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This episode is sponsored by Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode of @thehrldpodcast Nick Day is joined by Michael Campion, executive coach, corporate trainer, motivational speaker, and host of the Playing the Inner Game podcast, with over two decades of experience helping leaders, executives, and high performers communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. Michael brings a rare combination of professional sport, investment banking, and 15 years on the global speaking circuit into the world of leadership communication. Together, Nick and Michael explore why communication is the single most overlooked skill in HR and leadership development, and why the gap between a good leader and a great one almost always comes down to how well they can communicate, influence, and connect. This conversation unpacks what it truly means to master the art of communication from the inside out. Nick and Michael discuss why talent is nothing more than practice in disguise, how preparation is the real source of confidence on stage, and why the spotlight effect is quietly destroying the impact of otherwise brilliant leaders. They explore why most professionals have never received a single hour of public speaking or presentation training, and why that gap is costing organizations more than they realize. They also explore how elite communicators listen just as powerfully as they speak, why reading the room is a skill that separates good presenters from exceptional ones, and how the deepest wounds in our personal story often sit right next to our greatest strengths. The discussion highlights why most presentations fail not because of poor content but because of poor emotional design, and how shifting the question from what do I want to say to how do I want them to feel changes everything. In a world where AI is rapidly commoditizing information and content, this episode examines why human communication has never been more valuable, why effort and personalization are the ultimate costly signals in business, and how HR and L&D professionals can invest in the one skill that touches every part of their role. A must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone ready to stop leaving their communication potential on the table and start showing up with the presence, preparation, and emotional intelligence their message deserves. Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content! Connect with Michael Campion: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelxcampion/ Michael Campion's website: www.michaelxcampion.com Nick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 Stay tuned for the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon! Timestamp: (00:00) Introduction and Welcome to the HR L&D Podcast (02:10) What Human Resources Means to Michael Campion (03:59) From Banking to Football to Executive Coach (08:46) Purpose, Curiosity, and Why "Follow Your Passion" Is Bad Advice (16:52) How to Nail Your Next Presentation: Strategies for HR Leaders (24:03) The Art of Listening in Public Speaking (29:11) Energy, Effort, and the Two-Way Street of Communication (36:48) What Michael's Corporate Workshops Actually Cover (41:46) AI, Human Connection, and the Costly Signal (47:09) Designing Emotion, Not Slides (51:47) HR Vault: Michael's Rapid Fire Advice (55:12) Michael's Greatest Skill and Its Dark Side

This episode is sponsored by Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode of @thehrldpodcast Nick Day is joined by Lara Milward, neuroleadership coach, speaker, and founder, with over a decade of experience helping leaders and teams build mental stamina, emotional regulation, and high performance without burning out. Blending neuroscience, physiology, psychology, and real world leadership experience, Lara brings a rare and refreshing perspective to what it truly means to lead at your best. Lara brings a powerful athletic background and science-backed coaching methodology into the world of leadership development. Together, Nick and Lara explore why the leaders who thrive are not the ones who push hardest but the ones who understand how their brain works and train it with the same discipline, intention, and care that elite athletes give their bodies. This conversation unpacks what the Leader Shift framework really means and how six practical tools can transform mindset and behaviour in any leader at any level. Nick and Lara discuss why mental conditioning for leaders is no longer optional, how the neuroscience of threat and reward state directly impacts team performance, and why emotional regulation and self-awareness are now non-negotiable leadership skills. They also explore why the brain needs off-task time to generate its best ideas, the critical role of rest and recovery in avoiding burnout, and how physical challenge builds the same neural pathways as professional resilience. The discussion highlights the importance of the mind-body connection in leadership, the dangers of back-to-back meeting culture, and how leaders can use the SCARF model to keep their teams in a reward state and performing at their peak. In a world shaped by complexity, distraction, and burnout, this episode examines the practical leadership performance tools every HR and L&D professional needs in 2026, including how to manage energy strategically, set boundaries with confidence, and build a high-performing mindset from the inside out. A must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone ready to stop surviving and start thriving in both their professional and personal lives. Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content! Connect with Lara Milward: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-milward/ Lara Milward's website: www.laramilward.com Nick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 Stay tuned for the next episode of the Payroll Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon! Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction and Welcome to the HR L&D Podcast (02:04) What Human Resources Means to Lara Milward (02:43) The Biggest Leadership Challenges Facing Leaders Today (05:17) The Leader Shift Framework Explained (11:39) Lara's Journey From Athlete to Neuroleadership Coach (18:46) How to Help Leaders Thrive Rather Than Just Survive (22:46) The Neuroscience of Performance and Reward vs Threat State (27:26) Emotional Regulation as a Leadership Superpower (32:28) Avoiding Burnout and Sustaining High Performance (36:59) Why Rest and Recovery Are Critical for Peak Performance (43:42) About Lara's Brand and What She Offers (44:07) HR Vault: Lara's Rapid Fire Leadership Advice

