Best CIPD Podcasts (2025)

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UK Workers Miss Nearly Two Weeks a Year: Tackling Soaring Absence Rates with Rachel Suff - CIPD 17:30

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Episode Summary UK employees are missing nearly two full working weeks a year due to sickness—9.4 days on average, the highest in over a decade! In this episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke speaks with Rachel Suff, Senior Wellbeing Advisor at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), about their latest survey reveal…

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HR People Pod – Ep 32: AI and conflict | Eye-rolling | 'Hire-to-retire'| Succession planning 27:56

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Should AI be used to resolve conflict in the workplace? Are over-sensationalised stories of ‘eye-rolling’ leading to legal issues masking deeper problems in the workplace? Does ‘lifelong learning’ apply from hire-to-retire for employees? And what lessons can we take around succession planning from a messy football transfer saga? CIPD Director of Pr…

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153 | Inside the Fractional CPO/CHRO Role – What It Involves & How to Succeed (With Lorna Bains) 51:30

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What does it really mean to be a fractional Chief People Officer (CPO) or Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) – and could it be the right next step in your career? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Lorna Bains, a hugely experienced HR and business transformation leader who has thrived as a fractional CPO for the past …

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Suicide Prevention Podcast 1:12:07

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Anthony from SEEDL is joined by Laura Avery-Jackson (Mental Health Lead for SEEDL) and Becky Fussey (Mental Health Ambassador) who have lived experiences with suicide, and mental health issues. This podcast is a audio version of a live panel event which was broadcast on SEEDL and social media on Monday 8th September 2025, coinciding with Suicide Pr…

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High Performance HR - Talent Development 28:32

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Lucinda examines talent retention and development, building on the previous discussion about attracting talent, and emphasising the importance of creating a high-performance culture that not only draws in great people but also keeps them engaged and motivated. Lucinda explores the evolving definition of talent, highlighting the need for inclusivity…

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Hybrid Working: A Threat to Young Workers’ Careers and Mental Health? | Natasha Devon MBE 17:34

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Is hybrid working stunting the growth of your youngest employees? Nearly half of 18–24-year-olds say it’s hurting their workplace relationships and mental health! In this episode of The Cashflow Show Podcast, host Clayton M. Coke interviews Natasha Devon, MBE, writer, broadcaster, and mental health activist, to explore new research from the Institu…

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Purpose Beyond Profit ...... Sarah Whale, Founder of Profit Impact, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2Two 22:37

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Sarah shares practical ways SMEs can measure success beyond profit and offers her top leadership tips for creating a culture where people, purpose, and profit thrive together. Sarah is a Fellow of the ACCA with broad financial leadership experience across corporates, start-ups and scale-ups. Who believes short-term financial decision-making in busi…

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Podcast 222: Improving organisational outcomes by tackling loneliness at work 32:00

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Is loneliness at work the hidden crisis no one is talking about? The CIPD’s Good Work Index 2025 report revealed that more than a third of working adults say they sometimes, often, or always feel lonely at work — a feeling that carries serious consequences for organisations. But what can be done? Is it an inevitable by-product of modern working lif…

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152 | How to Prove HR’s True Value: Lessons From a Chief People Officer (With Leah Carnegie) 47:56

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How do you prove the true value of HR so the business takes you seriously – and appoints you as Chief People Officer? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Leah Carnegie, Chief People Officer at Lottoland. Leah shares her journey from VP of People to CPO, explaining how she made sure HR wasn’t just seen as a support functi…

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HR People Pod – Ep 31: Merging HR/IT functions | Oversharing at work | Absence management | Accountability 33:00

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Are we seeing a trend in the merging of HR and IT functions, and how could this reshape the role of the profession? Where’s the line between healthy openness and harmful oversharing in the workplace? Do we still need hard-and-fast, rigid rules for triggering absence management conversations? How do we make accountability a collective standard, rath…

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Why 40% of Adults Struggle with Confidence in Learning New Skills – Insights from Prof. Steve Peters 12:01

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Are you or your team struggling to embrace new skills at work? You’re not alone—40% of adults face a confidence dip when learning, with career optimism peaking at just 25! In this episode of The Cashflow Show Podcast, host Clayton M. Coke sits down with Professor Steve Peters, consultant psychiatrist and author of The Chimp Paradox, to unpack new r…

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151 | Could an Interim CPO/CHRO Role Be Your Perfect Career Option? (With Dotty Day) 52:34

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Could an interim Chief People Officer or interim Chief Human Resources Officer role be your perfect career move? In this episode, we explore what the job is really like, the skills that help you succeed, and how to decide if it’s the right path for you. HR Coffee Time Host, Fay Wallis, is joined by Dotty Day, an experienced interim CPO, strategy co…

