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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
Willmott Dixon
Construction Industry
Workplace Culture
Hybrid Working
Gender Equality
Human Resources
Corporate Social Responsibility
Data Analytics In HR
Male Ally Network
Women’s Leadership Development Programme
HR Professionals
The Lighthouse Effect

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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Aly challenges HR to step up: it's time to stop being a support function and become architects of workforce reinvention. With 92 million jobs expected to be obsolete by 2030, yet 170 million new roles predicted to emerge, this isn't about job loss or... more

Lucia opens with a powerful reframe: HR sits at a unique intersection, understanding both people and business, translating strategy into everyday behaviour, and discusses how this positioning creates opportunity for both business and social impact.

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A fun start given the title of this podcast, Armand opens with three disclaimers: he's not changing the world, he doesn't like the word 'change', and HR doesn't have a social mandate. Rather, Armand begins, the CHRO's key responsibility is driving pe... more

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

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Armand Sohet
Chief Sustainability, HR and Communications Officer at AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel
Episode: Episode 229: HR's Performance Mandate: Armand Sohet, Chief Sustainability, HR and Communications Officer at AkzoNobel
Mel Hetherington
Chief People Officer at Cushon
Cushon
Episode: Episode 228: HR's Hidden Power in Sustainability: Melanie Hetherington, Chief People Officer at NatWest Cushon
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

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 82 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 228: HR's Hidden Power in Sustainability: Melanie Hetherington, Chief People Officer at NatWest Cushon
Q: What steps would you take to implement a returnship program in a new organization?
Conduct thorough research, decide between a partner-led or in-house approach, run open days to create interest, ensure leadership buy-in with data from similar programs, and provide structured onboarding and mentorship to cohorts to maximize retention and impact.
Episode 228: HR's Hidden Power in Sustainability: Melanie Hetherington, Chief People Officer at NatWest Cushon
Q: Can you describe a practical example of how you've implemented equity and inclusivity in your organizations?
Returnships emerged as a standout, underpinned by partnering with a third party to design the program, generate buy-in, train managers, and run open days that showcased real people and authentic culture, leading to a substantial increase in diverse hires and broader talent pools.
Episode 228: HR's Hidden Power in Sustainability: Melanie Hetherington, Chief People Officer at NatWest Cushon
Q: What has been your most impactful action to date as an HR leader influencing social change?
Joining a purpose-led organization and aligning HR with a sustainability-focused product strategy, while also scaling up the people agenda to support rapid growth, allowing HR to position pensions as a meaningful part of the employee value proposition and to engage both customers and employees in purposeful investment.
Episode 229: HR's Performance Mandate: Armand Sohet, Chief Sustainability, HR and Communications Officer at AkzoNobel
Q: How do you balance performance imperatives with social considerations like justice and internal mobility?
By reducing injustices through visible opportunities, transparent career pathways, and credible recognition of contributions; prioritizing internal mobility and development to ensure fairness while driving performance.
Episode 229: HR's Performance Mandate: Armand Sohet, Chief Sustainability, HR and Communications Officer at AkzoNobel
Q: What do you consider foundational elements when thinking about rethinking and restructuring at AkzoNobel?
Start with numbers and objective analysis; distinguish beliefs from real effectiveness; benchmark against world standards; ensure you can justify changes with hard data and that the approach is tailored to the organization, not a one-size-fits-all model.

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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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2. Mel Hetherington
3. Nebel Crowhurst
4. Nicole Basra
5. Jody Mower
6. Joy Burnford
7. Nico Decock
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