This episode is sponsored by 'Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined by Dr. Hamira Riaz, chartered psychologist, clinical neuropsychologist, and behavioural strategist with over 25 years of experience, to challenge everything you think you know about HR, leadership, and what it means to truly evolve as a professional. Dr. Hamira brings a rare outside-in perspective, having moved from clinical neuropsychology and high-performing executive coaching into the heart of global corporate HR functions. Together, Nick and Dr. Hamira explore why HR as a profession may be overdue for its most uncomfortable conversation yet and why facing that discomfort is the only path forward. This conversation unpacks what meta-modern HR actually means and why the profession needs a paradigm shift, why behavioural science must underpin the HR function, how metacognition and self-awareness are the skills most HR leaders are missing, why tolerating darkness and uncertainty is a prerequisite for original thinking, the case for defensive pessimism over blind optimism, what makes us uniquely human in an age of AI, and the psychological tips every HR leader needs to thrive in 2026. A must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone who wants to think more boldly, lead more honestly, and show up better, even when the path forward isn't clear. Connect with Dr. Hamira Riaz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamirariaz-innovativehr/ HRiazConsults website: www.hriazconsults.com Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 Stay tuned for the next episode of the Payroll Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon! (00:00) Introduction and Sponsor Message (03:06) Why "Human Resources" Feels Outdated (04:46) From Neuropsychology to Corporate HR (10:38) Meta-Modern HR and Metacognition Explained (17:51) Managing Paradox and the HR Identity Crisis (23:00) Where Behavioural Science Fits In (29:33) Constructive Tension in Coaching Leaders (36:14) Defensive Pessimism vs Blind Optimism (44:08) Being the Antibody Inside Organisations (48:26) Three Psychological Tips for Thriving in 2026

This episode is sponsored by Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode, we go behind the scenes of a real B Corp transformation with Ros Winchester, Sustainability & Operations Director at JGA Recruitment. This isn’t theory or surface-level culture talk - this is what happens when a company decides to measure, validate, and prove its values. Most businesses claim to care about purpose, culture, and impact. But very few are willing to go through the rigorous process of external validation, operational change, and continuous improvement that it actually takes. Connect with Ros: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ros-winchester/ Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 (00:00) Why Purpose & Values Matter in Business (00:35) The Problem: Most Companies Don’t Prove Their Values (02:50) Meet Ros & What This Episode Covers (04:05) Why We Started the B Corp Journey (06:40) Why Measuring Impact Changes Everything (08:25) What B Corp Actually Is (Simple Breakdown) (11:24) Why Purpose Matters for Talent & Hiring (14:00) Behind the Scenes: A Real Business Transformation (17:26) Biggest Challenge During the B Corp Process (22:02) From Values on Paper to Real Behavior (26:07) The Impact: Culture, Engagement & Pride (30:45) Final Advice: Should You Become a B Corp?

