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Join us on this new episode of HR Like a Boss, where John sits down with Jocelyn King, CEO and founder of Virgil HR, to discuss her unique journey from HR generalist to tech entrepreneur. Jocelyn shares how her deep HR experience shaped the creation of a cutting-edge compliance platform and what it takes to scale both teams and technology in today's fast-paced business world. The conversation dives into the evolving strategic role of HR, the power of mentorship, and how tech can be a game-changer for compliance and growth. Whether you're navigating a startup or building partnerships at the executive level, this episode offers a roadmap for making a bigger impact through innovation and relationships.ABOUT JOCELYNJocelyn King, SHRM-SCP is the CEO and Founder of VirgilHR, a SaaS solution that empowers HR professionals to make smart, compliant employment and labor law decisions in real-time. HR has been the passion and focus of Jocelyn's entire career as she's supported high-growth technology start-ups and public companies throughout her tenure. She defines herself as a true HR generalist and has touched on all aspects of HR in her more senior roles. Jocelyn has strong expertise in creating and executing HR strategy, managing employee relations for multi-state and global organizations, developing a diverse and high-performing work culture, owning organization development and change management, and crafting the total reward, talent development, and talent acquisition strategies. In addition to HR, what has also remained consistent in her career has been technology. Jocelyn has worked for technology companies most of her career and, as an HR executive, has had the privilege of supporting executives and departments in all functions across the organizations. In her role as CEO for VirgilHR, she's displayed proven success in building a venture-backed technology company from the ground up. She has held previous roles as the Vice President of People, North America for Ocado Group, as well as Vice President of People for Cybrary, a Series-C start up. She's spent a majority of her career working with a range of tech companies from Pre-Seed to Post-IPO. Jocelyn earned her bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from Georgetown University.

In Episode 20, of Season 5 of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Gabriel Straub, Chief Data Officer at Ocado Group, where they discuss how data, AI and automation transformed Ocado and redefined the grocery sector, which includes;Utilising 3rd party technology and the realisation that it wasn't good enough.Evolving from a grocery retailer into a global technology solutions provider.Building proprietary tech to solve challenges traditional systems couldn't handle.Becoming market leaders for great customer experience.The journey to building and selling technology solutions to retailers all over the world.Why ML solutions became a necessity to provide a distinct customer proposition.The differences between operating an in-store versus online grocery retail business.Combining internal, external and P&L factors in prioritising use cases.Competing with an established model and changing the way people shop.The impressive fulfilment operations and the multiple iterations.Calculating the ROI of product optimisations.The relationship between innovation and company culture.The three main GenAI use cases.Having 150 ML use cases to enhance forecasting, reduce waste, and improve availability.The role of simulation in testing 500 years of operations in just one year.Why embedding data teams in product and engineering drives better outcomes.The importance of culture and long-term thinking in driving innovation.Leveraging GenAI to enhance workforce productivity and knowledge access.The potential for agent-based systems to transform internal operations and customer interactions.The benefits for retailers to partner with Ocado and leverage their technology.Thanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy.Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first.At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

Check out the latest careers at easyJet: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS⁠⁠⁠ Episode Guest Meet Stuart Machin, Chief Executive at Marks & Spencer. Stuart is the Chief Executive of M&S. He took over as Chief Executive Officer in May 2022, having joined M&S as Food Managing Director in April 2018 with 30 years' experience across food, fashion and home retail sector. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Stuart was joint Chief Operating Officer, where in addition to leading M&S Food, he also took responsibility for property and store development, store operations, HR and IT. Stuart is also a director of Ocado Retail Limited – the joint venture between M&S and Ocado Group. Throughout his career, Stuart has held senior operations and commercial roles across the UK and internationally, starting his career in Sainsbury's and British Home stores, Tesco and then Asda. Stuart spent 10 years in Australia as part of Wesfarmers as COO and CEO of Coles supermarkets and Target department stores respectively. Returning to the UK he was briefly CEO of home retailer and manufacturer Steinhoff UK. Stuart has extensive experience of retail transformation and a deep understanding of operations, trading, marketing and online. He also attended the three-month residential HARVARD AMP programme in 2013 and the Harvard CEO programme in 2023. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Stuart's Background in Retail 02:02 Stuart's Journey to Becoming CEO of Marks & Spencer 03:00 The Diverse World of Retail 07:13 The Importance of Being a Team Player 12:26 Gaining Diverse Experience in Retail 15:02 Challenges and the Need for Teamwork in Managing a Large Organization 18:06 The Process of Creating and Marketing Products in Retail 23:50 The Role of Passion and Dedication in Retail Success 25:47 Exploring Job Opportunities in the Exciting Retail Industry 26:20 Conclusion Episode Partner easyJet streamlines affordable travel for all, with every role crucial in connecting millions via Europe's top airline network. With an innovative culture, easyJet empowers you to shape travel's future.