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HR People Pod – Ep 30: Enabling high performance working: A growth mindset – with Matthew Syed 27:19

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What are the enablers and barriers to high performance working? What factors should individuals and teams consider to improve and achieve better performance outcomes? In the first of two episodes exploring these questions, CIPD Director of Profession David D’Souza investigates with best-selling author and broadcaster Matthew Syed the type of mindse…

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Podcast 221: Employee engagement and the evolving psychological contract 26:45

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The psychological contract – those unwritten expectations between employer and employee, so fundamental to building trust and engagement at work – has dramatically shifted. Once based on the promises of security and long-term service, employees now expect the contract to more closely reflect their values, offer flexibility, and align with a deeper …

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150 | How She Went From HRD to the Firm’s First Chief People Officer (With Victoria Pounder) 42:13

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What if there’s no Chief People Officer role in your organisation - but you know it needs one, and you think you’re the right person for it? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Victoria Pounder, Chief People Officer at Moore Kingston Smith - a multi-disciplinary firm providing audit, accountancy, advisory and tax service…

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HR People Pod – Ep 29: Unfair dismissal | Hybrid working | Graduate jobs 35:00

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Would capping the qualifying period for unfair dismissal protection at six months be a reasonable compromise for employers? With hybrid working perceived to have a negative impact on managers’ ability to lead teams effectively, what could organisations be doing differently? And what impact is AI having on the prospects of the latest wave of graduat…

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Revolutionizing Travel: Alex Cruz on AI, Business and the Future of the Industry 12:01

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In this dynamic episode of The Cashflow Show, recorded live at Tech Show London 2025, host Clayton M. Coke sits down with Alex Cruz, former CEO of British Airways, now Vice-Chairman of Westjet, to explore the modernization of the travel industry. With 35 years of experience, Alex discusses how outdated systems, like 70-year-old reservation codes, c…

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Recruiting and Onboarding Talent 30:48

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Lucinda examines the critical topic of recruiting and onboarding talent as part of the high-performance series, stressing the fact that attracting and retaining the right people is not merely an HR task but a strategic business priority that requires clarity and collaboration KEY TAKEAWAYS Before starting the recruitment process, it's essential to …

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149 | The CPO Job Application That Worked, Strategic vs Operational HR, and Why Compassion Matters, with Funmi Onamusi 1:01:48

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What makes a job application for the Chief People Officer role stand out, how do you balance being strategic and operational in HR, and why is compassion such an important leadership strength? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Funmi Onamusi, Chief People Officer at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Funmi shares …

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HR People Pod – Ep 28: Hilary Scarlett special – Neuroscience for organisational change 31:21

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When is the right time to communicate organisational change, and how can we strengthen people’s resilience to change? Can a better understanding of neuroscience help manage and implement the change process more effectively? CIPD Director of Profession David D’Souza, is joined by author, international speaker, and consultant in the field of neurosci…

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Unlocking Financial Freedom for the Self-Made: Insights from Kitty McCromick of Santander UK 14:01

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In this engaging episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke is joined by Kitty McCormick, Head of Wealth at Santander UK, to explore the financial challenges and opportunities for the UK’s one million Self-Made high earners. Representing 14% of top earners, this group holds £40.7 billion in idle cash savings due to low financial confidence.…

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High Performance - Building A Learning Culture 28:58

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Lucinda discusses the importance of cultivating a learning culture within organisations, emphasising that learning should be embedded in every aspect of organisational life rather than limited to traditional training courses. Drawing on insights from industry experts, the episode explores the concept of psychological safety and its role in fosterin…

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England’s Lionesses Missing Shirt: Helen Hardy of Foudy’s Revolutionising Women’s Football Retail 19:46

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In this fascinating episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke is joined by Helen Hardy, founder of Foudy’s, the world’s only official football retailer dedicated to women’s football. Helen shares her journey from a theatre background to launching Foudy’s in 2020, driven by the lack of accessibility to women’s football jerseys. The episode …

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Podcast 220: Do leaders establish culture, or are they a product of it? 30:02

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Is it chicken or egg – does leadership shape culture, or does culture shape leadership? The relationship between the two is complex and either one could be the critical ingredient in organisational success. But to what extent can leaders truly set the culture they want or will culture ultimately shape the kind of leadership an organisation produces…

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Flexible Working - Reviewing 18 years of change ...... Deborah O'Sullivan, Our Founder and MD, chats with Jane O'Gorman at Ten2Two 21:45

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In this special episode of Talking SME, Deborah O'Sullivan, our Founder and MD, joins one of our Directors, Jane O'Gorman, to give our take on: • How AI is changing hiring • The biggest hiring shifts we’re seeing across SMEs • The biggest recruitment challenges (and how to tackle them)By Ten2Two - Experts in Flexible Recruitment and Consultancy

