Podcasts about Aberystwyth

Drawing on their professional and academic experience, Ravin Jesuthasan and John Boudreau argue the current work “operating system” is increasingly unable to meet the needs of employees and employers. They join the Talent Angle to discuss their new book, Work Without Jobs: How to Reboot Your Organization's Work Operating System, and the opportunities for HR to shape a new vision for the future of work. Jesuthasan and Boudreau propose a new work “operating system” based on deconstructed work and deconstructed talent that would ultimately lead to a more human-centric approach to work. In their new vision for the future of work, they emphasize the importance of developing capabilities that will enable organizations to redesign and reinvent work and the employee experience. Ravin Jesuthasan is the global leader of Mercer's Transformation Services business.  He has led multiple research efforts on the global workforce, the emerging digital economy, the rise of artificial intelligence and the transformation of work. Ravin has led numerous research projects for the World Economic Forum including many of its ground-breaking studies on the transformation of work and the global workforce. He is a regular participant and presenter at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos and is a member of the forum's Steering Committee on Work and Employment. He is the author of the books Transformative HR (Wiley, 2012), Lead The Work: Navigating a World Beyond Employment (Wiley 2015), Reinventing Jobs: A 4-Step Approach to Applying Automation to Work (HBR Press, 2018) and the Wall Street Journal bestseller; Work Without Jobs: How to Reboot Your Organization's Work Operating System (MIT Press, 2022). Dr. John Boudreau is recognized worldwide as a leading evidence-based visionary on the future of work and organization. Dr. Boudreau is Professor Emeritus of Management and Organization and a Senior Research Scientist with the Center for Effective Organizations, at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California. For 40 years, he has conducted breakthrough research on the bridge between work, superior human capital, leadership and sustainable competitive advantage.  His research addresses the future of work and the global HR profession, work automation, HR measurement and analytics, decision-based HR, executive mobility, HR information systems and organizational staffing and development.  Dr. Boudreau helped to establish and then directed the Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies (CAHRS) at Cornell University, where he was a professor for more than 20 years Peter Aykens is chief of research in Gartner's human resources practice. He is responsible for defining research coverage within the practice and building and leading research teams that address clients' key initiatives. In prior roles at the firm, he spent over 25 years leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product issues in financial services. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College; a master's degree in international politics from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth (now known as Aberystwyth University); and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival - Episode 3 recorded at the Ceredigion Museum and Aberystwyth Library featuring interviews with authors and excerpts of live panels. Featuring: Interviews - Sarah Bax Horton, Mari Hannah & Sarah Todd Taylor and a brief panel excerpt featruing Jacky Collins with Mari Hannah & Clare Mackintosh. Interview Mari Hannah Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival Wales' only international crime writing festival, Aberystwyth 25th-27th April, 2025. Guests include Mark Billingham, Elly Griffiths, Mari Hannah, Chris Lloyd, Clare Mackintosh, Zoe Sharp, Graham Bartlett, Vaseem Khan, Abir Mukherjee, Alis Hawkins, Nicola Williams, Louise Mumford, Phil Rowlands. Ayo Onatade, Dr. Noir, Matt Johnson, Gwen Parrott and many more.Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival Sponsors: Arts Council of Wales, Ceridigeon Museum, Love Ceridigeon, Aberystwyth govt., Literature Wales, Waterstones, Welsh Govt., Lottery, Hugh James and National Library of Wales.Paul Burke writes for Monocle Magazine, Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network, Punk Noir Magazine (fiction contribution). He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2024. His first book An Encyclopedia of  Spy Fiction will be out in late 2025.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023 & 2024 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,

In episode 56, the original trio—Dave, Med, and Dukes—are back at the table to explore a big question: have we lost the art of conversation? From deep chats on communication in the digital age to where chivalry and the idea of being a "gentleman" stand in 2025, this episode dives into the shifting values of modern society. We also touch on hate crimes, changing social norms, and throw in a few tangents on music, crime, and culture—classic Over the Falls style. 

In this episode, Manus Ó hEochaidh speaks to Dr. Nina Cnockaert-Guillou about the upcoming (Re)Creating Stories conference, which will be held in the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies on the 23rd and 24th of May. This conference will focus on rewritings and adaptations of Old and Middle Irish narratives in Early Modern and Modern Irish and Gaelic, up to and including the 18th century. You can register for the conference until the 13th of May through this link: ⁠https://www.dias.ie/2025/04/16/recreating-stories-23-24-may-2025/⁠ You can follow the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (School of Celtic Studies) on Bluesky and Instagram through the following links: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scs-dias.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scs.dias/Registration is also open for the Celtic Students Conference 2025, which will be held online and in-person in Aberystwyth on June 12-14 2025. You can register for the conference through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celtic-students-conference-2025-cynhadledd-myfyrwyr-celtaidd-2025-tickets-1318469811699?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival Special Episode 2 recorded at the Ceredigion Museum and Aberystwyth Library featuring interviews with authors and excerpts of live panels. Featuring: LJ Shepherd, Jacqueline Harrett, Diamond Crime panel, Heidi Amsinck, Foreign Fields panel, Gwenllian Williams, Vaseem Khan (sneak appearance by Abir Mukherjee), Arresting Fun panel, Philip Gwynne Jones.Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival Wales' only international crime writing festival, Aberystwyth 25th-27th April, 2025. Guests include Mark Billingham, Elly Griffiths, Mari Hannah, Chris Lloyd, Clare Mackintosh, Zoe Sharp, Graham Bartlett, Vaseem Khan, Abir Mukherjee, Alis Hawkins, Nicola Williams, Louise Mumford, Phil Rowlands. Ayo Onatade, Dr. Noir, Matt Johnson, Gwen Parrott and many more.Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival Sponsors: Arts Council of Wales, Ceridigeon Museum, Love Ceridigeon, Aberystwyth govt., Literature Wales, Waterstones, Welsh Govt., Lottery, Hugh James and National Library of Wales.Paul Burke writes for Monocle Magazine, Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network, Punk Noir Magazine (fiction contribution). He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2024. His first book An Encyclopedia of  Spy Fiction will be out in late 2025.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023 & 2024 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,

