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The Workforce Management PodcastAI Value Track - Episode 3Welcome to Episode 3 of The AI Value Track — our brand-new podcast series helping you cut through the AI noise and actually use it in your business.In this final episode of the series, Simon sits down with Ed Hogg (CEO, SolvedBy.AI) and James Bolle (Head of Data & Insights, ReThink Productivity) to tackle one of the biggest strategic questions leaders face:👉 Should you build your own AI tools, or buy them off the shelf?We keep it simple and explore:Build vs buy decisions tied to strategy and IP When generic problems justify...
2025-11-0328 minThe Workforce Management PodcastAI Value Track - Episode 2 Welcome back to The AI Value Track – a brand-new podcast series where we’re cutting through the hype and helping you actually use AI in your business.In this second episode, Simon Hedaux (Co-Founder of ReThink Productivity) is joined by Ian Hogg (CEO, ShopWorks) and James Bolle (Head of Data & Insights, Rethink Productivity) to talk about something most people miss:👉 You’re probably using AI every day – and you don’t even realise it.We dig into the three types of AI tools most businesses are already using (or shou...
2025-10-2633 minThe Workforce Management PodcastAI Value Track - Episode 1Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast series: The AI Value Track.In Episode 1, host Simon Hedaux (Co-Founder at ReThink ReThink Productivity) is joined by our very own, Ian Hogg (CEO at ShopWorks) and Ed Hogg (CEO at SolvedBy.AI) for a no-nonsense conversation about:Clear definition of AI and human‑in‑the‑loopWhere AI adds value across knowledge workCulture over tech as the main blockerData readiness and training data basicsGovernance to reduce shadow AI risksLeaders modelling tools and setting objectivesSelecting first three use cases aligned to KPIsMe...
2025-10-1926 min
The AI Business Leadership PodcastThe Future of Work: Ian Hogg on AI and Workforce OptimisationThe AI Business Leadership Podcast is the go-to destination for insightful conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of AI innovation. Join us on our flagship episode as we explore how organisations use AI technology to boost employee engagement and increase revenue and profitability.This week’s guest, Ian Hogg, CEO of ShopWorks, and our host, Laura Nelson, discuss all about the integration of AI within the workforce management space.In this episode, Ian Hogg shares his journey, from spotting a significant gap in the market to developing a groundbreaking platform tailored fo...
2024-04-3023 min
The Future of ConvenienceCircle K's Global E-Mobility JourneyCircle K is undoubtedly one of the global leaders in mobility retail and this Shop Talk LIVE conversation brings together Christian Ellneby, Director, Head of Finance & Strategy, Global E-Mobility at Circle K with co-hosts Dan Munford and Shopworks’ MD Craig Phillipson. The trio explores the current EV landscape in the Nordics, Circle K’s e-mobility journey, how its’ experiences in Scandinavia is influencing the rest of its global network, and the competitive lessons they have learned.With special guest: Christian Ellneby, Director, Head of Finance & Strategy, Global E-Mobility, Circle K
2024-02-0932 minThe Future of ConvenienceOla Energy: MENA Region Market LeaderThe MENA (Middle Eastern Northern Africa) region is fast becoming a global centre for growth and innovation, especially in the areas of digitalisation and retail format innovation. Continued focus on economic diversification across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has resulted in the development of a world-class retail infrastructure. Host Dan Munford and Nikolay Vylegzhanin speak with Amged ElHanbali, Head of Retail at Ola Energy. Ola Energy operates across the MENA region and following a quick introduction and update on the business, Amged looks to the future of retail; exploring new format layouts, segmentation and real estate, as well as...
2023-06-3023 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhy is data engineering so important for WFM and AI?Are you ready to dive into the world of AI and workforce management? Then join us for this episode, where we explore the crucial role of data engineering and why it's so essential for WFM and AI.Our guest expert, Ed Hogg Managing Director of our sister company SolvedBy.Ai, explains what data engineering is and how it differs from data science. We delve into the importance of platform-wide AI solutions and bespoke customer AI and why data engineering is so crucial for workforce management systems that use AI....
2023-05-1509 minThe Workforce Management PodcastHow can an AI predict if someone will resign using WFM data?In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of AI and explore how it can if someone will resign using WFM. Our guest, Ed Hogg, Managing Director of our sister company SolvedBy.Ai, walks us through the ins and outs of using Ai.Ed and Ian talk us through how you can use AI and WFM data to improve employee retention. They also discuss the intricate details of what data sets in a workforce management platform make it ideal for estimating if someone is about to leave.They then walk us through the benefits...
2023-05-1410 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhat is demand forecasting?In this episode, we're joined by the fantastic Ian Hogg, CEO and Co-Founder of ShopWorks, to talk about the ins and outs of labour demand forecasting. We'll be exploring why it's so essential, how it works, and why organizations of all types need to be taking notice.If you've ever heard the phrase "demand curve" and wondered what it meant, or if you're struggling to figure out how often to run a labour demand forecast, then you won't want to miss this episode. Ian shares his expert insights on everything from creating a demand...
2023-05-1311 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhat is AI-based forecasting?Are you curious about how AI-based forecasting can transform the way you manage your workforce? In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of AI and explore how it can help you make smarter decisions when it comes to forecasting. Our guest, Ed Hogg, Managing Director of our sister company SolvedBy.Ai, walks us through the ins and outs of AI-based forecasting. We start by exploring what AI-based forecasting is and why businesses are turning to it. Then, we examine the different types of forecasting needed for workforce ma...
2023-05-1208 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhat factors does an AI take into account when building a rota?Do you find it tedious and time-consuming to manually create your team's work rota? Are you looking for a way to streamline the scheduling process and ensure fairness? Look no further than the power of AI technology. In this episode, we'll explore the world of auto-scheduling and how works.Our guest expert Ed Hogg, Managing Director of our sister company SolvedBy.Ai, breaks down the steps involved in scheduling a rota and explains how auto-scheduling differs from Workforce Management (WFM). But that's just the beginning. We'll answer your burning questions, like where the auto-scheduling tool gets...
2023-05-1108 minThe Workforce Management PodcastAI and WFM, how do they work together?Are you curious about the intersection of AI and workforce management? Join us for this episode to explore how AI and WFM work together to optimise business operations and achieve better results.Our expert, Ed Hogg, Managing Director of our sister company SolvedBy.Ai, explains the relationship between AI and a WFM platform, and the role each plays in ensuring the "right people, right place, right time" in the workforce. We delve into the three big use cases for AI in WFM and explore the benefits of each.But that's not all...
2023-05-1008 minThe Workforce Management PodcastHow to ensure your teams engage with your new workforce management software?Podcasting enthusiasts, get ready to take notes! In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of team engagement in your new workforce management software implementation. Joining us today is Ben Nakimovitch, Customer Success Manager at Shopworks, who will provide us with some insightful tips on how to ensure your teams engage with your new WFM software.We kick off the discussion by exploring why engagement is essential to get a good ROI. Ben then shares some common challenges to achieving engagement and highlights the importance of change management in WFM implementation.
