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Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Conor O’Leary, Director of Operations at Purple House Cancer Support Centre. They discuss supporting an employee with a cancer diagnosis and the ways an employer can collaborate with the employee to understand their changing needs over the course of treatment. Also the importance of communication — both with the […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Paddy Barr, Managing Partner at Barr Performance Coaching. They explore the leader’s role in shaping environments that spark creativity, experimentation, and bold thinking. From empowering teams to take risks to dismantling silos that stifle collaboration, Paddy shares actionable insights on how leaders can become architects of innovation. They discuss […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Stephanie Brady, principal of StephBe Consulting. They explore how two employees in the same organisation — with the same manager, the same role, and the same opportunities — can experience radically different outcomes. And more importantly, they unpack why this happens and what leaders can do to prevent it. […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Niamh Doran, Group HR Manager with Sims IVF, about a critical issue impacting Irish businesses and their employees: the lack of adequate fertility support in the workplace. Recent research by Sims IVF reveals that 80% of people undergoing fertility treatment say their workplace doesn’t have a fertility policy in place, […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats with Jan Laurijssen—HR Evangelist, Researcher, and Consultant at SD Worx—about the future of HR over the next 5 to 10 years. What emerging responsibilities should HR professionals be preparing for, especially in light of AI, automation, and hybrid work models? About our guest Jan is an experienced HR consultant and […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Suzie Carley, Executive Director, Dogs Trust Ireland. Dogs Trust Ireland has long championed the human–canine bond and Andrea and Suzie talk about how that bond extends into office life, what it means for employee wellbeing, and how organisations can build pet-friendly policies that work for everyone. From reducing stress […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Nicole Paulie, Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Clinical Lead at Spectrum.Life and the laya healthcare 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme. In this interview, they explore the challenges that workplace stress presents, its impact on mental health, and how organisations can take meaningful steps to support their employees. From discussing common stressors […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Gráinne Earley, Director of Employee Experience Solutions at FUEL, about employee wellness. Gráinne discusses strategies, success stories and provides expert insights to empower employees and create a culture of well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of your team isn’t just a priority—it’s the key to building a healthier, […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Sandra Healy, founder and CEO of inclusio, about the return to office trend and the long-term plans for remote work and office work balance. About our guest Sandra Healy is Founder and CEO of inclusio. She is an Engineer, an Organisational Psychologist and NLP Master Practitioner. Her career […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Reena Anand, who is a neurodiversity consultant and founder of Being Inclusive. Reena champions a future where neurodiversity is celebrated and all individuals have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Reena is one of the UK’s leading voices on facilitating understanding at the intersection of neurodiversity, race, ethnicity […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Niamh Pentony, ergonomist and director of Boyne Ergonomics, about ergonomic care for the workplace and how employers can assess and reduce the risk of work related discomfort and injury for their employees. About our guest Niamh has been working in the area of workplace ergonomics since 2009, […]
Our guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Ashling Kilduff, owner of Curated by Design Centre in Kildare Village and Roxanne Parker a leading Fashion Stylist, and asks does ‘dressing for success’ still matter? In 2020 during the pandemic, the widespread switch to remote work upended work dress codes altogether, has the trend towards informality spread […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes talks to Amy Gibney, National Coordinator, Grief in the Workplace & Grief Awareness at the Irish Hospice Foundation. Grief is universal and one of the most painful things we’ll experience in our lifetime. A difficult part of grief is getting back a sense of normalcy, including the return to work after […]
Guest presenter Andrea Hayes talks to Loretta Dignam, Founder of The Menopause Hub, Ireland’s first dedicated and multidisciplinary menopause clinic. They discuss the effects of the menopause and how it manifests in the workplace, why organisations should care (wellbing, productivity, legal, and retention) and how organisations and colleagues can help…… About our guest Loretta Dignam […]