In episode 55, we're spinning the decks with local legend Ed Underwood—Aberystwyth-based DJ, wedding party maestro, and hip hop lover. Ed takes us on a nostalgic journey through the town's nightlife scene, past and present, and shares his passion for scratching, collecting vinyl, and heading to festivals. From Andi's Records to unforgettable wedding sets, this episode is a love letter to music, memories, and late nights in Aberystwyth.

Pod 122: Pwynt yn Göteborg, gôl fawr Francis a Callum McKenzie Mae Sioned Dafydd ac Ifan Gwilym yn ôl i drafod llwyddiant tîmoedd menywod Cymru ac edrych ymlaen at benwythnos mawr tua waelod tabl Uwch Gynghrair Cymru wrth i'r Drenewydd herio Aberystwyth yn fyw ar Sgorio. Sioned Dafydd and Ifan Gwilym are back to discuss the recent success for the Wales Womens first team and Under-19s then look ahead to a big weekend at the bottom of the Cymru Premier as Newtown host Aberystwyth live on Sgorio.

Navigating new levels of change, CHROs can find it difficult to determine which global and long-term trends matter for their talent and business strategies. Brent Cassell, VP in Advisory at Gartner and member of Gartner's Futures Lab, joins the Talent Angle Podcast to offer a framework to sense and respond to the macro trends CHROs need to be paying attention to, today. Brent Cassell is a vice president of advisory in Gartner's HR practice, and he has spent the past 19 years in Gartner's HR and CIO practices. His job is to help clients find the research they need, to help them understand that research, and to coach them through the implementation of those best practices in their own organizations. Brent is the contributing editor of the HR Leaders Monthly Journal. In 2022, he won Gartner's award for Outstanding Thought Leadership for his work on Redesigning Work for the Hybrid World. Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Aykens is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth), and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Geth and Iolo, the entrepreneurs behind Aberpoeth Sauna—Aberystwyth's hottest wellness venture. We dive into the world of saunas, discussing the health benefits, the journey of building a sauna business, and their exciting future plans. Of course, it wouldn't be an Over the Falls episode without a few tangents along the way!

Organizations today are grappling with how to manage the merging of peoples' work and personal lives. With many organizational processes and structures not fully accounting for the human impact they have on their employees' lives, organizations are now looking for a better approach to the way we work. Peter Aykens and Sari Wilde, two leaders of the Gartner HR practice, offer a new, human-centric, approach that they argue will foster creativity and engagement among employees, ultimately delivering the best results for their organization.   Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Peter is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth) and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.   Sari J Wilde oversees peer and practitioner research in the HR practice. She holds a bachelor's degree from Barnard College, Columbia University and a master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from New York University.   Caroline Walsh is a managing vice president in Gartner's HR practice. Her teams help HR leaders build and execute talent, diversity, rewards, and learning strategies and programs. Caroline has also led Gartner research teams on commercial banking strategy and leadership. She holds a bachelor's degree in East Asian studies from Columbia University, and a master's degree in public affairs from Princeton University.

Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival Wales' only international crime writing festival returns to Aberystwyth 25th-27th April, 2025. Guests include Mark Billingham, Elly Griffiths, Mari Hannah, Chris Lloyd, Clare Mackintosh, Zoe Sharp, Graham Bartlett, Vaseem Khan, Abir Mukherjee, Alis Hawkins, Nicola Williams, Louise Mumford, Phil Rowlands. Ayo Onatade, Dr. Noir, Matt Johnson, Gwen Parrott and many more.Paul Burke chats to festival organiser Gail Williams, treasurer Sarah Ward and chair Philip Gwynne Jones about the event. Aberystwyth - lovely seaside location, friendly local reception, beautiful venues, and nearby tourist/countryside attractions.Tickets hereGwyl Crime Cymru Festival Sponsors: Arts Council of Wales, Ceridigeon Museum, Love Ceridigeon, Aberystwyth govt., Literature Wales, Waterstones, Welsh Govt., Lottery, Hugh James and National Library of Wales.Paul Burke writes for Monocle Magazine, Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network, Punk Noir Magazine (fiction contribution). He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2024. His first book An Encyclopedia of  Spy Fiction will be out in late 2025.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023 & 2024 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,

Episode 53 is here, and it's just us—Dave, Med, and Dukes—doing what we do best: chatting about anything and everything! This is a classic catch-up session where we dive into films, TV shows, true crime, serial killers, and, of course, a few conspiracy theories. It's the kind of conversation we'd have anyway, only this time, you get to listen in.No script, no structure—just three mates talking like we always do. So grab a coffee, sit back, and join us for a laid-back, unfiltered chat.

