Best CIPD Podcasts (2024)

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HR People Pod - Ep 11: Workplace wellbeing | Real Living Wage | 'Fauxductivity' 30:32

3h ago30:32

30:32

What does a wellbeing-focused work environment really look like, and how involved should employers be to ensure their workforce can live healthy working lives? Should all employers pay the recently uprated Living Wage, and how can you support your people if paying the voluntary Real Living Wage is simply unaffordable? Finally, are your colleagues w…

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HR People Pod – Ep 10: Employment Rights Bill special 45:32

19d ago45:32

45:32

The UK Government has proposed the biggest overhaul of workers’ rights in a generation. What will this mean for employers and people professionals? Our panel reflects on the Employment Rights Bill announcement, examining the potential impact of the provisions, such as removing the two-year qualifying period for protection against unfair dismissal, …

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Podcast 212: Creating a culture of psychological safety at work 36:18

22d ago36:18

36:18

It’s widely recognised that developing a psychologically safe working environment can significantly enhance both individual and organisational performance. However, while organisations seek to reap these benefits in the long term, the immediate challenge is to cultivate a culture of psychological safety from which these benefits can grow. Join Nige…

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HR People Pod – Ep 9: RoboCop| Presenteeism | Discretionary effort | ‘Un-bossing’ 35:27

29d ago35:27

35:27

Are RoboCop-style security guards and AI accountants a glimpse of the future of work? Are longer hours more likely to be the norm, especially if you want to progress in your career? What are the differing perceptions and attitudes of a multigenerational workforce and how is this giving rise to the purported trend of ‘conscious un-bossing’? CIPD Dir…

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HR People Pod – Ep 8: Benefits| Location tracking | Shadow policies | Sexual harassment 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

Is free water really an ‘employee benefit’? Would you track employees' working locations to enforce stricter hybrid working policies? And would you turn a blind eye to ‘shadow policies’? In this episode, we debate these questions and also discuss the preventative measures organisations should take to reduce the risk of sexual harassment incidents i…

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Podcast 211: Evidence-based L&D - Learning at the point of need 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

How often have we taken a course or acquired some knowledge, only to have those skills lie dormant, before being forgotten as there was no immediate use? Would it be more sensible to move learning closer to or at the point of when the skills or knowledge are needed, and if so, how can learning professionals better anticipate and create learning to …

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HR People Pod – Ep 7: ‘Great Retention’ | Organisational vision | ‘Office peacocking’ 38:19

2M ago38:19

38:19

Tune in to the latest episode of the HR People Pod, where our panel assesses the impact of the so-called ‘Great Retention’ and considers whether a period of stability is beneficial for organisations. We discuss how business leaders may be facing an uphill battle as employees become more sceptical of organisational direction, and also if the idea of…

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HR People Pod – Ep 6: Conflict | AI and CVs | Gender imbalance in HR | ‘Quiet vacationing’ 30:13

2M ago30:13

30:13

In the latest episode of the HR People Pod, our panel reflects on the recent riots in the UK, the conflicts happening globally and the effects they have in the workplace. We also get to grips with the rising use of generative AI by job applicants, the gender mix within the profession, and the concept of ‘quiet vacationing’ – another media catchphra…

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HR People Pod - Ep 5: Pay transparency | ‘Workation’ | Bullying and incivility | Social mobility 30:10

3M ago30:10

30:10

Would you share salary information on a job advert? In the latest episode of the HR People Pod, our panel challenges organisations to be more transparent with pay, explores the rise of the ‘workation’, how sadly commonplace bullying and incivility is at work, and tips to improve social mobility in your organisation.CIPD Director of Profession David…

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Podcast 210: Driving performance with people analytics 26:19

3M ago26:19

26:19

The need to better understand your people is critical to driving better employee and wider organisational performance. Fundamental to that is the need for people professionals to have the capability and confidence to make sense of data, while working alongside and empowering people managers to take action. But is collecting the right data easier sa…

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HR People Pod - Ep 4: Microsoft IT outage | Elon Musk | Microaggressions | #WorkTok 29:45

3M ago29:45

29:45

As workers turn to TikTok to discuss work issues, should business leaders be paying attention? In this episode CIPD Director of Profession David D’Souza is joined by Vilma Nikolaidou, Director of People and Culture at the British Film Institute; Gareth Neale, Head of HR at Crimson Hotels Limited; and Dr Markos Koumaditis, Director of HR at Universi…

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HR People Pod – Ep 3: A new UK Government and a ‘New Deal for Working People’ 36:00

4M ago36:00

36:00

The Labour Party will form a new government in the United Kingdom. But what can employers expect from its proposed ‘New Deal for Working People’? CIPD Director of Profession David D’Souza hosts former Labour MP Iain Wright, Firstsource Senior VP HR Europe and Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity Jo Carlin, and Mencap Executive Director of People …