Our guest today is Ramesh Pari, Head of Design + BIM at Ocado Group. He highlights the importance of pragmatism, lifelong learning, and leveraging architectural skills in new ways. This episode explores the dynamics of tech culture, the benefits of cross-industry skills, and the courage needed to pursue fulfilling career changes. Tune in to gain insights on balancing professional aspirations with personal growth.Ramesh is a prime example of how career pivots can lead to incredible success. After spending a decade as a project architect in the residential and commercial sectors, specializing in technical design, he made the bold decision to transition into the tech industry. Now, with six years leading the design and BIM functions at the UK tech firm Ocado, Ramesh has advanced to Head of Design, managing global projects across 10 countries with teams based in the UK and Poland. Passionate about guiding others through similar transitions, Ramesh is dedicated to empowering professionals from traditional fields to thrive in new, dynamic careers.Highlights:Career Transition: Ramesh discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from architecture to the tech sector, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and pragmatism.Skill Utilization: Key architectural skills such as visionary problem-solving and storytelling have been crucial to Ramesh's success in tech.Tech Culture: The supportive and flexible nature of tech industry culture contrasts with the rigid structures of traditional architecture, fostering innovation and collaboration.Importance of Communication: Effective communication and understanding commercial realities are pivotal in driving projects and achieving buy-in from stakeholders.Future Planning: Ramesh advocates for adaptability and openness to change, encouraging professionals to redefine success and explore new opportunities beyond traditional career paths. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. Ownit AI helps brands and retailers win Google search by answering their shopper's questions online. Learn more at ownit.co. Mirakl is the global leader in platform business innovation for eCommerce. Companies like Macy's, Nordstrom, and Kroger use Mirakl to build disruptive growth and profitability through marketplace, dropship, and retail media. For more, visit mirakl.comHere are today's top headlines:Kroger is enhancing its automated customer fulfillment centers with advanced technologies from Ocado Group to improve efficiency and labor productivity. Macy's is emphasizing luxury fragrances to rejuvenate its department stores, aligning with broader retail sector consolidation and transformation trends. .S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Walgreens Boots Alliance to speculative-grade territory due to significant operational and financial challenges.Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

In this special episode hear from some of the CHROs speaking at How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! 2024: Syreeta Brown at Virgin Money, Natalia Wallenberg at Ahold Delhaize, Neil Morrison at Staffbase and Claire Ainscough at Ocado Group. Cecilia provides an overview of this year's conference topics, including:         What Sustainability in HR strategy looks like;         The pressures and paradoxes in change - navigating AI, Hybrid and the exponential rate of change; and         Communicating purpose and impact: how to socialise change in the narrative age. Your Early Bird offer for this sell out conference is ending soon, click here to secure your place, enter code HRCHANGEMAKER24 to get a brilliant 20% off: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets. Build your influence and impact, spend the day with these CHROs and many more, plus our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can't wait! Our EarlyBird offer closes on 31 July 2024, T&C's apply. 