Trust and Inspire is the leadership model redefining how great leaders unlock the best in their people — so why are so many organisations still stuck in command and control? This episode is sponsored by Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode of @thehrldpodcast Nick Day is joined by Stephen M.R. Covey, bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and Trust and Inspire, and former President and CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, to explore why the old model of leadership has reached its expiration date and what it takes to build the kind of high trust culture that attracts, retains and inspires the best people. Drawing on decades of research and work with organisations across 55 countries, Stephen breaks down why trust is a learnable skill and not a personality trait, what it actually looks like to extend trust in remote and hybrid teams without losing control, and how leaders can move from merely motivating people to truly inspiring them. This conversation explores how inspired employees outperform engaged ones by 56%, why the shift from command and control to trust and inspire is the most important leadership move of our time, and what Warren Buffett, Satya Nadella and Eric Yuan all have in common as leaders. A must listen for HR leaders, people managers, L&D professionals, and anyone responsible for building culture and developing leadership capability inside their organisation. Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content! Connect with Stephen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-m-r-covey-6400191a5 Nick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 Timestamps: (00:00) Preview (01:02) Introduction and Guest Welcome (03:43) What Human Resources Really Means (05:21) Is Trust a Learnable Skill (08:54) Why Leadership Styles Have Not Kept Up With the World (12:51) The Two Epic Imperatives of Modern Leadership (15:18) How to Extend Trust in Remote and Hybrid Teams (19:07) The Stewardship Agreement and Clarifying Expectations (22:04) What Being Trusted Does to Human Performance (26:33) The 3M Post It Note and the Reciprocity of Trust (29:12) Inspiration vs Motivation and the Highest Form of Human Drive (36:40) See Communicate Develop Unleash (43:15) How to Restore Trust After You Have Lost It (48:20) What Trust and Inspire Is Not (54:10) Where Leadership Is Going Next

This episode is sponsored by 'Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined by Alex Rashkovan, Chairman of Filuet and CEO & Co-Founder of Atalef, to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing HR leaders today: hiring engineers when you are not a tech company. Drawing on more than two decades of building and scaling operational and technology-enabled businesses across the globe, Alex breaks down why CV-first hiring fails for technical roles, what evidence-early screening actually looks like in practice, and how companies can move from guesswork to skills-based hiring that identifies real capability and team fit. This conversation explores how to turn vague requests like "we need a senior developer" into clear role profiles with measurable success criteria, why a 30-minute real-work assessment gives a cleaner signal than three interviews, how AI is reshaping both the work engineers do and the way companies evaluate talent, and what it really means to hire for your company's DNA. A must-listen for HR leaders, talent professionals, L&D teams, and anyone responsible for hiring technical talent in non-tech organisations. Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-rashkovan/ Atalef: https://atalef.ai/ Nick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 (00:00) Preview (01:16) Introduction and Guest Welcome (03:14) What Human Resources Really Means (05:51) Defining the Right Engineer vs the Best Engineer (08:50) Why CVs Are the New Fax Machine (11:18) The COVID Hiring Failure That Changed Everything (15:11) Evidence-Based Screening and the Role Definition Gold Mine (17:58) Why Companies Struggle to Find Engineers (22:04) Turning Vague Requests Into Real Success Criteria (26:33) Why Synthetic Coding Tests Are Losing Integrity (29:12) The Birth of Atalef and Solving the First Mile of Tech Hiring (39:10) Hiring for Your Company's DNA and Work Style Match (42:26) The HR L&D Vault (48:12) The Future of Hiring and Walking Away From CVs

