What is a CPO? Kristine Pollock on culture, engagement and earning influence at ILG The latest episode of The People Agenda Podcast continues the show's What is a CPO? mini-series, this time with Kristine Pollock, Chief People Officer at International Logistics Group...
In brief SWP works best when it starts with the business outcome, not the process or the tooling Workforce shape (skills, structure, leadership capability) matters more than headcount or cost AI has compressed planning cycles from annual to near-continuous, and...
What is a chief people officer? Stuart Price on the role, the tensions and the future What does a chief people officer actually do? On this episode of the People Agenda Podcast, hosts Debbie Mitchell and Gemma Ryall put that question to Stuart Price, CPO at Zenith,...
What is a CPO, and how does the role change as a business scales from 100 people to 1,400? In this episode of The People Agenda, hosts Chris Howard and Debbie Mitchell from Lace Partners put that question to Toby Hough, VP of People and Culture for Europe at HiBob,...
The role of the Chief People Officer (CPO) is evolving faster than ever. No longer focused solely on HR operations, today's CPO is increasingly responsible for driving organisational transformation, shaping strategy, influencing culture, and helping businesses...
Change is no longer an occasional business challenge. It is a constant reality. Organisations are facing difficult decisions at an unprecedented pace. The real test for leaders is not whether change happens, but how they guide people through it when the impact feels...
The role of the Chief People Officer has evolved far beyond traditional HR. In high-growth, private equity-backed businesses, today’s CPO is a commercial leader responsible for driving growth, enabling strategy, shaping culture, and creating the conditions for...
The modern Chief People Officer is no longer just a people leader. Today's CPO is a strategic business partner, cultural architect, and organisational conscience. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast Chris Howard and Debbie Mitchell speak to Jonny Friedman,...
Great leadership roles are rarely defined by job titles alone. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, Chris Howard and Debbie Mitchell sit down with Neil Morrison, from Severn Trent Water as he explains why the modern CPO is no longer just an HR leader. The...
What is a CPO, and how is the role changing as organisations face relentless transformation? In brief Explores what a CPO is and how the role links to business strategy. Discusses metrics, talent and credibility in the C-suite. Examines how AI is reshaping workforce...
The future of early careers is being rewritten in real time. As AI reshapes entry-level work and application volumes surge, employers are rethinking what makes talent stand out and candidates need a new playbook to keep up. In this episode of The People Agenda...
The conversation around AI in the workplace is shifting fast and the real tension isn’t about technology, it’s about ownership. Who actually “owns” AI inside an organisation today? In this episode of The People Agenda podcast Chris Howard and LACE Director of AI Data...
By Annette Frem and Clara Sanchez Adoption of AI tools is a journey. One that starts with small steps, builds momentum over time, and becomes a powerful driving force at the heart of transformation. At LACE, we are constantly exploring and leading the discussion...
By Sam Williams and Liz Bailey Organisations invest heavily in transformation programmes with the expectation of creating significant value and return on investment through improved efficiency, a lower cost base, innovation, or a better employee experience. Yet many...
“A Chief People Officer is a hybrid role of pretty much most of the exec roles that sit around the table.” The role of a Chief People Officer is evolving fast and it’s no longer just about HR. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, host Chris...
