
UNLEASHcast
Each month we dive into the worlds of HR tech & transformation, talent & recruitment, learning & skills, and the future of work. We also feature guest interviews with thought leaders and change makers from around the globe too. Join the movement here: www.unleash.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Apr 17, 2023 • 16min
UNLEASHcast weekly - 12 Apr 2023
Hold back your tears, as for the penulatimate time (in this cycle anyway), Jon and Allie convene to discuss the very best UNLEASH content of the last few days, plus they look at one of the stages at their fast approaching show, UNLEASH America 2023.The stories they cover:How to thrive as a female leader in a male-dominated sectorDiscover: Lean into the moments that matterBosses Are Training Employees To Be Influencers—After Long Discouraging Social Media Posts About WorkInside the wellbeing stage at UNLEASH America 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2023 • 9min
What's the Great Disconnection and what can we do about it?
At the Economist's recent Business Innovation Summit, Jon met speaker Arjan Toor, CEO Europe of Cigna Healthcare, to demystify some buzzwords and pull together the various strands of a packed day of learning and networking. Tune in!In other news - The International Festival of HR is back! Discover amazing speakers from the world of HR and business at UNLEASH America on 26-27 April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2023 • 11min
Why empathy is no longer just an option for managers
Jon talks to Liesel Mertes, speaker, consultant, author and empathy expert. It's not a nice-to-have anymore is it? We talk through why the ROI of soft skills is difficult (but doable), what the four-day week says about your manager's empathy, and more. Get more info about Liesel and her great work here.And if you're coming to UNLEASH America in Las Vegas - you can find all things EX related here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2023 • 14min
UNLEASHcast weekly - 29 Mar 2023
Jon and Allie discuss her interview with Takeda's Jimmy Zhang, a chat with Jobs for Humanity's Roy Baladi and his mission to equalise the talent acquisition landscape, and of course, the culture and purpose stage at UNLEASH America in Las Vegas. Don't miss it!The stories we cover:How and why Takeda leverages analytics in hiringHR for Good: The Jobs for Humanity storyInside the culture and purpose stage at UNLEASH America 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2023 • 8min
HR for Good: Inside Jobs for Humanity
Jobs for Humanity volunteer Jason Esterhuizen shares a bit more of the inner workings of the project ahead of their session in Las Vegas.Discover amazing speakers from the world of HR and business at UNLEASH America on 26-27 April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2023 • 23min
Digging into the Global Sentiment Survey 2023 with Don Taylor
Jon meets Don, as the UNLEASH editor talks to the speaker, author, facilitator and consultant about his latest survey results. How's it going to play out? I guess we'll see. Look out for a separate podcast interview all about AI in the coming weeks. For now though - have a listen.Get more info on the GSS here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 9min
Cliquify: Employer branding must be a seamless experience for all
Cliquify co-founder Amit Parmar drops by before UNLEASH America to talk about his research into employer branding sentiment.HR leaders, don’t miss out: Join us in Las Vegas for free as a VIP guest at UNLEASH America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 17min
UNLEASHcast weekly - 15 Mar 2023
Jon and Allie discuss Coca Cola's learning strategy, another acquisition in the learning space, a curveball from South Korea and the Total EX stage in Las Vegas. Don't miss it!The stories we cover:Coca-Cola on reimagining career experienceseduMe acquires ‘TikTok for Learning’ platformWork longer, rest longer: South Korea to add flexibility to 52-hour work weekInside the Total EX stage at UNLEASH America Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2023 • 15min
The World Bank’s Sheila Jagannathan: Learning new skills requires un-learning
Ahead of her session at UNLEASH America, The World Bank's Sheila Jagannathan makes the case for life-led learning.HR leaders, don't miss out: Join us in Las Vegas for free as a VIP guest at UNLEASH America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 2023 • 11min
HR for Good: The Jobs for Humanity story
Roy Baladi is a man on a mission to create job opportunities for underserved demographics. Here, he tells UNLEASH his origin story.The agenda is now live! Discover amazing speakers from the world of HR and business at UNLEASH America on 26-27 April 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.