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In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Tania Lennon, specialist in talent management in an AI-enhanced world and former leader of the IMD Strategic Talent Lab, about her new book, Future-Ready Talent. Tania explains why talent has become one of the biggest concerns for business and HR leaders, and why traditional approaches to talent management are no longer sufficient in a rapidly changing world. The conversation explores why organisations need to move beyond matching people to today’s roles and instead focus on their ability to keep learning, adapt and create value in the future. Tania introduces three capabilities that define future-ready talent: reach, range and readiness. Anthony and Tania also discuss how AI is changing what organisations value, how talent should be assessed and how data can uncover potential that traditional methods may overlook.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Petra Velzeboer, author, psychotherapist and culture consultant, about digital wellbeing and the impact our digital habits are having on work, attention, connection and performance.Petra explores why being constantly connected can leave us feeling more distracted, overwhelmed and isolated, and how workplace technology, meeting culture, notifications and digital overload can affect both individual wellbeing and team effectiveness.The conversation covers practical ways to create healthier digital habits, including micro-pauses, movement, reflection, honest feedback loops, and team-level conversations about how work gets done, not just what needs doing.Petra also discusses the role of AI, the importance of experimentation, and why digital wellbeing is not about rejecting technology, but making sure it supports our intentions rather than controls our attention.
D and leadership teams - from automating repetitive admin and onboarding friction to enabling more strategic, people-focused work.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Claire Brumby, speaker, author, leadership trainer and coach, about modern leadership and why the old “normal” no longer fits the world of work. Drawing on her entrepreneurial journey and her new book, Forget Normal, I Want M.A.G.I.C, Claire shares why leadership today must move beyond hierarchy, command-and-control and outdated ideas of who gets access to leadership development. Together, we explore the role of self-leadership as the foundation of modern leadership, the importance of emotional intelligence and intuition, and why organisations need to invest more deeply in the human side of work if they want resilient cultures and sustainable performance. Claire also introduces her M.A.G.I.C framework - Mindset, Awakening, Gumption, Intuition and Charisma - and explains how these five elements can help leaders adapt, build trust and lead more effectively in a fast-changing world. This is a thoughtful, energetic conversation for leaders, managers and HR professionals who want to rethink leadership for the future, and start with themselves.
a practical guide to handling everyday workplace situations with more confidence and skill. Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Anne-Maartje explains why so many people at work are looking for immediate, practical answers to tricky moments, from giving feedback and handling emotion to working with diverse teams and navigating difficult conversations. Together, they explore why soft skills have become essential workplace skills, why managers and leaders are often promoted without enough preparation for the people side of their role, and how context is always key when deciding how to respond. They also discuss some of the most common workplace questions people struggle with, including what to do if someone starts crying, how to think about non-verbal communication, and how to create conversations that feel effective and comfortable for both sides.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony welcomes back Gary Cookson, founder of Epic HR and author of Making Hybrid Working Work, to discuss his latest book: The Squeezed Middle. They explore why the middle manager role has become more complex than ever, together with the “invisible work” managers do that never appears in job descriptions, and the skills modern managers need to thrive today from sense-making to emotional intelligence.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony is joined by Lisa Riemers, communications specialist, accessibility advocate and author, to explore accessible communication and why it matters far more than many organisations realise. Together, they unpack what accessible communication really means in today’s digital and hybrid workplaces, not just for people with disabilities, but for everyone trying to get information, make decisions and do their jobs well.
Welcome to our Tap’d Talks HR 2025 Christmas Compilation, our annual episode where we look back at the standout insights from the year and share highlights from some of the great conversations with our guests. 2025 has been shaped by major political and economic change, and as the year closes it’s a chance to reflect on what matters most for our workplaces, and for our own growth going into 2026. If any of the clips sparks your interest, you can find the full episodes in the Tap’d Talks HR back catalogue.
