That HR Podcast

Episode 5 Nobody doubts there's a serious problem with lack of representation in the workplace. But are centrally organised initiatives really the best way to deal with it? Inclusion experts Bernadette Thompson and Rene Carayol give their experienced perspectives on one of the most fundamental debates in business

Episode 4 To some, it sounds like a dream to work in a business with no bosses. But as philosopher Julian Baggini points out, if you think hierarchy is so imperfect, ask for the most junior surgeon possible to perform your next operation. He goes head to head with Rob Pierre, founder of highly democratised digital marketing firm Jellyfish

Episode 3 Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating so rapidly it's no longer quite so far-fetched to think an algorithm could take the CEO's job. But do we really understand the implications of AI for the way we run our companies? Join Deloitte's Hilary Richters and technologist David Weinberger to discuss the ethics of the rise of the machines

Episode 2 The coronavirus pandemic saw a forced exodus of knowledge workers from the office. But employers are divided on whether they want them back full time, part time – or not at all. Financial Times columnist Pilita Clark and Aviva chief people officer Danny Harmer explore the rights and wrongs of life on Zoom

Episode 1 Employees like the idea of knowing what their colleagues earn – but that also means sharing their own salary details. Academics Emma Parry and Todd Zenger who take opposing views on whether pay transparency will help increase fairness inside organisations or lead to serious disgruntlement

Love might be in the air this February, but what relationship is without its spats? As CIPD research recently found conflict to be “very much part of organisational life”, we set out to learn how to walk towards conflict and have better workplace disagreements. People Management’s Lilly Howlett and Siobhan Palmer spoke to Richard Watkins, founder and director of Let’s Go, and learned that ‘shithousing’ others’ ideas can be just as helpful as ‘greenhousing’ them in positivity. CEO of UK Mediation Dr Mike Talbot also taught us how to ‘launder’ our language to help manage and resolve conflicts at work, and even prevent some of them from happening in the first place. And, following the first two rounds of the 2020 Six Nations, former England rugby player Jon Sleightholme takes us through his transition from elite sport to the world of HR. Plus Tim Pointer helps a listener caught in the middle of a thorny workplace romance. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Richard Watkins, founder and director of Let’s Go Dr Mike Talbot, CEO of UK Mediation Jon Sleightholme, former international rugby player and Director of Evolve HR Consulting Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking

At the start of the year, many people resolve to ditch alcohol and junk food and hit the gym in a bid to get healthy – and many businesses are using this to bolster their health and wellbeing offerings for 2020. So there’s no better time for That HR Podcast to closely examine organisational wellbeing, and ask if employers are starting to look beyond token gestures. People Management’s Francis Churchill and Maggie Baska are put through their paces at Drag Diva Fit – one of London’s more unique fitness offerings – and talk to Jordan Flaste, director and fitness ringleader, to find out how working out can bolster staff wellbeing. Plus Stephen Bevan, head of HR research development for the Institute of Employment Studies (IES), and Dr Caroline Marlow, director of L&M Consulting, advise how businesses can encourage staff to be healthier in 2020. And how would you know if someone was lying to you at work? Ian Mason, a non-verbal behaviour consultant and expert in deception at work, discusses how people professionals can become the Sherlock Holmes of their organisations. Plus Tim Pointer helps a listener dealing with the awkwardness of being their line manager’s ‘reluctant favourite’. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: - Jordan Flaste, director and fitness ringleader of Drag Diva Fit - Dr Caroline Marlow, director L&M Consulting - Stephen Bevan, head of HR research development for the Institute of Employment Studies (IES) - Ian Mason, non-verbal behaviour consultant and expert in deception at work - Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking This episode of That HR Podcast is kindly sponsored by Gympass.

