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  • Day 2 of the CIPD Festival of Work is in full swing, and the festival atmosphere is nothing short of electrifying! Building on the success of last year’s unforgettable event, this year’s festival continues to infuse the world of work with vibrant energy and innovation.

    The festival floor is buzzing with activity as attendees immerse themselves in interactive content, led by inspirational thought leaders and industry experts. The networking opportunities are enriching, and the activities are immersive.

    Listen to this special episode to hear from exhibitors and attendees live from the CIPD Festival of Work!

    More about the festival

    Over 170 exhibitor stands are showcasing the latest innovations, workplace technologies, and business management tools and services. Attendees are engaging in in-person discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and gaining real insights into effective integration within their organizations.

    Peers are coming together to explore critical topics such as AI, hybrid working, and ethics. There’s a deep dive into organizational culture and leadership development across several stages:

    DEI Stage This stage is fostering fairness and collaboration, spotlighting positive actions and innovations in diversity. From examining initiatives to challenging best practices, the sessions are driving workplace growth and inclusivity.

    Employee Experience Stage From onboarding to retention, the importance of listening to employees is emphasized. Discussions revolve around best practices for work satisfaction and leveraging existing data for people analytics, providing valuable insights for organizational success.

    Internal Comms Stage Exploring the pivotal role of communication within organizations, this stage is dedicated to developing strategies that empower teams to actively participate in achieving organizational goals. Attendees are leaving with toolkits for employee advocacy and engagement case studies.

    L&D Stage Focused on the skills agenda, this stage is all about developing future skills, prioritizing tasks, and managing increasing workloads. It’s a deep dive into the effective development of essential competencies.

    Responsible Business Stage Addressing critical issues like trust, transparency, pay equality, mental health, and overall wellbeing, this stage is tackling the most important themes for modern organizations, providing actionable insights and strategies.

    As Day 2 progresses, the CIPD Festival of Work continues to be a hub of learning, networking, and inspirat

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  • In this episode, we hear from Nikki Scarr, Global Head of HR at abcam. With a career spanning both corporate and military HR, Nikki brings a unique perspective to the profession with 18 years of experience in a variety of HR roles across the world.

    Nikki's passion for social mobility, stemming from her own experience as the first in her family to attend university, shines through as she recounts her journey into HR. Hear how she's been instrumental in creating her company’s first social mobility employee resource group, expanding global work experience opportunities, and supporting future leaders.

    In a candid conversation, Nikki opens up about her decision to share her personal story on LinkedIn, which not only garnered immense support but also inspired senior leaders to share their own journeys.

    Nikki will be a speaker at the Cambridge AI Summit on June 18th. In the conversation, Nikki shares her views on AI and digital workers - underscoring her belief that technology should enhance, not replace, human-centric tasks. Nikki discusses the ethical considerations and her reservations about AI in recruitment processes, advocating for the indispensable role of human involvement to ensure fairness and depth in candidate selection.

    More About Nikki Scarr

    Currently Global Head of HR for leading Cambridge-based life sciences company abcam, Nikki has partnered the organization’s Digital transformation for the past 3 years forging connections between talent and innovation. Her is passionate about creating inclusive and diverse workplaces that empower people to achieve their full potential.

    Nikki is a British Army Veteran, trustee of Army Families Federation and a social mobility champion. Nikki believes ‘you can’t be what you can’t see’ and has championed initiatives aimed at leveling the playing field for future generations.



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  • In this episode, we talk about resilience as an employee superpower, look ahead to the SHRM Annual Conference and Expo in Chicago and much more!

    The guest today is Bob Goodwin, a LinkedIn Top Voice and the Founder of Career Club.

    Career Club serves individuals and companies by providing career services for job seekers, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and Outplacement. The common thread running through these services is a fundamental focus on mental wellness.

    Most recently, Bob has launched Radical Resilience, a curriculum designed to address the chronic workforce issues of burnout and disengagement.

    Bob is also the host of two popular podcasts, Career Club Live and The Work Wire with Johnny Taylor, Jr., CEO of the Society of Human Resources Management.

    Tune in and discover how Bob transitioned from a successful corporate sales and marketing career to creating a platform that focuses on mental wellness in career services. We'll explore his unique approach to job searching, treating it as a sales and marketing exercise, and his "making your own weather" methodology.

    Questions for Bob include:

    What is the vision and mission of Career Club ?Tell us about the Work Wire podcast with Johnny C. Taylor Jnr What are you looking forward to at #SHRM24? Why do you see resilience as the superpower for the future?


