsos UK&I Kerri shares a personal expert viewpoint on where sustainability and HR come together, based on her 20 years of practitioner experience in shaping organisations, plus insight from her new role with Ipsos UK & Ireland.   Sharing data that underpins this approach, from our intuitive views to what employees want, Kerri provides research that you can use to evidence why your organisation and your HR function have an opportunity to lean into the HR and Sustainability agenda. Noting that you don’t need to be an expert in technical detail such as carbon capture in order to take action, Kerri shares some of the books she’s been reading to help think about HR through the lens of Sustainability, and leaves you with a moving call to action from David Attenborough... Thank you to Staffbase for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Staffbase knows that HR leaders are driving transformation in the workplace, and they’re here to help. Their internal communications platform empowers companies to connect with their people, whether at their desks or on the frontlines. With tools that improve engagement, amplify employee voices, and align everyone with your company’s goals, Staffbase makes it easier for HR leaders to create and measure lasting change. Want to learn more? Head on over to staffbase.com/en/staffbase-for-hr to see how Staffbase can help your organisation thrive.   How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you’d like to build your influence and impact, if you’d like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You’ll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we’re so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can’t wait…   Check out the inspiring agenda and click here to secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets, we can't wait to see you there!  👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove   Referenced Resources Episode 111: Why did you join HR? Kerri O’Neill Doughnut Economics: 7 Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist A Life on Our Planet - My Witness Statement and a Vision for Our Future: David Attenborough
A Human-centred Future of Work: Mary Alice Vuicic, CHRO, Thomson Reuters
08-10-2024
A Human-centred Future of Work: Mary Alice Vuicic, CHRO, Thomson Reuters
Describing a human-centred approach to adopting Generative AI, Mary Alice shares the principles of empowerment, adaptability and continuous learning, the energising steps Thomson Reuters has and is taking for their 27,000 workforce to learn, and how this is enabling higher-value work. Reflecting on the factors leading to this exciting phase of leadership for the HR profession, Mary Alice describes her passion for removing systemic barriers to opportunity, sharing techniques such as her and the CEO’s periodic Talent Reviews. Discussing flexibility, Mary Alice shares her own experience and Thomson Reuters’ equal approach to its working parents, as well as other initiatives for flexible working globally, and points to business strategy and employee listening data as the foundations for policy buy-in.   Thank you to Staffbase for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Staffbase knows that HR leaders are driving transformation in the workplace, and they’re here to help. Their internal communications platform empowers companies to connect with their people, whether at their desks or on the frontlines. With tools that improve engagement, amplify employee voices, and align everyone with your company’s goals, Staffbase makes it easier for HR leaders to create and measure lasting change. Want to learn more? Head on over to staffbase.com/en/staffbase-for-hr to see how Staffbase can help your organisation thrive.     How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you’d like to build your influence and impact, if you’d like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You’ll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we’re so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can’t wait…   Check out the inspiring agenda and click here to secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets, we can't wait to see you there!  👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove   Referenced Resources Mindful Business Charter
How Strategic Narrative helps You Achieve HR Goals:  Neil Morrison, Chief People Officer, Staffbase
01-10-2024
How Strategic Narrative helps You Achieve HR Goals: Neil Morrison, Chief People Officer, Staffbase
Neil discusses the powerful role of communication and how companies that successfully implement long lasting change have an overarching strategic narrative, one that allows people to become part of and have agency in the change. Sharing examples of harnessing communication to best effect, Neil discusses tools such as Sentiment Tracking, an exercise in ‘playing the movie forward’, and provides thoughts on well-channelled communication in a hybrid working world. Noting that storytelling only gets you so far, Neil asks the question ‘so what’ on the topic of employee experience and reflects on how effective communication enhances strategies for an engaged workforce that delivers company goals. Thank you to Staffbase for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Staffbase knows that HR leaders are driving transformation in the workplace, and they’re here to help. Their internal communications platform empowers companies to connect with their people, whether at their desks or on the frontlines. With tools that improve engagement, amplify employee voices, and align everyone with your company’s goals, Staffbase makes it easier for HR leaders to create and measure lasting change. Want to learn more? Head on over to staffbase.com/en/staffbase-for-hr to see how Staffbase can help your organisation thrive.     How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you’d like to build your influence and impact, if you’d like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You’ll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we’re so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can’t wait…   Check out the inspiring agenda and click here to secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets, we can't wait to see you there!  👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove   Referenced Resources Episode 42: Why HR Needs to Think About the Concept of Time, Neil Morrison The Narrative Age: How Leaders Can Inspire Change in a Polarised World by Frank Wolf
Building Respect & Trust:  Emma Pace, Chief People Officer, Baringa
24-09-2024
Building Respect & Trust: Emma Pace, Chief People Officer, Baringa
Emma reflects on change in the HR profession, the positive role it holds in business and discusses HR’s leadership in driving Baringa’s culture of being kind and being curious. Discussing opportunities for AI to help us to think more creatively and intelligently, Emma provides thoughts on applying insights, and any newly created time, to work on respect and belonging in the workplace, and why this is important in today’s climate. Emma shares practical steps that help prevent consequences of miscommunication, advocating the importance of building trust, and that everyone in HR should allow the time needed to build it. Thank you to Staffbase for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Staffbase knows that HR leaders are driving transformation in the workplace, and they’re here to help. Their internal communications platform empowers companies to connect with their people, whether at their desks or on the frontlines. With tools that improve engagement, amplify employee voices, and align everyone with your company’s goals, Staffbase makes it easier for HR leaders to create and measure lasting change. Want to learn more? Head on over to staffbase.com/en/staffbase-for-hr to see how Staffbase can help your organisation thrive.     Referenced Resources Find out about BCorp   How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you’d like to build your influence and impact, if you’d like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You’ll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we’re so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can’t wait…   Check out the inspiring agenda and click here to secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets, we can't wait to see you there!  👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove
Driving Change for a Multi-Gen Workforce: Karen Bowes, Chief People Officer, Knight Frank
17-09-2024
Driving Change for a Multi-Gen Workforce: Karen Bowes, Chief People Officer, Knight Frank
Discussing multiple generations and intersectionality, Karen shares her thoughts on levers that enable everyone to thrive at work, providing the example of Knight Frank’s new multi-generation ERG, her advice on creating an ERG with this focus, and thoughts on why it’s important. Karen describes the importance of understanding the world we’re in to determine how to take a business forward. Noting changes in diversity statistics in Knight Frank’s customer profile, Karen shares how she is harnessing this data to drive People and DE&I strategies, her approach to dismantling fear and the risk of disengagement, and to having courage in delivering the work.   Thank you to Staffbase for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Staffbase knows that HR leaders are driving transformation in the workplace, and they’re here to help. Their internal communications platform empowers companies to connect with their people, whether at their desks or on the frontlines. With tools that improve engagement, amplify employee voices, and align everyone with your company’s goals, Staffbase makes it easier for HR leaders to create and measure lasting change. Want to learn more? Head on over to staffbase.com/en/staffbase-for-hr to see how Staffbase can help your organisation thrive.     Referenced Resources Episode 81: Vulnerability in the Workplace, Karen Bowes on How HR Leaders Change the World     How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you’d like to build your influence and impact, if you’d like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You’ll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we’re so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can’t wait…   Check out the inspiring agenda and click here to secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets, we can't wait to see you there!  👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove
Business Culture & Social Justice: Alim Dhanji, CHRO, TD SYNNEX
10-09-2024
Business Culture & Social Justice: Alim Dhanji, CHRO, TD SYNNEX
Describing his passion for social justice, Alim shares his work on business culture. Reflecting on connecting with people at work and beyond, Alim discusses tools such as the of the role of ‘culture carriers’ and his approach to creativity and risk when driving change. Discussing the relationship between work and societal issues happening around the world, Alim shares thoughts on providing guidance for employees’ expression of viewpoints in the workplace in the context of mutual respect, and the idea of ‘freedom within a frame’.   Thank you to Staffbase for supporting How HR Leaders Change the World Staffbase knows that HR leaders are driving transformation in the workplace, and they’re here to help. Their internal communications platform empowers companies to connect with their people, whether at their desks or on the frontlines. With tools that improve engagement, amplify employee voices, and align everyone with your company’s goals, Staffbase makes it easier for HR leaders to create and measure lasting change. Want to learn more? Head on over to staffbase.com/en/staffbase-for-hr to see how Staffbase can help your organisation thrive.     Referenced Resources Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi Project Healthy Minds   How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you’d like to build your influence and impact, if you’d like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You’ll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we’re so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can’t wait…   Check out the inspiring agenda and click here to secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets, we can't wait to see you there!  👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove
Compassion & Co-Creation in the Future of Work: Gena Smith, CHRO North America, LVMH
03-09-2024
Compassion & Co-Creation in the Future of Work: Gena Smith, CHRO North America, LVMH
Reflecting on the pause provided by the pandemic, Gena discusses that people are considering how they want to work and who they want to work for, how this is driving employee relationships, a shift in the business environment to co-creating work, and the resulting opportunity for higher employee engagement.  Gena shares her pride in LVMH’s DE&I work and describes her vision for DE&I becoming embedded across all colleagues’ responsibilities. Discussing compassion and empathy, Gena shares the opportunities LVMH takes to harness its brand voice, and calls on you to lead with compassion through your daily work. How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you’d like to build your influence and impact, if you’d like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You’ll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we’re so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can’t wait…   Check out the inspiring agenda and click here to secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets, we can't wait to see you there!  👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove
Challenge & Be Fearless: Thomas Kyriba, CHRO, Kyriba
06-08-2024
Challenge & Be Fearless: Thomas Kyriba, CHRO, Kyriba
Noting the impact of connections between personal experience and being fearless in business leadership, Thomas advocates for the importance of commercially understanding a business model in order to drive change, and discusses ways you can start a bold change initiative using commercial data.  Commenting that to sell to the world you must understand the world, Thomas shares thoughts on customers, investors and ESG, the role of HR in shareholder discussions and his approach to learning about societal trends and markets. And with a wonderful call to action, Thomas calls on you to stand up, and challenge!  How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you’d like to build your influence and impact, if you’d like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You’ll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we’re so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can’t wait…   Check out the inspiring agenda and click here to secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets, we can't wait to see you there!  👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove
Purpose & Culture to Attract Talent: Jay Chowdhury, CHRO, ENGIE UK
30-07-2024
Purpose & Culture to Attract Talent: Jay Chowdhury, CHRO, ENGIE UK
Describing ENGIE’s purpose and connection to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Jay shares how these business foundations translate to attracting and retaining inclusive talent.  In a highly competitive environment given growth in the renewable sector, Jay shares work on addressing historical gender stereotypes and going beyond the basics of DE&I, in order to engage the talent the business needs, and calls on you to consider how you can champion initiatives that integrate sustainable practices at your organisation.  How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you’d like to build your influence and impact, if you’d like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You’ll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we’re so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can’t wait…   Check out the inspiring agenda and click here to secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets, we can't wait to see you there!  👥 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove