Episodes tagged: Culture

The Hidden Power of Middle Management

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen speaks with Gary Cookson about the often-overlooked role of middle managers in organizations.

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The Normalization of Layoffs and the Rise of Worker Burnout

In this episode Steve discusses how increasing layoffs from high-profile and wildly profitable companies like Amazon are creating a chilling effect on worker safety and confidence – and placing employees in a state of almost constant fear and uncertainty. If one of the largest, most successful companies can easily cut tens of thousands of workers – is any corporate job truly secure?

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The Paradox of Work in 2025: Huge Profits, Massive Layoffs

In this episode Steve shares how as 2025 winds down, the U.S. labor market has experienced a wave of layoffs – over 1.1 million so far – in spite of many organizations’ massive profits and all-time highs in the U.S. equity market. What can and should HR leaders do to make sure people are still at the center of workforce planning in the age of AI and downsizing?

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Creating a New Operating Model for HR

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Perry Timms, who has been five times recognised by HR Magazine as one of the Most Influential Thinkers in HR, about his new book – The HR Operating Model.

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Using HR Analytics to Create a Data-Driven HR Culture

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Dr. Prerna Tambay from Kingston Business School, one of the few academics who has done pioneering work in the area of HR analytics and digital HR.

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HRs Role in Shaping Company Culture

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Jivan Dempsey, Director of HR Transformation at FiveRivers Consulting, and author of The HR Change Manager’s Handbook, about shifting company culture whilst preserving core organisational values and identity.

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So, Who Wants to Be a Leader Anymore?

In this episode Steve discusses key trends and findings from the Global Leadership Forecast 2025 from DDI. Chief among these are the increased stress levels weighing on managers, and Gen Z’s reluctance to work towards future leadership roles.

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HR and The Complexity of Everyday People Problems

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with executive coach and award winning business author Zena Everett about HR’s role in helping to build team dynamics and trust whilst addressing every day people problems.

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Modern Leadership: Lessons from The Leader-Shift Playbook

In this episode of the At Work in America podcast, hosts Steve and Trish chat with Phil Wilson, a leadership expert and author, to explore the nuances of effective leadership.

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HR Means Business: HR’s Role in Supporting Employees Through Cancer

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Barbara Wilson – Founder of the social enterprise ‘Working With Cancer’ – about their latest research on how organisations can help support those in their workforce who have had, or are having, treatment for cancer.

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