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Work in Progress – People & Culture (P&C) - is a talk series that features thought leaders from the P&C and HR industries. Session's CEO Pernille Brun leads these discussions to uncover the latest trends shaping the future of work and the evolving landscape of P&C.
Through these sessions, we explore how P&C and HR can effectively support organizations, leaders, and employees to adapt to the changing demands of the workforce. We also delve into what strategies P&C departments can implement to maximize their contribution and influence on the overall business.
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Hvad hvis personlig udvikling ikke handler om at vælge en karrierestige, men om at gøre udvikling og læring til en del af hverdagens opgaver? I denne episode dykker vi ned i initiativet 'SOL' (Styrker og Læring) hos Styrelsen for Grøn Arealomlægning og Vandmiljø – et projekt, der vandt Dansk HR's Pris 2025. Vi taler med en del af teamet bag initiativet og får indsigt i, hvordan de flyttede udvikling ud af kursuslokalet og ind i det daglige arbejde. Baggrunden for SOL- initiativet var, at der ...
What if the real competitive edge with AI isn’t faster automation but smarter collaboration? In this episode, we sit down with Professor Jacob Sherson, founding director of the Center for Hybrid Intelligence, to unpack a people-first blueprint that turns generative AI into a true advantage. Instead of chasing “AI-first” hype, Jacob explains how to design workflow assistants, build learning cultures, and create interfaces where humans lead and AI assists. The goal: protecting and amplifying fi...
Hvordan skaber man en arbejdsplads, der ikke kun er førende inden for cirkulær økonomi, men også inden for socialt ansvar? For Dansk Retursystem ligger svaret i deres dybe engagement i "mangfoldighed" – et begreb de bevidst har valgt frem for "inklusion". I denne inspirerende samtale med HR Business Partner Berit Eschricht dykker vi ned i, hvordan en virksomhed dedikeret til genanvendelse er blevet en frontløber for mangfoldighed og medarbejder-empowerment. Med adskillige priser for deres soc...
Imagine a world where meetings energize rather than exhaust you. Where decisions are sharper, connections deeper, and everyone's voice matters. Bastian Overgaard, keynote speaker and author, has spent a decade showing organizations how to achieve exactly this through one surprisingly simple yet radical tool: strategic silence. In this podcast episode, Bastian reveals how his journey began with a television segment challenging social norms, which led to a profound discovery about human connect...
In this episode Louise Hoe Nielsen & Majken Juel Heskjær join the Work in Progress Podcast to share how they created a Danish LinkedIn group with the name "HR Rethought" after recognizing patterns of burnout and structural challenges facing HR professionals and employees overall in many organizations of today. Their conversation with host Pernille Hippe Brun digs deep into why traditional HR practices need fundamental reconsideration rather than mere rebranding, so that “HR rethought” can...
Every organization wants to develop high-performing talent, but what if our traditional approaches to talent management are fundamentally flawed? In this thought-provoking episode, I speak with business psychologist Dion Sørensen, who brings clarity to the real challenges of developing people in modern organizations. Dion speaks from unique experience: At an early age, he was granted the title "top talent" by Berlingske Media, while also developing talent programs at the company (Saxo Bank) h...
What happens when Danish sarcasm meets hierarchical expectations in India? How do you navigate when a team in one country expects decisions from above while another values collaborative consensus? Charlotte Kure Juul, EVP and CHRO at Adform, takes us inside her company's innovative approach to bridging cultural divides across their 700-person workforce spread across 29 countries. Rather than creating another standard harassment policy, Charlotte explains why Adform developed a Respect P...
What if the difference between feeling stuck at work and thriving isn't just about your environment, but about your nervous system? In this eye-opening conversation with neuroleadership coach Ed Ley, powerful insights at the intersection of neuroscience, habit formation, and workplace culture are unlocked. Ed's journey from sports conditioning specialist to neuroleadership coach began with a surprising observation: most people don't struggle with knowing what to do—they struggle with getting ...
In this eye-opening episode with Thea Tolstrup Bramming, People and Co-Leadership Partner at Clever, we explore how the electric mobility company operates with 400 employees through distributed leadership rather than traditional hierarchy. Thea shares her fascinating journey from sociologist to HR professional to champion of alternative organizational structures. Drawing from her observations of how traditional hierarchies often stifle the very creativity and initiative they claim to foster, ...
In this episode, Lars Hoffman, Learning Director at the global company, DHI, explains the transformative potential of gamification in leadership development and learning processes. Lars, educated within business psychology, and a former board game designer, shares how one can transform workplace learning with a playful twist. From his early days of creating games to utilizing their principles in crafting innovative training programs, Lars unlocks how structured play and gamification can help ...
In this episode, Julie Reiter, Vice President of Human Resources and Sustainable Development at The Clarke Group, Inc., joins us to share how she—through appreciative inquiry, a relentless focus on sustainability efforts and cross-functional collaboration—has helped transform Clarke into a forward-thinking, engaged, and flourishing organization. Hear the story of how the CEO (Lyell Clarke) inspired a shift towards sustainable development and workforce engagement in the mosquito control pestic...
In this episode, we take a deeper look at what happened in HR in 2024 and what trends and predictions we see for 2025. As we transition into 2025, Eric Knauf, head of Talent and Culture and founder of BelongHQ, gives us a forward-looking perspective on how crafting a connected workplace and embracing AI and hybrid work will be paramount for HR in 2025 and how these trends started in 2024. The episode delves into the impact of technology on employee engagement and the disconnection that can ar...
What if traditional HR models are holding your organization back? Join me, Pernille Brun, as I sit down with Camilla Miehs, the Group Chief People Officer at Lehman, to unearth a transformative approach to HR. Camilla shares her groundbreaking shift from conventional HR practices to a dynamic "people and culture" philosophy that prioritizes meaningful engagement and cultural development. We unpack her evolution from standard metrics like 360 feedback to systems that enhance employee well-bein...
What happens when a finance expert reshapes how to navigate the HR role? Join us as Jesper Diget, Group Chief People Officer at emagine, shares his intriguing journey from finance to human resources. Jesper offers a unique perspective on how financial acumen can reshape HR practices. With a background in finance, Jesper has leveraged his analytical skills to enhance HR's role in strategic leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding financial metrics and their impact on organizatio...
In this episode, Ditte Buch Andersen offers valuable insights into the process of identifying the right company values and how linking those values to specific animals can make them stronger and more memorable. In the case of the company Neurons, the elephant, gazelle, and zebra represent integrity, growth, and responsibility, respectively, sparking a wider conversation around the values and enabling them to be translated into meaningful actions. As ESG requirements shape the business landsca...
Unlock the secrets to fostering a strong organizational culture with our special guest, Michael Frantl, Global Culture, Engagement & Performance Solutions Lead at Novo Nordisk. Michael shares his expertise on maintaining a strong cultural identity amidst rapid company growth and leveraging hybrid and flexible work conditions to enhance employee engagement. Discover the innovative strategies he and his colleagues employ to ensure every employee feels a sense of belonging and alignment with...
How can a company effectively harness diversity to drive success? Join us as we dig deep with Stine Pi Halmind, the People Engagement Manager at Nordic Solar, to uncover strategies for fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace. Stine shares her unique insights into her multifaceted role, from spearheading Learning and Development initiatives to crafting a robust employee value proposition. Discover how Nordic Solar turns diversity into a strategic advantage, embedding inclusivity into dai...
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