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How HR Leaders Change the World

Cecilia Crossley
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
Social Change
HR Leadership
Gender Diversity
Leadership
Construction Industry
Willmott Dixon
Hybrid Working
Workplace Culture
Gender Equality
Human Resources
Corporate Social Responsibility
Data Analytics In HR
Male Ally Network
Women’s Leadership Development Programme
HR Professionals
Foster Care

Explore how the work of HR Leaders is creating positive social change, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals - goals which the world's companies are increasingly understanding the urgency of achieving, and investing in the action required. If you'd like clear, actionable ideas for how you can use the power of your role to effect change in your company, you're in the right place. I'm the... more

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Melanie explores one of HR's key levers for sustainability and social impact: pensions. Discussing how workplace pensions connect directly to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, she explains how the decisions organisations make about pension provid... more

Nebel challenges the traditional approach to HR: instead of siloed programmes, she advocates for systems thinking that recognises the impact work has beyond the office - for employees' work-life blend, and for society. Nebel recommends data and emplo... more

In 2025 Dentsu UK achieved Family Friendly Workplace accreditation - Nicole and Jody reveal how, alongside building a workplace culture where nearly one in six employees actively engage in their Parents & Carers ERG.

Discussing how collaboration b... more

What if the key to retaining women has nothing to do with women - and everything to do with how your organisation actually works?

Joy shares insights from her landmark Why Women Leave study of 4,000 women, revealing that the top reasons - culture,... more

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Nebel Crowhurst
Fractional Chief People Officer
Freelance / Fractional CPO
Episode: Episode 227: HR Systems Thinking: Nebel Crowhurst, Fractional Chief People Officer & Board Advisor
Nicole Basra
Director of DE&I for UK and Ireland at Dentsu
Dentsu UK
Episode: Episode 226: Building Family-Friendly Workplaces That Work: Nicole Basra, Director of DE&I and Jody Mower, Parents & Carers ERG Co-Chair, Dentsu UK
Jody Mower
Senior Procurement Manager and ERG Co-Chair, Parents & Carers ERG at Dentsu UK
Dentsu UK
Episode: Episode 226: Building Family-Friendly Workplaces That Work: Nicole Basra, Director of DE&I and Jody Mower, Parents & Carers ERG Co-Chair, Dentsu UK
Joy Burnford
Founder and CEO of Encompass Equality
Encompass Equality
Episode: Episode 225: Why Women Leave - Embedding Equity into Everyday Work: Joy Burnford, Founder & CEO of Encompass Equality
Nico Decock
CHRO at Distrilog Group, author of multiple books on HR evolution
Distrilog Group
Episode: Episode 224: The Great Leap - HR in The Fusion Age: Nico Decock, CHRO at Distrilog Group
Michelle Westwood
Chief People Officer at Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke
Episode: Episode 223: Military Leadership for Modern HR: Trust, Accountability and Human Skills at Work: Michelle Westwood, Chief People Officer at Osborne Clarke
Fabiola Williams
Chief People Officer at Brunswick Group
Brunswick Group
Episode: Episode 221: Rethinking HR for Connection and Innovation: Fabiola Williams, Partner & Chief People Officer at Brunswick Group
Samantha Howarth
Organizational Transformation Lead at Slalom
Slalom
Episode: Episode 220: AI & HR – Hype vs Reality: Samantha Howarth, Organisational Transformation Lead at Slalom
Nigel Miller
Chief People Officer for the International Regions at Edelman
Edelman
Episode: Episode 219: Leading with Purpose – How HR Can Drive Real Change in 2026: Nigel Miller, Chief People Officer, International at Edelman

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Cecilia Crossley
Host of How HR Leaders Change the World,Uplifting People

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Makes you stop and think

    A great and innovative way to think about HR and it’s future. Some really interesting themes to reflect on

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grumpymobigel
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Best HR Podcast!

    The best HR podcast out there, super interesting guests with insightful and learned discussion. A must for HR professionals and senior business leaders!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMcK89
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    Thanks for all your efforts producing great content and the variety of guests that you get on. It’s great to hear different approaches, and highlights the change of HR no longer being viewed just as a risk/ control function but a real driver of change!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yhiy
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A great listen for any HR professionals

    Thought provoking, insightful and inspirational speakers discussing key topics around Diversity & Inclusion. Engaging hosts and panels.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GemLJ
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Inspiring content

    I just found this podcast so am really enjoying catching up on the 18 episodes I’ve missed! Really interesting and inspiring content, great podcast guests with lots of actionable insights to share. Highly recommend for anyone who leads people as part of their job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ceri Hughes
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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High-quality discussions with diverse senior HR leaders and advocates for inclusion.
Industry-leading guests and thoughtful questions make for highly actionable HR insights.
Listeners consistently praise the mix of practical HR tactics and social impact focus.

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Episode 226: Building Family-Friendly Workplaces That Work: Nicole Basra, Director of DE&I and Jody Mower, Parents & Carers ERG Co-Chair, Dentsu UK
Q: What has the accreditation process revealed about data and evidence gathering?
Jody discusses the need for true data, external benchmarking, and documenting engagement metrics, which helps in refining actions and making the case for ongoing investment.
Episode 226: Building Family-Friendly Workplaces That Work: Nicole Basra, Director of DE&I and Jody Mower, Parents & Carers ERG Co-Chair, Dentsu UK
Q: Why has family-friendliness become such an important focus for your talent strategy?
Nicole explains it is strategically important for the young workforce and can drive engagement, loyalty, and retention when policies are lived and supported by managers.
Episode 224: The Great Leap - HR in The Fusion Age: Nico Decock, CHRO at Distrilog Group
Q: What is your one core principle guiding HR practice today?
Integrity and accountability, ensuring systems recognize and develop human potential rather than just counting heads or costs.
Episode 224: The Great Leap - HR in The Fusion Age: Nico Decock, CHRO at Distrilog Group
Q: Could you describe the fundamental shift you see for HR in the Fusion Age?
HR should move from being on the sidelines, advising, to owning the design of work and achieving real outcomes through accountable leadership, integrating humans with technology.
Episode 227: HR Systems Thinking: Nebel Crowhurst, Fractional Chief People Officer & Board Advisor
Q: What one action would you like every HR practitioner to take to create positive change, and what book would you recommend?
Step into the space you belong in with purpose and impact, and explore The Multi-Hyphen Method by Emma Gannon to consider non-linear career paths and side projects as part of modern work life.

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A thought leadership show focusing on how HR leadership can drive social impact, inclusion, and sustainable business outcomes. Episodes feature chief people officers, DE&I directors, and HR strategists discussing systemic HR, family-friendly policies, leadership ethics, AI in people practices, and social change—often anchored in real-world case studies and practical takeaways. It's notable for blending human-centered leadership with data-driven approaches, and for highlighting underrepresented voices and cross-industry collaborations. A solid fit for listeners who want actionable ideas to link people practices with business results and social good.

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Recent guests on How HR Leaders Change the World include:

1. Nebel Crowhurst
2. Nicole Basra
3. Jody Mower
4. Joy Burnford
5. Nico Decock
6. Michelle Westwood
7. Fabiola Williams
8. Samantha Howarth

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