The HR L&D Podcast

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.comNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Stay 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Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!(00:00) Introduction and Sponsor Message(03:06) Why "Human Resources" Feels Outdated(04:46) From Neuropsychology to Corporate HR(10:38) Meta-Modern HR and Metacognition Explained(17:51) Managing Paradox and the HR Identity Crisis(23:00) Where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/919cf6b9eaSign 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-6400191a5Nick 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/23e7b153e7Timestamps:(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/919cf6b9eaSign 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/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Enjoyed 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/919cf6b9eaSign 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/consultNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Enjoyed 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 AndreaWebsite: andrealynnintuitive.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/andrealynnintuitive/?hl=enNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign 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.comBooks: 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/919cf6b9eaSign 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.comThe New Science of Momentum: https://donyaeger.com/shop/new-science-of-momentum/?utm_source=chatgpt.comNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign 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/919cf6b9eaSign 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/nickdayIn 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/919cf6b9eaSign 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: www.deel.com/nickdayIn this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Dani Woods to explore how high performing HR and payroll professionals can overcome fear, step into visibility, and lead with confidence in an AI driven world. The conversation examines why so many talented HR pros feel stuck or overlooked, how imposter syndrome holds people back, and what it really takes to build momentum and credibility as a modern HR leader.You will hear clear career acceleration frameworks including how to translate your impact into next level roles, how to build your personal board of advisors, how to lead large scale HR and payroll implementations with confidence, and how to shift from doing the work to moving work through others. Dani also shares practical guidance on overcoming visibility fear, navigating self doubt, using AI as an amplifier rather than a threat, and positioning yourself for leadership in a changing HR landscape.Whether you are an HR leader, payroll specialist, HRIS professional, or an ambitious people practitioner ready to progress, this conversation will help you break through career stagnation, build genuine leadership presence, and thrive in an AI enabled future of work. Expect actionable insights to strengthen your influence, elevate your visibility, and create the momentum needed to unlock meaningful career growth.For those of you who’d like to connect with Dani, you can find her on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to check out her work at LotusWelle by visiting lotuswelle.com Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7

*In this episode: Why Learning Is the Growth Lever Most Companies Fail to Pull*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/nickdayIn this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Panos Siozos to show how modern learning becomes a true growth engine. You will hear why “learning as infrastructure” outperforms one-and-done training, where AI fits in L&D, and how customer and employee education power activation, retention, and revenue.The conversation covers practical frameworks you can use today, including how to decentralize content creation to subject matter experts, microlearning and short video tactics, AI assisted authoring for quality at speed, and simple ways to repurpose and translate content globally. You will also learn how to turn L&D from a cost center to a profit center with certifications, customer academies, and data driven onboarding, plus what to measure to prove ROI and reduce support tickets. The episode closes with metacognition tips that help people choose what to learn and why, so knowledge sticks.Whether you are an HR leader, CEO, enablement lead, or L&D professional, this discussion will help you build an always on learning culture, accelerate onboarding, scale expertise with AI, and connect education to concrete business outcomes. You'll upgrade employee experience, improve compliance, and unlock performance across teams.For those who’d like to learn more about Panos and his work, head over to learnworlds.com Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign 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: www.deel.com/nickdayIn this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day explores how HR can use AI to become more strategic and more human. The conversation covers where AI truly fits in HR, what changes with the EU AI Act, and how leaders can turn time saved on admin into culture, capability, and impact.You will hear practical frameworks including a simple 4Ps plus 2 model for HR AI, human in the loop hiring, guardrails to reduce hallucinations, and a clear view on when AI must be 100 percent accurate. The discussion also outlines a modern HR operating model with always on self service, plus policy steps for ethical, explainable AI.Whether you are an HR leader, CEO, or L&D professional, this conversation will help you move from pilots to scaled adoption and build an AI ready organization. Expect actionable steps to improve employee experience, strengthen compliance, and unlock productivity and performance across your teams. 100X Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41BP5XTNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e700:00 Intro & Preview02:25 What HR Is For03:54 Why HR + AI Now06:19 AI as Augmentation07:43 HR AI Framework & Use Cases10:14 Guardrails: Hallucinations & Accuracy12:45 Guardrails: Bias & Human in the Loop16:58 Recruiting with AI21:01 EU AI Act for HR25:16 HR Team of the Future25:56 New HR Operating Model31:54 Tools for Culture Change35:35 Rethink Processes

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/nickdayIn this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Matt Leta - digital pioneer, bestselling author, and CEO of Future Works - to explore how leaders can adopt AI effectively within their organizations.Matt shares practical strategies from his book “100X”, explaining how executives can integrate AI without disrupting culture or workflow. He reveals why most AI projects fail, how to overcome fear and resistance, and what it really takes to build an AI-ready business.Whether you’re an HR leader, CEO, or L&D professional, this conversation will help you move from hesitation to confident action, using AI to unlock productivity, performance, and innovation across your teams.100X Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41BP5XTNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7(00:00) Preview(01:17) Introducing Matt Lea(03:21) What “Human Resources” Means in an AI Era(07:37) Why Most AI Projects Fail (and How to Fix It)(12:00) The 100X Framework for Practical AI Adoption(18:19) The LEAP Model: One Hour per Week(20:52) Overcoming Fear & Building an AI-Ready Culture(31:45) Lead Through Value, Not Time(36:30) HR & L&D as AI Transformation Catalysts