UK inflation continued to ease in May, with the headline rate at 2.0% year-on-year, down from 2.3% in the 12 months to April, marking the lowest rate since July 2021. Core inflation was 3.5%, while services prices remained high at 5.7%. The largest downward pressure came from food prices, while motor fuels and transport costs drove inflation up. The Bank of England (“BOE”) held interest rates at 5.25%, emphasising the need for restrictive monetary policy to control inflation. Market expectations for an August rate cut increased to more than a 50% chance after the news, up from 30%. By year-end, 0.50% of rate cuts are now priced in. Economists are divided on whether the BOE will reduce rates in August or later, with some expecting a delayed cut followed by faster easing. Tight fiscal policy under a new government could lead to a more rapid easing cycle next year. The biggest risk to early BOE easing is a stronger economy with rising price pressures and wages. The BOE forecasts headline inflation to rise above target from the autumn and will use updated macroeconomic projections at its next meeting...Stocks featured:Games Workshop, Ocado Group and Phoenix Holdings GroupTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:(1) The European Central Bank is poised to start lowering interest rates from record highs, confident that inflation is sufficiently contained to ease the burden on the economy.(2) Nvidia was already the world's most valuable semiconductor firm. Now, it's become the first computer-chip company ever to hit $3 trillion in market capitalization.(3) A flood of cash from passive equity allocations will pour into the stock market in early July, setting up a continuing rally through the early summer, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s trading desk.(4) LondonMetric Property will join the FTSE 100 Index in a reshuffle that pushes Ocado Group out of Britain's blue-chip gauge for the first time in six years.(5) The return of Brexit architect Nigel Farage as leader of Reform UK and a candidate in next month's general election has seen the right-wing party close to within just two points of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's governing Conservatives, threatening a dire election result for the premier, a new poll by YouGov showed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week saw the UK October inflation figures witness a significant drop, with the headline Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) standing at 4.6% year-on-year, below the consensus expectations of 4.8% and a substantial decrease fromthe prior month's 6.7%. Core inflation also moderated to 5.7% versus a consensus estimate of 5.8% and September's 6.1% reading. The breakdown from the Office for National Statistics (“ONS”) attributed this decline primarily to housing and household services, where the annual rate for CPI was at its lowest level since records began in 1950. The Bank of England (“BOE”) has also been closely monitoring service prices and noted a decrease to 6.6% from 6.9% last month. This, combined with softer labour market data, reinforces expectations that the BOE's rate cycle has peaked, with the possibility of an interest rate cut coming as early as next May. However, The Times reported that money markets have been pricing in rate cuts from as early as March after the slowdown in inflation. BOE policymakers continue to signal caution over rate cut bets, maintaining the narrative that rates will remain higher for longer....Stocks featured:Experian, Ocado Group and HalmaTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week saw the Bank of England (“BoE”) decide to keep interest rates steady at 5.25% for the second consecutive meeting, in line with expectations. The BoE's assessment notes that while there have been no significant changes in inflation since September, underlying inflation remains elevated, and the potential for secondary inflation effects to unwind is prolonged. The BoE also highlighted the risk of rising inflation due to Middle East events, despite the current mean projection for inflation to be at 2.2% in two years' time and 1.9% in three years' time. The gross domestic product growth forecast for the third quarter of 2023 is now expected to be flat, falling below previous estimates from August of 0.1% growth. The central bank also signalled a 50% chance of a recession by mid-2024. The BoE's forecasts are based on expectations of maintaining the 5.25% base rate until the third quarter 2024. Despite the BoE's recent hawkish stance, market sentiment remains slightly more dovish, with a 25% probability of one more interest rate rise by February 2024 and focus shifting to the timing of the first rate cut. The central bank may have to consider reducing the bank rate faster next year as the economy slows...Stocks featured:Ocado Group, BP and NextTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Ainscough is a Chief People Officer at Ocado Group, a global technology and automation company. Claire has made multiple pivots in her career as she moved overseas, left a long-time comfortable role, and took a seven-month sabbatical to find herself before stepping into the transition of being a Chief People Officer. There are so many leadership lessons in Claire's journey. She joins Andrea Butcher to unpack her lessons learned as well as reminisce a bit. There is so much insight in this conversation about the doors that open when you push yourself out of your comfort zone. Additional Resources: Connect with Andrea Butcher on LinkedIn Visit HRD Website Connect with Claire on LinkedIn Learn more about Ocado Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Claire describes Ocado Group's three key areas in using AI: customer relationships, efficiency and ESG, and how they apply to HR. Recognising challenges that AI presents, Claire discusses working with the Ocado's Head of AI Ethics and processes to support decision making. Following approaches commonly found in the tech sector, Claire summarises applying a product mindset to HR and shares the example of Ocado Group's ‘Work from Anywhere' policy - the process to create it and business response.   Claire shares Ocado's social mobility work and the opportunities created with reskilling programmes including ‘Recode Your Career' and ‘Bot School', and leaves us with an approach to delivering change that provides both personal and business credibility for you, and makes the greatest impact with whatever resources you have.  Topics in Claire's episode:  Creating a product mindset in HR Ocado Group's Work from Anywhere policy AI, HR and ethics Social mobility and reskilling Achieving the greatest impact The inspiring, impact-led HR conference is back... How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 15 November 2023 How your HR strategy is also driving ESG results Join us to learn and discuss: How does connecting your HR work to ESG help you achieve your goals? How can you measure HR's ESG impacts and what are investors and your CEO keen to hear from you on? How can you position HR impact to best demonstrate your HR function's value to all your colleagues and in your EVP? Learn from actionable examples shared by pioneering C-Suite HR Leaders, that you can implement at your company too. Alongside the CHRO speakers and the brilliant community of HR Changemakers you'll be part of, we're delighted to announce that Sir Lenny Henry CBE is this year's inspiring keynote. Find out more and don't miss out on a limited time Earlybird ticket! (Offer ends 6pm BST 8Sep23) Join us In Person or via Live Stream; enter code HRChangemaker to get 30% off your place: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2023 Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community and get our weekly newsletter – be the first to learn about new episodes and receive free bonus materials that help you showcase how your HR work is also driving positive change: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world We have a favour to ask! Would you tell an HR friend about the podcast? Or share the link with an HR team you think would find it helpful for their work? We're excited to bring more of your peers into the community, and hugely appreciate your help to make it happen! Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove Email: hrleaders@frombabieswithlove.org Website: https://frombabieswithlove.org How HR Leaders Change the World is brought to you by social enterprise, From Babies with Love. Across Moments that Matter, we provide employee engagement gift services to global HR functions and donate 100% of our profit to orphaned and abandoned children around the world. We transform commonly existing gift spend in to strategic, efficient and inclusive tools in your People Strategy, delivering Exceptional Employee Experience, and at the same time, ESG results.

Three years on from the pandemic and one year on from our last podcast, what does hybrid working look like and are there any emerging trends? In this podcast, partners Phil Linnard and Jane Edwarde are joined by Martin Boyle (Head of Legal - Dispute Resolution and Employment, Ocado Group) to discuss what has changed over the last year, the current global picture and the wider impact of hybrid working on employee retention, human resources, real estate requirements and mental wellbeing.