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Podcast 209: What's hampering 'good work'? 28:30

4M ago28:30

28:30

Our latest CIPD Good Work Index noted the experience of conflict in the workplace, as correlating with poorer mental health, poorer view of the organisation’s leadership and a higher likelihood of quitting. But what are some of the other factors that prevent work from being ‘good’?Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Marek Zemanik, Senior Pu…

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HR People Pod – Ep 2: Relationships at work | Mouse jiggling | Therapy dogs | Summer of sport 32:46

5M ago32:46

32:46

Do romantic relationships at work need to be disclosed? Can you trust a ‘mouse jiggler’? How do you manage time off or flexibility around major sporting events? Join the conversation with David D’Souza, CIPD Director of Profession, Gemma Dale, Senior Lecturer at Liverpool Business School, and David Balls, Chief People Officer at Newcross Healthcare…

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HR People Pod – Ep 1: Leadership | Privacy | Second Jobs | Disconnecting 27:47

5M ago27:47

27:47

Decisive or divisive, Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s leadership message was definitely bold. Join the chat with David D’Souza, the CIPD’s Director of Profession, Katie Obi, Chief People Officer at One Advanced, and Mel Steel, former HR director and interim people & transformation leader, as we unpack the biggest stories of the past …

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Podcast 208: Is a transactional attitude toward work problematic? 33:06

5M ago33:06

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CIPD research suggests that work is occupying a less central place in our lives, with an increasing proportion of employees feeling that a job is ‘just a way of earning money’. While it could be argued that there is nothing wrong with employees taking a transactional view of work – it may after all be a way of them self-determining healthy boundari…

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HR People Pod: Pilot two 27:29

5M ago27:29

27:29

Welcome to HR People Pod, the CIPD’s new fortnightly podcast series bringing you expert insight on topical stories impacting the world of work.In our pilot episode, host David D'Souza, CIPD's director of people profession, recruits Mel Steel, former HR director and interim people & transformation leader, and Alistair Gill, chief alchemist at Alchem…

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HR People Pod: Pilot one 31:10

5M ago31:10

31:10

Welcome to HR People Pod, the CIPD’s new fortnightly podcast bringing you expert insight and topical stories impacting the world of work.In our pilot episode, host David D'Souza, CIPD's director of people profession, welcomes Woosh Raza, executive director of people culture and inclusion at NCVO, Katie Obi, chief people officer at One Advanced and …

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Podcast 207: HR's next top operating model 34:02

6M ago34:02

34:02

In a world heavily influenced by technology and evolving views on leadership and employee experience, people practice by and large, is still founded on the so-called 'Ulrich HR operating model' that was put forward in the 90s. Is it finally time to consider HR's next top operating model? Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Dave Ulrich, Univ…

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Podcast 206: Evidence-based L&D - The gift of artificial intelligence 31:37

7M ago31:37

31:37

Digital innovation has continued to move at an unprecedented pace, and few would argue the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted the model for organisations, and equally, if not more so, in the realm of L&D. 2023 research from the CIPD revealed that just 5% of respondents currently use AI to support L&D, with a modest 6% additionall…

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Podcast 205: Is your organisation neuroinclusive? 31:10

8M ago31:10

31:10

Awareness of what it means to be neurodivergent has grown amongst employers, as well as the understanding of the value this talent pool offers the organisation. But what does it mean to be neuroinclusive? Are we in danger of pigeon-holing or shoehorning neurodivergent talent into specific roles? And is there more that we can do to create workplaces…

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Podcast 204: Why should environmental sustainability matter to people professionals? 31:43

9M ago31:43

31:43

There’s no time to lose in making our businesses environmentally sustainable, but among the myriad of responsibilities falling on the shoulders of people professionals, what role can you play as agents of change within the environment agenda?Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Dr Jan Maskell, Business Psychologist; Gilda Neiman, Board Direc…

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Podcast 203: What makes the ideal people professional? 35:11

10M ago35:11

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The role of a people professional can often feel like an impossible task, being pulled from pillar to post in one of the most multi-faceted jobs in the organisation. Given the growing portfolio of responsibilities that people professionals need to manage, and the expectations around that, what does it take to thrive in this complex role?Join Nigel …

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Podcast 202: Evidence-based L&D - Asking the right questions 29:40

11M ago29:40

29:40

Learning professionals may not be asked to ‘show me the money’, but they will be expected to demonstrate value and return on investment. So, what can learning professionals do to best set themselves up for success? Could the answer lie in simply asking the right questions to properly diagnose an organisation’s real learning need?Join Nigel Cassidy …