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  • What if you could align your brand with your inner energy to better stand out? We are thrilled to welcome Geraldine Spurway, the CEO and founder of The Spur Way, who brings her unique approach to personal branding influenced by her psychic grandmother.

    Geraldine’s method integrates mindset, energy work, and a deep passion for communication and branding. She shares her journey and previews her role at the upcoming Wellnergy Festival in Wimbledon Park, London on June 15, where she will lead a transformative breathwork and sound healing session.

    Listen as Geraldine offers insights into the festival's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and mental health, making this episode a must-listen for anyone passionate about energy work and personal growth!

    Disrupt London will host a special edition at the Wellnergy Festival - focused on workplace wellbeing. Speakers include:

    Chris Lovett, Leadership Coach at NatWest GroupSarah Hayes, Co-founder and Director at Running on EmptySanita Hans, Nurse, End of Life Care at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Founder at Wellness MetricsBianca Errigo, Co-Founder at HumanOSJonathan Breakell, Managing Director at My Health Xtras LtdRussell Robinson EdD, Program Director and Professorial Lecturer, School of Public Affairs at American University and Founder of Amplified Research and ConsultingIsi Ojobo, Organisational Development ManagerOrganisational Development Manager North Central London ICB

    HRchat questions for Geraldine include:

    You're speaking at the London Wellnergy Festival on June 15 - including a Disrupt talk. Tell us the story behind Wellnergy and how you started working with Nick S.Tell us about your session at Wellnergy London How is Wellnergy different to other wellness events?


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  • The guest this time is Madison Butler, Chief Experience Officer at Grav, Founder at Blue Haired Unicorn, an outspoken diversity and inclusion advocate, and a culture queen!

    With a background in talent development and attraction paired with a deep knowledge of DEI and culture, Madison's work is focused on creating equitable spaces and creating scalable strategies to achieve psychological safety. She is an outspoken advocate for mental health, removing the stigma around trauma, DEI and the ability to be "human at work". She is passionate about facilitating hard conversations through storytelling, data, and "tough empathy".

    Questions for Madison include:

    As a prominent advocate for diversity both in life and on social media, why do you believe many companies still face challenges building diverse workforces?Why don't more leaders embrace the value of a more diverse workforce? What three key areas should companies prioritize this year to advance diversity and inclusion efforts?Should 'toxic' but high-performing employees keep their jobs? You've mentioned that the concept of "culture fit" is misleading—could you elaborate on why you believe this?AI is being increasingly used in the sourcing and hiring stages of the employee lifecycle. What are the risks to DEI of relying on AI?

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  • In this HRchat episode, we discuss actionable ways companies can recruit top talent, why skilled-based hiring is important and the responsible use of AI in the hiring process

    The guest this time is Nicola (Nicky) Hancock, Regional Managing Director, Americas, AMS

    Nicky is responsible for all global staff and clients in the Investment Banking sector and the Americas region at AMS. She ensures the agency is building a strong understanding of clients' businesses and translates this into solutions, delivering services that meet their strategic objectives. Through operational excellence and a great candidate experience, Nicola and her teams enable AMS’s clients to attract and retain the best talent in the sector. In direct relation to this, Nicola is also responsible for supporting the agency’s organization in attracting top talent, enabling AMS’s employees to realize their potential through creating great career opportunities for them to develop, in turn ensuring our clients have the best possible support.

    Nicola has over 15 years of experience in resourcing. During her 5+ years with AMS, she has led a number of our key clients globally including RBS, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, and BAML, She has built extensive experience and understanding of financial services and the challenges and opportunities this brings to talent acquisition and management.

    Prior to AMS, Nicola's experiences included consulting directly for a number of blue-chip organizations in a range of areas, from Executive Recruitment and Assessment to Employer Branding and Talent Acquisition Technology.

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  • ATD wrapped up a few days ago and it proved, once again, to be an experience not to be missed! For over eight decades, the Association for Talent Development (ATD) has been at the forefront of advancing the talent development field, offering events that consistently deliver excellence. From the inaugural conference in Chicago in 1945 with just 56 attendees, ATD has grown its annual International Conference & EXPO into a global phenomenon. This year’s conference, held in New Orleans, drew more than 9,000 professionals from 80+ countries, cementing its reputation as a key event for learning and development (L&D) professionals.

    On the final day of the event, Bill Banham got a chance to sit down with Mallory Flynn, Content Manager and Chloe Sferra, Content Coordinator at ATD for a brief chat about their experiences of #ATD24 and their plans for OrgDev in Atlanta in October and ATD 2025 in DC.