Inflation once again dominated the news in the UK last week as Office for National Statistics (“ONS”) figures showed headline inflation eased sharply in June to 7.9%. Core inflation also fell to 6.9% in June, versus consensus expectations of 7.1% and a prior reading of 7.1%. This is the lowest level of inflation since March 2022 with the ONS stating that falling motor fuel prices were one of the largest downward contributors, alongside no large offsetting upward contributions. The previous month's inflation figures surprised to the upside and caused the Bank of England (“BoE”) to raise interest rates by 0.5% against an expectation of 0.25%, which led to markets increasing their peak rate expectations to 6.5%. The market therefore reacted positively to the June inflation figures as investors began to unwind their expectations of continued aggressive rate hikes by the BoE. Markets now anticipate the base rate to peak below 6%, which caused the FTSE 100 to rise more than 3% last week. It should be noted that the June figures are still high, but they have reinforced market expectations that the BoE is nearing the pivot point in the battle against inflation...Stocks featured:Ocado Group, Wise and PersimmonTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are talking to 5 senior leaders from some of the world's largest corporations, including Microsoft, Laing O'Rouke, Jaguar Land Rover, Ocado Group and Dentsu International.  Our guests today represent corporations with more than £160BN in revenue, or more than US$200BN, and more than 350,000 employees. We'll be diving into the best practice approaches to people and culture, including wellbeing and diversity and inclusion, and seeing what lessons, if any?!, can be applied to SMEs and owner led businesses. Resources Connect with Steve (Jaguar Land Rover): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steve-iley/ Connect with Kate (Laing O'Rourke): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-goodger-phd-c-psychol-7ba6b379/ Connect with Daniel (Detsu International): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielchan-tc/ Connect with Karen (Microsoft): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karensancto/ Connect with Arti (Ocado): LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arti-kashyap-aynsley-0a16871/ More from Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on: Neurodiveristy 101: https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/neurodiversity-101_2286/ 4-day Work Week 101: https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/4-day-work-week-for-business-owners-and-leaders_2251/ Don't be an A**hole: Rule #1 of leadership: https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/dont-be-an-asshole-boss_1905/ Connect with Al and Leanne Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthlieswork Email: hello@truthliesandwork

In this episode of The 12 Minutes of Workplace Health Podcast, Harry Bliss, CEO and Co-founder of Champion Health, is joined by Arti Kashyap-Aynsley, Global Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion at Ocado Group. Harry and Arti discuss the crossover between wellbeing and inclusion and how organisations can join these two areas up. Arti also talks about her role at Ocado and how she works directly with the D&I counterpart to effectively achieve their goals. 

In this episode, we are joined by Arti Kashyap-Aynsley, Global Head of Wellbeing and Inclusion at Ocado Group.Arti discusses her role and the company's initiatives to enhance employee well-being and inclusion. She shares their focus on improving ESG-related discussions, managing workload in remote work, and leveraging demographic data for diversity and inclusion strategies. Thanks to Greenhouse for Supporting the show!Learn how to Hire for the right person in every role. Greenhouse gives you the tools to make better, fairer and more confident hiring decisions: https://bit.ly/42mINEe

Ben Uprcoft, VP of Technology at Oxbotica, joins me on Tech Talks Daily. Today's guest has extensive experience in perception systems for field robotics ranging from commercial passenger vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, draglines, haul trucks, and underwater platforms to unmanned aerial vehicles. At Oxbotica, Ben is responsible for technology development and our team of skilled engineers, balancing state-of-the-art algorithms with real-world system implementation to achieve intelligence in self-driving platforms - on and off road. Ben's previous life was as a tenured academic in Computer Vision and Robotics at the Queensland University of Technology, Australia where he focussed on machine learning for field robotics. He led the Robotics and Autonomous Systems group of over 150 postgraduate students, postdocs, and academics. Today, we explore delivering safe and sustainable AV technology that will reshape the future of transportation and mobility. I learn more about Oxbotica's software, Oxbotica Driver, which brings flexibility to its fleet customers and partners, such as the Ocado Group, enabling a unique last-mile delivery service. We discuss how Oxbotica is accelerating the adoption of its full-stack Oxbotica Driver by revolutionizing last-mile delivery not just in the UK but in the US, as the company plans to go global and work towards its mission of 'Universal Autonomy.' Earlier this year, the all-electric AppliedEV vehicle, driven by Oxbotica, completed a journey in Oxford with no onboard driver, marking the next step in commercializing AV technology. The target for the first public on-road business deployment with Ocado Group, with a goods delivery variant, completing customer orders will be from 2023 onwards.

Kindred, part of Ocado Group, joins The New Warehouse podcast at MODEX 2022 to share how their robotics solutions improve productivity. With a focus on all different aspects of fulfillment center operations, Kindred strives to enhance the human worker through AI robotic solutions. Since Kindred began deploying robots in 2017, its robotic solutions have completed over 500 million transactions for companies like Gap, J.Crew, and Under Armour. Get on demand labor from Veryable with zero fees for the first month by signing up here: https://veryable.grsm.io/znj79m4huqsb

Here's a fact I bet you didn't know…women make up nearly half of the UK's workforce. More shocking is that according to Wellbeing of Women, over 900,000 have quit their jobs because of the menopause.    One aim of the Menopause Workplace Pledge is to tackle this outrageous issue head-on. Boundaries are being broken left, right and centre - not supporting womens' needs and ignoring the new way in which “work-life balance” has gotten confused and blurred.   My guest today is having a huge impact on the corporate sector when it comes to wellbeing at work. Highly experienced in the world of Management Consulting, Arti Kashyap-Aynsley has travelled the globe over, giving her insight into the impact of our working lives on our overall wellbeing.   As Global Head of Health & Wellbeing for the Ocado Group, Arti is also Transformational Life Coach, and an advisor, speaker and thought leader across all aspects of Wellbeing, Inclusion & Diversity agendas.    She decided after many years at high level corporate positions, to pivot into the world of wellbeing - to focus on the design, development and delivery of global wellbeing strategies, specifically for corporate environments.

