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**The HR L&D Podcast**

The HR L&D Podcast provides actionable advice, guidance, and best practices for HR and learning and development professionals to optimize their workforce and drive company performance. With a focus on leadership, inclusion, wellbeing, employee engagement, and culture development, the podcast features interviews with top HR leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. Through agile, innovative, and strategic insights, the podcast offers listeners the capabilities, skills, and knowledge necessary to execute their HR goals. To be a guest on the show or for support with HR recruitment, reach out to Nick at Tel: 01727 800 377 | Email Nick@jgarecruitment.com

Latest Episodes:

Intrinsic Leadership & Motivation with Sharath Jeevan OBE #96 Jul 26, 2023

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In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Sharath Jeevan, a world-leading expert on Intrinsic Leadership & Motivation and the Founder & Executive Chairman of Intrinsic Labs!

Sharath supports organisations and leaders worldwide to solve deep motivational challenges.

He has worked with governments, leading universities and high-profile corporations, from L'Oréal to the London School of Economics, and he is also the author of the ground-breaking book "Intrinsic".

Sharath was awarded an OBE in the 2022 Queen's New Year's Honours for founding and leading STiR Education, arguably the world's largest intrinsic motivation initiative.

“Intrinsic”, the book we will learn more about during this episode, takes us on a journey around the world to find practical and inspirational answers to solving our motivational crisis, harnessing ground-breaking research from psychology and economics to philosophy and behavioural science.

In this “Intrinsic Leadership & Motivation” episode with Sharath Jeevan OBE on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

What do the words “human resources” mean to you?
How do we motivate our teams in this ‘New Work’ Age?
Tell us more about the concepts of Purpose, Autonomy, & Mastery.
What 3 principles should we focus on when building a motivating culture?
What is the Authenticity Paradox?
What can leaders do to build “nurturing practices”?
Can you tell us more about your research, the book, and its findings?
How can leaders build ways of working within their organisations that increase impact?
What are five ways we can develop more meaningful collaboration?
What would be your primary recommendation for living a more fulfilling life?
How are ChatGPT and other automation tools impacting human connection?

Links highlighted in this “Intrinsic Leadership & Motivation” episode are included below:

The Book: Intrinsic
Website: https://www.intrinsic-labs.com/
Sharath Jeevan’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharathjeevan/
The host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
Enjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll Podcast

Remember, If you have an HR vacancy with which you would love some specialist HR Recruitment Agency support, contact me, Nick Day! I would love to help show you what a great HR Recruitment agency experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast soon!

Bite-Sized: Overcome Stress, Burnout and Stagnation with Alan Stein, Jr. Jul 20, 2023

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In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 72, where I speak with Alan Stein, Jr., former basketball performance coach to NBA stars like Kobe Bryant, motivational speaker and the author of ‘Sustain Your Game: High-Performance Keys to Manage Stress, Avoid Stagnation, and Beat Burnout’. In this clip, find out his advice on how to sustain your game.

Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/hr_ld_podcast-alan-stein-jr-72/

Bite-Sized: Embracing Responsibility as New Leaders with Elizabeth Batalla Jul 06, 2023

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In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 86, where I speak with Elizabeth Batalla, who has been in corporate for over 30 years, has lectured at various academic institutions and is the founder of The Institute for Achievement and Excellence. In this clip, she shares her one piece advice for anyone starting a new leadership role.

Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/creating-an-impact-on-women-leadership-with-elizabeth-batalla-86/

Tackling Toxicity in the Workplace with Kim Baker #94 Jun 30, 2023

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In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Kim Baker, the Founder/CEO of Vivid Performance Group. In this human performance improvement company, she draws on her corporate background in management, training and human performance to help clients, employees, teams and leaders work better together™.

She achieves this through something Kim calls the “business sandbox”… because “Employees get hired for what they know and do and fired for who they are and how they act”.

