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We Need to Talk About HR

Felix Mitchell and Louise Fraser

Everything is changing! Our hosts, Felix Mitchell & Louise Fraser, talk to HR experts at the top of their game about how they think that the function needs to evolve to tackle shifting expectations, new ways of working, and innovative technologies. Join us and guests from large corporates through to innovative SMEs to explore how HR needs to respond to a world defined by uncertainty.

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00:31:41

Building HR Tech Stacks That Actually Work with Heath...

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2025/07/16

Heath Buck, Chief People Officer at Atmos Wealth, joins Felix to lift the hood on building HR tech stacks that genuinely transform how teams operate. From starting with recruitment automation to upskilling entire organisations on AI, Heath shares practical insights on choosing the right tools, avoiding admin overload, and preparing your workforce for an AI-enabled future.

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00:28:14

Breaking the Menopause Taboo in the Workplace with...

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2025/07/09

Angela Wilkins-Green, founder of Green Path Coaching, joins Felix to tackle a topic that affects half the workforce yet remains taboo in most workplaces - menopause and perimenopause. From understanding the difference between the two to supporting women through career-defining symptoms, Angela shares practical insights for managers and teams navigating this crucial conversation.

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00:52:06

100 Episode Special - Live Panel Discussion! Building...

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2025/07/02

A special live episode recorded at LinkedIn HQ to celebrate our 100th episode milestone. Felix is joined by an expert panel including Claire Williams (COO, Cipher), Tom Hollis (CPO, Zappi), Rachel Cox (CPO, LCCC), and Jess Morgan (CTO, Instant Impact) to explore the future shape of business in an AI-enabled world. From building AI culture to overcoming resistance, this conversation tackles the biggest questions facing people leaders today.

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00:36:21

Building Sustainable High Performance with Bianca Errigo

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2025/06/25

Bianca Errigo, founder and CEO of HumanOS, joins Felix to explore why workplace wellbeing initiatives fail and how to create sustainable high performance. From her personal journey through burnout to developing technology-enabled coaching for everyone, Bianca shares insights on proactive vs reactive strategies, the role of leadership in wellbeing, and why only 2% of top performers repeat their success year-on-year.

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00:33:45

The Ethics of AI in Recruitment with Sam Dhesi

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2025/06/19

Sam Dhesi, CEO of Popp, joins Felix to discuss the ethical implementation of AI in recruitment. From navigating the EU AI Act to avoiding bias in hiring algorithms, Sam shares insights on building responsible AI tools and what HR teams should look for when procuring AI solutions. A must-listen for anyone considering AI in their talent acquisition process.

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00:35:44

The Psychology of Resilient Leadership with Jo Matkin

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2025/06/12

Former CEO Jo Matkin joins Felix for a raw conversation about the hidden psychological toll of leading through change. From managing sleepless nights and anxiety to finding your 'tribe' for support, Jo shares hard-won insights on maintaining authenticity whilst carrying the burden of leadership. Essential listening for anyone in a leadership role navigating transformation.

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00:30:50

Keeping Humanity at the Heart of Change with Nicki Auret

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2025/06/04

Chief People Officer Nicki Auret joins Felix to discuss how HR leaders can navigate unprecedented workplace transformation while keeping people at the centre. From the three C's of HR (clarity, conscience, and change agency) to building resilient teams through continuous change, Nicki shares insights on balancing digital revolution with fundamental human needs. A must-listen for anyone leading through uncertainty.

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00:47:58

From Admin to Strategic: How HR Can Actually Drive...

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2025/05/29

Felix Mitchell sits down with Marie Krebs, founder of People Stories and one of the UK's leading HR voices, to explore how People Functions can move beyond administration to genuinely drive product development and revenue growth. Marie shares hard-won lessons about setting boundaries, thinking like a product manager, and why the best HR professionals borrow methodologies from their colleagues in engineering, marketing, and sales. From parental leave policies that nearly bankrupted a startup to

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00:34:26

From Gold Medals to Great Teams: What Olympic...