The proliferation of remote and hybrid work has forced managers and HR leaders to rethink how they keep tabs on workforce productivity. Meanwhile, emerging technologies like generative AI have raised expectations for what future productivity can look like. While productivity has always been elusive to define and measure in the context of knowledge work, today's environment has further challenged organizations to develop new strategies. Paulo Pisano, CHRO of Booking Holdings, joins the Gartner Talent Angle podcast to offer his perspective on HR's role in boosting productivity. Touching on the linearity of work and the relationship between stress and performance, he shares actionable guidance for HR leaders looking to harness the full potential of their workforce. As Chief HR Officer for Booking Holdings, Paulo Pisano is leading the company's efforts to develop an integrated long-term strategy in the people, organization and diversity, equity and inclusion spaces. Paulo and team are committed to fostering a workplace environment where every employee can do their best work. Paulo joined in 2020 as Chief People Officer for Booking.com and was previously Chief People Officer at Galp. In the last several years, he has been actively engaged in the fields of learning and education through board and advisory roles in organizations such as Singularity University, Teach For All and STiR Education. Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Aykens is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth), and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

Mae Dylan Griffiths yn chwarae gêm beryglus. Nid yn unig ydi o'n penderfynu beirniadu Malcolm Allen am safon ei broffwydo, ond mae o hefyd yn mynd mor bell â dweud wrtho am ymddiheuro. Eithaf hawdd proffwydo pa fath o ymateb cafodd o i hyn...Mae Owain Tudur Jones yn ei chael hi hefyd, ac mae hwnnw yn ychwanegu cefnogwyr Aberystwyth arall i'w restr (hirfaith erbyn hyn) o bethau sy'n mynd "ar ei nyrfs". Tensiwn diwedd tymor bois bach, peidiwch â sôn!

In your hands are the keys to bringing the gifts of the ancient magic-weavers, the storytellers, into your life. The Bards of old wove magic with their words. Through myth and legend, history and inspiration, they shaped the world around them. Just like them, you can connect with the magic of storytelling to create powerful change. Join professional performer, ritualist, bard, and witch Halo Quin, and discover how to use your voice in magic, how to unravel the secrets of stories, how to craft your own rituals to bring the power of myths and folk tales into your life, and how to find, learn, and tell stories to enchant the world inside and outside the circle.Storytelling for Magic: https://haloquin.net/book-storytelling-for-magic/Website: https://www.haloquin.net The Enchanted Academy: https://the-enchanted-academy.mn.co/Author BioDr Halo Quin is a practicing witch, storyteller, author, philosopher, and a lifelong lover of magic. She is a devotee of the Faery Queen, a lover of the Welsh gods and myths, and sensual witch exploring the divine erotic and sacred nature of pleasure and beauty, and working to (re)enchant the world. She lives in Aberystwyth, UK.

In this gripping episode, we sit down with Mick O'Reilly, a veteran journalist with an extraordinary career spanning decades. Now the editor of The Cambrian News, Mick has worked for Gulf News, The Sun (Canada), amongst many others and reported from some of the most dangerous places on earth, including Libya, Syria, and Guantanamo Bay.He shares raw and unfiltered accounts of what he witnessed in war zones, the terrifying close calls that nearly cost him his life, and his early days reporting in Dublin during the Troubles. Mick also gives his blunt take on Ceredigion County Council and where he believes they are going wrong.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of war, conflict, and human suffering. Listener discretion is advised.

Change agility — the ability to effectively manage and adapt to change — is a top leadership priority for organizations in 2025. As disruption becomes the norm, leaders must adapt and equip their teams to do the same. Red Hat CPO Jennifer Dudeck joins the Talent Angle Podcast to share her insights on how to lead through change and build a strong bench of future change-ready leaders. Jennifer Dudeck is Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Red Hat. In this role, she leads the team responsible for managing global human resources, administering payroll, and creating inspiring work environments supporting Red Hat's award-winning culture. She has more than 25 years of human resources experience across all functions with a focus on helping the teams she led maximize alignment with, and impact on, the enterprise Jennifer is passionate about improving the experience of being a Red Hatter. Throughout her time at Red Hat, she has driven increased focus on manager excellence, performance and development, and career mobility. Jennifer is also a thought leader on the opportunities and challenges created by the convergence of AI and human resources. Jennifer has been a change leader across the enterprise, playing an active role in multiple major transformational initiatives in previous roles. Before joining Red Hat, Jennifer worked with Cisco Systems most recently as Vice President of the Transformation Office focused on enabling ongoing employee engagement, growth, and business impact. During her time with the company, she also held various leadership roles across the human resources function. Prior to that, Jennifer held several business-aligned human resources roles at Honeywell Corp.'s Aerospace and Performance Materials business units. Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Aykens is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth), and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

Dr Jenny Mathers, senior lecturer in international politics at Aberystwyth university, assesses Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine, and its reception in the European Commission and Ukraine.