2023-05-0920 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhat are the 10 biggest issues when implementing WFM software and how do you address them?Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we delve deep into the world of workforce management software. Today we are joined by Mike Hennessy, our Operations Director, who will share his expertise on the 10 biggest issues when implementing WFM software and how to tackle them.Have you ever wondered what change management is when it comes to a WFM implementation? Mike explains everything you need to know and how it can impact your business.We also tackle the top 10 issues that arise when implementing WFM software. From poor communication...
2023-05-0706 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhy do you need to do a workforce management software pilot?Are you considering a workforce management software implementation? Before you dive in headfirst, it's important to understand the benefits of conducting a pilot.In this episode, we chat with Jake Bates, our resident WFM consultant, about why you need to do a workforce management software pilot. Jake breaks down the difference between a free trial and a pilot, and outlines the stages of a paid pilot and why it's a chargeable service.We also discuss the importance of reducing risk during a workforce management implementation, and how a pilot can help...
2023-05-0604 minThe Workforce Management PodcastHow can I build a business case for a new workforce management implementation?Ready to take your organisation's workforce management to the next level? It's time to build a solid business case for a new implementation.In this episode, we chat with Ian Hogg, CEO & Co-Founder of The ShopWorks, about how to create a compelling business case for a new workforce management software implementation. Ian shares his tips and insights into the key steps that go into crafting a successful business case that will win over even the toughest stakeholders.We dive into the current issues your organisation is facing and explore...
2023-05-0511 minThe Workforce Management PodcastHow does WFM software help with compliance?Are you struggling to keep up with all the compliance regulations and requirements that impact your business? Don't worry, you're not alone. But did you know that Workforce Management (WFM) software can help you stay compliant and avoid costly penalties?In this episode, we sit down with Ian Hogg, CEO & Co-Founder of The ShopWorks, to explore how WFM software can be a game-changer when it comes to managing compliance issues. Ian shares his insights into the regulations that WFM software can help you comply with, including the Working Time Directive and Leave Accruals. And...
2023-05-0411 minThe Workforce Management PodcastHow much does workforce management software cost?Have you been wondering how much it costs to implement Workforce Management (WFM) software for your business? In this episode, we talk to Jake Bates, a WFM consultant with years of experience helping companies optimize their workforce operations.Jake answers some of the most pressing questions about WFM software costs, including whether you can get it for free and what's included in software license fees. He also covers implementation fees, training costs, and whether you have to pay for a pilot or trial period.If you're considering WFM software for your business, you...
2023-05-0308 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhat are the different types of Time and Attendance?Are you still using outdated timekeeping methods that are slowing down your business? In this episode, we're joined by Lee Bowden, CRO and Co-Founder of Shopworks, as we dive into the exciting world of time and attendance. From biometric readers to mobile apps with GPS tracking.Lee shares his insights on the different types of time and attendance, including the pros and cons of each method. You'll discover how biometric readers can prevent time theft, how mobile apps can simplify scheduling, and how NFC card readers can make clocking in and out a breeze.
2023-05-0207 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhy do I need time and attendance software?Welcome to the Worktech Group podcast, where we discuss the latest trends in workforce management. Today's topic is "Why Time and Attendance Software is Essential for Your Business". Our guest speaker is Jake Bates, a consultant at the Worktech Group with extensive experience in time and attendance management.In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of time and attendance software, the benefits it offers, and whether it's better to use a standalone tool or buy it as part of a workforce management system. We'll also dive into the cost savings associated with implementing a time and attendance...
2023-04-2807 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhat tools should I look for in a workforce management software?In this episode, we're going to dive into the world of workforce management software and find out what tools you need to operate a workforce management system.Joining us today is Ben Nakimovitch, Customer Success Manager at Shopworks. Ben is going to help us break down the key tools you need to be aware of when choosing a workforce management software. He will be discussing everything from forecasting to time and attendance management, to payroll export and compliance. Ben will explain what each tool does and why it's important for your organisation.
2023-04-2709 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhat tasks do I need to do to operate a WFM system?In this episode, we delve into the inner workings of workforce management software and explore the regular tasks that are required to keep it running smoothly. We're joined by a WFM expert, Ben Nakimovitch, Customer Success Manager, who answers our burning questions about what's involved in operating such a system.He takes us through the essential tasks needed to operate a WFM system, the stakeholders we need to consider and what users need to do to keep it going. We dive deeper into how long these tasks take and who is involved in the process.
2023-04-2610 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhat are the types of WFM software?If you're looking to manage your workforce more efficiently, then you might want to consider using Workforce Management software. But with so many different types available, how do you know which one is right for you?In this podcast episode, we ask our guest, Lee Bowden, CRO and Co-Founder here at ShopWork, precisely what types of WFM software are there. Lee takes us through the different types of WFM software available and their focus areas. So whether you are running a call centre and need to forecast call volumes or have hourly paid and shift workers in a...
2023-04-2407 minThe Workforce Management PodcastHow does workforce management software work?In this episode, Lee Bowden, CRO & Co-founder of ShopWorks, is joined by Mike Hennessy, Operations Director, to discuss how workforce management software works and how it can benefit your business.They cover why you would need workforce management software and explain how it helps businesses make data-driven decisions for better business outcomes. Diving into the ways that modern SAAS WFM systems make ongoing operations easier. But, of course, there can be problems with workforce management software, and Lee and Mike don't shy away from discussing these while offering their e...
2023-04-2109 minThe Workforce Management PodcastWhat is WFM software?Are you curious about workforce management software and how it can benefit your organisation? In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of workforce management software with our expert guest, Lee Bowden, CRO and Co-Founder here at ShopWorks. Lee delves into who typically uses WFM software and what they want to achieve. From managers to HR teams, we find out what different stakeholders use workforce management software to achieve results.We look closer at the types of workforce management software available for specific industries. Lee breaks down the pros and cons o...
2023-04-1704 minThe Workforce Management PodcastSpecial : Jake Bates, Wellbeing Specialist | Meeting your staffing requirements in difficult timesMeeting your staffing requirements in difficult times. Recruitment and retention of shift and hourly paid employees in the UK and Ireland.We decided to put on a special episode to discuss a survey we have done with our customers and a white paper we have published to discuss the findings. The white paper is called “Meeting your staffing requirements in difficult times. Recruitment and retention of shift and hourly paid employees in the UK and Ireland.” In this podcast, Ian and Jake discuss:The results of the WorkTech Group surveyHow bad is the si...
