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We Need to Talk About...

Felix Mitchell and Louise Fraser

Everything is changing! Hosted by Felix Mitchell and Louise Fraser, We Need to Talk About… brings together HR and AI. In one feed, we explore how growing businesses are evolving people practices and adopting AI to meet new expectations, new ways of working, and rapid change. Expect honest conversations with HR leaders, tech experts, and scaling SMEs using AI to enhance human capability. No hype, just real solutions for real businesses. New episodes every Thursday.

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00:35:23

Implementing product management principles into your...

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2024/04/04

In this episode, Felix speaks to Tom Holliss, Chief People Officer at Zappi, about the application of 'Agile methodology' in HR practices, an approach that Tom developed in his product management career, as it uses a product management lens to look at HR.

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00:35:42

Prioritising mental health in the workplace, with...

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2024/04/02

In this episode, Felix speaks to Jasmine Francis, Head of People & DEIB at Pliancy, about the evolving landscape of mental health in the workplace. They cover everything from the growing expectations of HR to support employee well-being to the role of managers in creating supportive environments, and the effectiveness of initiatives like employee assistance programmes, among other topics.

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00:43:04

How can a 'human-centric' approach to productivity...

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2024/03/28

In this episode, Felix talks to Francis Lake, the founder of Green Juniper, about the ways that our current perceptions of productivity in business are outdated and how the idea of a human-centric approach could add value to an organisation.

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00:43:52

What makes a successful Chief People Officer? With...

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2024/03/26

In this episode, Felix speaks to experienced CPO and principal of Sage Consulting, Cristyn Girolami, about the development of the CPO role over the years, as well as her ideas about how individuals in that role can really bring value to their organisation.

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00:32:39

How to tackle the challenges of a multi-generational...

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2024/03/21

In this episode, Felix talks to the People & Culture Director of BCB Group, Rachel Ramsay, about how values and ways of working are heavily shaped by an individual's generation and the challenges that can arise from a HR perspective.

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00:27:53

How can HR directors add value when joining a...

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2024/03/14

In this episode, Craig McCoy, a career interim HR director with over 30 years of experience and Chair of London HR connections, talks to Felix about the ways that HR directors can add value to a business. As well as the importance of HR functions being tied into the overall business strategy.

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00:29:03

Why we need to make happiness in the workplace a...

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2024/03/13

In this episode, Amanda Schumer, Director of People at VICI Properties, talks to Felix about the importance of happiness amongst employees in order for a company to get the best out of their staff.

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00:32:19

How can good HR tech solutions make your business...

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2024/03/07

In this episode, the CEO of Hibob Ze'ev Rozov talks to Felix about HR tech solutions and how they can be used to modernise and transform the HR space, as well as improve efficiency within a business.

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00:33:43

What can we expect from the future of HR? With...

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2024/03/05

In this episode, Enrique Rubio, the founder of Hacking HR, talks to Felix about how different factors are leading to change within the HR industry, as well as his predictions for where the function is heading in the future.

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00:40:54

Adopting a partnership mindset to generate long-term...

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2024/03/01

In this episode, Felix speaks to Miles Stribbling, the founder of the RPO Consultancy, about how HR departments can generate long term value from their partnerships with recruitment outsourcing organisations, as well as some of the biggest mistakes that HR departments make that prevent true cohesion between them.

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00:34:02

Why we need to disrupt talent acquisition with Pete...

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2024/03/01

In this episode, Pete Donaldson, the Chief Growth Officer at Instant Impact, talks to Felix about why the landscape of talent acquisition needs to change and how the team at Instant Impact is committed to disrupting the status quo in the industry and raising the bar to get people to expect more from talent acquisition.

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00:28:56

Care culture and the importance of trust with...

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2024/02/22

In this episode, Gabriela Hammond, the Head of HR Consultancy at Forbes Solicitors, joins Felix to discuss the importance of trust between employees and employers and the way many organisations start from a place of mistrust with their staff. Gabriela also explores ways in which companies can combat this in order to create a truly caring culture.

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00:38:39

Remote work and the new normal with Kirsten Garrett

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2024/02/15

In this week’s episode, Kirsten Garrett, the Chief HumanResources Officer at Confluence, discusses how the pandemic shifted society towards a ‘new normal’ of remote working and the various ways that companies can still create a cohesive team even with a remote or hybrid working model.

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00:29:09

'The Culture Doctor' Peter Phelan talks honesty and...

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2024/02/08

In this week’s episode, Felix speaks to Peter Phelan, the founder and CEO of Values Culture, an organisation that helps companies attract and retain top talent by keeping values and trust at their core. Peter has earned the nickname ‘the culture doctor', and in this episode, he gives us insights into everything from what makes a good company culture to toxic companies and the importance of honesty in recruitment.

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00:38:43

Risks & opportunities of AI with Andrew Mulder

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2024/02/01

In this week's episode Felix speaks with Andrew Mulder, People Director at nudge. nudge is a global financial education solution, for all. nudge puts you in control of your money. Combining behavioural psychology, data and personalized education, our financial wellness benefit empowers people to develop their financial skills and knowledge. A global solution without conflicting financial products, our inclusive approach is trusted by millions worldwide. If you would like to learn more about

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00:40:28

Communications, uncertainty and culture with Rhia...

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2024/01/25

In this week's episode Felix chats with Rhia Mitchell. With over 10 years of experience in communications, Rhia has developed and executed effective strategies that align with business objectives and engage stakeholders.

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00:42:39

Globalisation, HR tech and workforces of the future...

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2024/01/19

In today's episode Felix talks to Louise Fraser, People and Culture Director at Instant Impact about a range of topics from being a mini-multinational, investing in HR technology, to the skills of the future.

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00:33:13

Workforce planning, skills gap analysis and HR's role...

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2024/01/10

In this week's episode Felix talks to Danny Hodgson, Workforce Planning Solution Architect at Foresight about a number of topics.

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00:30:54

Getting the most out of recruitment, managing...

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2024/01/05

Getting the most out of recruitment, managing internal mobility, and EVP with Diane Ward

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00:30:10

Management, toxic culture & vulnerability with...

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2024/01/02

In this jam-packed episode Felix chats with Alexandra (International HR Director at Volition) about a number of different topics including how to communicate change, showing vulnerability in leadership and the importance of management training.

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