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  • In this HRchat episode we look at the evolving dynamics of workplace culture, the importance of empowering employees, and why more autonomy and trust from leaders can lead to higher levels of employee performance.

    Our guest this time is Al Kingsley, a well-known EdTech expert and business leader. Al has a big social following, has written 3 books around Ed Tech and Governance, leads the NetSupport Group, and is a MAT Chair. He will also be a speaker at the Milton Keynes AI Summit in October.

    Questions for Al include:

    What are the main characteristics/qualities of an effective leader?Let's discuss your passion for raising awareness of alternative provision options. You are connected with Alex Hughes, Chair of Inspire 2 Ignite. How did you meet and what is it about Inspire 2 Ignite you like? NetSupport's solutions have secured over 300 industry awards and include IT Asset Management, Remote Control, Classroom Management & Orchestration, Notification, eSafety, Service desk and assessment software. Tell us more.You're Chair of the Business Board at the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, a supporter of the Peterborough AI Summit. Tell us about the Combined Authority.

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  • In this HRchat episode, we consider the qualities that separate the best HR pros from the pack and why HR leaders should seek out mentors from outside the HR profession. We also discuss ways AI is impacting the HR function.

    The guest today is David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare. David's experience is a goldmine of practical knowledge, having served as HR Manager at Universal Pictures, then rocketed through his career holding titles like Director of Human Resources at Electronic Arts (EA) and Twitter, VP of People at Zendesk, VP of People & Places at Niantic, Inc., and Chief Human Resources Officer at Eventbrite.

    Questions for David include:

    You've had a varied career. Can you point to some leaders/mentors who have made a positive impact along the way?Why do you believe HR leaders should seek out mentors from outside HR?What are some qualities that separate the best HR/People leaders from the rest?How can HR leaders help create a culture based on high performance?Tell us about some of the use cases that you, Q Hamirani, and Stephen Huerta discussed at the recent SXSW HR & AI Summit.

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  • In this episode, we discuss Disrupt events in Cambridge and Birmingham plus we hone in on some of the unique challenges faced by HR leaders in the Travel industry.

    Bill's guest is Trish Hewitt, Chief People Officer at Grey Dawes Travel. Trish is also an HR Consultant and has been featured in The Daily Mail Online, People Management Magazine and has spoken at Disrupt.

    Questions for Trish include:

    You joined Grey Dawes in August 2023. What are some of the unique challenges and opportunities for HR leaders in the travel industry?How is the travel industry getting better at attracting and developing more diverse talent? You recently spoke at Disrupt Cambridge. Tell us about your session.You are speaking at DisruptHR Birmingham at the HCL Conference. Tell us more.You're moderating at the Peterborough AI Summit on June 6. How is AI impacting your role and the required skills of colleagues?You're also the Founder and MD at Tap HR. Tell us about the company's mission.


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  • In HRchat episode 707, we discuss employee benefits, wellness and fostering a more people-focused work culture. We also look ahead to the return of DisruptHR Birmingham at the Human Centred Leadership Conference on May 22nd.

    Bill Banham's returning guest is David Cartlidge, Group CEO at My Staff Shop, a company specializing in creating tailored employee benefits, rewards and recognition. David is also a co-organizer of DisruptHR Birmingham.

    My Staff Shop provides employees with exclusive deals and discounts, free financial advice, and saving tips to suit every situation. David and the team pride themselves on their friendly and collaborative way of working, putting the interest of clients at the heart of everything they do.

    Get your tickets to Disrupt Birmingham at the Human Centred Leadership Conference on May 22 here.

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  • The focus of today's HRchat show is cultivating resilience and organizational culture.

    LHH, the professional talent solutions and advisory company (and a part of The Adecco Group) recently announced a partnership with Barrett Values Centre to bolster their Culture offerings with an Organizational Culture Solution.

    On the heels of this, Bill Banham welcomes Gaëlle de la Fosse, President of LHH and a member of the executive committee of The Adecco Group, back to the HRchat Podcast to dive into the importance of investing in a strong organizational culture and share some tactics on how leaders can do so.

    Questions for Gaëlle include:

    Why is organizational culture an important investment, especially with many companies focused on cutting costs?Who should define the 'Why' of a company culture? Leaders? Employees? HR?we spoke already about engagement and retention. In terms of attracting candidates, how does a strong organizational culture help companies attract and retain their top talent?You mentioned earlier that you believe leaders should lead the culture/the why - How can leaders navigate some of the biggest roadblocks companies face to building an adaptable culture? And what are some of those roadblocks?