Declan Collins is joined by Lee Synnott, Commercial Lead of AON Captital Solutions to discuss the upcoming changes to Gender Pay Gap Reporting as a result of EU Pay Transparency Directive ; the implications for companies and individuals; the Pensions Pay Gap; and more… About our guest u: humancapital.aon.com/ Lee Synnott is Commercial Lead for […]
In this episode our guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Emma Walker from the Miscarriage Association of Ireland. Miscarriage is a very sensitive topic, and the importance of being compassionate and empathetic towards those who have experienced it is discussed including what employers can do for employees in any way effected. We also explore the […]
In this episode, Declan Collins sits down with Dr. Ryne Sherman as we dive into the world of hybrid culture and high performance, recruitment and selection in those environments, and pre-employment assessments in general and their influences on career success, and workplace dynamics. About our guest Connect: LI: linkedin.com/in/rynesherman/ Podcast: thescienceofpersonality.com/ url: hoganassessments.com […]
Declan Collins talks to Dr Máire Finn on the 3Ms of menstruation, maternity, and menopause and how they effect employees in the workplace; how HR can help; accomodations for men and women; non gender specific roles and equal opportunities; recent legislation in this area; and women’s champions….and much more…. About our guest Dr […]
Declan chats to Tara Dalrymple Employee Engagement EMEA for Genesys on building out an Employee Engagement programme; deciding what employees really want; using data and surveying; considerations when you are a muti country/multi cultural organisation; its impact on attraction and retentionsand more…. About our guest Tara has strong roots in multinationals and well-known household […]
Declan chats to Margaret Gribben (Head of Diverstity, Equality, and Inclusion) and Barbara O’Malley (Head of Employee Experience) of Irish Life Group about embedding DEI in organisations; the supports organisations can give emplloyees; the effect on attraction and retention and what employees really want; and first steps an organisation could take to start to focus […]
Declan chats to Aileen Baily, HR Director of the IRFU about high performance off the pitch; is there specific considerations for HR when working for high profile organisations; how to ensure your Wellness programmes are embedded; and much more…. About our guest Aileen Bailey works for the IRFU in the role of HR Director. […]
In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Professor Niall Moyna, a Full Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at DCU, about the importance of exercise and health opportunities in the workplace. Professor Moyna shares his insights and expertise on how organisations can improve the physical, mental, social health and general […]
Paul Slattery, Founder and Managing Director of NxtGEN.ie unlocks the secrets to commanding the room and exuding confidence in our executive presence podcast. Join us as we explore the traits and strategies of successful leaders, and discuss the skills and strategies you need to project authority and influence. We discuss what it means to have […]
Declan chats to Teresa Kilmartin, Chief People Officer Europe at Irish Life and Canada Life, about the biggest challenges facing HR professionals right now; remote and hybrid working; the future of work (and Human Resources); and what skills HR professionals should be thinking about for their future careers…and more… About our guest Teresa joined […]
Declan chats to Jenny Martin Senior Associate with William Fry LLP about the changes to Whistleblowing legislation (Protected Disclosures); Employment law changes including the effect on handling probation; and the rights of employees working more than one job and the challenges that will bring… About our guest Jenny is a Senior Associate in […]
Declan talks to Backoworkconnect.ie founder and CEO Gina Oglesby on the barriers to returning to the workforce after a prolonged break; what organisations can do to improve this and tap into this source of talent; and what they bring to the table….and much more… About our guest Gina is a social entrepreneur and the […]
Declan chats to Johnny Campbell on the current state of the Recruitment and Talent Acquisition world; why and how he co-founded Social Talent; organisational approaches to re-skilling employees; and how companies should recruit for the future not just the current vacancy…and much more… About our guest Johnny Campbell is a serial disrupter in […]
Declan chats to Siobhan Kelly of AON Human Capital Solutions about the varied challenges in attracting and retaining high calibre Early Careers talent; how to develop and convey your EVP; assessing talent and predicting on job performance, and much more… About our guest Siobhan Kelly, Director of Human Capital Solutions at Aon url: […]
Mick Lavin is an Organisational, Team, Agile Coach and Mentor who works with individuals and organisations to get the best out of themselves. Mick talks to us about the different roles of coaches and mentors; coaching for new leaders; internal and external coaches, and the subtletees of coaching across cultures and internationally…..and more…. About […]
