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Employee Activation
by Employee Activation
Welcome to Employee Activation, the HR podcast that takes you into the minds of the world's brightest workforce strategists to find out how they make both their employees and their organisations thrive. In each bite-size episode, we sit down with top HR innovators to uncover practical tips and actionable insights on how they cultivate skilled workforces that are always prepared, fit for purpose and inclusive. Designed for HR professionals, this podcast aims to empower you to activate your employees' potential and create a thriving workplace.Find out more: www.withyouwithme.com/podcasts
Episodes
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From spreadsheets to strategy: making workforce planning human | 014
Spreadsheets, headcount forecasts and workforce models don’t exactly scream “riveting listening”. But when workforce planning is done right, it can be one of the most powerful levers an organisation has — and that’s exactly what this episode uncovers. In this conversation, David Edwards, author…
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Behind the buckets: How the KFC Foundation empowers its people | 013
When you think of KFC, you probably picture the Colonel, that finger-lickin’ chicken, and a brand recognised across the globe. But behind those iconic red-and-white buckets is a workforce of thousands—diverse, hardworking people from every walk of life, serving their communities in restaurants…
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Leading through AI change: Lessons from financial services | 012
In this episode of Employee Activation, we sit down with Katharine Wooller, a strategic voice in the UK’s financial services sector, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the skills landscape. As the Chief Strategist for Financial Services at Softcat, Katharine brings a sharp,...
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From courseware to careers: How skills strategy is reinventing L&D | 011
For years, corporate learning has been synonymous withmandatory training modules and bloated course libraries. But what happens when L&D stops being a box-ticking function — and starts driving real workforce transformation In this episode of Employee Activation, we sit down with Richard Pedley,...
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A brain-based approach to high performance | 010
What really drives high performance in the workplace? Is it leadership? Strategy? Or something deeper — like the way our brains are wired to work? In this episode of Employee Activation, we’re joined by Sue Langley, a global expert in the science of human behaviour and workplace performance. As…
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How a skills-based RTD model de-risks hiring and powers business performance | 009
In today’s fast-moving economy, it’s not who has the biggest brand or the deepest pockets that wins — it’s who can mobilise the right skills, at the right time, to drive real outcomes. As demand for new capabilities accelerates, more organisations are shifting away from traditional…
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Designing the workforce of the future – How to thrive in the age of AI and automation | 008
AI isn’t coming for our jobs — it’s already sitting at the desk next to us. The real question isn’t how we stop it. It’s how we redesign work so humans and machines can actually win together. In this episode, we get real about the future of work with Pav Bilkhoo from Lace Partners — a workforce...
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From hacker myths to hidden gems: Rethinking talent with Monash’s Cyber Chief | 007
In this episode, we blow up the traditional hiring playbook with Dan Maslin, Group Chief Information Security Officer at Monash University. Dan’s not your average cyber leader—he’s championing a bold, skills-first approach to workforce building that’s challenging everything we think we know about...
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Cracking the code of your workforce: Michela Browne on unlocking potential | 006
Building the Future Workforce with Michela Browne In this episode of Employee Activation, we sit down with Michela Browne, a business psychologist and HR leader with global experience at organisations like Canon, McDonald’s, Korn Ferry, Cochlear, and QBE Insurance. Michela shares her unique...
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Unlocking talent from within: Tara Karver on building a culture of growth | 005
What does it take to turn your workforce into a powerhouse of rising talent? In this episode of Employee Activation, we sit down with Tara Karver, an HR strategist and executive coach who has driven people development at Comcast, Hershey, Procter & Gamble, and Pearson. Tara pulls back the curtain...
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How skills-based hiring is supercharging diversity and driving greater ROI | Leonardo UK | 004
In Episode 4 of Employee Activation, we dive into a game-changing approach to recruitment with Craig Drysdale, VP of Talent and Engagement at Leonardo UK. Forget outdated qualifications and strict hiring requirements — Craig reveals how Leonardo is leading the charge in a skills-first revolution...
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Skills mapping a 30,000-person workforce | 003
When Australia’s biggest telco realised they lacked a true understanding of the skills in their workforce and were losing tech talent to the competition, HR leader, Kate Stewart and her team embarked on a large-scale skills mapping project way ahead of its time. In this episode, Kate shares the...
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How DE&I is driving innovation in space, aeronautics, defence and cyber | 002
Northrop Grumman is a global defence prime working at the cutting-edge of technology in highly complex security domains. They’ve got a workforce of over 100,000 employees solving their customers’ toughest challenges in aerospace and defence – and yet, they still manage to maintain a focus on…
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How to keep up award-winning culture through 10x growth | 001
Black market donuts, iconic global brands, revolutionary benefits and 10x employee growth – career Chief People Officer, Edweena Stratton has truly seen it all. But at the core of her 20+ year career is culture; the kind of culture that dominates best place to work award lists year after year…
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Introducing Employee Activation
Welcome to Employee Activation, the HR podcast that takes you into the minds of some of the world's brightest workforce strategists to find out how they make both their employees and their organisations thrive. This season we‘re going to introduce you to an incredible line up of HR leaders who’ve...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Employee Activation, the HR podcast that takes you into the minds of the world's brightest workforce strategists to find out how they make both their employees and their organisations thrive. In each bite-size episode, we sit down with top HR innovators to uncover practical tips and actionable insights on how they cultivate skilled workforces that are always prepared, fit for purpose and inclusive. Designed for HR professionals, this podcast aims to empower you to activate your employees' potential and create a thriving workplace.Find out more: www.withyouwithme.com/podcasts
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Welcome to Employee Activation, the HR podcast that takes you into the minds of the world's brightest workforce strategists to find out how they make both their employees and their organisations thrive. In each bite-size episode, we sit down with top HR innovators to uncover practical tips and...
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