    About LHH

    LHH is a professional talent solutions and advisory company, and a part of The Adecco Group, preparing workers, the people that manage them, and business leaders for the challenges we face in this new world of work. LHH’s solutions span recruitment, career transition & mobility, coaching, leadership development, and upskilling/reskilling, with more than 8,000 colleagues and coaches across 66 countries, collectively supporting over 15,000 organizations and over 500,000 candidates each year.

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  • The American Business Awards® (ABAs), also known as the Stevie Awards, have been a premier business awards program in the US for over 20 years.

    They recognize excellence across various categories and industries, including public and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit, and businesses of all sizes.

    Fidello President and HR Gazette Associate Editor, Chris Bjorling is a 2024 Stevie winner! In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham and Chris discuss the award plus they reflect on DisruptHR Buffalo, look ahead to the ATD Conference and Expo in New Orleans later this month and preview the next few seasons of the People and Performance Podcast.

    Questions include:

    Congrats again on winning the Stevie Award! Tell us moreWhat does the award say about Fidello?You and I will be attending ATD next month. What are you hoping to get from covering the event?We recently spoke at DisruptHR Buffalo. Can you share your experiences? We are in the middle of recording new episodes of the People and Performance Podcast. Can you tell the HRchat listeners about the show?How can we connect with you and learn more about Fidello?

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  • In this episode of the HRchat show, we look at some findings from LHH’s Global Workforce of the Future Report.

    The report investigates the changing world of work from the worker’s perspective. LHH surveyed over 30,000 workers across a range of industries, job functions, company sizes, and personal backgrounds to unravel how business leaders, HR professionals, managers, and more can best navigate shifting trends in the workforce.

    Joining Bill Banham on the show today is Gaëlle la Fosse, President of LHH and a member of the executive committee of The Adecco Group.

    Questions for Gaëlle include:

    What is the Global Workforce of the Future report?How can an organization make itself more appealing to top talent while so many workers are nervous about seeking a new position?Who's responsible for career pathing and professional development? HR? Managers? Employees? PD motivations? Generational differences? Shaping company culture - encouraging employees to speak up. What does a future-proof workforce look like? How can a leader make sure their company is prepared for change, especially in light of AI’s advancement?What are some ways leadership can support internal mobility and ensure employees feel encouraged to stay within the company to grow?Why is supporting talent in these ways important?About Gaëlle la Fosse

    Gaëlle is guiding LHH to become the leading provider of professional talent solutions, offering services such as leadership training, professional recruitment, upskilling and reskilling, and career transition & mobility. In just one year at LHH, she transformed the company from seven siloed business lines to all come together and integrate under the same umbrella, providing unique coverage of professional talent needs across the talent lifecycle.

    She brings a strong track record in executing profitable growth strategies, with her 20+ year career including serving as CEO of a major fashion company and a long tenure as partner of a global consulting organization. Gaëlle holds an MBA degree from HEC Paris and a master’s degree in politics and economy from Sciences Po, both in Paris, France and speaks five languages.

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  • In this episode, we talk about the cost of living and about the moral and business case for employers to embed living wage initiatives in their HR strategies.

    Bill Banham's guest today is Gail Irvine, Head of Business Development and Policy at the Living Wage Foundation

    Gail joined the Living Wage Foundation in October 2022 and is responsible for driving forward new projects that maximize voluntary employer approaches to tackle in-work poverty and promote good work.

    Previously, Gail was Living Wage Scotland Manager at the Poverty Alliance, the franchise partner delivering Living Wage accreditation in Scotland. Gail spent five years as a Senior Policy and Development Officer at Carnegie UK, a UK charitable foundation, where she led the delivery of their ‘Fulfilling Work’ program, focusing on policy and employer interventions required to make work better.

    Questions for Gail include:

    Talk to us about the increase in the cost of living over the past couple of yearsTell us about the mission of the Living Wage FoundationIn 60 seconds, give an overview of the 'real living wage', plus other newer initiatives - Living Hours and Living Pensions.What percentage of UK employees exist below the real living wage?Don’t businesses need flexibility from their workforce? Don’t some people like working flexibly?What has been the impact of the Living Wage campaign – on workers, influencing government policy etc?

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  • In HRchat episode 702, we consider colleagues who double up as caregivers and ways we can support them.

    Joseph Fuller's research suggested that 73% of employees are currently juggling caregiving responsibilities in some capacity. However, due to a lack of tracking by employers, the necessary support infrastructure for caregivers is often not available. The result? Each family is left to build its caregiving support system from scratch.