In this thrilling episode, we sit down with Al and Ioan, the adventurous duo behind Lost Mines, the popular YouTube channel exploring abandoned mines across Ceredigion. They share fascinating insights into the history of local lead mines, jaw-dropping artefacts they've discovered, and spine-chilling stories from deep underground. From close calls and near-accidents to eerie encounters in the dark, this episode is packed with history, adventure, and a few creepy surprises! ⛏️ Highlights Include: The rich history of Ceredigion's abandoned mines Artefacts uncovered in the depths of the earth Close calls and dangerous situations underground Creepy stories that will send chills down your spine

One man's name came up time and again when we asked you who you'd love to hear on the pod this season: Stevie Williams. G's compatriot Stevie had a stunning 2024 season and he joined the guys to tell them how he overcame a debilitating knee issue after he turned pro to realise his potential. This season? Just the small matter of repeating the feats of last season. It'll be fascinating to see how he copes with the challenge. Meanwhile, G's safely home from a great month in Australia. He gave Tom an in-depth rundown of the action. Who else would you like to hear from on the GTCC? Let us know by emailing gtcc@crowdnetwork.co.uk. We are also very excited to confirm that our ROUVY rides are back for 2025. Come and join the fun every Wednesday at 18:30 UK time. You can sign up for tomorrow's ride (5th February) by clicking here. And if you haven't signed up for ROUVY yet, use the code GTCC1M for a free month on us. See you next week. Music courtesy of BMG Music Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learning and development is a key lever for CHROs to deliver strategic impact, but it can be a challenge to keep pace with workforce needs. As technology innovation impacts both critical skills and learning delivery, CHROs must evaluate the effectiveness of their learning initiatives and foster an environment of learning. Bala Sathyanarayanan, CHRO at Greif, joins the Talent Angle Podcast to share insights on how HR can build a learning culture. He explains why continuous learning is a necessity in today's world of work, and shares how HR can drive business strategy by tapping into employees' desire to grow. Bala V. Sathyanarayanan serves as the executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Greif. Before Greif, Bala held global leadership roles at Xerox, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Coca-Cola and United Technologies. Bala earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electronics engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Madras in Chennai, India. He also holds a master's in human resources management from Rutgers University and graduated from the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Aykens is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth), and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

An all-Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone is introduced in Wales, requiring all keepers of poultry and other captive birds to practice good biosecurity and vigilance to protect their flocks. As the disease spreads among birds, a human case of the H5N1 virus has occured but the UK Health Security Agency says the risk to the public remains very low. We talk to the Head of the Science Department at the World Organisation for Animal Health about disease outbreaks and what we can do to control them. The National Trust "ramps up" its efforts to protect and enhance Nature. In a new 10 year strategy the Trust plans to create 25,000 hectares of of nature-rich landscapes. They're also asking people to pitch in by adopting a plot of land at “nature super sites” - including one in Eryri (Snowdonia).Greyhounds - our reporter Mariclare get exclusive access to the only greyhound race track in Wales that started running licensed races at the end of last year, as campaigners lobby the Welsh Government to ban it. and what? no Romans?! We hear about an archaeological mystery at Pendinas hillfort at Penparcau, near Aberystwyth, in Ceredigion.

Mark Griffiths and Lucy Scott enjoy a goalfest!

As the global workforce continues to age, it is increasingly vital for organizations to have both efficient succession plans and effective knowledge sharing between their employees. Julie Berko, Director of the Office of Human Resources at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), joins the Talent Angle to discuss how organizations can leverage data to enable knowledge sharing and simplify succession planning. She also explains how organizations can identify future skills needs and build strategies to develop them. Julie Berko boasts more than 30 years of human resources experience, honored with the 2022 Presidential Rank Award. A Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor, she champions workplace flexibilities and employee well-being. Julie pioneered the FAA's Work/Life program and geriatric care management. At NIH, she instituted the Leave Bank program, Maxiflex, and telework expansion, meeting 100% employee needs. Her initiatives fostered diversity, inclusion, and swift response to COVID-19, enabling quick transition to maximum telework for 75% of the workforce. Julie served on the NIH Child Care Board, Health and Wellness Council, and co-chaired the 2023 Federal Human Capital Collaborative Forum. She holds a master's degree in public administration from American University and a bachelor's degree in sociology from Howard University. Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Peter is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth) and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

To access the 2025 future of work trends research, see: https://www.gartner.com/en/human-resources/trends/future-of-work-2025-toolkit   Entering 2025, organizations face a host of environmental shifts, such as economic uncertainty, changing workforce demographics and continued AI innovation. As CHROs set their strategies for 2025, they must help their organizations navigate unforeseen challenges by considering the newest developments in the world of work. In this episode of the Talent Angle, Gartner's Peter Aykens and Emily Rose McRae share nine future of work trends that will shape HR in 2025.   Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Aykens is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth), and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.   Emily Rose McRae advises CHROs and other C-suite executives on the future of work and workforce transformation. Emily Rose's core focus areas include emerging technologies (such as GenAI) and their impact on work and the workforce, new employment models, evolving employee expectations, flexibility for frontline workers, and the aging workforce. She also helps executives with workforce planning to anticipate and prepare for these changes, creating an enterprisewide future of work strategy, and creating and iterating on hybrid work strategies and the role of the office.   Caroline Walsh is a managing vice president in Gartner's HR practice. Her teams help HR leaders build and execute talent, diversity, rewards, and learning strategies and programs. Caroline has also led Gartner research teams on commercial banking strategy and leadership. She holds a bachelor's degree in East Asian studies from Columbia University, and a master's degree in public affairs from Princeton University.

In this weeks episode, we sit down with Hedydd Dylan, a talented Welsh actress known for her roles in Hinterland, Emmerdale, and numerous theatre productions. Hedydd shares her journey growing up in Aberystwyth, her time studying at RADA, and the highs and lows of a career in theatre and television. We also explore her perspective on balancing parenting with a thriving acting career. And as always, a few tangents along the way!