Kim Baker is a Certified Reina Trust Building® implementer and 6 Team Conditions Advanced Practitioner. Her vision is to build a world where managers and leaders can create effective teams and coach them to greatness. So through her company, Vivid Performance Group, she utilises proven assessment, training, coaching and facilitation methods that reveal and develop individual and team abilities that can maximise performance.

In this “Tackling Toxicity in the Workplace” episode with Kim Baker on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

What do the words “human resources” mean to you?
How do we go about maximising human performance?
What is "The Business Sandbox"?
What do we do if we have toxicity in the workplace?
What is driving toxicity in the workplace?
What effect did Covid have on workplace toxicity?
What should leaders/managers do to lessen or even prevent it?
How can we make our workplaces less toxic?
Why must “Leaders must become learners”?

Links highlighted in this “Tackling Toxicity in the Workplace” episode are included below:

Website: https://www.vividperformancegroup.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-baker/
The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
Enjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll Podcast

Remember, If you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an #HRvacancy that you would love some specialist #humanresources #hragency support with, please get in touch with me, Nick Day! I would love to help show you what a great #HRRecruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast soon!

Bite-Sized: What Is Your Culture Type? With Dr. Rachel MK Headley and Meg Manke Jun 22, 2023

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In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 18, where I speak with two incredible culture and leadership experts – Dr. Rachel MK Headley and Meg Manke – co-founders Rose Group International. In this clip, they explore what makes Culture Types more effective than other popular work assessments.

Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/culture-types/

Gallup Strengths and Workplace Positive Psychology with John Obidipe #92 Jun 14, 2023

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In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Personal Professional Growth Coach John Obidipe!

John formally worked as a Senior Business Analyst and Business-Focused Change professional for 10 years in strategic business change and process development roles before he pivoted and became a Gallup Certified Performance and Development Coach. He now specialises in the personal development of leaders, where he helps them to create high-performing teams.

John focuses on transformational, sustainable change and achieves this by working with global clients from CXO to operational levels delivering development programmes that meet many strategic objectives.

His unique superpower is his ability to discover how he can unlock the positive drivers that enable leaders to grow and develop to have a greater and more positive impact on the world.

Nick Day completed the Gallup Strengths Assessment and followed up with a 1-2-1 session with John to see the results. Let’s say some of the results surprised him!

In this “Gallup Strengths and Workplace Positive Psychology” episode with John Obidipe on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

What do the words “Human Resources” mean to you?
How would you describe what you do?
What is a unique strength?
Where did this all come from?
How does a person find out what their strengths are?
What’s next after finding out your strengths?
What about weaknesses? What should we be doing about those?
What are the applications of using strengths and positive psychology in the workplace?
How does all of this relate to HR leaders?
What sort of programmes do you use CliftonStrengths within?
Why choose CliftonStrengths over other psychometric assessments?

Links highlighted in this “Gallup Strengths and Workplace Positive Psychology” episode are included below:

Website: https://www.catalystgrowthcoach.co.uk
1-page brochure: Click Here
Email: coach@catalystgrowthcoach.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnobi/
The host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
Enjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll Podcast

Remember, If you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an #HRvacancy that you would love some specialist #humanresources #hragency support with, please get in touch with me, Nick Day! I would love to help show you what a great HR Recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast soon!

Bite-Sized: WFH and Mental Wellbeing with Ama Afrifa-Tchie Jun 08, 2023

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In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 39, where I speak with Ama Afrifa-Tchie, Head of People, Wellbeing & Equity at Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. In this clip, she unpacks more about how working from home impacts people’s wellbeing differently.

Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/how-has-wfh-impacted-our-mental-wellbeing-with-ama-afrifa-tchie-39/

Talent Sourcing, DEI Initiatives, and People-First Companies with Colm O’Cuinneain #91 Jun 06, 2023

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In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Colm O’Cuinneain, General Manager of EMEA Greenhouse Software, who works with top tech companies, including HubSpot, Docusign, Wayfair and more, to make hiring better by reducing bias.

A recent economic sentiment survey of over 1,000 UK employees found that despite an inevitable recession, 56% did not anticipate this would impact their wages. In fact, it was discovered that many are actually hoping to see further increases next year.

