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Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!What If the Office Is the Problem? Prithwiraj ChoudhuryIn this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It!, Siân Harrington sits down with Prithwiraj Choudhury, professor at the London School of Economics and bestselling author of The World is Your Office, to challenge our most stubborn assumption: that work must happen in the office.Raj has spent the past decade studying ‘work from anywhere”’ and the myths that stop companies from unlocking its full potential. And his research is clear: innovation doesn’t require water coolers, culture isn’t confined to cubicles and productivity doesn’t improve with proximity.From the myth of hybrid...2025-07-2948 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!Why Work Needs More Taylor Swifts – Kevin EversIn this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It! Siân Harrington sits down with Harvard Business Review editor Kevin Evers, author of There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift, to explore what Taylor Swift can teach us about leadership, reinvention and making work actually work.At first glance it might seem unlikely but Kevin argues that Swift is one of the most strategic thinkers in modern business. She’s mastered brand control, long-term trust and antifragile thinking in a way most organisations only talk about.In an...2025-06-3048 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!The Answer's Not in a Spreadsheet. It's in Workplace Happiness - Lord Mark PriceIn this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It! Siân Harrington sits down with Lord Mark Price – former managing director of Waitrose, deputy chair of the John Lewis Partnership, and now author of Happy Economics – to ask a surprisingly radical question: What if the biggest untapped performance lever in business... is happiness?In a world obsessed with efficiency, dashboards and productivity hacks, Mark argues that we’ve forgotten a simple truth: people do their best work when they feel good. And yet, too many companies still treat happiness like...2025-05-2850 min
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastHAVOC - from Netflix is incredibleGareth Evans and Netflix deliver a gritty, unrelenting masterpiece with Havoc, a dark, visceral love letter to the action-cop genre. This blood-soaked thrill ride, where corruption taints every soul and no one escapes unscathed by the credits, is a raw, pulse-pounding triumph. The Film Buff is all in for this chaotic, adrenaline-fueled delight!The Film Buff is grateful to those who brought us Havoc. The Cast:Tom Hardy as WalkerJessie Mei Li as EllieTimothy Olyphant as VincentForest Whitaker as Lawrence Beaumont2025-04-2911 min
AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastHAVOC - from Netflix is incredibleGareth Evans and Netflix deliver a gritty, unrelenting masterpiece with Havoc, a dark, visceral love letter to the action-cop genre. This blood-soaked thrill ride, where corruption taints every soul and no one escapes unscathed by the credits, is a raw, pulse-pounding triumph. The Film Buff is all in for this chaotic, adrenaline-fueled delight!
The Film Buff is grateful to those who brought us Havoc.
The Cast:
Tom Hardy as Walker
Jessie Mei Li as Ellie
Timothy Olyphant as Vincent
Forest Whitaker as Lawrence Beaumont
Justin Cornwell as Charlie
Quelin Sepulveda as Mia
Luis Guzmán as Raul
Yeo Yann Yann a...2025-04-2911 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!Employment Is Dead. What Comes Next Will Change Everything - with Josh DreanIn this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It! Siân Harrington sits down with Josh Drean, workplace futurist and co-author of Employment is Dead, to explore why the traditional employment contract may soon be a relic of the past – and what’s rising to take its place.In a world shaped by AI, blockchain, Web3 and an emerging generation of workers questioning everything about how we work, Josh argues that the real disruptor isn’t remote work or the return-to-office debate. It’s that employment itself – rigid, outdated and increasingly...2025-04-2944 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!Why Great Workers Become Bad Managers with Kate Waterfall HillIn this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It! Siân Harrington sits down with Kate Waterfall Hill, executive coach, leadership expert and creator of Linda, the bad manager, to explore why leadership so often falls short in today’s workplace. With humour and insight Kate reveals why bad managers are everywhere, the hidden causes of their failings and how we can all do better.From the challenges of managing Gen Z to the traps of accidental managers, Kate offers a refreshingly practical and empathetic approach to leadership. Drawing on her 30+ years of experience she share...2025-01-0842 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!Lost in the Machine: Reclaiming Humanity in the Age of AI with Tomas Chamarro-PremuzicIn this episode of Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fit It! Siân Harrington dives into the complex and often paradoxical relationship between humans and artificial intelligence with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, organisational psychologist and author of the provocative book I, Human. Together they unpack the ways AI is reshaping workplaces – and our very minds – for better and worse.From the alarming economic toll of digital distraction to the rise of "datification" Tomas sheds light on how technology is hijacking attention, narrowing our thinking and making us more predictable. But it’s not all dystopia. Tomas offers hope in the form of...2024-11-2741 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!No Silver Bullet: Debunking the Quick Fix In Leadership with Steve HearsumIn this episode of Work’s Not Working, Siân Harrington sits down with Steve Hearsum to debunk one of the most seductive myths in leadership and organisational change – the myth of the "silver bullet." From tales of vampires and werewolves to the Lone Ranger’s legendary single shot, Steve uses storytelling to explore why leaders are so often tempted by the idea that a single, magical solution can solve their organisation’s most complex problems.Steve takes aim at quick fixes, challenging the