Professor Jason Ralph joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Brent has known Jason's work for two decades, but only fairly recently met him in person. Jason grew up in the village of Norton Canes in South Staffordshire near the West Midlands of England.  His father had worked in the coal mines years prior, but then started a business where all of Jason's family would eventually work. The original plan was to get a teaching degree focused in physical education, but that didn't quite work out. Jason's intellectual turn happened in a number of locations - working back at his father's business during breaks while reading the newspapers, in the US during a stint at 'Camp America', which put him close to UMass-Amherst, and then in Wales at Aberystwyth, where he would get his Bachelor's and then Master's, concluding with a PhD in War Studies at King's College London. But it was equal parts critical theory and security, as well as strategic studies and intelligence, that inspired Jason's interests.  Jason's earlier work was on American Exceptionalism and the ICC, including a Review of International Studies article that Brent would read and begin to know Jason's research through. Jason talks about breaking into academia through positions at Exeter, and then Leeds, where he remains to this day. He reflects on his approach to writing, what he does to unwind, how playing the guitar helps with both, and more!

Falling numbers of livestock ....new figures show the Welsh sheep flock has fallen to just 8.75m in 2024 - down from 12m in the 1990s. We hear how it's of prime concern for the Chair of Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion WalesThe rural gallery, MOMA - or the Museum of Modern Art - celebrates 40 years in Machynlleth, calling for future funding to continue its successFor our bird of "conservation concern" we head to the Gwynedd coast and hear about a small, dumpy, short-legged wading bird - the Ringed Plover!and what does it take to write a Country Diary? We speak to John Gilbey who writes about his local area around Aberystwyth.

Join us in a chatty episode where we learn all about Aberystwyth's vet school and Celina's journey to being a vet student at Aber and RVC. Listen along to get an idea if this might be the vet school course for you and also some brilliant advice to anyone applying or going through vet school

Jonathan Thomas looks at the history and work of the Salvation Army in Wales as it celebrates 150 years since its first mission to Cardiff, followed later by missions to Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare and many other towns around Wales. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Roberts is the Army's current leader in Wales, and he gives his account of some of the movement's early days, as well as outlining its work today. Captain Canon Kathryn Stowers is the Army's Ecumenical Officer for Wales, and she talks about the organisation's radical views on the empowerment of women - it was women who led the Army's early missions to Merthyr, for example. Professor Paul O'Leary of the University of Aberystwyth has studied street processions in Wales, and explains why evangelising on the streets was such a provocative initiative that challenged Victorian notions of respectability. Historically the Salvation Army's uniform has been a huge part of its identity, but as Jennifer Le Zotte explains, there is more to this than meets the eye: in reusing secondhand clothing there was something challenging about this uniform. Even more intriguing is the special uniform for the so-called 'Slum Sisters' who tended to the needs of the very poor. She describes this as 'cross-class drag'! For many of us the Salvation Army is synonymous with brass bands, and Jonathan visits the band of Canton Cardiff Corps to speak to their bandmaster, and to make his own practical contribution!

Mark Griffiths commentates on the Aberystwyth game.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Afghanistan Mum of killed soldier insists it wasnt a waste What we know about Israels attack on Iran Alexander McCartney Catfish killer brought down by one phone call Time has come for reparations conversation, say Commonwealth leaders Powys train crash How the 18 31 to Aberystwyth turned to tragedy Spanish anti tourism sentiment shows no sign of flagging Dagenham Arrest after woman and children, aged 8 and 2, stabbed Chancellor expected to hike employers National Insurance Young drivers say AAs proposal to ban under 21 passengers is unfair More than 22 tonnes of cheddar stolen from Neals Yard Dairy

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Powys train crash How the 18 31 to Aberystwyth turned to tragedy Time has come for reparations conversation, say Commonwealth leaders Young drivers say AAs proposal to ban under 21 passengers is unfair Dagenham Arrest after woman and children, aged 8 and 2, stabbed What we know about Israels attack on Iran More than 22 tonnes of cheddar stolen from Neals Yard Dairy Afghanistan Mum of killed soldier insists it wasnt a waste Spanish anti tourism sentiment shows no sign of flagging Chancellor expected to hike employers National Insurance Alexander McCartney Catfish killer brought down by one phone call

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Time has come for reparations conversation, say Commonwealth leaders Dagenham Arrest after woman and children, aged 8 and 2, stabbed More than 22 tonnes of cheddar stolen from Neals Yard Dairy Spanish anti tourism sentiment shows no sign of flagging Chancellor expected to hike employers National Insurance Young drivers say AAs proposal to ban under 21 passengers is unfair Powys train crash How the 18 31 to Aberystwyth turned to tragedy Afghanistan Mum of killed soldier insists it wasnt a waste Alexander McCartney Catfish killer brought down by one phone call What we know about Israels attack on Iran

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Chancellor expected to hike employers National Insurance Alexander McCartney Catfish killer brought down by one phone call Powys train crash How the 18 31 to Aberystwyth turned to tragedy Time has come for reparations conversation, say Commonwealth leaders Young drivers say AAs proposal to ban under 21 passengers is unfair Afghanistan Mum of killed soldier insists it wasnt a waste Spanish anti tourism sentiment shows no sign of flagging What we know about Israels attack on Iran More than 22 tonnes of cheddar stolen from Neals Yard Dairy Dagenham Arrest after woman and children, aged 8 and 2, stabbed

Mark Griffiths sees Wrexham earn a first win of the season.

