Today I am joined by Janet Livingstone, founder of Culture Is Key, a consultancy devoted to leadership development, executive coaching and team effectiveness. Having lived and worked on 5 continents, she has a first-hand understanding of the challenges teams can face when communicating across time zones. Janet possesses extensive experience in helping leaders and teams to take ownership of their own development through intentional work and human connection in the workplace. As a multilingual...

On today's episode of the HR L&D Podcast,  I am joined by Sean Winter, General Manager, North America at LumApps, an employee experience platform that aims to engage employees through personalised and smart communications that empower them to do their best work. Sean has a proven track record in building and leading teams to drive growth and he is a trusted C-level consultant and seasoned customer success executive with a strong track record in technology, people management and change...

Today I am joined by Joseph Santana, who is Chairman of The CDO PowerCircle, an association of top DEI leaders from companies that generate nearly three-quarters of a trillion US dollars in revenue with one million employees.  Joseph is also the creator and host of the award-winning ERG PowerTalk podcast that distributes over $100K+ of free training annually reaching over 300 million listeners and he is also an author and thought leader who has written numerous articles and books, including...

Today I am joined by Sophia Kristjansson, a diversity, equity and inclusion, change management, people strategies, and executive coaching specialist who applies the concepts of behavioural neuroscience and organisational psychology to help leaders and their organisations achieve their business outcomes. A published author, with a Masters in Neuroscience and Leadership from Middlesex University, Sophia, contributed a DEI chapter to the book, The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational...

Today I am joined by Tim Jones, founder of Grow Good, an ESG and B Corp consultancy and host of the B Better Podcast!  Tim is one-man B Corp legend and as a speaker, motivator and expert B CORP CONSULTANT, Tim joins me today all the way from Christchurch, New Zealand to talk to the HR L&D Podcast listeners all about the b-corp businesses, sustainability, finding purpose, and more! Since 2015, Tim has since helped more than 100 businesses on their journey to becoming B Corp certified, and...

Today I am joined by Vanessa Judelman, President of Mosaic People Development.  For over 20 years, Vanessa has been helping clients to develop leaders who inspire great results and she is a speaker, facilitator, leadership consultant, and certified executive coach. Over the years, she has trained and coached thousands of people to transition from “doers” to leaders. She works with leaders to give them the tools and strategies they need to feel confident, be more self-aware, be team-focused,...

Today Maria Morukian, author and CEO of MSM Global Consulting, joins me on The HR L&D Podcast to speak to you all directly about how to implement effective Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (also known as DEI) strategies, and perhaps more importantly, how HR leaders can ensure they result  in fuelling lasting DEI change within their organisations.  As the CEO of MSM Global Consulting, Maria Morukian’s mission has been focused on helping organisations to develop and implement strategies that...

🔊 In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Will Clive who is Chief People Officer at technology workforce development company Pluralsight, where he leads all aspects of people strategy and operations for the company. Key Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why managers of an organisation are vital to remaining competitive and successfulHow the roles and responsibilities of middle management have changedHow to prioritise to help managers become successful leadersTips for...

Title: 🌟 Enhancing Engagement and Flexibility with Slack & Emojis with Catherine Roberts #110 Host: 🎙️ Nick Day, CEO of specialist HR Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group Guest: 👤 Catherine Roberts, Senior People & Culture Advisor, Hedgehog Lab Episode Overview: 🔊 In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by Catherine Roberts, Senior People & Culture Advisor at Hedgehog Lab, who discusses some of the innovative ways the HR and People teams...

🌟 Overcoming Burnout and Imposter Syndrome: Mental Health Strategies with Bethany Ainsley - HR L&D Podcast #109 🌟Host: 🎙️ Nick Day, CEO of specialist HR Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group Guest: 👤 Bethany Ainsley, Coach, Author and CEO, OptiMe Episode Overview: 🔊 In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by Bethany Ainsley, a corporate wellbeing specialist, coach and the CEO of OptiMe, and the author of the new book Don’t Burn Out, Stand...

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 104, where I speak with Beth Ridley, CEO of Ridley Consulting Group. In this clip, Beth highlights the human element in HR and the need to align with these values for success. Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/portfolio-item/using-a-culture-of-belonging-to-reduce-burnout-with-beth-ridley-110/

🎧 Identifying and Mitigating Risk in the HR Space with Sophie WyneIn the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Sophie Wyne, the Co-Founder and CEO at Ariglad, a business focused on empowering HR through data-driven decisions. With her unique background as a cybersecurity specialist, Sophie brings a fresh perspective to the HR world, focusing on data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation. 🚀 In This Episode: Sophie's interpretation of the HR role in modern...