2023-04-0309 min
Fashion прокачкаОткрытие магазина fashion брендаВместе с Анастасией Холоповой, генеральным директором агентства Shopworks, составили стартовую инструкцию по открытию физического магазина.
1. Как не получить бланковый магазин, который будет похож еще на 10 других?
2. Для чего нужна коммуникация в магазине и как ее сделать?
3. Как часто обновлять мерчандайзинг и витрины?
4. Какие элементы диджитал и омниканальности можно и нужно интегрировать в работу физического магазина?
5. Зачем и как работать с сезонными предложениями в магазине?
2022-12-2728 min
The Workplace Wellbeing PodcastJake Bates, Wellbeing Specialist at The WorkTech Group | Meeting your staffing requirements in difficult timesMeeting your staffing requirements in difficult times. Recruitment and retention of shift and hourly paid employees in the UK and Ireland.This summer, we stopped our regular recordings and produced two compilation episodes from the 50-plus episodes we had recorded. We called these the “Work Place Wellbeing Podcast” done as a book. However, despite hanging up our microphones, we have decided to put on a special episode to talk about a survey we have done with our customers and a white paper we have published to discuss the findings. The white paper is called “Meeting your st...
2022-11-1413 min
Making Geeks Podcast:Making Geeks Ep0270 "OMG It's David Eberle from Mythic Cellar Shopworks"We have David Eberle joining us this week to talk about all the awesomeness from the Maker Alliance Maker Camp event
2022-08-121h 10The Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2 - Chapter 10 : Physical wellbeingIt’s a mark of how far we have come in the wellbeing space that the fear of losing one’s life or a limb doesn’t concern the majority of us at work and that when you ask modern managers about wellbeing in the Workplace, their thoughts often start with mental health issues.So in this chapter, we aren’t going to discuss health and safety because, thankfully, it is well covered elsewhere, and workplaces are safer than ever. So instead, we cover some other areas of physical wellbeing that our guests have discussed.This cha...
2022-07-2509 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2 - Chapter 9 : Financial wellbeingThis is an area where the responsibility of the employer can be debated. However, the impact is huge. We have discussed the impact on productivity at work and the impact on the individuals concerned. A lot of effort is going into the subject, and it is an area that we believe pays huge dividends for employers that support their staff.This chapter includes clips from the following podcasts:Darren Laverty of Foster Denovo | “Make their money count”Ben Smith, Head of Product, fastP.A.Y.E and Jake Bates, Workplace Wellbeing Specialist, fastP.A.Y.E | The O...
2022-07-1810 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2 - Chapter 8 : Psychological WellbeingThis is a subject which has become increasingly recognized as an area of employer responsibility. This is a problem that was often swept under the carpet in the past but is now benefiting from a much more open debate as in recent years the full scale of the problem has become clear. Throughout the podcast series, we have discussed the different types of mental health issues, the impact of work on people’s health plus a range of potential solutions. This chapter includes clips from the following podcasts:Perrine Farque, Keynote Speaker, Author and Founder of Insp...
2022-07-0711 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2 - Chapter 7 : CommunicationJust like leadership, communications has probably been one of the top 3 business book subjects of all time so we weren’t surprised that it came up regularly with our guests.. No clear trend emerged on the subject throughout our 2 series, other than clear communications and listening to your team help wellbeing. This chapter includes clips from the following podcasts:Paul Hills, Founder and CEO of Konektis.org | Bringing the body language back to video meetings (for Youtube version click here)Andrea Newton, Founder of Confident Conversations | The Art of ConversationAndy Long, Owner, Impact 2 Performance Coaching | How High Im...
2022-06-2710 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2 - Chapter 6 : Roles and Responsibility.Chapter 6: Roles and Responsibility. We were constantly surprised by the link between what you could call standard business practice and wellbeing. This is covered in this chapter which looks at how you select your team, the roles you give them, their responsibilities and other working practices. Tools such as an organization chart and a job description which must be part of management 101 really can have an effect on wellbeing if done properly and this came up time and again.This chapter includes clips from the following podcasts:Ca...
2022-06-2015 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 - Chapter 5Chapter 5: Management System and Process. If you really want to make a success of your strategy, some sort of management system to define and measure success and encourage continuous improvement is a good idea.This chapter discusses ISO 45003 which is the first global management standard covering psychological health and safety in the workplace and some simpler alternatives.This chapter includes clips from the following podcasts:Sheila Lord, Founder and Director, BMR Health and Wellbeing | Using systematic mental health programs to deliver measurable resultsDr Bob Nelson, President of Nelson...
2022-06-1310 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 - Chapter 4Why have a wellbeing strategy – employer Responsibility and return on investment. It was pretty easy to establish that physical wellbeing is covered by health and safety regulations in most countries around the world. But what about more personal issues such as financial wellbeing, personal fitness and mental wellbeing. What is the responsibility of an employer in these areas?It probably won’t surprise you to hear, but our guests had a strong view that employers did have a responsibility to act – especially in mental health issues because work is contributing to a lot of the issues...
2022-05-3009 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 - Chapter 3Chapter 3: Discovery and establishing a wellbeing strategy. Two themes emerged over the course of our podcast on strategy. They were:Companies didn’t have a strategy. They had free fruit and yoga The need to do some investigation work during a discovery phase before you settle on a strategy. Several of our guests discussed the steps needed to establish a strategy which always started with asking colleagues their point of view and finding out what the wellbeing issues were. Once you know what the issues were, coming up with strategies to improve them was relatively easy...
2022-05-2011 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 - Chapter 2Trust based leadership. leadership come close to the top of the key issues that impact wellbeing, and also that good leaders make for a happy work place and that un happy organsiations nearly always have poor leadership as one of the root causes. Within leadership a key theme emerged from our guests as they consistently identified trust as probably the element of leadership which has the biggest impact on wellbeing. This chapter includes clips from the following podcasts:Sir Terry Leahy, Former CEO of Tesco Plc | The impact of company values on employee wellbeing...
2022-05-1213 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 - Chapter 1Breaking down the workplace wellbeing book into bite-sized chapters. Chapter 1: Values and Purpose. A theme that came up time and again in our 50 podcasts was that well-run organisations are happier places to work. Several of our contributors talked about the impact of values and purpose on wellbeingThis chapter includes clips from the following podcasts:Sir Terry Leahy, Former CEO of Tesco Plc | The impact of company values on employee wellbeingJames Bolle, Captain of PRPSFL | Why having a purpose is key to workplace wellbeing...
2022-05-0406 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2, Tactics – "Implementing a Wellbeing Strategy"Part 2 contains chapters that cover the key areas of wellbeing such as mental and financial wellbeing but also lots of tips to support implementing a wellbeing strategy. Regular listeners will probably have picked up the structure we tried to apply to all of our episodes. We tried to outline a problem that impacted on wellbeing, discuss the evidence, discuss potential solutions and then find out how we could implement the solutions in our workplace. These tips and ideas form the backbone of part 2.Part 2 is called “Tactics – implementing a wellbeing strategy”. It contains chapters that cover the key ar...