It’s been a long year, let alone decade. Before many people wind down to celebrate Christmas and see in the new year, That HR Podcast sat down with some industry experts to break down some of the biggest topics affecting HR, from equal pay to Brexit. Lilly Howlett and Siobhan Palmer spoke to former Royal Mail CEO and #MeTooPay advocate Dame Moya Greene, and Hannah Netherton, partner at CMS Law, to get to the bottom of the gender pay gap. Is it all a problem of progression opportunities for women, or are some companies just not compensating their female employees equally? And we quizzed CIPD labour market economist Jon Boys and Nicky Costa – founder of consultancy Kinesis People and board member on the London HR Connection – about their predictions for the next decade. Plus, Tim Pointer advises a listener who is struggling to make a dignified exit after resigning amid organisational change. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: - Dame Moya Greene, #MeTooPay advocate and former Royal Mail CEO - Hannah Netherton, partner at CMS Law - Nicky Costa, founder of consultancy Kinesis People - Jon Boys, CIPD labour market economist - Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking

Broadcasting from HR’s most anticipated event of the year, the People Management team took the pulse of the profession at the CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in Manchester – including a discussion of the power of analytics to drive progress in inclusion. Maggie Baska and Siobhan Palmer discuss data with Trevor Phillips – writer, broadcaster and chairman of Green Park Interim and Executive Search – and the CIPD’s CEO, Peter Cheese, and get to the bottom of whether legislative drives for pay reporting have helped or hindered the cause of inclusion in business. And hear what attendees had to tell Lilly Howlett, who was right in the middle of the conference and exhibition. Plus, Tim Pointer helps a listener who fears silly mistakes and imposter syndrome could be hindering their chances of getting ahead in their learning and development career. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Trevor Phillips, writer, broadcaster and chairman of Green Park Interim and Executive Search Peter Cheese, chief executive of the CIPD Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking

Have you ever felt like somebody is watching you? Every day, we receive dozens of emails, interact with colleagues via instant messengers and increasingly use internal social media to document our output – all of which can be now be used by employers to gain greater insights into what’s happening at work. In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management’s Lilly Howlett and Maggie Baska discuss how far employee monitoring can go with Ankur Modi, the founder and chief executive of Status Today, and Ed Houghton, head of research at the CIPD. They ask if increasing use of employee monitoring is truly good for business or a dangerous intrusion. And in the modern workplace, HR professionals wear multiple hats as coaches, teachers and employment law specialists – but how about also being a couples counsellor? We meet Amanda Hughes, who went from being a successful people professional to helping people work on a very different kind of relationship. Plus, Tim Pointer helps a listener concerned they are being asked to unfairly work overtime on projects that their colleague can’t do because of caring responsibilities. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Ankur Modi, the founder and chief executive of Status Today Ed Houghton, head of research at the CIPD Amanda Hughes, couples psychotherapist and clinical lecturer with Tavistock Relationships Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking

The future of the people profession depends on attracting the brightest and best minds. But HR faces a particular problem: many graduates and others entering the labour market aren’t sure what it actually involves. In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management’s Maggie Baska and Lilly Howlett discuss how HR can compete for talent with portfolio careerist and former HR leader Guy Pink and Yvonne Smyth, director of Hays’ human resources recruitment business. They ask whether the people profession needs a better marketing campaign to recruit the next generation of talent, and whether it matters that HR isn’t widely understood. And brush up on your favourite Shakespearean monologue and step into the spotlight – we’re exploring how drama and actor training can help business leaders conquer their stagefright in the workplace. Plus, Tim Pointer helps a listener concerned about how to handle a burgeoning office romance. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Guy Pink, portfolio careerist and former HR director of Addaction Yvonne Smyth, director of Hays human resources recruitment business Richard Keith, voice and communication coach at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking

With only a few weeks left until the official deadline for Brexit, the government has so far failed to make definitive plans around key issues for employers, including the future of immigration, the visa regime for skilled workers and if the UK will leave the EU with a deal. But what does this mean for employers who are still in the dark on how to prepare their workforce for Brexit? In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management’s Maggie Baska and Lilly Howlett speak with Gerwyn Davies, public policy advisor at the CIPD, and Madeleine Sumption, director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, to find out the current climate around Brexit and what organisations should be doing to prepare for the 31 October deadline. Plus, we explore the world of virtual reality and how it’s changing the way businesses train staff to deal with complex, real-life situations in a simulated environment. And Tim Pointer helps a listener who is tired of micro-managing a team of lovable screw-ups. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Gerwyn Davies, public policy advisor, CIPD Madeleine Sumption, director, Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford Mark Poole, learning design manager, Lloyds Banking Group Craig Piper, learning delivery manager, Lloyds Banking Group Tim Pointer, founder, Starboard