This episode is sponsored by Deel – hire, manage, and pay anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ AI is transforming the workplace faster than most organizations can adapt. But according to Annabelle Vultee, CEO of GoodHabitz, the real competitive advantage in the AI era isn’t technology. It’s human skills. In this conversation with Nick Day on the HR L&D Podcast, Annabelle explains why the global workforce is facing a growing skills crisis and why traditional training programs are no longer enough. As AI lowers the barrier to entry for technical work, capabilities like curiosity, adaptability, critical thinking, and communication are becoming the skills that truly set people apart. Annabelle shares why learning must move beyond one-off training sessions and become a continuous habit inside organizations. She also explores how AI is democratizing access to technology, why leaders should approach it with opportunity rather than fear, and what companies must do now to build future-ready teams in a world where skills are evolving faster than ever. Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content! Annabelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabellevultee/ GoodHabitz Website: https://www.goodhabitz.com/ (00:00) Setting The AI Context (01:20) The Case For Continuous Upskilling (01:24) Welcome And Guest Introduction (03:00) Defining Modern HR’s Strategic Role (04:05) Leading Globally And Culturally (08:10) The Global Skills Crisis Explained (12:05) Human Skills As Competitive Advantage (16:20) Habit-Building That Makes Learning Stick (20:35) Designing Joyful Micro-Learning Journeys (25:20) From Swiss Army Knives To Skills Maps (28:40) Five Timeless Human Skills (33:45) Democratising Learning: Role Of Leaders (39:10) Diversity As A Performance Engine (44:00) A CEO’s Own Learning Path (49:00) Embracing GenAI: From Fear To Utility

In this special *Enter The Vault* episode of the HR L&D Podcast, we bring together powerful insights from some of the most influential HR, leadership, and learning experts shaping the future of work. You’ll hear distilled wisdom on AI in learning and development, leadership vulnerability, employee wellbeing, resilience, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and what it truly takes to unlock workforce potential. From practical advice on AI readiness and L&D strategy to deeply human lessons on trust, belief, and authenticity, this episode captures the mindset shifts that separate good HR leaders from transformational ones. If you're an HR professional, CHRO, L&D leader, talent strategist, or people manager navigating digital transformation and culture change, this episode is packed with timeless leadership insights you can apply immediately. Subscribe for more conversations redefining HR, leadership, and the future of work. Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7

This episode is sponsored by Deel – hire, manage, and pay anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ Suicide is the leading cause of death for people under 35, yet most workplaces are not prepared to recognise or respond to a suicidal crisis. In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, I speak with Jessi Beyer, a mental health professional, former SWAT crisis negotiator, international speaker, author, and creator of the L.I.F.E.™ Model — a proven approach that helps organisations build crisis-ready teams, improve culture, and reduce risk and liability. Jessi introduces her L.I.F.E. Framework, a practical model that equips HR professionals and managers with the skills to listen, ask directly about suicide, and respond with confidence before a crisis escalates. We explore why traditional workplace mental health approaches often fall short and how organisations can build crisis-ready cultures rooted in courageous listening. This conversation is not about turning HR into therapists. It is about leadership, awareness, and human connection. If you work in HR, L&D, or people management, this episode could fundamentally change how you approach mental health and suicide prevention in your organisation. Please share this episode with your colleagues. It could help save a life. Connect with Jessi: https://jessibeyerinternational.com/consult Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content! (00:00) Why Suicide Prevention Belongs in the Workplace (04:28) Why EAPs & Hotline Posters Fall Short (07:50) Hidden Warning Signs HR Teams Miss (11:55) Jessi Beyer’s Personal Story & Crisis Background (16:07) Essential Skills That De-Escalate Crisis (21:15) Mirrors, Open Questions & Avoiding Interrogation (26:53) Summary Statements & The Power of Silence (33:21) What NOT to Say in a Suicide Conversation (39:02) The LIFE Framework (48:21) Building a Crisis-Ready Workplace Culture (52:16) The One Skill That Could Save a Life (57:26) Why Suicide Prevention Is an HR Responsibility