2022-03-211h 13The Workplace Wellbeing PodcastThe Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 "Strategy – setting up your organisation for wellbeing"As the Workplace Wellbeing Podcast reached the 50th episode we were finding that we were starting to cover the same subjects over again and we also believe that we have now uncovered all of the key themes that will help you become a guru of wellbeing at work.So we have decided that this contribution of ours to the knowledge base of Workplace wellbeing is coming to an end and we won’t be making any more episodes. However, we wanted to do something to make the 50 episodes more accessible and usable and pull them toge...
2022-03-1453 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastJulie Winkle Giulioni, Author and Leadership Speaker | The alternative to promotion and why it could improve wellbeing at workIan is joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni author of “Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive.” This book follows on from the international bestseller “Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want.” which Julie co-authoredJulie is an Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker, Julie is a regular columnist for Training Industry Magazine and SmartBrief, and contributes articles on leadership, career development, and workplace trends to numerous publications including The Economist.She is also a champion for workplace growth and development and helps leaders optimize talent and potential...
2022-03-0731 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastTerry McDougall, Author, Executive and Career Coach | Career Happiness and Success on Your Own TermsIan is joined by Terry McDougall Terry is the author of “Winning the Game of Work: Career Happiness and Success on Your Own Terms” As well as being a successful author, Terry is also an Executive and Career Coach. She works with high-achieving business owners and companies to help them increase the overlap between their professional success and personal happiness.In this episode, as well as discussing Terry’s book Ian and terry also discusses her work with companies to help them improve their team performance and the impact this has on wellbeingTerr...
2022-02-2824 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastAndré Delafontaine, Founder of Genius Life Academy | Maximizing time spent in your ‘Genius Zone’.Ian is joined by André Delafontaine, Founder of the Genius Life Academy.Andre has developed a unique methodology to help companies and individuals engage and energize teams by maximizing time spent in what Andre describes as their 'Genius Zones'.André is currently teaching the Genius Life methodology to various business schools in Switzerland. Through conferences for corporate companies, he coaches managers to find their Genius Life.André believes his methodology improves an employee's productivity, satisfaction, and happiness at work. So in this edition of the Workplace wellbeing podcast, I want to unde...
2022-02-1826 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastLynn Yap, Author of The Altruistic Capitalist | Does altruistic capitalism improve wellbeing?Ian is joined by Lynn Yap the author of The Altruistic Capitalist. Lynn’s book is about leaders creating a positive impact and profit. In it she discusses leaders who increase employee engagement, increase brand value through innovative products, and create social impact by focusing on purpose. Lynn is also the founder of Actv8 network whose mission is to increase the participation of women in technology and entrepreneurship. In this episode of the workplace wellbeing podcast, Ian discusses the ideas in Lynn’s book and in particular how businesses can justify an altruistic approach.Lynn and I...
2022-02-1526 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastLouise Deverell Smith, Founder of Daisy Chain | Flexible working and its impact on wellbeingIan is joined by Louise Deverell Smith, founder of Daisy Chain. Daisy Chain is an award-Winning recruitment platform that Connects Parents with Flexible Employers.Louise describes it as a friendly way to search and connect with like-minded employers.This week in the UK work from home restrictions have ended as we hopefully see a return to some sort of normality and the government is keen to see commuters to return to city centres, this is likely to cause some debate between employers and their staff about working patterns. S...
2022-02-0728 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDavid Green, Author and Business Owner of Improveon | The Age of WellbeingIn this episode, Ian talk's to a previous guest David Green - the author of "the Age of Wellbeing". When David came on the podcast previously, he gave us a wellbeing 101 session and helped us understand some fundamentals, such as how do you define and measure wellbeing. If you haven't listened to that podcast, we recommend you listen as it was one of our best; it is episode 3 of series 2.However, we didn't think a single 25-minute podcast was long enough to cover some of the globally significant subjects in David's book, so we invited David back...
2022-01-3131 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastMinal Bopaiah, Author and Founder of Brevity & Wit | How to Design Organizations Where Everyone ThrivesMinal is the author of “Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives.”She is a speaker and a strategist committed to designing a more equitable world. With degrees in English, Psychology, and Organizational Development, and a lifelong passion for diversity and inclusion, she has spent her career cross-pollinating ideas in service of greater social justice for all.Minal believes that "Equality is when everyone has the same thing. Whilst equity is when everyone has what they need to thrive and participate fully. Equity does not fault people for...
2022-01-2429 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDr Bob Nelson, President of Nelson Motivation & Mario Tamayo, Principal at Tamayo Group inc. | How to make work funIan is joined by DR BOB NELSON and MARIO TAMAYO. Bob is president of Nelson Motivation and is one of the world’s leading authorities on employee recognition and engagement. He has worked with over 80% of Fortune 500 companies. Mario is a principal with Tamayo Group Inc., a no-nonsense consulting firm specialising in leadership and organisational performance. Together they have co-authored the book “Work Made Fun Gets Done!: Easy Ways to Boost Energy, Morale, and Results” between them these guys have sold more than 5 million books.In this podcast, we discuss how we make work fun. I am sure we...
2022-01-1732 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastPaul Hills, Founder and CEO of Konektis.org | Bringing the body language back to video meetingsYou can also see this episode on our Youtube channel if you would like to see Ian and Paul demonstrate the hand signals discussed in the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0AqF2Yr7G0 Ian is joined by Paul Hills the founder of Konektis.org, which helps organisations transform their online meetings. Paul is an expert in video and hybrid meetings and the creator of some innovative techniques that are helping to bring body language back to video meetings. Paul is also an Honorary Research Fellow...
2022-01-1031 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastPerrine Farque, Keynote Speaker, Author and Founder of Inspired Human | Inclusion and Psychological safetyPerrine Farque is a multi award-winning diversity expert and internationally recognised keynote speaker who was nominated in the Top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech.Perrine is passionate about building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces to drive employee engagement, retention, productivity, profitability, innovation and growth. Perrine’s book “Inclusion: the ultimate secret to an organization’s success” helps managers and HR professionals create inclusive and engaged workplaces where employees feel happy and psychologically safe.In this episode, we discuss psychological safety, what it is and how to make your workplace a psychologically safe place....