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148 | Skills That Shape a Great CPO: Communication, Coaching & Curiosity, with Jane Beeston 39:42

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Which skills really make the difference at the top of the HR profession? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, you'll meet the brilliant Jane Beeston, Chief People Officer at Colart. With nearly 40 years of experience in HR – spanning generalist roles, transformation, and international work – Jane has a huge amount of insight to share. We learn from h…

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HR People Pod – Ep 27: Management span | People profession: perceptions, challenges, career prospects 32:42

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What is the ideal ‘span of control’ for a manager and are there obvious warning signs that they might be overstretched? Also in this episode, we discuss results from a new CIPD survey revealing the current perceptions of and the challenges within the people profession, as well as what practitioners have said about their career development prospects…

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Why Millions of Working Carers Risk Leaving Jobs Without Flexible Working - Claire Hawkins 15:21

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In this insightful episode of The Cashflow Show Podcast, host Clayton M. Coke is joined by Claire Hawkins, Director of Corporate Affairs and Brand at Phoenix Group, to discuss the critical need for flexible working to support the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers. With 41% of working carers considering leaving their jobs due to inflexible policies, Cl…

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High Performance - How Non-Financial Rewards Drive Employee Engagement and Performance 33:41

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Lucinda studies the topic of "Reward for Performance: What Really Works?" as part of our high-performance series. She explores the multifaceted nature of rewards, emphasising that while monetary compensation is often the first thought, it is not the only—or necessarily the most effective—motivator for high performance. The discussion covers the imp…

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Why Family Businesses Face Devastation from Inheritance Tax Reforms - Fiona Graham | Prt 2 10:41

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In Part 2 of this compelling episode of The Cashflow Show Podcast, host Clayton M. Coke sits down with Fiona Graham, Chief Operating Officer of Family Business UK, to explore the devastating impact of proposed inheritance tax reforms on family-owned businesses. Fiona shares her expertise on advocating for family businesses, the economic significanc…

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147 | How to Become a Successful Chief People Officer: Insider Insights, with Kanika Mehra 55:17

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What does it really take to become a successful Chief People Officer – and how can you prepare for the step up? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay Wallis is joined by Kanika Mehra, an inspiring CPO with over 20 years of global HR experience. Having worked in fast-paced environments ranging from global giants like Amazon to scaling organisations…

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The Devastating Impact of Inheritance Tax Reforms on UK Family Businesses - Steve Rigby | Prt 1 14:20

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In this compelling episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke sits down with Steve Rigby, co-CEO of Rigby Group PLC and Chair of Family Business UK, to unpack the alarming consequences of proposed inheritance tax reforms. With a new Family Business UK report predicting 208,000 job losses and a £15 billion drop in economic activity, Steve re…

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HR People Pod – Ep 26: Getting Britain working - UK Employment Minister Alison McGovern 25:17

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The Get Britain Working white paper outlines a bold vision to tackle economic inactivity and raise the UK employment rate to 80 per cent. But what does this mean for the people profession? In this episode of the HR People Pod, we put key questions from the CIPD Community to Alison McGovern, Minister for Employment. We explore the UK government's pl…

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Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health Challenges in HR with Dr. Jo Burrell 32:10

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Lucinda welcomes returning guest Dr. Jo Burrell, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Ultimate Resilience. They delve into the alarming findings of the latest HR Wellbeing Report, which reveals that nearly half of HR professionals are experiencing clinical levels of depression, significantly higher than the general population. With over 1,400 …

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Podcast 219: Dealing with AI use in recruitment and job applications 36:55

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A third of organisations are already using some form of AI or machine learning in recruitment and onboarding. As employers increasingly make use of AI to craft job specifications, screen candidates and streamline processes, what about job seekers? Is it unreasonable for job seekers to use the same technology to improve their chances?Join Nigel Cass…

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146 | Lessons in HR Leadership: How to Succeed as a Chief People Officer, with John Scrooby 51:48

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If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to succeed as a Chief People Officer - or whether stepping into the role might be right for you - this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis is joined by John Scrooby, Chief People Officer at tech company Masabi. John shares honest and thought-provoking insights about what the role r…

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HR People Pod – Ep 25: 'Tinkering with a system that doesn’t work' – Apprenticeships overhaul 32:25

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How much should ‘policy compliance’ inform pay and bonuses? Apprenticeships are vital to building talent pipelines, but how welcome are upcoming reforms? Is rule breaking essential to breaking into new levels of performance? And how can you best manage the impact of long-term absences on the rest of your team? CIPD Head of Learning, Steve George, i…

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Navigating AI Distrust: Insights from SurveyMonkey’s CEO on Data Privacy and the Trust Centre 18:01