Here's a fact I bet you didn't know…women make up nearly half of the UK's workforce. More shocking is that according to Wellbeing of Women, over 900,000 have quit their jobs because of the menopause.    One aim of the Menopause Workplace Pledge is to tackle this outrageous issue head-on. Boundaries are being broken left, right and centre - not supporting womens' needs and ignoring the new way in which “work-life balance” has gotten confused and blurred.   My guest today is having a huge impact on the corporate sector when it comes to wellbeing at work. Highly experienced in the world of Management Consulting, Arti Kashyap-Aynsley has travelled the globe over, giving her insight into the impact of our working lives on our overall wellbeing.   As Global Head of Health & Wellbeing for the Ocado Group, Arti is also Transformational Life Coach, and an advisor, speaker and thought leader across all aspects of Wellbeing, Inclusion & Diversity agendas.    She decided after many years at high level corporate positions, to pivot into the world of wellbeing - to focus on the design, development and delivery of global wellbeing strategies, specifically for corporate environments.

In 17 years, Sam didn't interview ONE black person.Out of 10,000's of brands in Major UK retail, only 4 are black owned.Unconscious racism scurries through the underbelly.Its ghoulish ghosts linger in the shadows.Until 2020, post George Floyd.Sam Akinluyi felt a raw-stinging, deep-throbbing laceration.Laceration catalysed action.Sam founded Add Psalt a non-profit helping black founders enter FMCG.PSALT have partnered with Sainsbury's, Waitrose & Partners, Ocado Group, Tesco, AsdaSam is the Innocent MD.Niyi Olopade (Raising SEIS), founder of Novice Kitchen is part of the Add Psalt cohort.Niyi creates bamboozingly-banging Balinese Jams.ON THE MENU:1. The Principles of Great Negotiation for Challenger Brands: Know Your Value and Story + If You, Then We + Slowly Move to Your Breakpoint + Play Hard to Get2. How Innocent Cross the Chasm from “Challenger" to “Corporate" without Losing it's Edge - STAY HUMAN3. Why Nigerian Values of Hustle + High Quality Work is a Super Power4. Why Founders Must ACCEPT that MOST Brands Won't Become HouseHold Brands - Be Kind To YourselfFull episode goes live Monday 8am.Want other episodes?See below.#fmcg #podcast #foodanddrink #challengerbrand

What sits at the heart of treasury? It's not just about the qualifications, financial know-how and technical skills. Tying it all together are the relationships and collaboration between teams.   Tanja Holden, the Group Treasurer at Ocado Group, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner to discuss the importance of relationships building in treasury.   In this episode, Tanja takes us through how she discovered her love for treasury, what she's learned from different roles over the years, and how treasury has changed since she first entered the space.   Tanja and her team manage all treasury matters for Ocado, including its financing strategy. Prior to this, she held various senior treasury roles at an international manufacturing company and various finance and treasury roles at Dyson. Tanja earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Classical Studies at the University of Exeter, UK. She is also a qualified Corporate Treasurer (AMCT) with the Association of Corporate Treasurers, a Chartered Institute in the UK.  Ocado was established in the UK in 2000 with the aim of changing the way people shop for groceries. Nearly 20 years later, Ocado is an FTSE 100, client-focused business which provides services, technology, and automation to grocery e-commerce businesses around the world.  The group's combined expertise and capabilities underpin the continued evolution of the Ocado Retail Limited platform, which has seen it become the biggest grocery retailer of its kind in the world. They are now taking those same unique qualities to help their partners around the world reach similar heights through the Ocado Solutions business.  On the podcast we discussed…  How Tanja discovered her love for treasury  What she learned from taking treasury exams   How the pandemic and remote working affected her role   Why relationships are so important in treasury  How treasury has changed over the years   You can connect with Tanja on https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjaholden/ (LinkedIn).  Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?   Whether you've recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (Find out more here). Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!  If you're enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)! 

This month, Michelle Rousell and Yassir Mahmood from Practical Law Construction consider two cases involving the destruction of evidence (Vardy v Rooney [2022] EWHC 2017 (QB) and Ocado Group plc v McKeeve [2022] EWHC 2478 (Ch)) (starts at 1.00), injunctions against trespassers (High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd v Persons Unknown [2022] EWHC 2360 (KB)) (starts at 9.49), two adjudication enforcements (AM Construction Ltd v The Darul Amaan Trust [2022] EWHC 1478 (TCC) (starts at 16.15) and Breakshore Ltd v Red Key Concepts Ltd (unreported), 6 May 2022, (County Court) (starts at 21.32) and a range of building safety developments, including the government's indemnity scheme for EWS1 professional indemnity insurance, remediation orders, new homes quality board and construction products (starts at 30.22).