2021-12-2031 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastKelly Mackin, Co- founder, Motives Met | What makes a work life well lived?Kelly Mackin a Co-Founder of Motives Met who are hoping to answer the burning question, “what creates wellbeing at work?” or put another way, “what makes a work-life well-lived?” Motives Met are a team of researchers that have discovered that real happiness, mental health and wellness at work only occurs when motives are met. So, in this edition of the workplace wellbeing podcast, I want to discuss the research Kelly and her team have done into motives, what they found and how to use it to improve wellbeing at your organisation.Kelly and Ian Discuss:
2021-12-1327 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDavina Ramkissoon, Health & Wellbeing Director at Zevo Health | Where should you start with a wellbeing strategy?Davina is the Health & Wellbeing Director at Zevo Health. She leads a team of Psychologists and experts in the fields of Nutrition & Fitness in the delivery of forward-thinking, engaging and evidence-based Workplace Wellbeing Programmes.On the Workplace Wellbeing podcast we often discuss individual tactics for improving wellbeing but in this episode we want to go a step further and discuss strategy.Davina is often involved in helping companies set their wellbeing strategy so we discuss how employers should go about establishing a robust strategy.Davina and Ian DiscussNeeds analysis...
2021-12-0635 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDr Benjamin Ritter, Founder of Live for Yourself Consulting | Putting a square peg in a square hole – job crafting and wellbeingDr Benjamin Ritter is a doctor of organisational leadership and the founder of Live for Yourself consulting. Ben is a self-confessed “values and leadership geek” he is also a full-time leadership and career coach. Dr Ritter works with companies to help them improve retention. In the current highly challenging labour market for employers this is something that all of fastP.A.Y.E customers are taking very seriously as many have significant staff shortages. Dr Ritter believes that employees leave because they are trying to find a better fit and that something called Job Crafting is the way t...
2021-11-2928 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastKevin McAlister, Founder of Lift Your Wellbeing | The role of exercise in workplace wellbeingIan is joined by Kevin McAlister founder of Lift Your Wellbeing, an Ex Accountant now supporting employee mental health through exercise & community.Ian and Kevin discuss the role of exercise in wellbeing. It’s a subject we have barely touched on since our podcast started and an area where a lot of employers stay clear of. Ian thinks that many employers see mental wellbeing as an area they have responsibilities in but see physical wellbeing as something for the individual. Kevin believes the two are intrinsically linked and in this episode they talk about the links between me...
2021-11-2226 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastGemma Perkins, Personal transformation facilitator | Positive Psychology, what is it and how can it help wellbeing in the workplace?Ian is joined by Gemma Perkins who qualified as a teacher before starting her own business in 2014 to share her expertise. She is now on a mission to help individuals and teams unlock their potential and live more effective and well-rounded lives.Gemma works with corporate managers, refugees, student activists and charity teams on developing their self-leadership, teamwork, wellbeing and a whole host of other soft skills that support a balanced and fulfilling life.Ian and Gemma look at the emerging field of study that is Positive Psychology. This is a subject that comes up...
2021-11-1531 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastAndrea Newton, Founder of Confident Conversations | The Art of ConversationAndrea is the founder of Confident Conversations, a company that helps managers and leaders at all levels within organisations get comfortable with the uncomfortable and to have conversations that matter.In this episode, we discuss something that sounds very obvious and that a lot of people don’t think they need any help doing…… Having conversations with people.Andrea doesn’t think it is as easy as it sounds, she believes there are 7 significant conversations that leaders should be having to get the best out of their team and achieve the desired outcome. In this e...
2021-11-0831 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastCharlène Gisèle, Corporate Wellness Consultant | What does a wellbeing consultant do?Charlène was a London Litigator before she set up a Primal Health Coaching and wellness business which aims to transform High Performing Executives' health both at a physical and mental level and increase cognitive and physical performances.Lovingly dubbed ‘the Solicitor’ by her clients, Charlene promotes greater life satisfaction and wellness using her skills as a Primal Health Coach and a biohacker.In this episode, we discuss what does a wellbeing consultant do? We have never covered this on the Workplace Wellbeing Podcast which seems kind of important – we have interviewed several wellbein...
2021-11-0127 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastJill Eaton, Author, Coach and Mentor | Gender GooglesIn this episode, Ian interviews Jill Eaton the author of Gender Goggles: The Vision You Need to Get Promoted, Strengthen Relationships & Love Graciously.Jill was an IT executive for 15 years and recently retired early to write her book about how gender communication differences can impact our careers and relationships. Ian and Jill discuss the book and how the ideas in the book can help bring harmony to the workplace:Jill and Ian discuss:What are Gender GooglesThe science behind why men and women think differentlyHow the genders think about teams an...
2021-10-2628 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastSarah Hosein, Leadership Coach | Ensuring all voices are heard to help improve wellbeingSarah is a leadership coach who works with teams and individuals to improve their performance. We have discussed the role of good leadership on this podcast several times and in this episode we want to explore how the communications we have with our colleagues can improve wellbeing. In particular how we make sure that everyone is heard both in team meetings, via zoom and in one to ones.Sarah and Ian discuss:How big a problem is failing to share information and what impact does it have on wellbeing?The impact the move to...
2021-10-1829 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastFaisal Shaikh, founder and CEO of Babble |The problem of loneliness at work and how to address itFaisal is a doctor and consultant psychiatrist in the NHS, and alongside this role is founder and CEO of Babble a company that is looking to address the issue of loneliness in the workplace. Babble has a unique offering that will improve employee wellbeing through daily ‘social yoga’. Ian and Faisal discuss:Faisal’s experience as a consultant psychiatrist in the NHSWhy people can be lonely even in a busy officeWhat an employer can do to reduce lonelinessDoes working f...
2021-10-1127 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDr Nicole Tschierske, Coach/ Mentor for Women in Science, Tech and Engineering | Improving the working day so that it is less energy draining and more energy givingNicole Tschierske is a Dr of Chemistry who has developed a career in Psychology and wellbeing. She is passionate about helping overlooked women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths become influential, so they can confidently unlock new opportunities for themselves and get their employers saying “we need you on this job!” As a Scientist and Positive Psychology Coach, Nicole helps people turn their career frustrations into a renewed love for their work. In this episode, Nicole and Ian discuss ways that we can all modify our work life and the way we go about our job each day s...
2021-10-0429 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastAshley Cope, Head of People Partners, EMEA at We Work | How We Work priorities employee wellbeingAshley Cope is head of people partners at We Work for Europe and the middle east. Not only does Ashley have to worry about the wellbeing of more than 1200 We Work employees in Europe and Asia, she also has to be mindful for the wellbeing of the thousands of members who range from lone self-employed workers to the employees of some global multi nationals. So I am keen to hear what initiatives We Work has in place for its own employees and what support they give their members.Ashley and Ian Discuss:We Work’s a...
2021-09-2726 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDavid Green | Wellbeing 101; what is it and how do we measure it?In this episode, Ian talk’s to David Green about how his book “The Age of Wellbeing” and they cover a subject that maybe we should have done as episode 1 of series 1. They talk through some of the basics of wellbeing including how we define it and how we can measure it. It is a wellbeing 101 session that goes through some of the fundamentals of what wellbeing is.David and Ian discuss:What is the definition of wellbeingHow can we measure wellbeingWhat is the difference between wellbeing and happinessWhat is the relationship between wellbeing and su...