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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke welcomes Eric Johnson, CEO of SurveyMonkey, to discuss the growing distrust of AI among UK business leaders and the launch of SurveyMonkey’s Trust Centre. With 81% of UK leaders sceptical about AI’s decision-making and 79% concerned about biased outcomes, Eric shares insigh…

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High Performance HR - How To Make Continuous Performance Management A Reality 37:43

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Lucinda continues the High Performance HR series by focussing on the critical elements of performance management that drive high performance within organisations. She talks about the importance of clear goals, regular feedback, ongoing development, and a supportive culture in fostering employee engagement and performance. Lucinda also outlines prac…

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145 | HR career ambitions: Is the Chief People Officer (CPO) role right for you? (With David D’Souza, CIPD) 35:07

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Are you aiming for the top HR role - but not sure what being a Chief People Officer (CPO) actually involves, or how to get there? In this special launch episode of the new series of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by David D’Souza, Director of Profession at the CIPD. Together, they demystify the CPO / CHRO role - exploring what it is, how…

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HR People Pod – Ep 24: International HR Day special 33:03

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What’s the state of AI adoption across different regions around the world, and how are people professionals reacting to it? Where does the onus lie when it comes to skills development? How can people professionals support and develop employee resilience? And finally, what should be done about the rising trend of ‘stress bragging’?CIPD Director of P…

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UK Businesses at Breaking Point: The Return-to-Office Surge and Its Impact - Will Scott 13:47

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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Cashflow Show Podcast, host Clayton M. Coke sits down with Will Scott, Real Estate Disputes Partner at Irwin Mitchell, to explore the resurgence of office demand as UK businesses adapt to staff returning to the workplace. With 45% of UK businesses planning to expand office space in the next 12-18 months, Will…

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Podcast 218: Bridging learning and organisational development 33:15

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L&D and OD often operate in silos – one focused on individual learning, the other on strategic and cultural change. But is this separation intentional, and can they truly be effective apart if they share the same goals for organisational growth and adaptation?Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests—Natal Dank, Author of Agile L&D and Executive D…

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HR People Pod – Ep 23: Suggestion boxes | Managing voice | ‘Gamifying’ performance | ‘Job polygamy’ 34:30

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Could the humble suggestion box make a comeback as the key to acquiring honest, off-the-cuff feedback? What risks do organisations face by ignoring or mismanaging employee voice? Is a gamified approach to performance management the future? And are employees staying faithful or taking part in ‘job polygamy’?CIPD Director of Profession David D’Souza …

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Pure Michigan: A Home Away from Home for Brits with Kelly Wolgamott 16:19

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Episode Summary: In this vibrant episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke is joined by Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan, to explore why Michigan is a top destination for UK travellers. From Detroit’s Motown legacy and professional sports to natural wonders like the Great Lakes and Mackinac Island, Kelly highlights Michigan…

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Navigating Tariff Disruptions: Strategies for Businesses with Emma Carr of Gowling WLG 17:10

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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke is joined by Emma Carr, Commercial Disputes Partner at Gowling WLG, to explore the impact of tariff disruptions, particularly under the Trump administration’s trade policies. Emma discusses how sectors like fast-moving consumer goods, retail, and manufacturing are vulnerabl…

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Leadership and Management - High Performance HR 29:28

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Lucinda continues the High Performance HR series by delving into the critical roles of leadership and management in fostering a high-performance culture within organisations. It begins with a clear distinction between leadership and management, emphasising that while both roles are essential, they serve different functions—management focuses on pla…

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AI-Powered Cyber Threats: How Bots Are Taking Over with Tim Ayling - Thales / Imperva 16:01

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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke is joined by Tim Ayling, Vice-President of Cybersecurity Solutions, EMEA at Thales UK, to unpack the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report, which reveals bots now account for 51% of internet traffic. Tim explains what bots are, how AI makes them more dangerous, and their impact on in…

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Navigating the NI Hike: Small Business Strategies with Pauline Green - Intuit QuickBooks 12:54

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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke chats with Pauline Green, small business expert at Intuit QuickBooks, about how SMEs can tackle the UK’s recent National Insurance (NI) hike. Pauline discusses QuickBooks’ automation tools, insights from a 26,000-business survey showing sustained hiring, and strategies like…

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Outsmarting the National Insurance Hike: Strategies for Small Businesses - Amy Hancock 16:32

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Episode Summary: In this episode of The Cashflow Show, host Clayton M. Coke is joined by Amy Hancock, accountant, small business owner, and host of Bean Counter to Boss, to discuss how small businesses can navigate the recent National Insurance (NI) hike announced in the UK Autumn Budget. Amy shares insights from a QuickBooks poll showing SMEs are …