The People Agenda
Real voices. Fresh thinking.
Are you an HR leader grappling with the complexities of HR tech, transformation, or change management?
Listen to The People Agenda podcast (previously the HR on the Offensive) for cutting-edge insights, actionable strategies, and real-world success stories to tackle your biggest HR and Payroll challenges.
In each episode, we dive into the latest trends, expert advice, and practical solutions to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving workplace.
Whether you’re looking to drive adoption of new technology, lead organisational change, or simply optimise your HR strategy, you’ll leave every episode with fresh perspectives and tools to take your initiatives to the next level.
Got a great story to tell? If you have insights you’d like to share with our audience about your experience in this space please reach out to us via the form below.
Scroll down to browse our most recent podcasts and subscribe on your favourite listening platform to be first to know when new episodes are released.
How will the general election impact HR?
In this episode, Chris and fellow LACEr Debbie Mitchell discuss the topic of the general election and its potential impact on HR. Our newest whitepaper, “The successful CPO: Election special” provides an overview of the main parties' positions on employment the...
How can HR leaders navigate the future with AI?
The latest HR on the Offensive podcast, hosted by Chris, delves into leadership and future AI advancements. Joined by LACE AI expert Charlie Frost, LACE Co-Founder Cathy Acrotopulo, and guest, Nick Chatrath, Managing Director of the Artesian Group. The discussion...
What key insights emerged from People Analytics World 2024?
In this episode of the HR on the Offensive podcast, Chris is joined by people analytics experts and LACErs Nancy Allen and Jo Schwabl as they reflect on the People Analytics World 2024 event held in April, discussing key topics and insights from the conference. ...
How can HR unlock employees’ potential through effective mentoring?
In this follow up to our “Mentoring in HR – how can it be used?” podcast, Chris and Debbie Mitchell are once again joined by Charlotte Watmore, the Inclusion and Diversity Project Manager at Wates Group, and Charly Young, the CEO and co-founder of both The Girls...
How can HR improve workplace well-being with insights from the Modern Families Index?
Chris and Emma Leonis-Hughes welcome Jennifer Liston-Smith, the Head of Thought Leadership at Bright Horizons, as their guest. Together, they delve into the latest insights from the Modern Families Index report from 2024, a piece of research conducted by Bright...
How can leadership shape culture and drive engagement?
On the latest HR on the Offensive podcast Chris delves into the critical role of leadership in building organisational culture and enhancing employee engagement. Chris is joined by Andy Brown, co-founder of Engage, and Pete Thomas, owner and director of Team Fit...
Do you have your payroll fundamentals in order?
In this episode, Chris brings in LACE Payroll specialists Simon Puryer and Chris Kirby to discuss the payroll fundamentals you need to get right. What factors contribute to payroll’s complexity? The discussion starts with defining the basics in payroll, emphasising...
How should businesses ensure national minimum wage compliance?
Chris and LACE payroll experts Adrian Axtell and Sara Thompson discuss the challenges raised by the national minimum wage breach on this podcast episode. After delving into recent press coverage around companies facing allegations of underpaying their employees, the...
Why does HR need to start thinking long-term?
In the latest episode Chris introduces co-host, Debbie Mitchell, and guest Graham Norris, an Organisational Psychologist and Speaker. The focus of this episode is on HR professionals’ abilities to think strategically and long-term. The summary delves into various...
How can HR improve the quality of its people data?
In the latest episode Chris is joined by LACE people analytics experts Becki Lovelady and Nancy Allen, as they discuss the importance of maintaining accurate and reliable people data in organisations. This podcast is a deeper look at the topics discussed in our people...
How can HR use outplacement to soften employee departures?
In this episode Chris is joined by LACErs Debbie Mitchell and Ffion Bennett as they speak to guest Susan Binnersley, Director at h2h Limited. The discussion revolves around the complexities of outplacement, shedding light on its significance during times of...
What do HR Shared Services look like for 2024?
In this podcast we discuss our newly released HR Shared Services Trends 2024 report. Chris is joined by the authors of the report, Emma Leonis-Hughes and Dawn Goodall as well as guest Nadia Hutchinson, Global Director HR Services and Operation from the Cabot...
Interested in featuring as a guest on our podcast? We’d love to hear your story.
Reach out to us and tell us more about it!
