What if boosting productivity and retention wasn’t about perks or pay but about truly listening to your people?

In this episode, Emma Caiger, Director of Talent Intelligence at Henley Insights Group joins me, to explore how smart data, cultural awareness and a people-first mindset are transforming the world of work.

Emma shares how talent intelligence goes beyond HR buzzwords, helping organisations truly understand what drives employee engagement and business success. From global workforce shifts post-Covid to the rise of AI and evolving employee expectations, we break down how leadership teams can make better, more informed decisions that put people at the centre.

What You’ll Learn

- The Happiness Dividend: How employee engagement directly impacts productivity, retention, and profitability.

- Talent Intelligence in Action: Why tailored, data-led people strategies beat one-size-fits-all solutions every time.

- Building Trust: How meaningful listening and proactive retention strategies turn employees into brand advocates.

Emma’s insights are a reminder that a happy, engaged workforce isn’t just good for morale - it’s essential for growth. When we stop treating people as commodities and start seeing them as partners, everything changes.

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