Elis and John have been on journeys this week, both metaphorically and literally. Yes we cover their travel woes as the pair journeyed back from Wales (Elis sustained by Aberystwyth goodwill, John driven by the need to forge his own path), but we also cover the spiritual journeys undertaken in the realms of teeth whitening, shoe laces, and slug juice.Aside from all the journeying there's a new character introduced to the mix, a desperate attempt from Elis to avoid the hat trick of failures in the Cymru Connection, and a belter of a Made Up Game.Keep your tiptop emails and WhatsApps coming in to elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk and 07974 293 022 respectively. And make sure you're listening on the world's favourite app: BBC Sounds.

Episode 2 of Season 13 on the Social Change Career Podcast features Dominic Kiraly, Director of Online and In-person Training at the United States Institute of Peace. He shares his journey from initial job search challenges to becoming a leading expert in education, training, and instructional design, highlighting the transformative power of unique skill sets and continuous learning. Why Take a Listen:    - Navigating Career Transitions with Tech and Training Expertise: Discover how Dominic overcame initial career discouragement and leveraged opportunities at University for Peace to build a distinctive profile in distance learning, instructional design, and technical skills. Learn about his insights into aligning passion with marketable skills.    - The Role of Non-Traditional Learning Paths: Gain valuable advice on the merits of online learning platforms like Coursera and the impact of specialized education and training tailored to career goals. Understand how Dominic's work including developing and leading USIP's Gandhi King Global Academy which offers globally accessible and scalable peacebuilding education.    - Proactivity, Skill Proficiency, and AI in Career Development: Learn Dominic's practical tips for emerging professionals, including the significance of being proactive in job roles, developing strong applied skills and becoming fluent in AI for impact,  and maintaining resilience and self-care to manage burnout and thrive in evolving career landscapes. Recommended Resources: Books: How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks Learn More Online Learning Platforms: LinkedIn Learning Coursera edX MasterClass Courses from University for Peace (UPEACE), UNITAR, and United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) Academies and Programs: USIP Gandhi-King Global Academy Social Change Career Podcast: Don't miss out on the wealth of knowledge shared in the 150+ episodes of our award-winning Social Change Career Podcast. Whether you're into finance, peacekeeping, humanitarian relief, technology, or advocacy, there's a story to spark your interest and passion. Bio: Dominic Kiraly pioneered an online training academy at the United States Institute of Peace. The academy has now become a premier training hub for civil society leaders, humanitarian workers, and foreign government officials worldwide working to prevent and manage violent conflicts. Over 130,000 practitioners have been trained worldwide and the learning community continues to expand rapidly to meet their needs and demands for more topics, languages, and different hybrid training modalities. Kiraly earned a master's in business administration in international economic development from Eastern University and a master's in international law and human rights from UPEACE in Costa Rica. He also completed coursework towards a doctorate in international politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.    Stay informed on PCDN and the podcast by signing up for our Free Weekly Impact Newsletter https://pcdn-impact.beehiiv.com/    

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious Michael Akadiri! He tells us why he switched from junior doctor to comedian, but always wanted to be a footballer. We find out how he's enjoying being a new dad, and laugh at the ludicrous extravagance of his son's first birthday party. There's some advice for anyone about to start medical school, and Michael shares how working as a psychiatric nurse helped him become a better doctor. Plus: is it OK to push your kids towards sporting excellence? What's Ellie's top tip for potty training? And what would our wrestling names be? Tune in to find out. Michael's latest stand-up show, Trust Me, I'm a Daddy, is coming to London this week, then he's in Cambridge, Aberystwyth, Bristol, Birmingham and many more... Go to michaelakadiri.com for dates and tickets. *WE ARE ON TOUR!* Very soon we're coming to Portsmouth, Guildford, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Hertford, Canterbury, Blackburn, Tenbury Wells, Newport, Norwich, East Grinstead, Harrogate, Newcastle... And then it's our Christmas tour! Go to scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. *WE HAVE A SHOP!* Visit scummymummiesshop.com for our ace t-shirts, mugs, washbags, sweatshirts and beach towels. FREE UK DELIVERY! We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe. Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Employers and employees are putting in tremendous effort in trying to make work better. There are now more ways for employees to connect with each other, more opportunities to learn at work and more tools to help work get done than ever before. However, neither employers nor employees are seeing the expected increases in results such as productivity.   Jessie Knight, vice president of research in the Gartner HR practice, joins the Talent Angle to discuss how organizations can shift their thinking on how people, skills and tools can work together for the betterment of everyone.   Jessie Knight is a vice president of research in the Gartner HR practice. She leads research teams to identify best practices and new opportunities to address HR executives' most urgent challenges. Her areas of focus include employee experience, organizational culture, change management and the future of work.   Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Peter is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth) and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