Colm believes that companies should use any downturn in the job market as the time to meaningfully invest in hiring strategies so they are ready and prepared to ramp up again. If they don’t, companies risk losing out on top talent later when it really matters.

Colm is passionate about building high-growth businesses and leading teams to great results. He says his purpose is “to make a positive contribution to the transformation and career development of the individuals I work with.”

So let’s learn more about People-First Companies and Talent Sourcing in this new world of work!

In this “Talent Sourcing, DEI Initiatives, and People-First Companies” episode with Colm O’Cuinneain on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:

What do the words human resources mean to you?
Can you tell us a little about your background before Greenhouse?
“The future belongs to people-first companies”. What does this mean?
What's the difference between a compliance-first and a people-first business?
What is Greenhouse's People-First vision?
In the new world of work, how do you think talent is thinking differently from before?
How do you see the job market evolving, and how is Greenhouse evolving?
How are companies going to attract and retain talent?
What does meaningful connections look like in a distributed company?
How can companies ensure they're fostering an inclusive workplace?

Links highlighted in this “Sourcing, DEI Initiatives, and People-First Companies” episode are included below:

Greenhouse Website: https://www.greenhouse.com/uk
Colm O’Cuinneain LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colmoc/
Greenhouse Blog: Endgame: Building a people team for a new era of Work
Greenhouse Blog: The future belongs to people-first companies
The host of The HR L&D Podcast – LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment
Enjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll: The Payroll Podcast

Remember, If you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an #HRvacancy that you would love some specialist #humanresources #hragency support with, please contact me, Nick Day! I would love to help show you what a great #HRRecruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening, folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast soon!

Dealing with Data Loss and establishing a 'data exit' strategy with Emily Curtin #90 Jun 01, 2023

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Dealing with Data Loss and establishing a 'data exit' strategy with Emily Curtin #90

Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Emily Curtin, Chief Client Officer at Profusion, to discuss why it is essential that HR teams introduce a 'data exit strategy' to safeguard against the risks associated with data loss.

Let’s be honest; this risk has been exacerbated considerably by the 'Great Resignation'.

With widespread remote working and the highest-ever levels of employee turnover experienced by companies worldwide, the reality is that businesses are now at a greater risk than ever of losing valuable, sometimes mission-critical data.

HR teams can help stop this by introducing a data loss focus as part of the formalised exit interview process.

Today, Emily Curtin from Profusion will be providing us all with the simple steps HR teams can take to ensure that their data does not go with them when employees leave!

In this “Dealing with Data Loss and establishing a 'data exit' strategy” episode with Emily Curtin on The HR L&D Podcast, questions asked include:

What do the words Human Resources mean to you?
What is data loss?
What is the risk?
Why is it becoming such a big issue?
What can HR teams do to try and help mitigate this risk?
Any other advice on the data loss issue?
How can we identify who is at risk of leaving?
How can companies take a more initiative-taking approach to retention and engagement to mitigate the risks of someone leaving?
Can you recap any contractual obligations a company may want to consider when protecting against data loss?
If an HR leader is listening to this now and wanted to leave the audio with a plan of attack to improve the risks associated with data loss, what would you recommend would be the first steps they take?

Links highlighted in this episode are included below:

Website: www.profusion.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/203514/
Emily Curtin LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-curtin-160b8b51/?originalSubdomain=uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/prfsn?lang=en-GB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoc4W0ysg2cUdhF2fegbXjw
The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day
Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment

Of course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy for which you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support, please also contact me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – at 01727800377

www.jgarecruitment.com

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon.

Bite-Sized: Humble Leadership with Scott Miller May 25, 2023

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In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 19, where I speak with Scott Miller, author of ‘Management Mess to Leadership Success’. In this clip, Scott talks about how confident leaders are the most humble, and how that has a ripple effect across the company’s culture.

Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/scott_miller_franklincovey/

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Dealing with Data Loss and establishing a 'data exit' strategy with Emily Curtin #90

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