How HR Leaders Change the World
Explore how the work of HR Leaders is creating positive social change, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals - goals which the world’s companies are increasingly understanding the urgency of achieving, and investing in the action required. If you’d like clear, actionable ideas for how you can use the power of your role to effect change in your company, you’re in the right place. I’m the founder of social enterprise From Babies with Love, we provide services to HR Leaders, and through this work I realised that HR professionals and social entrepreneurs are working in the same areas, albeit in different ways. So we created this podcast to share knowledge, on steps we can take through the work of HR. In my opinion, if you’re an HR professional, you are also a change maker. And this podcast will provide you with examples of how. By sharing the successes of some of the world’s most inspiring HR Leaders, you can frame your work in the context of positive change, implement brilliant ideas, and feel absolutely wonderful about doing so!
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‘If it matters to you, it matters to us’: Philipp Wohland, Chief People & Transformation Officer, Virgin Media O2
Recognising each of our unique lives, Philipp provides examples of Virgin Media O2’s approach to people: ‘if it matters to you, it matters to us’, in action. Encouraging more leaders to connect people strategies with impact in society and discussing his deep commitment to an inclusive work environment, Philipp advocate
Andy summarises the work that led to ethical and sustainable growth being one of the seven objectives of Fitch Group’s business strategy, and, describing the changes in the workplace that create opportunities to increase HR influence and impact, discusses the principle ‘no bad jobs’. Andy discusses DE&I and sustainabil
Leigh introduces Enterprise Mobility’s global programme: Road Forward, to advance social and racial equity. From delivering books to schools to award winning Talent Acquisition teams and inclusive recruitment processes, Leigh explains what the programme and Enterprise Mobility’s values mean for people experience. Discu
Dimensions of HR impact: Wendy Miller, Chief People Officer, North America, McKinsey & Co.
Wendy discusses 3 dimensions of HR impact, including in times of crisis, focussing on principles of support, inclusion and creating stability, and shares practical steps you can take to solve difficult challenges. Raising the question, how we can use Generative AI for good, Wendy considers mixing Generative AI with fle
Describing HR at the epicentre of key business changes, Thomas discusses themes such as human-centred experience and AI, and how these topics must be worked on in collaboration with other functions – an important shift from previous changes that may have been ‘owned’ by one function. Considering labour shortages now an
The Lighthouse Effect – How Ordinary People can have an Extraordinary Impact in the World: Steve Pemberton, Founder & CEO The Lighthouse Academy
Steve introduces ‘The Lighthouse Effect’, the qualities of a lighthouse and its symbology (and therefore why we still have lighthouses even though technology has moved on) and how the lighthouse provides a framework for leadership. Reflecting on the shift from work-life balance to life-work balance, Steve discusses th