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Podcast 201: Embedding a principles-based wellbeing Strategy 35:59

1y ago35:59

35:59

CIPD’s latest health and wellbeing at work report revealed that sickness absence is at a ten-year high and that wellbeing support for individuals at different life stages can be patchy. So, how can organisations offer sophisticated and nuanced wellbeing support without truly understanding the individual needs of their people?Join Nigel Cassidy and …

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Podcast 200: Has working remotely killed organisational culture? 31:38

1y ago31:38

31:38

How are you balancing new working freedoms with post-Covid realities? For many organisations, remote working was a boon that enabled their businesses to carry on through the pandemic. All the while their people uncovered and experienced the benefits that working remotely had to offer. But as we unwind from the pandemic, some organisations that had …

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Podcast 199: Evidence-based L&D - Overcoming capacity and resourcing challenges 35:19

1y ago35:19

35:19

Despite increased resources in most organisations, CIPD’s 2023 Learning at Work survey found that over half of L&D teams had intensified workloads over the last year. This has left L&D professionals battling with a lack of capacity, puzzling over business priorities and with a lack of insight about what is needed. So, what can learning professional…

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Podcast 198: Cybersecurity – Are your people your greatest risk? 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

35:45

Is your cybersecurity training fit for purpose? There’s a common perception that cybersecurity is an issue for the IT function, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is that modern cyber-criminals have mastered the psychological techniques of manipulating their target to perform a specific action, making the issue of cyber-securi…

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Podcast 197: Are people managers doing too much, or not enough? 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

30:49

Have we over-expanded the remit of people managers? As the world and the workplace have become increasingly complex, management requirements and expectations are expanding exponentially. So, what steps can People Professionals take to support managers, to relieve the risk of being overwhelmed, and equip them with the competencies and behaviours to …

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Podcast 196: Evidence-based L&D - Re-engage your learners with the unexpected 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

28:47

Do we need to start thinking differently, perhaps more creatively, to reengage your people with organisational learning? For many, a perception exists that traditional approaches to organisation training have become stale. It’s imperative for learning professionals to remain curious and open minded towards new techniques and methods, in order to ge…

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Podcast 195: Is your organisation ready for the ChatGPT of things? 37:59

1+ y ago37:59

37:59

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) itself is not new – many organisations, knowingly or not, already use forms of AI technology within their businesses – we are now at the cusp of a major change. So just as the internet of things changed the way we work, connect, shop, spend our leisure time – and in turn how businesses operate – the AI revolution …

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Podcast 194: Is pay transparency good for business? 33:56

1+ y ago33:56

33:56

If pay transparency is good for workplace fairness, why isn’t everyone doing it? The calls for pay transparency as a means to remedy existing inequalities and close gender and racial pay gaps are loud and many. But the reality of implementing it is not without complications.Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Karen Jackson, HR Director at R…

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Podcast 193: Evidence-based L&D - Designing learning for purpose, not trend 27:00

1+ y ago27:00

27:00

Have we become too comfortable and over-reliant on digital learning? CIPD research suggests we are losing sight of the richness of varied learning experiences and their role in effective learning transfer. So do learning professionals need to think afresh about designing content that can meet the changing expectations and needs of both the organisa…

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Podcast 192: Cultural intelligence - Getting smart to make inclusion work 32:45

2y ago32:45

32:45

Is cultural intelligence (CQ) the ‘secret sauce’ to make your equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives bear fruit? In an increasingly global environment, working effectively with others across different boundaries is critical for a competitive advantage. It requires people who are sensitive to different cultures and perspectives, and can adapt…

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Podcast 191: Look ahead 2023 - What's keeping your people up at night? 33:04

2y ago33:04

33:04

Do you know what’s really concerning your people as we enter a new year? As months of crippling industrial action continue, the growing struggle to make ends meet, a new period of recession in the UK and an increasingly tired and burnt-out workforce, what can people professionals – and organisations more broadly – do to support people through the c…

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Podcast 190: Evidence-based L&D - The power of reflection 30:15

2y ago30:15

30:15

It’s said that affording a little breathing space to reflect on workplace learning can vastly improve its effectiveness and likelihood of achieving behavioural change. But what’s the evidence for this?Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Julie Drybrough, Founder and Chief Executive at Fuchsia Blue; Learning and Development Consultant, Fiona …

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Podcast 189: Men’s health at work - Are organisations doing enough? 35:45

2y ago35:45

35:45

Please be advised that parts of this podcast cover issues that may be emotionally sensitive.Statistics on men’s health are concerning: men account for three-quarters of premature deaths from heart disease, are twice as likely to die from drug or alcohol abuse and three times more likely to die from suicide. In part, due to unhelpful ideas about wha…

