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The HR & CQ ShowEpisode 9 - Rethinking Leadership and Well-being in the WorkplaceSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Stebbing-Mills (Co-Founder of The Wellness Theory) and Sam Harvey (Founder and MD of Braver Leaders) to explore the real meaning of leadership and wellbeing in today’s multicultural workplace.We tackle:The rise (and risks) of well-washingWhy burnout isn’t just for entrepreneursThe difference between being a manager and being a leaderHow to create safe, psychologically supportive environmentsWhat it takes to lead system-wide wellbeing change without a fancy titleFrom challenging hierarchy to decoding cultural norms around lead...2025-07-2426 minThe HR & CQ ShowEpisode 8 - The Hidden Value of HR - How Data Drives SuccessSend us a textIn this episode of The HR & CQ Show, we sit down with Carmen Rendy and Alex Stanchu, co-founders of Divergent Line HR Consultants, to unpack their bold move from corporate HR to entrepreneurship — and the innovation they’ve brought with them.Together, we dive deep into:Why traditional performance management systems are broken — and what needs to changeHow their tool RED (Reward, Engage, Develop) is transforming how organisations approach performance, recognition, and employee engagementThe cultural nuances of motivation and how data can reveal your true star perfor...2025-06-2628 min
The HR & CQ ShowEpisode 7 - Cultural Intelligence with Guest Dr David LivermoreSend us a textIn this special episode of The HR & CQ Show, we’re joined by none other than Dr. David Livermore, global thought leader on Cultural Intelligence (CQ), author, and Director of CQ Fellows. Together, we dive into what the future of work looks like in one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic business hubs, Dubai. Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or working in one of Dubai’s global teams, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies and eye-opening perspectives from one o...2025-05-1532 minThe HR & CQ ShowEpisode 6 - DisciplinarySend us a text2025-04-0927 minThe HR & CQ ShowEpisode 5 - Performance ManagementSend us a text2025-03-0333 minThe HR & CQ ShowEpisode 4 - Employee OnboardingSend us a textIn this episode, Sarah Brooks MCIPD and Emma Jordaan explore the ins and outs of onboarding in Dubai, including: ✅ Educating new hires about company culture. 🌏 Embracing diversity beyond Emirati culture. 🤝 Navigating cultural differences in the workplace. 📋 Simplifying the visa process for international employees. 🔄 Onboarding internal transfers. 📉 Why 40% of international assignments fail—and how to prevent it.Whether you’re an HR professional, a manager, or just curious about what makes great onboarding tick, this episode is packed with actionable i...2025-01-3031 minThe HR & CQ ShowEpisode 3 - Talking all things Job DescriptionsSend us a text2024-12-1941 min
The HR & CQ ShowEpisode 2 - Insights into HR in the UAESend us a text2024-10-2427 minThe HR & CQ ShowEpisode 1 - What is Cultural Intelligence (CQ)?Send us a text2024-08-2823 min