CIPD’s latest health and wellbeing at work report revealed that sickness absence is at a ten-year high and that wellbeing support for individuals at different life stages can be patchy. So, how can organisations offer sophisticated and nuanced wellbeing support without truly understanding the individual needs of their people?

Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Krystal Wilkinson, Associate Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University; Nick Pahl, CEO at Society of Occupational Medicine; and Rachel Suff, Senior Policy Advisor at CIPD, as we explore how your organisation can better understand and tailor individual support for the different wellbeing needs of your people.

Podcast 201: Embedding a principles-based wellbeing Strategy

The pace of change has never been faster and with it comes a responsibility on our profession to look at digitalisation holistically within our organisations and how we design work. 

In this episode we're presenting some highlights from our 2023 annual Wellbeing seminar and part two from our Digital Transformation and Talent session with Kerry Group.

From the Wellbeing seminar, Dr. Caroline Murphy of University of Limerick, who is conducting research on digitalisation and the impact that has on job design on behalf of CIPD, shares insights into how job design and management practices can have a positive impact on wellbeing. CIPD researcher, Jake Young speaks about some key learnings from the Good Work Index and the impact digital work has on wellbeing research. 

Next, Ben Hallinan, Vice President of ICT at Kerry Group, brings us through the challenges and practical insights into how Kerry are harnessing technology to the betterment of their business and employees.

CIPD Ireland - Digital transformation: positive work evolution

There’s no time to lose in making our businesses environmentally sustainable, but among the myriad of responsibilities falling on the shoulders of people professionals, what role can you play as agents of change within the environment agenda?

Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Dr Jan Maskell, Business Psychologist; Gilda Neiman, Board Director at Chapter Zero in Brussels; and Susannah Haan, Senior Corporate Governance Advisor, as we explore how people professionals can better influence boards and senior leaders while also embedding sustainable checkpoints in your day-to-day processes.

Podcast 204: Why should environmental sustainability matter to people professionals?

We all want to crack the code of how to work more effectively and productively, the Midlands region met with Chris Lovett a Leadership & Simplicity Coach and Author of his best-selling book ‘Discovery is less’ to explore this in detail.  In this podcast, we tackle practical strategies for boosting productivity and impact: prioritising tasks, experimenting with a 4-day work week, cutting down on meetings, and questioning the purpose and value of our work. Join us to explore the power of choice, emphasising that while you can't do everything, you can do anything you want to. To avoid burnout, we need to work smarter, not harder.  It requires a cultural shift to foster an environment that not only tolerates but celebrates creative and disruptive thinking.

CIPD Ireland - Taking control of our working lives, avoiding stress and burnout

Awareness of what it means to be neurodivergent has grown amongst employers, as well as the understanding of the value this talent pool offers the organisation. But what does it mean to be neuroinclusive? Are we in danger of pigeon-holing or shoehorning neurodivergent talent into specific roles? And is there more that we can do to create workplaces that respond to individual working preferences?

Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Kevin Lyons, Senior HR Manager at Pearson; Alex Hirst, Co-founder of Hoxby; and Dr Jill Miller, Senior Diversity and Inclusion Policy Adviser at CIPD, as we explore how you can make your organisation more neuroinclusive.

Podcast 205: Is your organisation neuroinclusive?

Join us as we discuss Protected Disclosures legislation in Ireland and specifically the additions to the legislation as per the Amendment Act 2022. 

In this informative episode, we're fortunate to have Emmet Whelan, Partner at Byrne Wallace LLP, lending his expertise in Protected Disclosures. 

Tune in for a comprehensive breakdown of the original and amended legislation, insights on drafting effective policies and procedures, navigating the nuances between grievances and protected disclosures, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, conducting initial assessments, and the procedural steps involved in a thorough investigation. 

Stay informed, stay compliant – listen now!

CIPD Ireland - Protected Disclosures legislation in Ireland

Digital innovation has continued to move at an unprecedented pace, and few would argue the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted the model for organisations, and equally, if not more so, in the realm of L&D. 2023 research from the CIPD revealed that just 5% of respondents currently use AI to support L&D, with a modest 6% additionally planning to use AI into 2024. So, is an untapped opportunity waiting for the curious L&D professional to uncover?

Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Radha Bharj, Co-founder of Rythmik and Erica Farmer, Co-founder of Quantum Rise, as we explore how learning professionals can embrace the disruption AI offers to increase their capacity to deliver impactful and effective learning for organisations?

Podcast 206: Evidence-based L&D - The gift of artificial intelligence

Dive into this month's podcast episode, where host Lisa Hogan, our Membership Development and Communications Manager, engages in a dynamic conversation with David D'Souza, Director of Profession at the CIPD. 

Together, they unravel the intricacies of CIPD membership, focusing specifically on its value and local offerings within Ireland.
 
Join us as we explore the benefits that come with CIPD membership and uncover how it can be leveraged to elevate your career journey. 

Whether you're seeking to maximize your professional network or enhance your skill set, this episode offers invaluable insights into how CIPD membership can propel your career forward. 

Tune in now to discover the wealth of support and opportunities awaiting you!

CIPD Ireland Podcast - Discover the value of CIPD Membership

In a world heavily influenced by technology and evolving views on leadership and employee experience, people practice by and large, is still founded on the so-called 'Ulrich HR operating model' that was put forward in the 90s. Is it finally time to consider HR's next top operating model? 

Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests: Dave Ulrich, University of Michigan - Ross School of Business, Natalie Shiels, Chief People Officer at Mosaic Group, and Perry Timms, founder of People and Transformational HR, as we explore what approach to HR would be fit-for-purpose in the rapidly changing business environment of today and the future.

Podcast 207: HR's next top operating model

In the latest episode of the CIPD in Ireland podcast, Meg Dunphy, CIPD Ireland HR Policy & Engagement Manager, presents some of the highlights from our Annual Conference.  

Our CIPD Ireland Director Mary Connaughton analyses our latest HR Practices in Ireland research while Paul Healy talks about cooperation between ourselves and Skillnet Ireland as we launch our new Sustainable People Practices guide. 

You'll also hear great leadership insights from a CEO panel as well as an excerpt from our keynote with the wonderful Deborah Meaden, businesswoman and star of BBC's Dragons Den.

CIPD Ireland Podcast - CIPD Ireland Annual Conference 2024 highlights (part 1)

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