Alix Bolton
Chief People Officer, Europe at Advantage Smollan. Responsible for the people strategy and employee experience across Europe.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 32min
HR People Pod – Ep 25: 'Tinkering with a system that doesn’t work' – Apprenticeships overhaul
Francisca Beloso, Inclusive Diversity Director at Alvarez & Marsal, Alix Bolton, Chief People Officer at Smollan, and Kevin Green, Chief People Officer at First Bus, dive into the urgent need for reforming England's apprenticeship system. They discuss how shifting focus from youth to lifelong learning can bridge skill gaps and enhance resilience. The panel also tackles the complexities of workplace incentives, urging a balance between compliance and true performance. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of adaptability in workforce management amidst evolving employee needs.
Aug 27, 2025 • 33min
HR People Pod – Ep 31: Merging HR/IT functions | Oversharing at work | Absence management | Accountability
Alix Bolton, Chief People Officer at Advantage Smollan, and Mark Pavlika, Chief People and Purpose Officer at Bicycle London, dive into the fascinating merging of HR and IT functions, exploring how technology reshapes workplace culture. They discuss the fine line between healthy openness and oversharing, emphasizing the need for contextual communication. Additionally, they tackle absence management protocols and advocate for a culture of accountability that fosters psychological safety, ensuring everyone can learn from mistakes.