In this episode of Lessons I Learned in Law Scott Brown speaks to Mollie Stoker, who leads the legal team at Ocado Group as their Deputy Group General Counsel. She's also held general counsel and other in house roles at DWF Group and Suntory Beverage and Food.  Prior to moving in house, Mollie started her legal career at Slaughter and May and spent over 12 years working as a corporate/M&A and capital markets lawyer in UK and US law firms.  Mollie shares the lessons he learned in law including:·      Be yourself, because everyone else is taken!·      Be the best leader, or boss, that you can be. ·      Bring solutions, not problems. Mollie shares her obsession for buying business books (but admits to not always reading them)! A particular favourite read is Jim Collins' Good to Great.Mollie is also a trustee for Only a Pavement Away, a charity that helps the homeless gain employment in the hospitality sector. Presented by Scott Brown of Heriot Brown Legal Recruitment. Follow Heriot Brown:Twitter | LinkedIn |  Facebook | InstagramThis episode of Lessons I Learned in Law is brought to you by Beamery.Beamery is an AI-powered talent platform, designed to hire candidates faster, develop the skills of your workforce, and increase employee retention.Find out more at Beamery.com

In driving its “lead with fresh, accelerate with digital” strategy, The Kroger Co. — the Supermarket News 2022 Retailer of the Year — aims to build a seamless ecosystem in which customers can move easily between channels and get the same high-quality experience. That includes shifting between brick-and-mortar stores and digital, and among in-store shopping, pickup and delivery. “Our aspiration is to be the destination for our customers for their food needs,” Yael Cosset, senior vice president and chief information officer at Cincinnati-based Kroger, told SN in a podcast discussion. “At the heart of our vision for a seamless ecosystem is the precise understanding of our customers.” Unsurprisingly, technology is playing a central role. On the e-commerce side, Kroger has opened six customer fulfillment centers (CFCs) and nine supporting “spoke” facilities under its more than four-year-old partnership with Ocado Group. These high-tech facilities use Ocado’s automation and artificial intelligence technology to fill online grocery delivery orders, including in markets where Kroger doesn’t have physical stores. But that’s not all. Kroger, which serves more than 60 million households annually, is leveraging the vast stores of data from across its physical and virtual properties and brands to create more personalized experiences and value for customers. The company also is using tech-based solutions and its data and analytics capabilities, for example, to hone its supply chain to improve product freshness, expedite pickup and delivery service, and introduce new, on-trend items in its Our Brands portfolio. According to Cosset, Kroger is seizing “the opportunity to leverage data to really understand what matters to every single customer — what they want, from the freshest product for a simple meal they cook at home to a quality fresh meal solution when they’re on the go; when they want it, whether they’re doing their weekly shop or looking for an immediate solution delivered to them in 30 minutes; and also how they want it. Do they want to go to the store, pick it up or get it delivered to their home? All of this without having to compromise on the freshness, quality or value they get from Kroger.” Overall, The Kroger Co. operates 2,723 supermarkets and multi-department stores under more than 20 banners. More than 2,250 stores have pharmacies, and over 1,600 have fuel centers. Eighty-two percent of Kroger’s customers within five miles of one of its stores, with most living within two miles. On the digital side, as of the fiscal 2021 year-end, 2,257 stores provided online grocery pickup, and over 2,500 stores offered delivery. Including click-and-collect and delivery via Kroger Delivery, third-party partners such as Instacart and Kroger’s Ship direct-to-home service, the company covered 98% of households in its trade area with e-commerce services. Digital represents a more than $10 billion annual business for Kroger. About 18.5 million households engaged online with the retailer in 2021. “Our seamless ecosystem is about bringing all of our assets together — our stores, our dedicated facilities, leveraging technology, our partners, petabytes of data about customer preferences — ultimately to bring that seamless experience to life to fit the context of your day, your need,” Cosset said. “So data and technology is present across the entire ecosystem.”

David Shriver, Head of Communications at Ocado Group, knows how to formulate and tell a story.Exceptionally eloquent and adept at forming narratives within high-growth tech businesses,  David joins Lloyd to walk through the cruciality of telling consistent and coherent stories.With over 35 years of experience in communications, this episode represents an absolute  masterclass in storytelling, so critical to the success of entrepreneurs, both internally and externally, as David elucidates.Lloyd guides us through David's journey, how he was inspired from and incentivized by his  father from a young age into reading, his Master's in Anglosaxon Language, and his rise to the  top, as a key leader within the Ocado Group.With so many critical takeaways for all entrepreneurs and those who formulate narratives, this  episode provides fascinating insight into how to tell a story, as David describes humanity's  intrinsic desire to tell stories, harking back to medieval times and before, and relating this into the modern tech world. [ 0:00 - 4:14 ] Telling the story of The Ocado Group[ 4:15 - 7:11 ] The size and scale of Ocado[ 7:11 - 11:07 ] The USP of the Ocado Smart Platform & outdoing Amazon[ 11:08 - 16:15 ] Ocado's Hollywood scenario[ 16:15 - 22:15 ] Future of the High Street[ 22:15 - 26:04 ] The cruciality of storytelling for tech entrepreneurs[ 26:04 - 33:42 ] How technology has affected Communications[ 33:42 - 39:18 ] Frameworking narratives and articulating purpose[ 39:18 - 44:18 ] David's background and rise to the top[ 44:18 - 51:42 ] Reading, reading and reading more[ 51:42 - 56:05 ] Quick-fire round & David's Mana[ 56:05 - 59:58 ] The Mana narrative[ 59:58 - 1:06:41 ] Critical analysis of the word, and the future of education

"Rockstar Entrepreneur" is the BIGGEST load of tripe. Instagram added a vacant veneerA razzle-dazzle romanticism to entrepreneurship. Fake Gnashers. Faux Gold. “Swipe Up for my course on How I Sold 500,000 Bits-of-Coin from the Homebase car park”"YOOO' flying PJ” - on photoshop in their PJ's waiting for Lasagne and Garlic bread to *bing*People pine to be a Pearly White founder. The issue?Completely false expectations.Simon Chard, described the journey as “Being chained to a speed boat, flying through a storm”Simon is co-founder of PÄRLA and the latest guest on HUNGRY.PARLA'S INSANE rapid success: won listings at Sainsbury's's, Waitrose & Partners, Boots UK, Ocado Group.Our conversation, peels back the veneer of their success, surgically digging into the hard truths.Sleepless nights, stoicism, resilience, maniacal drive.ON THE MENU: 1. HOW TO WIN A SAINSBURY'S LISTING WITH NO PRIOR FMCG EXPERIENCE - KNOW YOUR MARGINS (GM1, GM2, GM3) + “WHAT DOES THE RETAILER WANT? > WHAT DO WE WANT?” 2. HOW TO TURN YOUR INSECURITIES INTO A SUPER POWER: SAY YES TO EVERYTHING IN YOUR 20'S DEVELOP A MANIACAL OBSESSION 3. WHY FOOD AND DRINK BRANDS MUST THINK ABOUT THE *BRAND ICON* AT HOME NOT JUST ON THE SHELF4. HOW STOICISM REMOVES THE STRESS AND WORRY OF THE FOUNDERS JOURNEY: “A BRAVE MAN DIES ONCE, A COWARD DIES A THOUSAND TIMES” 5. WHY KINDNESS IF THE FOUNDATION OF CONFIDENCE AND HOW TO USE IT AS A SUPER POWERFully eppy live Monday

I always dreamt of this marriage.In 2020, the first time, my Frodo-saucisson-fingers slapped the record button. I dreamed of marrying an O.G challenger with a buccaneering brand with bigger-than-BIG dreams.Keir Carnie, Edward Williams and Jamie Laing are THE puuurrrrfect trio. Ed and Jamie, co-founders of Candy KittensGourmet sweets tickle my inner-glutton glutton into gleeful bliss.CK's gargantuan success: won listings at Sainsbury's's, Waitrose & Partners, Ocado Group, Whole Foods Market. In 2021, Jamie and Ed founded TUCK SHOP. TUCK SHOP galvanises the next swath of rambunctious twinkle-eyed challengers. My broski, Keir Carnie, Nuud | Plastic Free Gum, is their first brand.Nuud are chewing up the chewing gum category.Stripping it bare of it's plastic-ridden-clobber, revealing the naked truths. Our episode is a jam-packed bag of gourmet wisdom.WARNING: Chew Slowly ON THE MENU: 1. WHY NAVITY IS A SUPER POWER: "NEVER FOLLOW LOGIC, OTHERWISE YOU'LL END UP IN THE SAME PLACE AS EVERYONE ELSE."2. WHY EARLY STAGE BRANDS MUST BE PROFESSIONAL AND FOCUS ON THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE YOU BIGGER THAN YOU ARE 3. WHY FOOD AND DRINK BRANDS MUST REALISE THERE'S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A “BRAND” VS. “BUSINESS” DECISION - KATIE CLAPHAM 4. WHAT IS A BRAND - "A BRAND IS WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT YOU, WHEN YOU'RE NOT IN THE ROOM"5. HOW TO HANDLE THE TUMULTUOUS FOUNDERS JOURNEY AND THE UPS AND DOWN - "ALWAYS ASK, SO WHAT?” Eppy goes love Monday 8am. Cannae wait til then? Other episodes in the comments below. Have a wonderful weekend!!