In this special edition of Tap’d Talks HR, the tables are turned. Guest host Andi Roberts interviews Anthony about our recently released research and white paper: The Journey to Sustainable Performance. Anthony breaks down the 12-component sustainable performance framework - built from academic research, organisational psychology and commercial insights. Together, Andi and Anthony explore the real-world link between wellbeing, psychological safety, team culture, leadership behaviours, and long-term high performance. From overcoming burnout and overwhelm, to establishing cultures of learning, feedback, accountability and innovation, this episode reveals why short-term performance bursts aren’t enough, and how organisations can build the right conditions for people and performance to thrive over the long term.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony steps out of his comfort zone to explore a topic that quietly affects huge numbers of people at work: menopause and perimenopause. Anthony is joined by Sam Mancey, consultant, business coach and specialist menopause coach, to unpack what menopause really looks like in the workplace and why you can’t afford to ignore it. Sam explains how seemingly “out of nowhere” anxiety, brain fog, confidence crashes and broken sleep can derail even the most capable, senior women - often right at the peak of their careers. Whether you’re in HR, a line manager, or a senior leader, this episode will help you understand menopause in a more human, practical way, and give you ideas to better support the people around you.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony sits down with Jacob Hill, an ex-prisoner and Founder of Offploy, a specialist HR consultancy, to unpack how organisations can confidently and fairly employ people with convictions. Jacob reframes common assumptions with eye-opening context (e.g. one in four UK adults of working age has a criminal record, many for minor offences), shares his own rehabilitation story, and explains why fair-chance hiring boosts retention, social value, and talent pipelines. You’ll hear practical steps for HR and leaders: how to update policy and language, design risk-based assessments, prepare hiring managers for disclosures, and build a culture that welcomes socially excluded talent, without lowering standards. Whether you’re starting out or ready to deepen your approach, this conversation shows how doing the right thing can also be the smart thing for your organisation.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Dr. Natalie Isaia, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Empresa Psychology, about a hidden but powerful challenge in the HR profession: moral injury.They explore what moral injury is, why HR professionals are particularly vulnerable, and how it differs from burnout. Natalie shares practical tools, from naming emotions to practicing “moral repair” and self-compassion, that can help HR leaders protect their own wellbeing while supporting their organisations.If you’ve ever felt torn between business needs and people-first values, this conversation will give you language, insights, and strategies to better navigate those conflicts.You can visit Natalie's website at: https://empresapsychology.co.uk/
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, we speak with Lord Mark Price, former Managing Director of Waitrose, Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, government Trade Minister, and founder of WorkL. With over 40 years of leadership experience, Lord Price shares why happiness at work matters, not just for employees, but for productivity, profitability, and long-term success. Drawing on insights from his bestselling book Happy Economics and his upcoming release Work Happier, Lord Price reveals: Why the John Lewis Partnership made happiness its “supreme purpose” nearly a century ago, The six essential drivers of workplace happiness (and why free pizza nights aren’t one of them), The role of managers in shaping micro-cultures that define organisational success, and Practical steps HR leaders and individuals can take to build happier, more resilient workplaces. So, whether you’re an HR professional, a business leader, or simply passionate about the future of work, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how happiness drives performance.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to author and communications consultant Alison Arnot. They discuss the importance of internal communications during times of crisis and how you can motivate and empower your people with the trust and knowledge they need to advocate for the organisation as you negotiate a path to recover.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Hilary Scarlett, an international speaker, consultant and author on change management and neuroscience. They explore the psychology of the brain, the importance of social connection at work, how best to manage emotions, and why we need to really think about communication, involvement and storytelling to help us through change.
In this special 100th episode of Tap'd Talks HR - coinciding with Tap’d Solutions’ 10-year anniversary - we bring together voices from across the Tap’d team for a conversation on the world of work and the HR function.Together, we look back at how the workplace has changed over the past decade, share insights into current challenges facing HR and organisations, and explore what’s next in this ever-shifting landscape.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Kirstie Sneyd, an organisational psychologist and author of a new book: Returning well: A guide for working parents and their managers. They discuss the every day challenges parents face from managing guilt and feeling overwhelmed to dealing with missed career opportunities, through to the challenges facing managers as they try to effectively manage and support those returning from parental leave.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony discusses Line Manager Capability with Laura Weaving, CEO of Perform, the modern management development platform. In a world of different generations, where employees want, and expect, more, and different things, from their managers, are organisations doing enough to support their managers? With research revealing that managers directly influence 70% of employee engagement, Anthony and Laura discuss why investing in developing good managers should be a non-negotiable.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld, CEO & Founder of Retain and Co-Founder of getelevenapp, on the important topic of leading through a crisis. They discuss what businesses need to consider when a crisis is happening, the importance of leaders building trust, listening and being authentic, and the role that HR needs to play.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to Julia Yong, Head of Public and Voluntary Sector work at Engine, an organisation that advises and builds AI products for SMEs. They discuss how AI is making a difference on the ground in organisations, its potential to make a real difference, and how its making employees happier and more motivated, and more attached to their jobs.