After endless months of speculation, the government has finally confirmed that IR35 will be rolled out to the private sector next year. But what does that mean in practice for businesses? In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management’s Francis Churchill speaks to Matt Fryer, group compliance director for Brookson Legal, to find out how the changes will affect employers, and what organisations should be doing to prepare. Plus, with the new football season around the corner, reporter Maggie Baska takes a deep dive into the state of HR at Premier League clubs. And Tim Pointer is back with more workplace advice. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Matt Fryer, group compliance director, Brookson Legal Kim Healey, people director, Everton Football Club Alan Price, CEO, Bright HR Tim Pointer, founder, Starboard

Losing a day from the working week without a reduction in pay seems almost too good to be true, which is why the four-day week has captured the public imagination. But is it all that simple? In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management junior writer Lauren Brown meets experts from the CIPD and TUC to delve deeper into the pros and cons of the four-day week, the business case and the challenges it could pose. The team also travel to the CIPD's Festival of Work to meet mental health charity Mind and talk about wellbeing in a digital workplace; get up close and personal with some workplace canines; and hear from a self-proclaimed cyborg about blurring the boundary between being tech and human. Plus Tim Pointer is back to answer a listener query. Don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Alex Collinson, policy and campaigns support officer, TUC Jon Boys, labour market economist, CIPD Emma Mamo, head of workplace wellbeing, Mind Neil Harbisson, cyborg artist Tim Pointer, founder, Starboard

In this episode, Lauren speaks to expert CEO coach Dave Bailey about the weird and wacky habits of the super-successful, and their responsibility (or not) to set an example for their employees at a time of rife presenteeism and mental ill-health. A team of guest editors is also welcomed into People Management towers to put their burning questions to CIPD chief executive Peter Cheese; and your favourite agony uncle Tim Pointer counsels a listener feeling trapped at work. Join People Management junior staff writer Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: - Dave Bailey - Peter Cheese, CIPD chief executive, plus our team of guest editors - Tim Pointer, founder Starboard

In this episode, Emily meets activist and creator of #SallyInHR Kelechi Okafor, to talk about racial microaggressions in the workplace, and the importance of educated diversity and inclusion. Plus, Lauren takes a roadtrip to Birmingham to find out whether Britain is due a pay rise – and Tim Pointer has stern words for recruiters who don’t follow up. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Kelechi Okafor, activist and presenter of SayYourMind podcast Charles Cotton, senior reward and performance advisor, CIPD Dipa Mistry Kandola, head of flexible benefits services at Lane Clark & Peacock LLP Nicola Wells, global reward director Unilever Tim Pointer, founder Starboard

In this episode, Lauren talks with experts about those avocado-craving millennials, and discovers how organisations could benefit from moving away from reductive stereotypes. Plus, Emily sits down with founder of Disruptive HR Lucy Adams to discuss the value of small changes, and Tim Pointer solves another listener query. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: André Spicer, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and founding director of ETHOS: The Centre for Responsible Enterprise at Cass business school. Hannah Shrimpton, research manager at Ipsos Mori Lucy Adams, author of The HR Change Toolkit and Founder of Disruptive HR Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard

That HR Podcast is back with its first episode of 2019! Lauren visits meets the HR director of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, who refused to allow a huge pre-launch strategy to be scuppered when a fire broke out in the hotel last summer. Deb Khan, author of She's Back: Your Guide To Returning To Work explains how to support female progression in the workplace, and Tim Pointer solves another listener query. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Jon Dawson, HR director at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Deb Khan, author, She’s Back: Your Guide to Returning to Work Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard

Grab a mince pie and settle in for That HR Podcast’s festive bonanza episode! As the year draws to a close, experts Ben Willmott and Zofia Bajorek look back on some of the big HR moments of 2018 – and go head to head in an ‘embarrassing business’ quiz. Emily Burt visits the Ministry of Fun to learn about the challenges of the world’s most famous seasonal worker, and Tim Pointer offers wisdom for all HR professionals facing their work Christmas party. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Ben Willmott, head of public policy, CIPD Zofia Bajorek, research fellow at the Institute for Employment Studies James Lovell, director, Ministry of Fun Santa School Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard From everyone at That HR Podcast, have a very merry Christmas!