If Willy Wonker chinned a few shandy's and fornicated with Lego Land.Their love child?Pleesecakes.Scrolling through their Insta, irreverent and utterly unctuous.Cathedrals of Cheese cake, coquettish and magnificent, doused in delicious decoration.Mind-bendingly banging.Pleese Me, Pleese Me, Pleese Me - Teeeasee me babyyy, Til' I lose controlMy Childhood-Curiosity carouses with my Dad-Bod gluttony.Pleeeeeese Sir, Gimme Mo', MOBUT.Peel behind the pleasing veneer and meet their founder, Joe MoruzziJoe has thunderous-tenacity bubbling in his bones and transforms Fear from Foe to Friend.Joe's built a DIE-HARD community of Pleesecake fans.- Won listings at Ocado Group, Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh- Made cakes for the Queen and whole bevy of celebrities.- Pivoted their business Cheese Cake model to create Freeze Cakes- Been on live TV with Holly Willoughby and Phil Schofield and entered the Dragons Den.Our conversation is for anyone wading through repugnant-gloomy puddles of self-doubt, imposter syndrome and fear.ON THE MENU:1. WHY FOOD AND DRINK FOUNDERS MUST SAY NO TO MAJOR SUPERMARKETS - THE OPPORTUNITY MUST BE WIN-WIN2. HOW FOOD AND DRINK FOUNDERS CAN TURN FEAR INTO THEIR FREIND - EMBRACE THE FEAR AS EXCITEMENT3. WHY FOOD AND DRINK FOUNDERS MUST FALL IN LOVE WITH BAD DAYS TO APPRECIATE GOOD DAYS - GOOD DAYS. BAD DAYS MINDSET.4. KEY LESSONS IN BUILDING A SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWING FROM JOE WICKS: GREAT CONTENT WILL ALWAYS BE FOUND + AUTHENTICITY5. HOW TO PIVOT YOUR INITIAL PRODUCT TO FIND THE PRODUCT-MARKET-FIT PANACEA: LOOK FOR THE SIGNALS

Ocado Group is a UK-based grocery solutions and logistics business that licenses its technology to grocery retailers around the world. It started as grocery delivery business, which is still a strong pillar, but now powers a dozen ambitious grocery delivery projects wordlwide. I discuss with Richard the future of grocery delivery, the challenges of most brick and mortar retailers and many more. Web: https://www.ocadogroup.com/about-us/ocado-solutions

In this episode host Kevin Lawton talks to Marin Tchakarov of Kindred.ai about their Sort robotic solution and how it utilizes AI. They also discuss the recent acquisition by Ocado Group.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=PT7mU4_SaQlWJLQbdhvpmmyAeCdusbdFECFdobnmlvKzdNoOv-vvvrIsb9ACG35f-xAmEG&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU)

Ocado Group is essentially a robotic retailer. The company is a British online supermarket that uses automation to manage customer orders. Listen closely as Ian, Brett, and Ryan go through the history, financials, and future prospects of Doximity. Enjoy the show! Our Tuesday Not So Deep Dives are sponsored by Potential Multibaggers. Multis are looking for stocks that have the potential to go up 10x in 10 years. Check-out the service here: https://seekingalpha.com/checkout?service_id=mp_1308 Want updates on future shows and projects? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chitchatmoney Interested in more of Ian's work? Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanGrayLive  Rather watch us on video? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG5Ni-SI-jyrEsoNUhqftNQ Contact us: chitchatmoneypodcast@gmail.com Timestamps Company Background | (2:20) Industry | (7:22) Management & Ownership | (10:19) Valuation | (13:43) Earnings | (14:54) Balance Sheet | (17:40) Our Analysis | (19:27) Disclosure: Chit Chat Money hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Brett Schafer and Ryan Henderson are general partners and portfolio managers at Arch Capital. Arch Capital and its partners may hold securities discussed on this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A book that influenced me 12 years ago was The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss who said you can “live anywhere” and “join the new rich”. He talked about persuading your boss to let you to work from home and then systemising everything enabling you to travel the world. It all sounded like a fantasy in 2007 but today millions of people are being offered the opportunity to work from home permanently, even if you live abroad. The Ocado Group has told office staff they can work remotely from anywhere in the world, which means you really can live the so-called laptop lifestyle! Silicon Valley giants have no plans to bring all staff back to their plush offices for the time being. Not everyone likes the idea of permanent home working, and many miss the social aspect of going to work. Governments and retailers are also missing the revenue from city office workers. To be fair, Tim Ferriss already had a physical business before he took off on his globetrotting adventures. Can you really work a few hours a week while leading a laptop lifestyle? Of course you can! There are hundreds of ways to make money online working from a laptop, tablet or smartphone from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection. You can learn how to become financially free, quit the rat race (if that's what you want) and live life on your terms. If you would like to learn how to invest and manage your money, become a professional property investor, and be financially free without working any harder and spending your life exchanging your time for money watch this free on demand training now to learn how to become financially free without working any harder. As a thank you, I will give a special free gift which can help transform your finances when you attend the online training. Click on this link to watch the free training now https://bit.ly/3wLWqx2 #timferriss #workfromhome #laptoplifestyle

Human activity is changing the climate in irreversible ways, a major UN scientific report has said. Nick Molho, executive director of the climate-minded business alliance the Aldersgate Group, explains how deep supply-chain changes need to go to reverse the effect. Also in the programme, tobacco giant Philip Morris has raised its bid to buy respiratory drugmaker Vectura to more than $1bn. Michelle Fleury in New York explains why they are so keen to purchase the niche company. In France, the so-called Health Pass - a digital certificate showing that the holder has had at least one jab of a Covid vaccine, a negative test, or has had the virus, is being extended to bars, cafes and restaurants. We speak to Emma Pearson, editor of The Local France. And staff at Ocado Group, the tech firm behind the online grocer, can now work abroad remotely for one month a year. We'll ask our guests Peter Morici, an economist at the University of Maryland, and Catherine Yeung from Fidelity in Hong Kong, where they would go if they could work anywhere. (Picture: A huge cloud of fire smoke covering Athens. Picture credit: Getty Images)