Emily Castles, Co-Founder and CTO of Boundless joins Declan to talk about allowing employees work from anywhere in the world; the pitfalls to be avoided and the clear benefits of it to employees and expanding your talent pool…..and more…. About our guest Emily Castles is Co-founder and CTO of Boundless – a global employment […]
Declan is joined by Oliver Daniels of Bright Horizons and Gearoid Kennedy of LMM Care to chat about the impact of family friendly benefits on the gender pay gap, and the current state of childcare options in Ireland. They discuss this important subject and the impact it is having on the Gender Pay Gap and […]
Story Telling is becoming a key skill in the leadership toolkit - Declan talks to Padraig Hyland, CEO of The Core Story about why leaders and organisations should care. They discuss what it is and why it is more important to be able to tell your authentic story than merely state a purpose or mission; the components of a good story and why authenticity matters; the difference between a Smart and a Heart Strategy
Declan Collins chats to Stacey Machesney, Head of Health and Wellbeing and Enda Campbell, Strategic Wellbeing Consultant, at Irish Life Health. Discover how the use of data is vital to ensure you maximise your wellbeing programmes and understand their impact; how some wellbeing interventions work brilliantly in some organisations, but not in others; the return […]
18 months on Declan Collins checks back in with Laura Ryan, Director of International HR at Dropbox to see how their organisational wide move to remote working and a “virtual first” strategy has gone so far – they chat about the uptake of employees to access 3rd party remote offices (it is low), the importance […]
In our Interview Series, brought to you by Irish Life Health, Bowsy founder and CEO John Brady talks to Declan about how remote working is changing graduate recruitment, opening up opportunities for a more diverse group of students. The ability to log in to work from anywhere in the country, or further, is lifting some […]
As part of our Interview Series, brought to you by Irish Life Health, Declan chats to Ross Seychell, CPO of Personio.com about research they have done on the effect of the Covid 19 pandemic on younger generations careers; what a good performance review process might look like; retention and the disconnect between what employees […]
Moira Dunne of beproductive.ie joined Declan to discuss productivity in the hybrid working environment; the basic principles of being productive irrespective of where you are working; considerations when working split between office and home; how teams can manage collective productivity; and what role the office environment plays in it all…..Declan and Moira discuss Moira’s recently […]
Declan Collins chats to Joanna Murphy, Chief Executive of Taxback.com about financial wellbeing, the “low hanging fruit” of tax that employees are failing to claim each year, the psychological safety of understanding your tax position, how companies can roll out the service, and more….. Bio Joanna Murphy is Chief Executive Officer of Taxback.com responsible […]
Declan chats to Dr Michael McGrath of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) about Industry 4.0; the development of the AMTCE; training requirements in the new era of manufacturing and the technology being utilised; the size of the manufacturing sector in Ireland and its massive impact, especially outside of Dublin, on employment; running […]
Patrick Gallen, Partner, People & Change Consulting at Grant Thornton Ireland joined Declan Collins to discuss blended working; “The Great Resignation”; walking the talk of your Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and the evolving expectations of new joiners; and the major opportunities for organisations that HR should drive….. Bio Patrick is the Partner leading Grant Thornton’s […]
Jessica Bourke, the Fertility Detective, chatted to us about how fertility issues can effect a wide number of employees (it’s more than you think); what companies can do to support their employees through best practice and policies; your legal obligations and human rights, and more…… Bio Jessica Bourke- Natural Fertility Specialist, BcL, Dip Ac. C.Clinical […]
Declan talks Joe O’Connor is Global Pilot Program Manager for 4 Day Week Global, a not-for-profit community for like-minded people who are interested in supporting the idea of the 4 day work week as a part of the future of work. They discuss the research behind the “pros” of a 4 day work week as […]
Peter Cosgrove, MD of Futurewise, chats to Declan about the future of work – how it is more than hybrid working; exponential Vs linear growth; what your culture is when no one is “in the room” and the impact on that culture of people you have hired, who you have not met, hiring others you […]
In our latest podcast, Dr. Paul Cummins of SeaChange Ltd. chats to Declan about Loss Time Incidents and their cost to businesses; behaviour based vs traditional approaches to Health & Safety; insurance costs; engaging with staff and leaderships role in H&S near miss catches; the ROI of good safety…..and much more…. Bio SeaChange […]