In this year's end of year episode of Tap’d Talks HR we again highlight some of the key moments in the conversations with our guests over the last year. We’re always so grateful to our guests in giving up their time to share their insights with our listeners. Hopefully this “best of” podcast will make you want to jump in to some of the over 95+ podcasts we have now recorded on Tap’d Talks HR.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to Amy Bouque, Chief People Officer of global workforce solutions company, Kelly Services. They discuss how organisations can build trust and connection in virtual teams. Amy share some great stories from pre and post pandemic, including the work she has done to increase trust.
In this month's episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Gary Cookson, Director of Epic HR and author of a number of books on hybrid working. They discuss this important continuing challenge for organisations, why leaders have struggled, the common mistakes organisations have been making and his advice for making Hybrid Working work. Gary's new book can be pre-ordered here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Hybrid-Working-Work-Practical/dp/1398619345/ref=sr_1_1
In this month's episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Kelly Swingler, a Burnoutologist and former HR Director. Kelly has a mission to banish Burnout in today's changing world of work. It's what gets her out of bed every day. Kelly started her career in HR in 1998, convinced that she could stop the Monday-to-Friday dying cycle that so many people go through every single working week. She quickly gained a reputation for being a rebel and a rulebreaker and she was named by the CIPD as the UK's Youngest HR Director when she led HR at an organisation of over 4000 people. They discuss Kelly's own burnout journey that followed, the importance of HR's own wellbeing and how she is now driven by raising awareness and educating on this important topic.
In this month's episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Ellie Rich-Poole, a recruitment and career development coach, on the importance of HR harnessing the power of networking. They discuss how you can overcome the fear of networking and do it in a way that works for you, and in a way that you will enjoy.
In this month's episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to leadership and conflict coaches Alice Driscoll and Louise van Haarst, co-founders of The Power House, a global leadership development business focused on unlocking the potential in organisations and people. They discuss how it's possible to have conflicts in the workplace in a way that feel constructive and not toxic and the importance of having meaningful debates without them turning into a damaging force. Alice and Louise also share some insights from their book 'Turning difficult conversations into Smart Conflict' that will be published in the summer of 2025.
In this month's episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Jamie Mackenzie author of '28 Bags of Sprouts' a new book that explores delivering storytelling with impact. They discuss the importance of storytelling, how it can be superpowerful and inspiring, and why storytelling should not be seen as a one-off or ad-hoc big moment, but to deliver real impact, part of everyday communication.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to leadership expert Andi Roberts on the importance of HR practitioners being more entrepreneurial. Andi discusses how not only will entrepreneurialism give HR a bigger voice at the top table, but why he believes it will allow you to create more value and make more impact, across your entire organisation.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to nutrition coach Candy Duval on the importance of healthy eating and its connection to productivity in the workplace. They discuss how food choices can affect our brain functions and the real impact of leaders neglecting their nutrition. Candy offers up some excellent advice to ensure leaders can continually maintain their high productivity levels.
In this month's episode of Tap'd Talks HR, we speak to Katy Henrickson, founder of WellFi, an organisation dedicated to delivering a happier, more productive workforce through financial wellbeing. With 77% of employees experiencing some form of financial stress and anxiety over the last 12 months, what can leaders do to support their people and maintain productivity? Katy shares her thoughts and explains why the financial wellbeing of your employees is critical to the vitality and growth of your company.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Fred Thompson, Founder and CEO of Thirst, an Ai driven learning platform. They discuss the world of learning and development in 2024, the exciting developments, the importance of leveraging advance technology and yet still maintaining a human approach to learning, and importantly how technology advances have accelerated the way we measure and report back to the business.
Welcome to our end-of year compilation Tap’d Talks HR podcast where we highlight some of the key moments in the conversations with our guests over the last year. We're always so grateful to our guests in giving up their time to share their insights with our listeners. Hopefully this “best of” podcast will make you want to jump in to some of the over 80 podcasts we have now recorded on Tap’d Talks HR.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Siobhan Sheridan, Chief People Officer at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Siobhan shares some insights into her own recent wellbeing research and discusses why it's so important for the HR function to place a strategic importance on its own wellbeing.
