It’s an exciting day as we announce that our podcast – previously known as HR on the Offensive has had a refresh and will now be The People Agenda!
New name, same faces and same great content. We believe this new identity better reflects how work, people, and leadership have evolved. In this episode hosts Chris Howard and Debbie Mitchell dive into the deeper question of how HR has transformed from a back-office function to a strategic driver of business success.
Where it all began
Back in 2019, our HR on the Offensive whitepaper challenged the profession to “step out of the shadows.” Since then, the world of work has changed beyond recognition.
COVID forced HR to lead through crisis, redefined how teams connect, and organisations began to view “people” not as a department, but as a shared business agenda. Debbie reflects on how the pandemic elevated HR’s role, making it essential for culture. Yet, the conversation can no longer live only within HR it now belongs to every business leader.
Why did we rebrand?
That’s why we felt the podcast needed to be rebranded. The People Agenda podcast isn’t just for HR professionals; it’s for anyone shaping employee experience, technology, and organisational transformation. From AI’s growing influence to the blurred lines between HR, finance, and global business services. We want to establish this podcast as a platform for modern conversations about the people function as a whole and not just HR.
The people function continues to evolve and although our title has changed the aim of the podcast remains the same; to inform HR professional on all things people, including everything from payroll to people analytics.
If it’s relevant to the people function we’re going to talk about it. The future of work isn’t owned by HR it’s driven by everyone invested in people. By reframing our podcast, we want to invite a broader audience to the table, where culture, innovation, and strategy meet.