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Podcast 188: Can we make a 4-day week work? 37:41

2y ago37:41

37:41

Offering a four-day week could give organisations a competitive edge, as employees seek a better work-life balance. But does it really have the potential to become the norm across a wide range of sectors and businesses? Our experts debate the pros and cons of working fewer days for the same pay.By CIPD

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Podcast 187: Evidence-based L&D - Learning off the Job 24:22

2y ago24:22

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Theories encouraging employee learning have evolved considerably over the past decade, most notably in the shift from venue-based learning (while still vitally important) to learning in the flow of work. But what value can ‘adjacent learning’ – off-the-job learning that takes place outside the workplace setting – bring to learning experiences?Join …

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Podcast 186: What do you do with broken trust? 33:22

2+ y ago33:22

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Trust is critical for functional relationships and not least when it comes to the case of organisational leaders and their people. With scandals and examples of failed leadership making daily headlines, it is little wonder that trust in organisations may already be at an all-time low. Throw in cases of actual leadership mistakes – does the situatio…

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Podcast 185 - What value does HR bring to today's organisations 32:20

2+ y ago32:20

32:20

People professionals have stepped up through recent crises to support their organisations and their people. Yet, the perceived value of the profession remains under constant challenge. While some applaud these efforts to take the profession beyond form-filling and compliance, others say HR have exceeded their remit with their public agenda crusades…

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Podcast 184: Evidence-based L&D - One size doesn’t fit all… Or can it? 33:05

2+ y ago33:05

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Accessible and inclusive experiences are critical to the success of organisational learning. Few would argue against the benefits an accelerated shift to – and adoption of – digital learning has brought to learners, particularly with greater flexibility in terms of access, delivery and coverage. But is the design of your learning drawing out the be…

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Podcast 183: Building inclusion... with computers 31:55

2+ y ago31:55

31:55

The benefits of an inclusive and diverse workforce are inarguable – not just because it’s the right thing to do for social justice, but for the benefits it can bring to every business. But despite having the right policies in place, many organisations are still struggling to build inclusive workforces, and progress has been slow or stagnant. It may…

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Podcast 182: Harnessing Pressure to Drive Performance 26:49

2+ y ago26:49

26:49

Dealing with stress can place immense demands on employees’ physical and mental health. Our Health and Wellbeing at Work 2022 report emphasises the negative impact stress can have on productivity, with 79% of organisations reporting some stress-related absence over the last year. So, the idea that organisations could purposely generate or allow pre…

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Podcast 181: Evidence-Based L&D - Measuring Learning Transfer 27:39

2+ y ago27:39

27:39

Organisations often invest large sums of money in learning and development opportunities for their people, but CIPD research finds that only a small minority are evaluating the wider impact on business or society (8%). Learning transfer – applying newly acquired knowledge and skills to real-life situations in the workplace – should be an integral p…

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Podcast 180: Adopting a growth mindset: soundbite or science? 23:43

3y ago23:43

23:43

“We need to cultivate a growth mindset”. It sounds motivating and uplifting, but what exactly does it mean, and just how aware are we of open and fixed mindsets? Research carried out by American psychologist, Carol Dweck, suggests that when organisations embrace and nurture an organisational culture which enables a growth mindset, employees feel mo…

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Podcast 179: Is your employee value proposition fit for a new era of work? 29:54

3y ago29:54

29:54

Whether the ‘Great Resignation’ is a phenomenon supported by statistical evidence or not, the pandemic has prompted many to reassess what they want from their jobs. The battle to recruit and retain talent in these challenging times has been well documented, and if a workplace revolution is truly underway, employers need to be tuned in to what emplo…

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Podcast 178: Evidence-based L&D - the rise of virtual learning 35:35

3y ago35:35

35:35

The rapid uptake of digital technology to deliver organisational learning during the pandemic has changed the L&D landscape forever. But as we move forward, how can organisations capitalise on the momentum to further embrace digital solutions and provide effective, engaging, immersive and safe learning experiences? Join Nigel Cassidy and this month…

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Podcast 177: Motivation - sustaining the energy in your workforce 30:36

3y ago30:36

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Motivation can be defined as a desire or willingness to do something, but would you be able to tell that your team or an individual is struggling with motivation? Many of us may be feeling tired, overloaded and overworked and while the monotony of heading to the kitchen table can equally take its toll, what is the cost of doing nothing when it come…

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Podcast 176: Recruitment In the social media age 28:34

3y ago28:34

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There is little doubt that social media use can prove valuable for engaging customers and enhancing brand image. But, as the ongoing impact of the pandemic and challenges presented by choppy Brexit waters intensify the competition for talent, can leveraging social media platforms for creative and innovative recruitment practices give your organisat…

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