In this month's episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Leadership & Management Educator Matt Offord. Anthony and Matt discuss the value and impact of outdoor learning and the concept of Ecopedagogy. Drawing on his 30 years experience in the Royal Navy, Matt shares why the outdoor environment can be extremely powerful for leaders and managers.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to storytelling author, Karen Eber. Karen has recently published a book, 'The Perfect Story - How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence and Inspire.' They discuss the science of storytelling, why it's important, what makes storytelling work inside an organisation, and how you can best tell a story.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks with John Hackston, Head of Thought Leadership at the Myers Briggs Company. They discuss recent research which explores how people adapted to home working and working back in the office, through the lens of MBTI personality profiling. They discuss the key findings and why it's so important for organisations to be offering employees a choice and why there's no one size fits all approach.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Megan Butler, an analyst who focuses on all things AI in HR. They discuss the latest AI HR trends, how the narrative around AI is switching from one of replacing jobs to its use in making people more productive, chat GPT and why it's so important with any use of AI to get solid foundations in place.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Rachel Lewis, an Occupational Psychologist specialising in work, health and wellbeing. Rachel has recently released research on how organisations can support employees through the cost-of-living crisis. With the biggest fall in living standards since records begun, they discuss the different ways organisations can be helping their employees, and the initiatives that may feel right, but are actually doing more harm that good. Rachel's work in mental health at work has seen her recently named in HR Magazine's 2023 Most Influential List.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to Nelson Sivalingam, CEO & Co-Founder of HowNow and author of 'Learning at Speed'.They discuss the future of learning, the importance of making learning meaningful for the individual, and why learning environments need to be fit for the future and developed focusing on the learning experience rather than admin efficiency. Is it time to wave goodbye to the traditional LMS system?
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to Kate Faxen, an Organisational Change Specialist, working for WHEN, the Women in Higher Education Network - a network developed to accelerate change and propel people to achieve their ambitions in academia. Kate discusses WHEN's pioneering 100 Black British Women Professors programme and shares findings from their research. In 2018, there were only 25 Black British Female professors in the UK, compared to over 12,500 white males. Kate shares why 70% of the cohort have felt, since launch, the programme has already accelerated their career progression.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Victoria Brown, Head of Research and Development at Belbin. They discuss the effect of hybrid working on your teams, how you can make sure your people's strengths and personalities can shine, and how you can go about designing the perfect virtual and hybrid team.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Tony Eames, CEO of Total Active Hub, a global platform that enables employees to be more physically active, supporting their long term health. They discuss the misconceptions of physical exercise, what being active really means and why physical activity is so important to organisations.
Welcome to the launch of our new series of Tap'd Talks HR. In this short launch episode Anthony gives us a sneak peek into what you can expect from the podcast in 2023. With new episodes each month, we will be discussing relevant and up to date HR topics with some exciting guest speakers and covering hot topics such as fostering and engaging hybrid workforces, balancing a fair wage and protecting the longevity of organisations.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony revisits three previous podcasts, all on the topic of hybrid working, and discusses both the benefits of remote working, and of being back in the office. In this episode we hear from Wayne Clarke, Founder of the Global Growth Institute, Dr. Aeron O’Connor, an Anthropologist at University College London, and from Tap'd leadership expert Andi Roberts.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Tarin Calmeyer, Holistic Wellness Practitioner and Founder of Remote Team Wellness, on the topic of remote wellbeing. They explore the benefits of being location independent and its impact on employee wellbeing, as well as the challenges that often come with it.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Wayne Clarke, Founder of the Global Growth Institute, on the challenges of remote leadership. Wayne explores the difficulties leaders have faced over the past two years, and highlights the factors that can bring about more effective remote leadership. They also discuss the importance of one-to-one meetings between leaders and team members, and how interacting with teams on a more personal level can better engage and motivate them.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Kevin Teoh, Senior Lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London, Department of Organisational Psychology. They explore the latest research on job crafting, and Kevin discusses the importance of employees balancing workplace demands & resources with their own personal needs & abilities.
