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...
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...
“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...
In brief Why the ‘killer Bs’ of strategic workforce planning often create confusion rather than clarity How to refocus SWP on real business problems and outcomes Practical examples of SWP driving cost control, risk reduction and delivery ...
Strategic workforce planning (SWP) is no longer a future-focused concept; it’s a present-day business imperative. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, host Chris Howard is joined by Douglas Leach, Founder of People Strategy Hub and the driving force behind...
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals fail less because of spreadsheets and more because of people. Most M&A promise growth, scale, or capability. Many underdeliver because leaders underestimate the human side of change. In this episode of The People Agenda...
In brief • The UK Budget appears stable at headline level, but underlying structural changes will significantly increase employment costs and payroll complexity.• Key reforms to pensions, income tax thresholds and the National Living Wage will reshape reward...