Mind Training: Ravinder Taylor We know that exercising regularly will bring numerous benefits, from improved health and wellness to enhanced creativity, but most do not know that training the mind will bring a host of benefits too. Mind Training presents a way of life that promotes a process of conscious living. Having an awareness of the ‘whys' behind some of our behaviors will reduce many of the self-destructive patterns that all of us are subject to in certain areas of our lives. Understanding some of our brain chemistry mechanisms allows us to take some manual control to increase our successes and overall feelings of well-being. Discovering some of the automatic mind mechanisms makes it possible to offset the ability for others to exploit them. For the past 30 years, Ravinder has been researching and analyzing self-help modalities. She has utilized her learning in thousands of interactions with individuals seeking guidance for breaking through blocks to success in their lives. Many have praised her insights and reported great success when following her recommendations. In addition to working alongside Eldon Taylor on each of his books. Ravinder is the co-author of over 200 personal motivation audio programs and two books, Motivational Nudges to Empower Your Life and Peripheral Perception via Subliminal Stimuli. Ravinder has a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology (University College of Wales, Aberystwyth) and is an ordained interdenominational minister. She also completed a 3-year training course in hypnosis and psychotherapy at the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy in the U.K. www.mind-training.org www.ravindertaylor.com Learn more about Simran here: www.iamsimran.com www.1111mag.com/

Increased automation and use of tools like robotics and generative AI have fundamentally changed the expert-novice relationships that organizations and knowledge transfer are built on. Professor and author Matt Beane joins the Talent Angle to share his insights on how learning and development (L&D) leaders can play a strategic role in unlocking human ability in the age of intelligent machines. Drawing upon examples across industries and eras, Matt explains why challenge, complexity and connection are key drivers for effective learning in today's working environment.   Matt Beane is an assistant professor in the technology management program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Matt does field research on work involving robots and AI to uncover systematic positive exceptions that we use across the broader world of work. He received his Ph.D. from the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the information technologies department. Matt also took a two-year hiatus from his doctoral studies to help found and fund Humatics, an MIT-connected, full-stack IoT startup.   Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Aykens is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth), and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

Author and professor Mauro Guillén joins the Talent Angle to explain how generational labels, such as “baby boomers” or “millennials,” can be counterproductive in the workplace. Guillén offers an alternative vision of a postgenerational society and advocates for a workplace in which individuals are not confined by their age. He urges HR leaders to instill a “perennial” mindset in their organizations to foster intergenerational collaboration and engage diverse talent pools.   Mauro F. Guillén is one of the most original thinkers at the Wharton School, where he is a professor of management and vice dean for the MBA for Executives Program. He combines his training as a sociologist at Yale and as a business economist in his native Spain to methodically identify and quantify the most promising opportunities at the intersection of demographic, economic and technological developments. He has received Fulbright and Guggenheim fellowships, was honored with the Aspen Institute's Faculty Pioneer Award, and was elected to the Macro Organizational Behavior Society and the Sociological Research Association.   Peter Aykens is chief of research in Gartner's human resources practice. He is responsible for defining research coverage within the practice and building and leading research teams that address clients' key initiatives. In prior roles at the firm, he spent over 25 years leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product issues in financial services. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College; a master's degree in international politics from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth (now known as Aberystwyth University); and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

Three-fourths of HR leaders agree they will be lagging in organizational success if they do not adopt and implement generative AI (GenAI) in the next 12 to 24 months. However, GenAI's long-term impact on jobs is yet to be determined, and as a result, organizations must prepare for multiple scenarios as they engage in workforce planning and adopt GenAI to their unique context.   In this episode of the Talent Angle, Helen Poitevin, a distinguished vice president analyst at Gartner, shares a framework to help organizations evaluate the context-specific workforce impact of GenAI by identifying the market and technology drivers that matter for talent decisions. This Gartner model will help HR leaders establish workforce strategies as they align technology and business investments with talent implications.   Helen Poitevin is a distinguished VP analyst with a focus on human capital management (HCM) technologies and advising clients on their HCM technology strategies. In HCM, areas of particular focus include talent analytics, voice of the employee analytics, workforce planning and AI in HCM. Ms. Poitevin also conducts research regarding the future of work with a focus on technology's effect on how people will work, the gig economy, talent marketplaces and ecosystems, and future talent practices.   Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Mr. Aykens is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth) and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

Netta Jenkins, author of “The Inclusive Organization,” suggests that while organizations have made advances in DEI in recent years, political polarization and economic uncertainty have threatened to undo that progress. Jenkins joins the Gartner Talent Angle to share her advice on the current state of the DEI movement, and she charts a path forward for HR leaders. She unpacks her three “P” framework — people, practices and products — detailing how each “P” is essential to moving DEI forward within organizations. During the conversation, Jenkins also describes the often unrealistically high expectations put on DEI leaders to transform the organization, despite limited funding and staffing. Netta Jenkins is a doctoral student and author of “The Inclusive Organization,” listed by Forbes as one of the Top 4 DEI books to read. She is CEO of AeroDEI, a DEI tool that helps organizations measure and quantify the impact of their DEI initiatives through gamifying the experience for employees. Jenkins has been advising corporations and audiences of all kinds for years on the most effective strategies to address inequitable gaps that led to a 300k+ LinkedIn audience and played a key factor in Forbes naming her as one of the Top 7 anti-racism consultants in the world. She has also given a ground-breaking TEDx talk, “Reimagining the Workplace.” Peter Aykens is chief of research in Gartner's human resources practice. Peter is responsible for defining research coverage within the practice and building and leading research teams in addressing clients' key initiatives. In prior roles at the firm, Aykens spent over 25 years leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channel marketing, customer experience and product issues in financial services. He holds a B.A. in political science from St. Olaf College; an MSc. (Econ) degree in international politics from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth; and an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from Brown University.

