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As workers turn to TikTok to discuss work issues, should business leaders be paying attention? In this episode CIPD Director of Profession David D’Souza is joined by Vilma Nikolaidou, Director of People and Culture at the British Film Institute; Gareth Neale, Head of HR at Crimson Hotels Limited; and Dr Markos Koumaditis, Director of HR at University of Oxford, as we explore the top stories of the past fortnight, including: the fallout from the CrowdStrike-Microsoft global IT outage, whether anonymous reporting of microaggressions a good idea, and if you should just walk out of unproductive meetings. Recorded: 19 July 2024

Former Labour MP Iain Wright, Firstsource Senior VP HR Jo Carlin, and Mencap Exec David Blackburn discuss the implications of the UK's 'New Deal for Working People'. Topics include day-one employment rights, apprenticeship levy reform, and the expected impact of the proposed changes.

Marek Zemanik, a Senior Public Policy Adviser at CIPD, and Aysha Al Marri, a National Talent and Development professional at Etihad Airport Services, shine a light on the barriers to 'good work'. They discuss the negative impacts of workplace conflict on mental health and leadership perception. The importance of transparency, communication, and effective training is emphasized for conflict resolution. They also delve into the challenges of remote work, stressing the need for social connections and tailored support to enhance job quality and employee satisfaction.

Exploring workplace relationships, policies, and flexible work arrangements. Discussing disclosure of romantic relationships, trust in technology like 'mouse jigglers,' and managing time off for major sporting events. Addressing conflicts, employee well-being, and the evolving role of HR in supporting mental health. Emphasizing the need for clear guidelines, ethical decision-making, and aligning with organizational values.

Decisive or divisive, Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s leadership message was definitely bold. Join the chat with David D’Souza, the CIPD’s Director of Profession, Katie Obi, Chief People Officer at One Advanced, and Mel Steel, former HR director and interim people & transformation leader, as we unpack the biggest stories of the past fortnight including: is Microsoft Recall a privacy nightmare? Should we be wary of a growing trend of side hustles or second jobs? And do we need ‘right to disconnect’ legislation? Leadership like the Manchester United back-to-work offer. Recorded: 7 June 2024

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?