2021 has been a chaotic year, full of change, so for our final Tap'd Talks HR episode of the year, we reflect back - through podcast snippets - on the important topics we discussed this year, including D&I, resistance to inclusion, the challenges of remote working, productivity, and employee wellbeing.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Sherry Bevan, Leadership Consultant, on the importance of boosting your visibility in the workplace. Sherry focuses on how women can increase their visibility at work, how this can accelerate their career development, and how it can ultimately help close the gender pay gap.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Marie Chequer, Organisational Wellbeing Consultant, on how an organisations success is driven by the wellbeing of its employees. Marie shares insight into what wellbeing is, different approaches to it, and how you can get begin to address employee wellbeing yourself.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Jina Kim-Prunera, Intercultural Consultant, around the topic of difference, what difference can mean, and the value that different perspectives, backgrounds and behaviours can bring to a business.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks with Erika Ferszt, founder of moodally.com, on the factors that can affect your mood, how to manage them, and how to use your mood to boost productivity. We also touch on how you can improve your mood in a remote working environment to reduce stress and improve performance.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony reflects on four recent podcasts themed around the changing world of work that the pandemic has accelerated. You'll hear some of his favourite clips from Dr Aeron O'Connor, Andi Roberts, Jenni Workman and Caroline Lindner, as they discuss how dispersed team leaders can address resilience and mental health.
In this episode of Tap’d Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Jo Drury, Senior Inclusion Consultant at Tap’d Solutions on the topic of overcoming resistance to inclusion activities. Jo discusses the different types of resistance that organisations face, the complexities surrounding them, and what you can do to overcome resistance and improve workplace inclusivity
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Kelly Cooper, founder and CEO of The Centre of Social Intelligence. They discuss Kelly's book, 'Lead the change - The competitive advantage of gender diversity and inclusion' and in particular the value proposition of D&I, a blueprint on how you can take action right now and importantly how you can get your C-Suite to listen.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Elaine Mahon, Deputy Director of Workforce Experience & People Insight and Karen Notaro, People Insight Manager at the Ministry of Justice on the topic of productivity. They discuss how the MoJ has delivered positive productivity growth through their people and share their journey to identifying their own internal drivers of productivity.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Jo Drury, Senior Inclusion Consultant at Tap'd Solutions on the topic of Inclusive Organisations. They discuss the insight behind our recently released report: 'Inclusive Organisations: How inclusion leads to strategic success', and explore the inclusion issues and challenges organisations are facing today, and what leaders can do to truly build inclusion.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Dr. Aeron O'Connor an Anthropologist from University College London (UCL). Dr. O'Connor discusses a recent study conducted at UCL that examined the challenges of working remotely. The aim of the research was to understand how the shift to working from home has impacted staff at UCL, the nature of their work and working relationships, all with the aim of seeking out ideas for improvements.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to diversity & inclusion leadership expert Jo Drury. They discuss 'engaging with allies' in an organisation. Jo explains what she means by an 'ally' and the impact an 'ally' can have in supporting the inclusion cause.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Author and Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion Expert Deanna Singh. They discuss the concept of 'Purposeful Hustle' and how people can direct their life's work towards making a positive impact and to create positive change.
2020 has been a crazy year, full of change, so for our final Tap'd Talks HR episode of the year, we reflect back - through podcast snippets - on the important topics we discussed this year, including D&I, employee engagement, remote working, the importance of resilience, mental health and wellbeing, outdoor coaching, agile HR and leading dispersed teams.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Natal Dank, co-author of the recently published book 'Agile HR: Deliver Value in a Changing World of Work'. They discuss what agile HR is and why she wrote the book, the effect of the pandemic on the HR function and why the HR profession has never had a better opportunity to transform our workplaces.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Emma Bridger, Managing Director of the People Lab and author of the CIPD publication 'An Introduction to Employee Engagement', on Employee Engagement in 2020. They discuss why it matters so much, the rise this year of the 'human connection' and what you can do to raise engagement during these challenging times.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to our leadership expert Andi Roberts on the topic of leading dispersed teams. They discuss why leaders will need to lead and interact differently in the new world of work with a particular focus on concentrating more on the emotional side of their leadership.
A year ago we spoke with Karen Notaro and Ruth Patel, People Insight Managers at the Ministry of Justice about their engagement journey, 12 months on, Karen and Ruth rejoin us to explain how they have driven engagement through Covid, the experiences of their engagement champions and their advice on building engagement through a pandemic.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Opemipo Koshemani, HR Business Partner at UCL, on VUCA and its impact on HR. They discuss what VUCA is, how Ope has seen VUCA play out as an HR Business Partner and how HR leaders can develop skills of VUCA in their teams.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Jenni Workman, Global People Consultation Programme Manager at Arup, on the importance of resilience. Jenni offers up some great advice on how you and your people can build up resilience during these challenging times.