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/nickdayIn this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with futurist Bob Johansen (Distinguished Fellow, Institute for the Future), Jeremy Kirshbaum (Founder, Handshake), and Gabe Cervantes (Director of Scalable Foresight, IFTF) to explore what it really takes to lead in the age of AI.Together, they unpack the third edition of their groundbreaking book “Leaders Make the Future” and reveal the 10 essential human-centered leadership skills every HR leader and CHRO needs to thrive in a rapidly evolving, AI-powered workplace.This conversation will help you understand how to use generative AI as a tool for augmentation, not replacement, and how to prepare your workforce for the future of work while keeping your humanity intact.Important Links: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Make-Future-Third-Leadership/dp/B0D66H9BF1Bob Johansen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-johansen/Jeremy Kirshbaum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-kirshbaum-6294b01a1Gabe Cervantes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-cervantes-ab147338/Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7(00:00) Preview and Intro (03:11) The 10 Skills Every Future Leader Needs  (04:59) How to Use Generative AI(11:34) Humans + Machines: Augmentation Over Replacement  (14:24) Human Calming: Staying Grounded in a Chaotic World  (16:54) Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness with AI  (21:35) Using GenAI to Train Leaders  (23:53) What Humans Should Keep vs. Offload to AI  (25:27) Bob’s “Stretch” AI Model That Challenges His Thinking  (27:42) Building AI Policies with Clear Yes-Zones  (30:24) About the Book: Leaders Make the Future  (34:52) HR L&D Vault

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/nickdayMenopause at work is not a policy box to tick. In this HR L&D episode, Nick Day sits down with Fiona McKay, founder of The Menopause Maze, to unpack how menopause affects leadership performance, talent pipelines, and boardroom readiness. You will learn why a symptom-only lens misses the real career impacts, how the “invisible filter” quietly shapes who gets promoted, and what HR and L&D can do to turn menopause into a leadership advantage. We cover data-driven diagnostics, the No Pause Scorecard, manager upskilling, and confidential coaching routes that protect privacy while improving performance and retention. Watch to move from awareness to action and build an inclusive, high-performance culture that keeps your best women.Connect with Fiona: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionamckay/The Menopause Maze Website: https://www.themenopausemaze.com/Workplace Scorecard: https://www.themenopausemaze.com/menopause-at-work-scorecard-for-workplacesNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7(00:00) Preview and intro (02:25) Who Fiona McKay is and her mission (The Menopause Maze)(04:07) Menopause as an overlooked strategic blind spot(06:49) Why HR/L&D must lead or risk stall and attrition(11:06) Myths, symptom distribution, and the “invisible filter”(14:01) Equipping senior women for boardroom performance(16:02) Succession planning when symptoms peak(18:02) Data point: 73% would move for a menopause career coach(20:27) No Pause Scorecard and data diagnostic explained(23:07) Confidential coaching routes for leaders (B2B and direct)(26:19) Designing lifecycle-aware leadership development(28:25) Talent attraction and Gen Alpha expectations(29:42) Practical L&D actions: on-demand learning and manager support(31:50) Four immediate actions for organisations(33:46) Culture, inclusion, and the ripple effect beyond work(37:00) HR L&D Vault: resource, lesson, and future advice

Download Deel’s free AI-powered HR guide and discover how to streamline processes, stay compliant, and scale globally with ease: https://shorturl.at/Y1ySBWhat does it really mean to belong at work? In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day sits down with Greg Morley — global HR leader, former Head of DEI at Moët Hennessy, and author of BOND: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection.Greg shares powerful insights from his 20+ year career at Disney, Hasbro, and LVMH, where he led multicultural teams across the US, Europe, and Asia. Together, Nick and Greg explore:Why belonging is the foundation of inclusion and employee engagementHow leaders can build psychological safety and connection in diverse workplacesThe challenges of driving global DEI initiatives across regions and culturesPractical steps HR professionals can take to embed inclusion into daily practicesWhy belonging is the future of work — and how it impacts retention, innovation, and growthWhether you’re an HR leader, people manager, or business owner, this conversation will help you understand why belonging matters and how you can create a workplace where everyone feels valued and connected.📖 Learn more about Greg’s book BOND here: https://www.gregmorley.comGreg’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcmorley/Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7(00:00) Introduction & Greg’s Global HR Journey(04:28) Early Life and Cross-Cultural Influences(08:15) Career Path: From GE to Disney to Hasbro(12:47) Lessons from Leading at Disneyland Paris(17:36) Building Teams Across Asia (Hong Kong & Shanghai)(23:04) Transition to LVMH and Global DEI Leadership(28:55) Why Belonging is the Foundation of Inclusion(34:12) Writing *BOND* – The Keys to Inclusion & Connection(39:44) Regional Differences in DEI: Asia vs. Europe vs. US(45:31) Leadership, Empathy & Human Connection(50:08) Creating Psychological Safety at Work(55:23) Practical Actions HR Can Take to Foster Belonging(01:01:42) The Future of Work: Inclusion as a Strategic Advantage