2021-09-2030 min
The Holistic Housing PodcastBuilding With HeartArroyo Village is an award-winning, first-of-its-kind community in Colorado to encompass a continuum of care for people experiencing housing instability that includes a homeless shelter, permanent supportive housing and affordable housing under one roof. In this conversation, we’re joined by two of Arroyo Village’s leaders, Laura Rossbert of Shopworks Architecture, and Dontae Latson, CEO of Rocky Mountain Communities, to discuss building using trauma-informed design to create opportunities and hope for people in need. Plus, Laura D. reps the NHP Foundation Symposium (nhpfoundation.org) and asks, is it too early to listen to Christmas music? Follow us on...
2021-09-1748 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDavid Rogers, Head of Finance, Marston's Plc | The finance guy who put wellbeing before the numbersDavid is Head of Finance at Marston’s Plc a UK hospitality firm; during lockdown, he was a key member of their Wellbeing Warriors group who was heavily focused on wellbeing particularly given the number of employees that had been furloughed within the industry. David is also the author of “Fuelled, Fit and Fired Up” a book that discusses the impact of a healthy lifestyle on wellbeing.In this edition, we look at how Marston's addressed the wellbeing challenges during a difficult year and David’s new book.David and Ian discuss:- Ho...
2021-09-1534 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastSara Sabin, Entrepreneur and Transformational Coach | The Great resignation and how to avoid itSara is a qualified accountant, entrepreneur and transformational coach, as well as being a regular contributor to the Entrepreneur Magazine Leadership Network and The Fast Company. Sara partners with organisations to create more emotionally intelligent leaders, who perform at a higher level and take targeted action to support team productivity and engagement. In this episode, Ian and Sara discuss a subject that has had a lot of coverage in the press over the summer- the Great Resignation. What is it and how companies can avoid it? The timing for this episode seems good with a greater number of w...
2021-09-0729 min
Get A Grip On Lighting PodcastContrast Ratios #1 - A Feel Good Buddy Cop MovieWelcome to the premiere episode of Contrast Ratios with hosts Edward Bartholomew and John Arthur Wilson. Edward is the Principal of Bartholomew Lighting (https://sites.google.com/view/bartholomew-lighting) and John is the founding director of Fernhill Shopworks (https://www.fernhillshopworks.com). Edward and John reveal some of the "awkward" and raw topics from their podcast.
2021-08-2445 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastSpecial Edition with Rachel Letham, Positive mindset and self care coach | Returning to work post lockdown as the government announces an end to the work from home guidelines for employersRachel is a positive mindset and self-care coach, working with her own clients as well as an associate coach with “We are Wellbeing’. Rachel specialises in helping people establish a positive mindset and achieve growth whilst leading more fulfilling lives. She is also the author of the book “Self-Care for the Seasons.” In this podcast, we discuss the work that Rachel has been doing with companies to support them as they start to bring employees back to the office after lockdown, in particular how to ensure that employee concerns are addressed. With the UK Government planning to drop its “...
2021-07-0624 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastIan Hogg, Chairman, fastP.A.Y.E | How open banking and the NHS are about to revolutionise financial wellbeingGuest Host Jake Bates, Employee Wellbeing Specialist at fastP.A.Y.E.In the last episode of series 1, we thought it would be good to hear from our regular host Ian Hogg on a subject that is important to him. With Guest host, Jake Bates Ian looks at a potential revolution in financial wellbeing. In 2020 the University of Edinburgh carried out a survey of 10,000 NHS employees about their financial wellbeing. That isn’t unusual, however, this survey was done using open banking. That means they used APIs to access all of the data in staff bank...
2021-06-1428 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastBen Brearley, Leadership Coach and Consultant, Thoughtful Leader | How believing in someone can improve their wellbeingBen runs Thoughtful Leader, a company that aims to “develop leaders that make work better”. Ben is an MBA and certified leadership coach who started off in the IT industry and has been leading teams, programs and projects for over 15 years. Ben believes in a self-fulfilling prophecy in leadership - that the simple act of believing (or not) in somebody can impact their performance and wellbeing. Ian and Ben discussed;- The impact of leadership on wellbeing- Trust in the workplace and evidence that it improves wellbeing- That the s...
2021-06-0728 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastAnastasia Callaghan, Founder, Sunday Sanctuary | Sunday evening anxiety and how to get rid of it.Anastasia is the founder of Sunday Sanctuary. I am sure we have all experienced that Sunday evening feeling – it’s the feeling of trepidation before the start of the working week. It isn’t good for us and Anastasia felt strongly enough about removing the feeling that she launched the Sunday Sanctuary. Anastasia believes that our week should be about feeling good from start to finish and she has created a community to offer guidance on how to prioritise mental and physical wellbeing and become the best version of ourselves both at the home and at work.
2021-06-0127 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastArlyne Chinyanganya, Finance Manager at giffgaff & Founder of Roots to Froots | The Accidental Wellbeing specialistArlyne is a wellbeing specialist at giffgaff which is a UK mobile phone provider. She also has a side hustle called Roots to Froots which is a financial wellbeing business. Arlyne, found her way into wellbeing accidentally and I imagine that is not an unusual path to follow.In this episode Ian and Arlyne discuss:- How Arlyne ended up helping people with their financial wellbeing at work- The Giff Gaff Ministry of Wellbeing - Roots to Froots- Why old school paper still has a role in f...
2021-05-2525 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastCaterina Kostoula, Founder, The Leaderpath | The impact of bad meetings on wellbeing at workCaterina is the founder of coaching company, “The Leaderpath” and an ex-Googler. Her book “Hold Successful Meetings” has recently been published by Penguin books. She is in Forbes Coaches Council and coaches for INSEAD business school.As well as being an experienced coach Caterina has researched the subject of meetings extensively for her book and has strong views on how to run meetings. Ian and Caterina discuss:The impact of bad meetings on wellbeing Meeting recovery syndromeWhat makes a good meetingHow to hold fewer meetingsFree Quiz and training material: Caterina is kindly o...
2021-05-1728 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDaniel Edds, Management Consultant & Author | How high-impact organizations approach the practice of leadership and the impact on wellbeingDaniel Edds, is an experienced management consultant and is the author of “The Genetics of Leadership, cracking the code of sustainable team performance” We have now done 20 episodes of this Podcast and yet we haven’t discussed the subject of leadership. This obviously has a big impact on the wellbeing of employees, bad leadership can lead to stress and other negative outcomes whilst good leadership is empowering and supportive. So, Daniel and Ian discuss leadership including :- Daniel’s book- Management by walking around- Having a courageous workforce- Deliber...