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2025/05/22

Join Felix Mitchell as he speaks with Mehdi Kordi, the most successful track cycling coach in history, who's guided athletes to 9 Olympic medals and 15+ world championship titles. Discover why technical skills matter less than you think, how to focus on 'major gains' over marginal ones, and why treating everyone fairly doesn't mean treating them the same. From startup mentality to sustained high performance, Mehdi reveals the leadership lessons that work whether you're coaching

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00:42:04

Humans, Meet AI: A New Era of Work with Sarah...

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2025/05/14

Sarah Franklin, CEO of Lattice, joins Felix Mitchell to explore how AI is reshaping the workplace. From digital workers to human creativity, this episode dives deep into what it means to lead, adapt, and stay grounded in a world that’s shifting beneath our feet.

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00:35:03

Can You Really Teach Great Leadership? With Lewis Morgan

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2025/05/07

What makes a truly great leader, and what’s HR’s role in getting them there? Felix Mitchell chats with Lewis Morgan, SVP at Atrium Underwriting and shadow board member at City HR, about developing leadership talent, building a people-first culture, and why coaching is more than just a buzzword.

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00:31:41

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast: Lessons in L&D...

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2025/04/30

In today’s episode, Felix Mitchell chats with Richard Album, Director of Development and Culture at Watson Farley & Williams. They explore why culture is much more than ping-pong tables, how L&D and culture intersect, and why businesses that truly listen to their people will win the long game.

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00:32:44

Bias, Brains & Better Hiring: Rethinking Recruitment...

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2025/04/23

In this episode, Felix Mitchell chats with Pete Cooper – author of Better Human Blueprint and finalist at the Business Book Awards 2025 – about why traditional hiring is broken, how cognitive diversity beats cultural fit, and what truly fair recruitment looks like.

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00:27:53

The Sunny Side of HR: Empathy, Impact and Leadership...

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2025/04/16

In this episode, we’re joined by Derrick Perkins, HR Manager at Harvest Sherwood and former leader at Amazon and Delta, to explore the bright side of working in HR. From the power of empathy to lessons in leadership and the importance of humanity in tough decisions, we dive into the real heart of the people profession.

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00:42:30

Why Your Interviews Might Be Letting You Down – And...

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2025/04/09

Interviews are broken – and candidates are beating the system with AI. In this episode of We Need To Talk About HR, host Felix Mitchell is joined by Robert Newry, CEO of Arctic Shores, to explore how psychometrics and task-based assessments can help uncover true potential beyond the CV.

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00:28:21

Beyond Perks: The Personalised Employee Experience...

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2025/04/03

In this episode of We Need to Talk About HR, Felix Mitchell sits down with Carol Paddison, co-founder of Fractional Human Resources, to discuss why HR needs to move beyond one-size-fits-all policies. From the power of personalisation to the role of AI in creating bespoke employee experiences, Carol shares insights on how businesses can truly support their people – and why it matters.

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00:43:06

DEI Under Fire: Why Companies Are Retreating & What...

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2025/03/26

Since 2020, we've seen companies pledge millions to DEI initiatives, only to now watch them backpedal at record speed. What's really going on? In this episode, Felix Mitchell sits down with DEI expert Rocki Howard to unpack the corporate retreat from diversity commitments, the role of political shifts, and why some organisations are quietly doubling down while others cut and run.

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00:31:58

The Missing Piece of Inclusion: Why Belonging Starts...

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2025/03/19

Is the secret to workplace inclusion less about policies and tech and more about genuine human connection? In this episode, Felix Mitchell speaks with belonging and engagement specialist Jackie Handy. They explore why inclusion efforts often miss the mark, the role of storytelling in building connections, and how leaders can create environments where people truly feel they belong

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00:33:34

Bridging the Gap: How to Close the Space Between...

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2025/03/12

In this episode of We Need To Talk About HR, Felix Mitchell is joined by facilitator and advisor Steve Weiner to explore why conversations at work so often go wrong - and what we can do about it. From the neuroscience of conversations to practical ways to lead with intention, Steve shares thought-provoking insights and tools to help us navigate the everyday interactions that shape workplace culture.

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00:31:38

Beyond Burnout: Supporting Mental Health at Work with...

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2025/03/04

Burnout is a growing challenge, but how can organisations truly support their people? In this episode, Felix and Kelly discuss what burnout looks like, its impact on businesses, and the importance of proactive mental health support.

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