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Vulnerability, Leadership, and Trust in the Workplace

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed

Guest: Pat Wadors, Chief People Officer, UKG

Today, we spoke with Pat Wadors of UKG about the importance of vulnerability and trust in the workplace. Some of the topics we discussed are:

- Building trust in organizations through vulnerability and accountability

- Neurodiversity, accommodations, and psychological safety in the workplace

- Employee check-ins and using AI to support meaningful conversations

- How technology can help foster human connection

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Overcoming the Roadblocks to a Better Employee Experience

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Kate Featherstone, Product Manager at MHR

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Kate Featherstone, Product Manager at HR Software specialists MHR, about their latest research into improving employee experience.

During the conversation they discuss:
Why employee experience is so importantBest ways to find out how your people feel about their experienceTopline research findingsWhat are organisations doing well and where might they be failingHow can companies use technology to better understand the experience their people are gettingThe role of annual surveys and potential pitfalls when interpreting resultsUsing sentiment analysis
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Inclusion Crusade 18 - Enhancing Workplace Bereavement Policies: Incorporating Pet Loss Support

Host: Sarah Morgan

Guest: Erika Sinner, CEO of Directorie 

Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and supported. One episode at a time. This week I sat down with Erika Sinner, CEO of Directorie. Erika is on a mission to champion empathy not only within her company but globally. Through the evolution of her career, she has become an advocate for organizations to update their bereavement leave policies and why that's important. We talked about how to support managers and employees alike, and how empathetic leadership improves employee engagement. We both share our personal experiences with grief in the workplace and discuss ways to help others through it. To learn more - listen in!

To learn more about her mission please visit petsarefamily.info or follow Erika on her on social. She would love to hear from you.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erika_sinner

Website: https://www.directorie.com/ and https://www.petsarefamily.info/home

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Dare to be Naive: Harnessing the Good in Business and People

Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed

Guest: Joshua Berry, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Econic and Author of Dare to Be Naive

Today, we met with author Joshua Berry to talk about his new book, Dare to be Naive and its impact on people and the workplace. We explored the intricate dynamics of workplace culture and personal growth, looking at the concept of naivete in business leadership. We talked about the importance of trust and love in shaping workplace culture and examined the impact of Gen Z on workplace values and layoffs. We also shared our own personal journeys that have been influenced by the book. This episode looks at conventional wisdom and challenges listeners to embrace a more innovative and empathetic approach to leadership in the ever-changing world of work.

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Understanding Employee Experience and the Moments that Matter

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Nicky Hoyland, CEO and Co-Founder of Huler

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Nicky Hoyland, CEO and Co-Founder of Employee Experience platform Huler, about the increasing focus on retention, engagement and experience. During the conversation they discuss:
The growing focus on Employee Experience and Employee EngagementDefining and understanding the moments that matter to our peopleSimplifying tasksThe role that technology plays in enabling the Employee ExperienceGenerational perspectives on Experience and EngagementHow HR teams can identify the key moments their people care about
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Strategies for Reducing Employee Burnout and Supporting Mental Well-being

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed

Guest: Dr. Belinda Carrasco, Clinical Director, Koa Health 

Today, we spoke with Dr. Belinda Carrasco from Koa Health about how work-related stress leads to burnout and how to prevent it. We discussed how to foster a postitive work environment by training leaders who demonstrate empathy, compassion, and practical communication skills. Koa Health's prevention first approach provides the tools necessary to normalize mental health conversations and help employees manage stressors more effectively. Make sure to check out the following resources on workplace mental health.

Wellbeing Calendar

Stress in the Workplace

Preventing Workplace Burnout

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