    This inefficiency and sense of isolation result in massive losses of around $35 billion annually for U.S. businesses due to the failure to adequately support and retain these vital workers!

    Bill Banham's guest this time is Lisa Leighton, Vice President of Strategic Development at Cariloop

    Lisa leads new business acquisition and growth strategy, working with employers and partners to extend Cariloop's reach to more employees and their families. She joined the company with more than 20 years in the employee experience industry, partnering with Fortune 500 companies to create HR and Benefits programs and experiences designed to drive attraction and retention.

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  • In this HRchat, we talk about the impact of AI on the HR function, the evolution of employee engagement, UNLEASH, and a whole bunch more.

    Bill Banham's returning guest is Mervyn Dinnen a talent analyst, advising recruitment and HR technology businesses on the emerging trends impacting hiring, retention, and engagement. He is a writer and international speaker on recruitment and HR trends and an award-winning recruitment blogger. Before this, he spent 20 years as a recruitment and HR practitioner.

    Mervyn is a top HR influencer and the author of Exceptional Talent: How to Attract, Acquire and Retain the Very Best Employees and the upcoming book, Digital Talent. He's also the host of the popular HR Means Business podcast.

    Questions for Mervyn include:

    We met up at UNLEASH in Paris back in October. What is it about UNLEASH that you think is unique? You recently gave a presentation entitled ‘Is Retention the New Recruitment?’ What were the main points you were making?How do you see employee engagement evolving? What are your predictions for the next few years?You’ve written about the need for organizations to adopt a Total Talent Thinking approach - what do you mean by this?Do you think the increasing usage of AI within HR will lead to a form of 'humanless human resources'?How much of the HR function can be replaced? What can't be augmented/replaced?

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  • Today is Eclipse Day in North America AND we've hit HRchat episode 700!!!

    To help us celebrate the double whammy and look ahead to DisruptHR Buffalo on Thursday is Dr. Kristy F. Tyson, President-Elect of ATD Buffalo Niagara Chapter - a region that'll enjoy the full eclipse later today.

    Tune in to learn about ways ATD is helping the business community. Listen too, to get the lowdown on what to expect at DisruptHR Buffalo

    Feature Your Brand on the HRchat Podcast

    The HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score.

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  • In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, new DisruptHR Buffalo co-organizers Bill Banham and Chris Bjorling preview the relaunch event happening on April 11 plus they discuss their hopes for the ATD Conference and Expo in New Orleans in May.

    Learn more and get tickets:

    DisruptHR Buffalo, April 11ATD Conference, May 19-22

    Feature Your Brand on the HRchat Podcast

    The HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score.

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  • In this HRchat episode, we consider what it takes to achieve happiness at work. Tune in as we also share ways to better measure employee engagement.

    Our guest this time is Nic Marks, CEO and Founder of Friday Pulse. Nic was once described as a “Statistician with a Soul” because of his unusual combination of ‘hard’ statistical skills and ‘soft’ people skills, he draws on scientific evidence to show that everyone benefits when businesses take happiness seriously.

    In 2018, Nic founded Friday Pulse an innovative tech business based in London to be the catalyst in changing the world of work for the better.

    Nic was recently a speaker at Disrupt London 19.0. Check out the latest London chapter 5-minute lightning talks here.

    Questions for Nic include:

    What does happiness at work mean to you?How did you get into measuring happiness? Can one measure happiness?Can employees 'game' a happiness test? After all, many employees wouldn't want low engagement scores.What incentivizes employees and does that differ between generations/industries? Why does happiness at work matter?What are the big drivers of team happiness?If teams are happy, will they get complacent? Won’t they just slack off?You have a free happiness at work test at fridayone.com. Tell me more

    More About Nic

    Nic has been an advisor to the UK Government Office for Science on the Wellbeing Foresight Programme and has written over 20 publications. In 2010 Nic was invited to speak at the prestigious TED global conference. His TED talk has now been watched well over two million times, and he authored one of the original three TEDbooks, entitled ‘A Happiness Manifesto’. Nic was named as one of the Top Ten Original Thinkers by the UK’s Institute of Directors magazine and his work was listed as one of Forbes Magazine’s Seven Most Powerful Ideas in 2011.

    Nic founded Friday Pulse in 2018 - a weekly science-led pulse that provides leaders with actionable data on their teams' happiness, and is currently writing a book on why happiness is a serious business.

    Feature Your Brand on the HRchat Podcast

    The HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score.

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