Jake Young and Garin Rouch discuss the shift towards a transactional view of work, the importance of employee engagement beyond monetary transactions, measuring work engagement using the Utrecht scale, implementing organizational development interventions for better performance, and the significance of peer relationships and intentional organization design.

Welcome to HR People Pod, the CIPD’s new fortnightly podcast series bringing you expert insight on topical stories impacting the world of work. In our pilot episode, host David D'Souza, CIPD's director of people profession, recruits Mel Steel, former HR director and interim people & transformation leader, and Alistair Gill, chief alchemist at Alchemy Labs, to the panel as we respond to some of the key stories from the past fortnight, including the decision from John Lewis to share interview questions in advance with potential candidates and the use of AI in the recruitment process. Recorded: 24 May 2024

Woosh Raza, Katie Obi, and Bertie Tonks discuss Gen Z work ethics, remote working trends, impact of minimum wage rise, leadership challenges, integrating research in HR, and evolving HR roles in the pilot episode of HR People Pod.

In a world heavily influenced by technology and evolving views on leadership and employee experience, people practice by and large, is still founded on the so-called 'Ulrich HR operating model' that was put forward in the 90s. Is it finally time to consider HR's next top operating model?  Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Dave Ulrich, University of Michigan - Ross School of Business, Natalie Shiels, Chief People Officer at Mosaic Group, and Perry Timms, founder of People and Transformational HR, as we explore what approach to HR would be fit-for-purpose in the rapidly changing business environment of today and the future. Learn more about current practice, future models and successful transformations with our latest article series on HR operating models: www.cipd.org/en/views-and-insights/thought-leadership/insight/hr-models/

Digital innovation has continued to move at an unprecedented pace, and few would argue the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted the model for organisations, and equally, if not more so, in the realm of L&D. 2023 research from the CIPD revealed that just 5% of respondents currently use AI to support L&D, with a modest 6% additionally planning to use AI into 2024. So, is an untapped opportunity waiting for the curious L&D professional to uncover? Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Radha Bharj, Co-founder of Rythmik and Erica Farmer, Co-founder of Quantum Rise, as we explore how learning professionals can embrace the disruption AI offers to increase their capacity to deliver impactful and effective learning for organisations?

Explore the benefits of a neuroinclusive environment with guests discussing strategies for promoting inclusivity, embracing neurodiversity, navigating masking and discrimination at work, creating inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals, and adapting communication styles to be more inclusive.

Join experts Dr. Jan Maskell, a Business Psychologist focused on organizational well-being, Gilda Neiman, a sustainability advocate and Board Director at Chapter Zero in Brussels, and Susannah Haan, a Senior Corporate Governance Advisor. They dive into the urgent need for HR professionals to champion environmental sustainability within organizations. Key topics include the psychological impacts of climate change, combating greenwashing, and integrating eco-friendly practices into HR functions to foster a culture of sustainable innovation and responsibility.

The role of a people professional can often feel like an impossible task, being pulled from pillar to post in one of the most multi-faceted jobs in the organisation. Given the growing portfolio of responsibilities that people professionals need to manage, and the expectations around that, what does it take to thrive in this complex role? Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Laura Callahan, Director at Willow HR; David Balls, Chief People Officer at Newcross Healthcare Solutions; and Peter Cheese, Chief Executive at CIPD, as we explore the skills, behaviours and competencies required to create the ‘unicorn’ people professional.

Learning professionals may not be asked to ‘show me the money’, but they will be expected to demonstrate value and return on investment. So, what can learning professionals do to best set themselves up for success? Could the answer lie in simply asking the right questions to properly diagnose an organisation’s real learning need? Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Natalie Richer, Natalie Richer Consulting; Payal Gaglani-Bhatt, Chief People Officer at The Little Gurus; and Steve George, Interim Head of Learning and Development at CIPD, as we explore how learning professionals can ask the right questions to better understand and diagnose the real learning requirement for your organisation or client.

Krystal Wilkinson, an Associate Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University, and Nick Pahl, CEO at Society of Occupational Medicine, dive into the complexities of workplace wellbeing. They discuss the alarming rise in sickness absence and the need for tailored support addressing individual life events. Highlighting the importance of a holistic approach, they advocate for open dialogue and collaboration between HR and health professionals. The conversation also underscores the significance of data analytics in understanding health issues and the role of leadership in fostering a supportive workplace culture.