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 83, where I speak with the VP of People and Culture at Workramp, Meredith Fish. In this clip, she shares some powerful qualities needed within HR leadership roles.   Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/portfolio-item/hr-ld-podcast-83-meredith-fish-people-hr-fit/

🎧 Exploring Best-in-Class People Practices" with Anitra St. HilaireIn the episode, Nick Day is joined by Anitra St. Hilaire, Vice President of People at ThreeFlow. With over 15 years of senior-level HR and People Leadership experience, Anitra is a well-versed expert in driving organizational effectiveness through innovative recruitment, development, and employee engagement strategies. 🌟 In This Episode: Anitra's unique perspective on what “human resources” really means.Insights from her...

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 79, where I speak with Nicole Behne, who creates inclusive workplace solutions for people who are hard of hearing (HOH). In this clip, she unpacks the best tools HR teams can easily adopt today.   Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/portfolio-item/hearing-inclusion-and-world-hearing-day-with-nicole-behne-79/

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 77, where I speak with Gustaf Nordbäck, CEO of Headspring Executive. In this clip, Gustaf unpacks the role of trust, curiosity and empathy in leadership.   Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/portfolio-item/_the_hr_ld_podcast_gustaf-nordback-77/

Episode Title: 🌟7 Steps to Successful HCM Implementation with Drew Simmons🌟 Host: 🎙️ Nick Day, CEO of JGA Recruitment Inc., a specialist HR Tech Recruiter Guest: 👤 Drew Simmons, Director of UKG Pro Consulting Services, HRchitect 🔊 About This Episode:In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by Drew Simmons, a seasoned expert in Human Capital Management (HCM). Drew brings over 25 years of industry experience to his role as Director of UKG Pro Implementation...

Title: 🌟 HR Evolution: Mastering Multigenerational Dynamics with Liam McNeill 🌟 Host: 🎙️ Nick Day, CEO of HR Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group Guest: 👤 Liam McNeill, Vice President, Enterprise EMEA, UKG Episode Number: 105 Episode Overview: 🔊 In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host  Nick Day is joined by Liam McNeill from UKG. With a rich background in human capital management and an impressive career spanning senior roles at BP, SAP, and now UKG, Liam shares his...

Creating a Belonging Culture to Reduce Burnout with Beth Ridley #11The HR L&D Podcast with Beth Ridley. Join host Nick Day on The HR L&D Podcast, featuring Beth Ridley, CEO of Ridley Consulting Group. Beth brings over 25 years of leadership and consulting expertise, specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. In This Episode:Beth Ridley simplifies and demystifies effective DEI strategies.Explore the creation of a workplace culture How to foster belonging and...

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 76, where I speak with Former CareerPoint CEO Steve McIntosh. In this clip, he talks about how leaders can build nurturing practices… and stick to them.   Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/portfolio-item/the_hr_ld_podcast-steve-mcintosh-76/ Medium Article:...

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 75, where I speak with Mike Procee, CEO of Cratic.ai. In this clip, he talks about how leaders can build nurturing practices… and stick to them.   Listen to the full episode here: https://jgarecruitment.com/portfolio-item/the_hr_ld_podcast_mike-procee-75/

Inclusivity at the Top of the Leadership Agenda with Teresa Boughey #103In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Teresa Boughey, who is the CEO of the award-winning consultancy Jungle HR and founder of Inclusion 24/7. Teresa is also a TEDx speaker and author of the Amazon bestselling book “Closing the Gap: 5 Steps to Creating an Inclusive Culture” which was designed to support business professionals at every stage of their inclusivity journey and was highly commended as...

In these Bite-sizes of the HR L&D Podcast, I select my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 96, where I speak with Sharath Jeevan, a world-leading expert on Intrinsic Leadership & Motivation and the Founder & Executive Chairman of Intrinsic Labs. In this clip, he talks about how leaders can build nurturing practices… and stick to them.   Listen to the full episode here:...

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Julia Fabris McBride, Chief Leadership Development Officer at the Kansas Leadership Center. The Kansas Leadership Center has helped and led thousands of people through programs to help them engage in the act of leadership. They have seen remarkable results with people from all walks of life, but they’re also keenly aware of the obstacles that tend to come up. A certified coach, former actor and co-author of Teaching Leadership,...

HR in the Metaverse with Duncan Casemore #101In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Duncan Casemore, is CTO and Co-Founder at Applaud, a workforce experience platform that makes digital HR simple! Meta is investing $150 million in creating an immersive learning ecosystem which they believe will make personal development more accessible through the metaverse, and with recent surveys such as that undertaken by Express VPN, claiming that 46% of Gen Z and 19% of Baby...