This episode is sponsored by 'Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ Leadership isn’t built through authority, strategy, or performance alone. It’s built from the inside out. In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined by Andrea Lynn, intuitive mindset coach and host of Wake Up Your Soul, for a deep conversation on what truly makes great leaders. Drawing from Andrea’s life-altering health experiences and years of coaching leaders, the discussion explores how mindset, intuition, and self-awareness shape resilient, human-centered leadership. They unpack why emotional ownership matters more than control, how silence and reflection improve decision-making, and why values-led leadership creates stronger connection, trust, and fulfillment at work. This episode is for HR and L&D leaders who want to lead with clarity, empathy, and conviction, without burning out or losing themselves in the process. Connect with Andrea Website: andrealynnintuitive.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andrealynnintuitive/?hl=en Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 (00:00) Preview and Intro (02:24) What Human Resources Should Really Stand For (03:17) Near-Death Experiences That Changed Everything (08:29) Self-Leadership Before Leading Others (13:14) Turning Pain Into Power (17:39) Emotional Ownership and Reframing Events (20:01) Identifying Values to Create Fulfillment (22:37) Intuition as a Leadership Skill (26:39) The Power of Silence and Mental Space (29:28) Stories of Extreme Resilience and Meaning (35:22) The Bigger Mission Behind Wake Up Your Soul (38:46) Daily Practices to Build Intuition and Self-Awareness (42:19) Advice for HR and L&D Leaders

This episode is sponsored by 'Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined by HR expert Janice Litvin to explore why burnout has become one of the biggest challenges facing today’s workforce. Janice breaks down the difference between stress and burnout, the early warning signs leaders often miss, and how organisational culture, leadership behaviour, and constant change contribute to long-term exhaustion. The conversation also explores the impact of AI on employee wellbeing, the importance of preserving the human element in HR, and how leaders can build environments where people feel supported, engaged, and able to perform at their best. This episode offers practical insights for HR professionals, people leaders, and L&D teams looking to reduce burnout, improve retention, and create healthier, more sustainable workplaces. Learn more about Janice and her work, head to JaniceLitvin.com Books: https://janicelitvin.com/books-by-janice-litvin/ Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 (00:00) Why burnout has become a major workplace issue (03:18) The difference between stress and burnout (07:42) Early warning signs of burnout leaders should notice (12:06) How burnout shows up physically and emotionally (16:55) The real business cost of burnout (21:48) AI, uncertainty, and rising workplace anxiety (27:06) Why the human element still matters in HR (31:58) Leadership responsibility in preventing burnout (37:05) Practical steps HR teams can take to reduce burnout (41:20) Building resilient, human-centred workplaces

This episode is sponsored by 'Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined by Don Yaeger, Hall of Fame speaker, 12-time New York Times bestselling author, and co-author of The New Science of Momentum. Drawing on six years of research and more than 250 interviews across business, sport, politics, and the military, Don breaks down how great leaders create momentum before it appears, how they sustain it under pressure, and how poor leadership decisions can destroy it overnight. This conversation explores why momentum is a mindset, not a moment, how storytelling shapes belief inside organizations, why hiring A-players who can cheer for other A-players is critical, and what leaders must do when momentum starts moving in the wrong direction. A must-listen for HR leaders, talent professionals, L&D teams, and executives responsible for culture, engagement, and performance at scale. Connect with Don: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donyaeger?utm_source=chatgpt.com The New Science of Momentum: https://donyaeger.com/shop/new-science-of-momentum/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 (00:00) Preview (02:52) What Human Resources Really Means (04:06) The Difference Between a Spark and Real Momentum (08:21) Recruiting A-Players Who Can Celebrate Each Other (10:26) The Scottie Pippen Lesson on Ego and Leadership (14:57) Why The New Science of Momentum Was Written (22:02) Peaking at the Right Time as a Leader (28:05) Conviction When the Odds Are Against You (33:41) The One Trait Shared by All Great Leaders (36:01) Team Chemistry vs Culture (39:04) Building a Leadership Story Bank (43:04) Why Employees Leave When Momentum Is Lost (45:18) A Defining Leadership Failure and Lesson Learned (47:33) The Advice Don Wishes He’d Received Earlier