2021-05-1028 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastSue Jauncey, Founder, Appellon | The next generation workforce how to increase wellbeing whilst at the same time achieving a company’s goalsSue Jauncey, a Founder and Director of Appellon. Sue is a Registered Psychologist with a forensic background who began her career working across the Australian prison system. Her journey has taken her to the launch of Appellon in 2019. Appellon, describes itself as the world’s first Software as a service Culture Tech platform. Sue has recently published a white paper on “The Next-generation workforce” which looks at how to increase wellbeing whilst at the same time achieving a company’s goals. In this edition Ian and Sue discuss:- The next-generation workforce white pape...
2021-05-0429 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastHannes Bend and Hoda Mahmoodzadegan, Founders of Breathing.AI | How to end that Zoomed out feelingHannes and Hoda are the founders of Breathing.AI which uses machine learning whilst you are looking at your PC screen to elevate your mood, health, and optimize your performance.Our podcast has already looked at lots of tech offerings, this one could help us get over a year of being Zoomed out. In this episode, Ian, Hoda and Hannes discuss:- Screen apnoea- The impact of breathing on stress and wellbeing- Some advanced AI technology that can check your breathing and heart rate just by looking at you...
2021-04-1924 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastCarolyn Illman, Hiring Coach and Owner, Hire Possibilities | How a great hiring process improves wellbeing at workIan speaks to Carolyn Illman who is a Behavioural Interview Question Specialist and a Hiring Coach and the Owner of Hire Possibilities.Carolyn believes that the hiring process is the key to a happy workplace and helps companies improve how they hire. If we recruit people who don’t fit in or can’t do the role either they or us are going to go through more stress than we should do.In the podcast, Ian and Carolyn discuss:The Bar raiser role made famous by AmazonWhat type of interview questions get the best resu...
2021-04-1224 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastSimon Hedaux, Co-Founder, ReThink Productivity | Impact of productivity on wellbeing and how approaching productivity in the wrong way can negatively impact wellbeingSimon is the founder of rethink productivity and also the host of the excellent productivity podcast. He has years of experience in helping retailers and other organisations make their teams as productive as possible. In this episode Ian and Simon discussLeyton Orient’s current formThe impact of productivity on wellbeingWhat steps an employer can take to ensure happy and productive staff How approaching productivity in the wrong way can negatively impact wellbeingBooks that Simon is inspired by:Matthew Syed - Rebel Ideas https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rebel-Ideas-Power-Diverse-Thinking/dp/1473613949/ref=sr_1...
2021-04-0628 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDanny Clarke, Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and Founder of Simply People | An overview of Occupational Health and how it fits with Wellbeing in the WorkplaceDanny Clarke is the founder of Simply People, a community that aims to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of employees in the workplace. At its core Simply People is a community of Occupational Health professionals. Danny has been an occupational health professional for over 15 years and brings a wealth of experience to the subject.In this episode Ian and Danny discussA 101 of Occupational HealthHow it can impact on Wellbeing in the workplaceWhat is Simply People and how you can access the communityBooks that Danny is inspired by:The lost art o...
2021-03-2928 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastSheila Lord, Founder and Director, BMR Health and Wellbeing | Using systematic mental health programs to deliver measurable resultsSheila is a director of BMR Health and wellbeing, a company that supports business Leaders to develop systemic mental health programmes that have a measurable return on investment.In previous editions we have discussed therapy, software apps and strategies to support mental health. In this episode, Ian and Sheila discuss how a management system can be put in place to systematically improve mental wellbeing. Including:The upcoming ISO 45003 - the first global standard giving practical guidance on managing psychological health in the workplace.How an ISO or other systematic approach can help with wellbeingWhat is involved...
2021-03-2229 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDr Marcus Fila, Professor of Management, Hope College, Michigan | Stress in the workplace and what to do about itDr Marcus Fila is a professor of Management at Hope College, Michigan and a researcher in Stress at work. He also helps companies understand the impact or stress in the Workplace through his company https://www.easeworkstress.com/.Dr Fila believes that stress is the biggest contributing factor to staff leaving, in this edition of our podcast Ian and Dr Fila discuss stress at work, its potential causes and what employers can do to reduce it .Research into stressImpact of stress on staff retentionIllegitimate roles Types of Intervention Re writing job descriptions to reduce stress at the...
2021-03-1546 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastBen Smith, Head of Product, fastP.A.Y.E and Jake Bates, Workplace Wellbeing Specialist, fastP.A.Y.E | The On Demand Pay space and how the sector is evolving to improve its approach to wellbeingOn-Demand Pay is the sector of fintech that fastP.A.Y.E operates in. In this episode, Ian is joined by two colleagues from fastP.A.Y.E; Ben Smith who is head of product and who has driven the development of fastP.A.Y.E since its inception 2 years ago and Jake Bates who is an Employee Wellbeing Specialist who helps educate customers about fastP.A.Y.E.The podcast discusses:What an On-Demand pay app does and the various business modelsHow it helps employee well beingWhy employer control is importantHow a good On-Demand app...
2021-03-0824 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastStuart Mace, Ambassador, The Circle Line | The role of therapy in a wellbeing strategyStuart Mace, is an Ambassador at The Circle Line, a mental wellbeing company that offers affordable solutions to individuals and to corporate clients through psychology and talking therapies. We discuss the role of therapy in the workplace and how it forms part of a well considered employee wellbeing strategy but also cover the stresses of modern test cricket and Stuart’s talks us through his first ever therapy session.The Workplace Wellbeing Podcast is supported by the WorkTech Group, which supplies cloud based tools for the modern workforce manager. The Group owns, fastP.A.Y...
2021-03-0137 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastJames Bolle, Captain of PRPSFL | Why having a purpose is key to workplace wellbeingJames Bolle is the founder and the Captain of “purposeful” a company that helps organisations find their purpose, he describes himself as a purpose and team happiness expert. James is also a trustee of Suited for Success UK, a charity that provides, free high-quality interview clothes, styling and interview preparation skills for unemployed men and women who are trying to re-enter the workplace.We discuss what purpose is and how it can impact the well-being of everyone in an organisation. We will also be exploring the links between James’ day job and his charity work.James...
2021-02-2337 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastRob Stephenson, CEO & Founder, InsideOut LeaderBoard | Diary of a mental health campaignerRob is a veteran mental health campaigner who is CEO of InsideOut LeaderBoard a social enterprise with a mission of ending the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace as well as being CEO and founder of FormScore which evolved organically from a tool given by a therapist to an idea of improving mental health within our workplaces and communities by means of self reflection and support for one another. We talk about Rob’s experience and involvement in mental health campaigning as well as the impact on one’s form score of watching Spurs lose at football.