traditional ways leadership development is approached and questioning why companies are still pouring millions...2024-10-2148 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!People Aren’t Data: How to be an AI Savvy Leader with David De CremerIn this episode of Work’s Not Working Siân Harrington speaks with AI and leadership expert David De Cremer about the challenges business leaders face when integrating AI into the workplace. They explore how the rush to adopt AI can often miss the mark by focusing too much on technological solutions and not enough on the human elements that make successful AI integration possible.David argues that leaders are often overwhelmed by AI’s potential and mistakenly delegate the responsibility to tech experts, which results in a lack of alignment between AI’s use and the organis...2024-09-2446 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!Five Generations, One Workforce: Fixing Leadership for a Multi-Generational Future with Paul Anderson-WalshIn this episode of Work’s Not Working, Siân Harrington and inclusion expert Paul Anderson Walsh explore the challenges of managing five generations in the workplace and the need for adaptive leadership. They highlight the different expectations and perspectives of each generation, from Traditionalists to Gen Z, and the impact of these differences on work and leadership styles.The conversation touches on biases and stereotypes associated with different generations and discusses five key approaches: guided leadership, mentoring, participation and recognition, hands-off leadership and coaching support. They also touch on the specific challenges faced by Generation X and...2024-08-2848 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!From Cog in Machine to Human at Work: Why Victorian Beliefs are Holding Us Back with Blaire PalmerIn this episode of Work’s Not Working, Siân Harrington speaks with Blaire Palmer about the outdated Victorian beliefs and practices still influencing modern workplaces. Despite technological and societal advancements, many organizations remain entrenched in old paradigms, treating employees like second-rate machines. Blaire argues that these antiquated beliefs prevent true evolution in work practices, affecting everything from productivity measurements to hierarchical structures.The discussion explores how these outdated practices impact employee engagement and wellbeing and introduces the concept of organizational citizenship versus autonomy. Blaire shares insights on fostering a more trusting and human-centric work environment and del...2024-07-3041 min
A Better HR BusinessEpisode 256 - How HR Directors Want (And Don't Want) To Be Marketed To (based on real data) - with Siân HarringtonEver wondered how HR Directors want (and don't want) to be marketed to?
Siân Harrington, Co-Founder of The People Space and Siân Harrington Media Consulting, reveals the findings in our newest episode on the A Better HR Business podcast.
Based on a recent study with 100 HR Directors from well-known brands, we've uncovered crucial information that will reshape the way you approach and connect with HR decision-makers.
In a wide-ranging discussion, Siân and I talked about:
✅ Effective Marketing: using a consultative, evidence-based approach over aggressive sales tactics.
✅ Buildin...2024-07-1941 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!The Glass Cliff: How We’re Setting Women and Global Majority Men Up For Leadership Failure with Sophie WilliamsIn this episode Siân Harrington speaks to Sophie Williams about the concept of the glass cliff, where women and marginalized groups are often hired in leadership roles when a business is already underperforming, setting them up for failure. It delves into the impact of the glass cliff on women in the workplace, the reasons behind it and the implications for organizations. The discussion also covers practical advice for HR leaders and individuals to mitigate the glass cliff and create more inclusive work environments.Key takeaways:Women are now in regression, not progression, around th...2024-05-2343 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!From Frankenstein Managers to Operational Coaches: The Power of Questions with Laura-Ashley TimmsIn this episode Siân Harrington speaks to Laura Ashley-Timms about the importance of asking good questions as a management superpower. Laura highlights the challenges faced by managers in today's complex and rapidly changing work environment and the need to reinvent the traditional command and control culture of management. She introduces the concept of the Frankenstein manager, who is made up of bits and pieces of knowledge and experience, and explains why organisations are not set up to ask the right questions. Laura presents a practical framework for developing the superpower of asking questions and driving action, and shares t...2024-04-2340 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!It's Not the What, It's the Why. Steps to Evidence-Based HR: Rob BrinerIn this episode, Siân Harrington speaks with Rob Briner about the challenges and benefits of adopting an evidence-based approach in HR. They discuss the focus on HR fads and the need to shift towards a more informed and effective HR practice. They explore the role of data and analytics in evidence-based HR and the mindset and skills required to implement this approach. They also highlight areas of HR that are poorly evidenced and discuss how taking an evidence-based approach can lead to more meaningful, healthy, inclusive and sustainable work. Key takeaways· Why HR fads...2024-03-2843 min
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!The Innovation Misstep. Redirecting Focus for Meaningful Outcomes: Cris BeswickIn this episode, Siân Harrington speaks to innovation expert Cris Beswick about misconceptions about innovation and how the way we approach it today is not delivering the outcomes businesses want. Cris emphasises that innovation is not just about new products or technology. He defines innovation as the introduction of new or different solutions that solve genuine problems and add value. He highlights the importance of innovation in today's rapidly changing business landscape and explains why it is crucial for organisations to focus on it. Cris also addresses the challenges in approaching innovation, the role of...2024-02-0940 min