In this episode Anthony speaks to Caroline Lindner, Senior manager of global communications and engagement at Norton Rose Fulbright. Caroline and Anthony discuss mental health and wellbeing during Covid-19. With many people working remotely and not seeing colleagues, what impact has this had on people's mental wellbeing and what are organisations doing to address this important issue and check-in to make sure their people are safe.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Dave Millner, the HR Curator, on his new book 'An Introduction to People Analytics'. They discuss why People Analytics is so important to today's HR professional, what analytics can do for you and how you can make the shift to being more data-oriented.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Baljit Kaur, diversity and inclusion specialist at Innate Consultancy. They discuss the impact of remote working on diversity and inclusion.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Natalie Sigona, head of D&I at BAE Systems on the topic of diversity and inclusion. They discuss the challenges of D&I in the workforce today, the role of today's leader and how we need to reinvent the 'difference'.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks once again to Mark Stringer, lecturer in the Department of Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck, the University of London, about the importance of viewing leaders and leadership in a different way.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to performance coach (and ultrarunner) Anna-Marie Watson. With 90 percent of our time spent indoors, they discuss the benefits of 'outdoor coaching' and why taking the conversation outside can add a different dimension to people's development.
In this special episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to leadership consultant Andi Roberts on the challenges facing business leaders, and HR, with the coronavirus impacting the way we are working. They discuss how we need to adapt and offer advice on how you can enable your leaders and people through home-working.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Paul Gilliam, HR Director for the UK & Ireland at L'Oreal. They discuss the big challenges facing HR Directors in 2020; why HR must not be a reactive department; the importance of the HR department paying attention to what's coming next; and an interesting insight into how L'Oreal is future-proofing its talent and adapting to the new ways of working.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Tatiana Rowson, Programme Director, at Henley Business School, about what we mean by 'Ageing at Work', why it's much more than being 'old' at work and how it fits in the new world of work.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Jenny King, a managing consultant, at Iroko Consulting. With 1 in 3 people in the workforce expected to be aged over 50, in the next 10 years, they discuss the effects of the older generation. Why this is an issue now, the myths and perceptions of older workers and what HR and business leaders can do today to become more age friendly.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Mark Stringer, lecturer in the Department of Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck, the University of London, on the subject of organisational change. They discuss the different facets of organisational change and what is needed to drive successful change within organisations.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Peter Clark, co-founder of Qlearsite on the concept of Organisational Fitness and how it drives Growth, NPS and Profit. They discuss Qlearsite's recent research with 2,000 organisations where they have identified the key areas that organisations need to prioritise to improve the state of organisational fitness.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Andi Roberts, a senior leadership consultant and change practitioner about change in organisations and in particular, how HR leaders can act on what change entails in today's modern VUCA world.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to Ruth Patel and Karen Notaro of the Employee Lifecycle & Strategic Insight team at the Ministry of Justice People Group, about the MoJ's Engagement Champions Network; how they have grown the network to over 1,000 champions and how its enabled the department to better build and embed employee engagement.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to David Macdonald, Director of Learning at Arup about performance management systems and if they are fit for purpose. They discuss what is performance management and what it actually isn't; why it's the thing that makes the biggest difference in turning mediocre people into great people (and also great people into mediocre people!); why it's been so badly used and often overlooked; and finally why it's more than just an 'appraisal'!
In this episode Anthony speaks to Velina Getova - a psychologist, coach and founder of notyourtherapy.com, a mental health organisation which provides psychological help in the workplace - about imposter syndrome for leaders, and in particular female leaders. They discuss what it is, why it's a concern for leaders and companies, and what individuals can do to get support.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Dr Adrian Ward, a leadership consultant and associate lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London, on his recent research that explores how those in leadership roles come to terms with their involvement in organisational politics and how it can be harnessed for positive reasons.
In this episode, Anthony speaks to Michael Gegg, founder of South Thames Marketing - a professional services marketing consultancy, on the commonalities between marketing and Employee Engagement.