2021-02-1631 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastLaura Conning, Founder, Citygate Mortgages | Business models that have a profit motive but invest a large amount of their time in doing social good, especially in the area of employee wellbeingLaura, founded Citygate after a long career in retail banking. Citygate has a unique business model which involves offering free financial wellbeing support and advice to employers as a way of developing contacts and her network. Laura works with people with limited knowledge of finance to help solve money worries and put themselves on a stronger financial footing. We discuss the business model as well as how any potential conflicts of interest are managed.The Workplace Wellbeing Podcast is supported by the WorkTech Group, which supplies cloud based tools for the modern workforce manager. The...
2021-02-0826 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastAndy Long, Owner, Impact 2 Performance Coaching | How High Impact teams and coaching can help employee wellbeingEx England Rugby International, Andy Long talks about his journey as a successful rugby player and coach have helped him coach high-performance teams in business and the impact that a high-performance team has on employee wellbeing. By increasing communications and removing areas of conflict Andy believes that stress is reduced and mental wellbeing is improved.The Workplace Wellbeing Podcast is supported by the WorkTech Group, which supplies cloud based tools for the modern workforce manager. The Group owns, ShopWorks, a cloud based Employee Scheduling Software and Labour Management Software provider. fastP.A.Y...
2021-02-0129 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastNicola Anderson, CEO of Fintech Scotland | How Fintech’s can improve the lot of employee’s financial well-beingNicola Anderson is the CEO of Fintech Scotland having previously worked at the Financial Conduct Authority. Nicola also chaired the recent Fintech and Financial Wellbeing Roundtable in Scotland for the Money and Pensions Service. In this edition we discuss the efforts being made by Fintech’s and other Scottish organisations to improve the lot of employee’s financial well-being and highlight some Fintech’s that are leading the chargeThe Workplace Wellbeing Podcast is supported by the WorkTech Group, which supplies cloud based tools for the modern workforce manager. The Group owns, ShopWorks, a cloud based...
2021-01-2528 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDarren Laverty, Founding Partner, Foster Denovo | How we can make an impact for our colleagues and the pitfalls employers should be looking forDarren Laverty of Foster Denovo has been one of the great innovators within the space in the UK and also the author of “Make their money count” a book aimed at improving employee financial wellbeing. We discuss what is involved in setting up a financial wellbeing strategy for your company.The Workplace Wellbeing Podcast is supported by the WorkTech Group, which supplies cloud based tools for the modern workforce manager. The Group owns, fastP.A.Y.E is an Earned Wage Access and Financial Wellbeing App for employees. ShopWorks, a cloud based Workforce Management Softw...
2021-01-1134 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastManuel Peleteiro, Founder & CEO, Inbest | How Inbest can open the benefits landscape to thousand of employeesManuel Peleteiro of Inbest is the founder and CEO of one the most innovative employee financial wellbeing companies in the UK. Inbest partners with governments and financial firms to improve the financial wellbeing, capability and resilience of vulnerable households. We discuss how technology can help employees access the in work benefits that they are entitled to.The Workplace Wellbeing Podcast is supported by the WorkTech Group, which supplies cloud based tools for the modern workforce manager. The Group owns, ShopWorks, a cloud based Rota Management Software and Labour Management Software provider. fastP.A...
2021-01-1129 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastDr Serra Pitts, Clinical Director, 87% | How technology can help improve employee mental wellbeingDr Serra Pitts, is the Clinical Director of 87 Percent as well as being a Chartered Psychologist. 87Percent is a very exciting company within the nascent wellbeing technology space, they are using clinically-led assessment to measure, understand and improve wellbeing in the workplace and technology to drive positive changes based on tangible data. 87 Percent also help companies develop their mental wellbeing strategy. We discuss how technology can help improve the mental wellbeing of employees, what is possible now and what the future might hold as technology develops.The Workplace Wellbeing Podcast is supported by the WorkTech Group...
2021-01-1128 minThe Workplace Wellbeing PodcastSir Terry Leahy, Former CEO of Tesco Plc | The impact of company values on employee wellbeingSir Terry Leahy, is one of Britain’s most successful business leaders. Under his 14 years of leadership, Tesco went from the number 3 retailer in the UK to number 3 in the world. He also went on to write a book the title of which is “Management in Ten Words” it outlines the management philosophy which helped him navigate that journey. We discuss how far employee wellbeing as a concept for management has developed since he started at Tesco in the late seventies, whilst at the same time discussing the impact of values on employee wellbeing.The Wor...
2021-01-1129 min
Omni-Experience8 - The Flagship (Part A)Thanks for listening to our episode: “The Flagship - Part A”
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2020-09-1138 min
Omni-Experience8 - The Flagship (Part A)Thanks for listening to our episode: “The Flagship - Part A”Send us feedback:Via email at: oxpod@cuegravity.comOn Twitter: @omni_experienceDrop us a voice note through: AnchorAs always, episode is edited by: Artifishal via Instagram----Best of the Week / Worst of the Week (BOW-WOW): BOW: Lululemon to expand holiday pop-ups to 70 to ease pandemic pressure - Retail Dive WOW: WE ARE SKIPPING THE BAD THIS WEEK!...
2020-09-1140 min
ReThink Productivity PodcastOffice productivity and the impact of working from homeSend us a textIan Hogg, Chairman at Shopworks & fastPAYE shares his thoughts with Simon on office productivity and the impact of working from home, plus gives us some insight into the world of Shopworks WFM #theproductivityexpertsRegister for the 2026 Productivity ForumFind us in the Top 50 Productivity PodcastsConnect to Simon on LinkedInFollow ReThink on LinkedIn
2020-09-0328 min
Short Takes on Suicide PreventionTrauma Informed Design with Laura Rossbert and Jennifer WilsonMy partner came across an article from The Colorado Trust on Trauma Informed Design. The article was titled, "Using Trauma-Informed Design, Buildings Become Tools for Recovery". The article lead me to Jennifer Wilson, a social worker and research associate with the Center for Housing and Homelessness Research at the University of Denver. Jennifer agreed to the podcast and invited Laura Rossbert, Chief Operating Officer at Shopworks Architecture to join. We have talked about trauma informed care and I just had to find out about trauma informed design. Laura and Jennifer will help you gain an appreciation of the 3 C's...
2020-05-1952 min
SHOPWARE UNPLUGGED PODCAST#002 - To SW6 or not to SW6, that is the question...This is the 2nd episode of Shopware Unplugged podcast, hosted by Borys Skraba (CEO Strix Agency and Ergonode) and Tomas Hesseling (CEO ShopWorks eCommerce), both Shopware Enterprise partner. In this episode we mainly cover whether to go with Shopware 6 or perhaps go with Shopware 5. An interesting talk succeeded by our Whispering Wouter (Wouter Dieters) with some latest Shopware gossips. We look forward to hearing your reaction, please mail hello@shopwareunplugged.com to get in touch with us!
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2020-03-0229 min
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