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.