Patrick McLaughlin, PepsiCo Foods North America CHRO, joined the Talent Angle at Evanta's 2023 Dallas CHRO Executive Summit in June to reflect on what he refers to as “the inversion of the labor market.” For the first time, there are more jobs than people to fill them. HR leaders are charged with retaining and engaging the frontline workforce amid changing employee expectations and a competitive talent landscape. Patrick offers his perspective on current workforce trends, reflects on lessons learned in recent years and identifies opportunities for organizations to improve the employee experience for frontline workers.   Patrick McLaughlin is senior vice president and chief HR officer for PepsiCo Foods North America, an operating division of PepsiCo. He is a 27-year veteran of PepsiCo with a broad range of leadership experience in beverages and foods. Before joining PepsiCo, Patrick worked for Exxon USA based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Patrick holds bachelor's and master's degrees in organizational communication from Purdue University. Patrick also serves on the board of the Sabra Dipping Company, a joint venture of PepsiCo and the Strauss Group. He is an avid football fan and enjoys travel, gardening and cooking; he and his husband, David Talley, are active in the Dallas and New Orleans communities.   Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. He is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College; a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth); and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

Mid-level managers are sandwiched between pressure from business leaders to retain employees and rising employee expectations for personalized support and communication. In this Talent Angle episode, former Kimberly-Clark CHRO and member of Gartner's CHRO Global Leadership Board Liz Gottung encourages organizations to rethink their expectations for mid-level managers or risk losing these critical managers to burnout and fatigue. She suggests organizations use technology and rethink role design to free manager capacity for more high-impact work.   After a 35-year career with Kimberly-Clark, Lizanne (Liz) Gottung retired as senior vice president and chief HR officer in 2017. At the time, Kimberly-Clark was a $20 billion global company with nearly 45,000 employees in more than 63 countries. Under her leadership, Kimberly-Clark's talent strategies were widely recognized for excellence and innovation in HR management, winning multiple global awards for diversity, equity and inclusion; succession and development practices; and Kimberly-Clark's employer brand. Liz has been a member of the board of directors of the Louisiana Pacific Corporation since 2006 and is chair of the governance and corporate responsibility committee. She joined the board of Sylvamo Corporation in 2021 and chairs the management development and compensation committee. Liz works with a number of non-profit organizations in the Atlanta area, where she lives. She is also a member of Gartner's CHRO Global Leadership Board.   Peter Aykens is Chief of Research in Gartner's Human Resources practice. Mr. Aykens is responsible for defining research coverage within the practice and building and leading research teams addressing client's key initiatives. In prior roles at the firm, he spent over 25 years leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channel, marketing, customer experience and product issues in financial services. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from St. Olaf College; a MSc.(Econ) degree in International Politics from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth; and a MA and Ph.D. in Political Science from Brown University.

HR leaders are still experimenting with ways to support collaboration, connectivity and performance in response to a transforming global work environment. Martha Delehanty, Chief People Officer at Commvault, joins the Talent Angle and shares insights on how to equip employees for ongoing success to help leaders sustain high performance across the organization. She identifies the opportunities and challenges brought on by shifts in the nature of knowledge work. Martha explains how one-size-fits-all approaches can fail to unlock true capacity expansion and discusses habits HR leaders can adopt to declutter work at their organization. Martha Delehanty is the Chief People Officer of Commvault. Martha uses her decades of human resources experience at Verizon Operations and Verizon Wireless to guide and coach Commvault team members to build fantastic, life-changing careers — all while helping ensure that Commvault is a naturally relevant contributor to customers' value chain. Martha earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Mount Holyoke College and master's degree in business from the University of Texas. Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. He is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College; a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth); and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University.

Organizations today are grappling with how to manage the merging of peoples' work and personal lives. With many organizational processes and structures not fully accounting for the human impact they have on their employees' lives, organizations are now looking for a better approach to the way we work. Peter Aykens and Sari Wilde, two leaders of the Gartner HR practice, offer a new, human-centric, approach that they argue will foster creativity and engagement among employees, ultimately delivering the best results for their organization. Peter Aykens is the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice. Peter is responsible for building and leading research teams within the practice to address clients' key initiatives. Before his current role, he spent over 25 years at Gartner leading research teams focused on banking and financial services strategy, producing numerous studies that addressed business strategy, channels, marketing, customer experience and product challenges. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Olaf College, a master's degree in international politics from Aberystwyth University (formerly known as the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth) and a master's degree and a doctorate in political science from Brown University. Sari J Wilde oversees peer and practitioner research in the HR practice. She holds a bachelor's degree from Barnard College, Columbia University and a master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from New York University. Caroline Walsh is a managing vice president in Gartner's HR practice. Her teams help HR leaders build and execute talent, diversity, rewards, and learning strategies and programs. Caroline has also led Gartner research teams on commercial banking strategy and leadership. She holds a bachelor's degree in East Asian studies from Columbia University, and a master's degree in public affairs from Princeton University.

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly!  This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about some scientists in Wales experimenting making healthier bread Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn the dark secrets behind the Darna Squid, why residents in Kent STILL can't swim in the sea and Dr Catherine Howarth from the University of Aberystwyth tells us all about her project to help grow healthier white bread. Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Claire's question on why our hair turns grey and we pose Arun's question on why uranium is so dangerous to Professor Tom Scott from the University of Bristol. Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Shoebill Stork found in the swamps of Africa.The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to David Thomas from the University of Oxford about why geomorphology is the best kind of science What do we learn about? - The dark secrets of the Darna Squid - Why Kent residents can't swim in the ocean - How Welsh scientists are making bread healthier - What makes Uranium so dangerous? - Is Geomorphology the best type of science? All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.