This episode is sponsored by Deel. Ensure fair, consistent reviews with Deel’s calibration template. Deel’s free Performance Calibration Template helps HR teams and managers run more equitable, structured reviews. Use it to align evaluations with business goals,reduce bias in ratings, and ensure every performance conversation is fair, consistent,and grounded in shared standards. Download now: www.deel.com/nickday In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day explores how organizations can design safer, more inclusive workplace events, with a specific focus on protecting women at work social gatherings such as Christmas parties. The conversation examines why festive events often increase risk, how alcohol, travel, and power dynamics contribute, and why employers still underestimate their legal and moral responsibilities. You will hear practical guidance from Moraig Henderson, Advocacy Programme Director from Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland, on preventative planning including clear codes of conduct, alcohol controls, venue and transport considerations, and the use of trained observers and bystander intervention to stop issues before they escalate. The discussion also covers the Worker Protection Act, gender impact assessments for workplace events, and how organizations can create psychologically safe reporting processes without victim blaming. Whether you are an HR leader, CEO, people manager, or L&D professional, this episode will help you rethink workplace celebrations as an extension of culture and duty of care. Expect actionable steps to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, protect your employer brand, and create events where everyone feels safe, respected, and included. Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7

In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with John Kannapell, President and COO of Cypher Learning, to explore how AI is reshaping learning and development and what this means for the future of HR. The conversation covers why traditional LMS models are no longer fit for purpose, how AI native learning platforms are collapsing months of work into minutes, and why personalization, engagement, and learning in the flow of work are now critical. John shares how AI agents, microlearning, and conversational learning can help organizations close skill gaps faster while protecting IP and maintaining strong governance. You will hear practical insights on AI driven course creation, learning agents, gamification, and skills based career pathways, alongside real world examples showing improved engagement, faster onboarding, stronger compliance, and higher retention. The discussion also looks at how the role of the L&D professional is evolving from content creation to designing scalable learning systems and managing behavior change. Whether you are an HR leader, L&D professional, or business executive, this episode will help you understand how to move from slow, compliance driven training to high impact, human centered learning powered by AI. Expect clear guidance on where to start, how to assess AI readiness, and how to build a workforce that can upskill faster and perform at a higher level in a rapidly changing world. John's Kannapell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kannapell/ Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7

This episode is sponsored by Deel. Ensure fair, consistent reviews with Deel’s calibration template. Deel’s free Performance Calibration Template helps HR teams and managers run more equitable, structured reviews. Use it to align evaluations with business goals,reduce bias in ratings, and ensure every performance conversation is fair, consistent,and grounded in shared standards. Download now: https://www.deel.com/nickday In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by behavioural science expert Georgie Cooke, Co-Founder at Lima Delta, to explore why most organisational change fails and what HR and L&D can do to make change stick. The conversation explains how human psychology shapes employee resistance, how culture and micro cultures influence adoption, and why traditional training alone does not create real behaviour change. You will hear practical frameworks including the Inspire, Train, Sustain method for designing change, the psychological headwinds that block adoption, and simple ways to analyse your culture before launching any transformation. The discussion also covers how to turn values and leadership expectations into lived behaviours, how to support managers as key influencers, and how to sustain change through nudges, tools, environment design, and ongoing reinforcement. Whether you work in HR, learning and development, organisational design, or leadership, this episode offers a clear roadmap for creating lasting behaviour change. Expect actionable steps to increase adoption, reduce change fatigue, strengthen engagement, and build learning experiences that actually shift habits, embed culture, and deliver long term impact across your organisation. Whitepaper: https://bit.ly/4nwnITd Lima Delta's Company Website: https://bit.ly/4pJ54ZP Connect with Georgie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-cooke-ld/ Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7