In this podcast Anthony speaks to Sian Harrington, co-founder of the People Space, who returns to discuss the topic of organisational culture and why it is rising up and onto the boardroom agenda.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks again to Jeni Sanderson, a positive change consultant, to dig deeper into the area of positive psychology. They discuss Jeni's Energy Framework with a particular emphasis on 'Nourishment' and how we can situate our lives to help us feel more mentally positive.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to leadership coach Katherine Powell on the topic of organisational culture, why it's important and how you can impact it in a positive way.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Sian Harrington, co-founder and Editorial Director of The People Space, on the skills that are needed by HR Leaders in today's new world of work.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to Marc McKenna-Coles, Global Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Lloyd's of London on the importance of building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Jeni Sanderson, a positive change consultant, on the topic of positive psychology; what it is and its benefits to an organisation.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Alan Hayes, Director, at Really Good Ideas on research that Alan undertook within the construction industry, focused on enabling learning. Some good lessons for any organisation, in any sector, that encounters constant change.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to #Leadership coach Katherine Powell on why Action Learning has become so relevant to business leaders.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, and following popular demand, Anthony welcomes back Megan Marie Butler, an AI research Analyst (specialising in HR) at CognitionX. Anthony and Megan discuss how AI in HR is split into 3 areas: Automation, Cognitive Engagement and Cognitive Insights and Megan shares her thoughts on each of the 3.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Nik Butcher, the founder of Chuangyi Group and former head of Reward at Vision Express, Heathrow Airport, Poundland and Tesco, on what are the drivers to making engagement work, the importance of getting to know your people, and what do businesses need to be doing differently.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Dave Millner, the HR Curator, on the topic of leadership and what the future leader will look like. Dave shares his thoughts on what he thinks the difference will be between the leader of today and the leader of tomorrow.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Emma Arlow, Talent Development Manager at Just Eat, about the organisation's journey towards building a true learning culture.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Megan Marie Butler, an AI research Analyst - specialising in HR - at CognitionX on the emerging trends in AI in HR. Did you know there are over 600 AI technologies on the market for HR professionals?
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Steven Cox, former global Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador at Fujitsu, on the importance of Diversity and Inclusion in enabling Workplace Strategy.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to consultant Andi Roberts on the future of coaching, why it's at a cross roads and the importance of diversifying the availability of coaching so it can happen at all levels of an organisation.
In this latest episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to Dave Millner, The HR Curator, to explore the future of Employee Engagement.
In this podcast Anthony speaks to Laura Pettitt, Talent and Engagement Director at News UK on the challenges of Recruitment, Learning & Development and Engagement, and how they need to link together.
With more and more HR professionals considering interim roles, Anthony speaks to consultant Sharon Green, who runs the HR Interim Networking Group on Linkedin, on the World of Interim work in HR. Sharon discusses how the move to becoming an interim can really broaden your skills, give you the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and extend your sector experience.
In this episode of 'Tap'd Talks HR' Anthony speaks to Dave Millner, the HR Curator, on the importance of making change happen in a Digital world. Dave explains that 'Digital' is not just about implementing new tech it's a new world that is going to change mindsets and behaviours in the way we lead or work.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony speaks to Mark Stringer, lecturer in the Department of Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck, the University of London, on the topic of human capital theory and employee wellbeing and is this ever likely to work?
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Dave Millner, the HR Curator, on why the Employee Experience is so important in today's workplace.
In this latest episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony talks to consultant Andi Roberts about how team working will become even more important, as businesses move into the future.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Mark Stringer, lecturer in the Department of Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck, the University of London, about existentialism and jazz and how these can help us better understand organisational change.
In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, I talk to Evie Samuel, an organisational science consultant, at our partners Qlearsite, on why organisations need to truly marry up diversity with inclusion. After all, without inclusion your great diversity strategies will never be successful.
In this episode Anthony speaks to Trevor Pons from IBM Kenexa on how assessment is being used effectively in today's digital world.
In this latest episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony talks to consultant Alex Pegg on the importance of trust and why its such a critical part of a manager's role.
In this latest episode of Tap'd Talks HR Anthony talks to Charlotte Murray, a consultant at Qlearsite, about AI and ethics in the workplace and the potential impact that decisions in this area have on ourselves and our organisations.
In this Tap'd Talks HR podcast Anthony speaks to consultant Alex Pegg on the misconceptions of mindfulness and its importance to managers and leaders.
In this Tap'd Talks HR podcast Anthony speaks to consultant Andi Roberts on the future of transformation and change and its impact on people and future business results.
In this Tap'd Talks HR podcast Anthony speaks to consultant Andi Roberts on the future of leadership and its impact on people and business results.
Welcome to Tap'd Talks HR, a new podcast series for HR leaders, where with guest speakers, we'll be discussing a variety of HR issues, including leadership, the employee lifecycle, technology and transformation and change.