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Apprenticeships sound like a great concept on paper, so why have the latest government reforms been such a pain to implement? Editor of FE Week Nick Linford and director-general of The 5% Club Lady Cobham discuss in this month’s expert panel, while brand consultant Jennifer Holloway analyses the personable power of Richard Branson. Plus, agony uncle Tim Pointer tackles a teambuilding day gone up the garden path. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Nick Linford, editor, FE Week Lady Cobham, director-general, The 5% Club Jennifer Holloway, author, Personal Branding for Brits Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard

As Donald Trump live tweets his presidency, our expert panel asks: what are the rules for having a good relationship with social media at work? Lauren Brown meets an HR director taking the profession to new heights; and agony uncle Tim Pointer returns with another listener query. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Michelle Carvill, social media expert and author of Get Social Sarah Ozanne, employment lawyer 'of counsel' at Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard

If your business performed an ethnicity pay audit, are you confident the figures would cast you in a favourable light? Experts Frank Douglas and Suzanne Semedo explain why the pay disparity between white and black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) workers is just one small part of a far wider problem. Plus, PM visits the Royal Court Theatre to find out how Vicky Featherstone is taking on #MeToo with a groundbreaking behavioural policy, and agony uncle Tim Pointer resolves another listener query. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Frank Douglas, CEO Caerus Executive Suzanne Semedo, diversity and inclusion lead at the Ministry of Justice Vicky Featherstone, artistic director, Royal Court Theatre
 Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard

Much like the terminator, That HR Podcast is back – and this month we want to know if artificial intelligence really is coming for HR and L&D roles. We talk about the rise of workplace tech with resident expert Jeff Wellstead; and take a trip to the glamorous central London offices of Condé Nast International, to discover how the publishing industry is tackling the shift online. Plus, agony uncle Tim Pointer advises a listener looking to take a dive into self-employment. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: Jeff Wellstead, founder & CEO of Big Bear Partners Ltd Zoe Walters, people director at Condé Nast International Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard

That HR Podcast is back, and as corporations roll out the rainbow flags for Pride Month 2018, we’re asking: how can we make our workspaces genuinely LGBT+ inclusive? Our expert panel discuss the importance of allies in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace; and L&D guru Perry Timms tackles tech-based learning. Plus, agony uncle Tim Pointer advises a listener who is trying to get their foot in the door of the HR profession. Join People Management staff writer Emily Burt on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: • Krishna Omkar, associate, and Jules Quinn, partner, at King and Spalding • Perry Timms, CEO of People & Transformational HR • Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard If you love People Management, you have until 22 June to vote for us as business publication of the year in the Willis Towers Watson Media Awards: http://bit.ly/2IZKdzY

That HR Podcast is back, and this month we’re asking – just what makes a good manager? Our expert panel explore the link between spiking employment tribunals and the UK’s ongoing managerial deficit; and an HR-manager-turned-comedian explains why telling jokes during an interview might be the key to landing your next dream job. Plus, agony uncle Tim Pointer advises a listener who has found family and work make a tricky combination. Join People Management staff writer Emily Burt on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. 
 Thank you to our guests from this episode: • Professor Sir Cary Cooper, psychologist and president of the CIPD, and Pash Reddy, head of learning at Deloitte • Sarah Archer, storyteller, coach and motivational speaker • Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking

In the first episode of That HR Podcast, with the pay gap reporting deadlines looming, People Management assembles an expert panel to consider how to report your all-important numbers – and what to do next. We travel to a listed 17th century coaching inn, to meet a CIPD fellow who abandoned the corporate world to run a sleepy village alehouse; and agony uncle Tim Pointer shares wisdom with a reader in search of high-quality flexible work. Join People Management staff writer Emily Burt on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: - Charles Cotton, senior reward adviser at the CIPD, and Tali Shlomo, people engagement director at Chartered Insurance Institute - Jon Howcroft-Stemp, owner of The Swan Inn in Markyate, Hertfordshire - Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking