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The HR Room Podcast

Insight HR
Neurodiversity
Workplace Wellbeing
Human Resources
Employee Retention
Bank Of Ireland
Retirement
Employee Engagement
Mental Health
ROI
Probation Period
CIPD
Auticon
Neuroinclusion Strategy
Top Employers Institute
Recruitment Process
Diversity and Inclusion
Workplace Culture
Housing Crisis
Age Discrimination
Data-Driven Approach

The HR Room Podcast is the podcast series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share their advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that’s right for your business.For show notes and more information, visit www.InsightHR.ie/Podcast

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Organisational strategy often looks clear on paper — but translating that strategy into a structure that actually works in practice is where many organisations struggle. In this episode of The HR Room Podcast, Dave and Mary are joined by returning gu... more

Gen Z are rapidly becoming the most influential generation in the workplace — and by 2035, they are expected to be the largest cohort in the workplace globally. Raised in a fully digital world and shaped by economic uncertainty, global crises and the... more

Playfulness at work is often misunderstood as being unprofessional or distracting — yet growing research shows that adopting a more playful mindset can enhance psychological safety, boost creativity and improve team performance.

In this episode of T... more

Neurodiversity is increasingly recognised as a natural and valuable part of workforce diversity — but many organisations are still unsure how to translate awareness into meaningful workplace change.

In this episode of The HR Room Podcast, Dave is jo... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Collins
Chartered Psychologist, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Gen Z research expert
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
Episode: Ep 263 - Understanding Gen Z in the Workplace
Aoife Dolan
HR advisor representing Gen Z perspective
Insight HR
Episode: Ep 263 - Understanding Gen Z in the Workplace
Kelsey Kates
Founder of Playfully Works; former Google people leader and learning executive
Playfully Works / Google (past)
Episode: Ep 262 - The Importance of Play at Work
Joe Redmond
HR consultant at Insight HR
Insight HR
Episode: Ep 261 - Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Stacey Macchesney
Head of Health and Well-being
Irish Life
Episode: Ep 261 - Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Pat Gurren
Managing Director of Gurren Compensation Consultancy, specializing in reward strategy and pay transparency
Gurren Compensation Consultancy
Episode: Ep 260 - The EU Pay Transparency Directive: Everything You Need to Know
Alice Heron
Manager at Fragomen, immigration services specialist
Fragomen
Episode: Ep 259 - How to Navigate Irish Immigration Law
Brian Crooke
Founder of Workplace Wellbeing Ireland and The Workwell Institute
Tangent Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Wellness Works Ep3: Embedding Wellbeing through Champions
Stacey Machesney
Head of Health and Wellbeing at Irish Life
Irish Life
Episode: Wellness Works Ep2: Wellbeing Begins with Leadership

Hosts

Dave Corkery
Content and social media lead at Insight HR; hosts several episodes and co-hosts others.
Mary Cullen
Founder and managing director of Insight HR; co-host and recurring guest focusing on change management and culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Excellent weekly information

    I look forward to this podcast weekly. One of the only HR podcasts that release info so consistently. Great topics, thought provoking and current with all legislative changes. Also short enough to listen in one sitting. Always recommend to other HR colleagues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HR Midlands
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Amazing!

    Great insights into the world of HR, I would recommend to any HR professional to listen to this every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HelenaB333
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Very engaging, thought-provoking material. Highly recommend to anyone interested in employment matters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CillPow99
    Ireland3 years ago

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Excellent weekly information about HR topics and legislative changes.
Great insights into HR and employment matters; highly recommended for HR professionals.
Thought-provoking and current, with concise episodes good for listeners on the go.

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Ep 262 - The Importance of Play at Work
Q: What's a simple, scalable way for leaders to introduce playfulness without appearing unprofessional?
Use authentic, personally meaningful prompts and tools that fit the culture—for example, purposeful primers at the start of meetings and LEGO activities that align with business goals, ensuring the tone remains respectful and inclusive.
Ep 262 - The Importance of Play at Work
Q: How would you convince skeptical leaders to adopt playfulness in their teams?
Lead with evidence: show research on psychological safety and neuroplasticity, start with low-risk practices like purposeful primers or LEGO exercises, and demonstrate tangible benefits in engagement, creativity, and collaboration.
Ep 263 - Understanding Gen Z in the Workplace
Q: What leadership style best supports Gen Z in the workplace?
Leaders should act as coaches with high emotional intelligence, fostering psychological safety, empathy, and adult-to-adult relationships, while providing clear career development pathways and a culture that values flexibility and meaningful work over traditional loyalty.
Ep 260 - The EU Pay Transparency Directive: Everything You Need to Know
Q: What should organizations do right now to prepare?
Act now rather than waiting for full clarity; implement robust job evaluation and work categorization, establish transparent pay philosophies and criteria, train managers to discuss pay confidently, and invest in data analytics to monitor pay data continuously as changes occur.
Ep 260 - The EU Pay Transparency Directive: Everything You Need to Know
Q: What are the main requirements the EU Pay Transparency Directive is looking for?
The directive aims to close gender pay gaps by making pay setting transparent, requiring disclosure of starting salaries and pay bands, prohibiting questions about current pay during hiring, mandating annual pay data requests with a two-month turnaround, and public reporting of average pay by work category for males and females starting in 2026, with the burden of proof for equal pay claims shifting to employers.

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What is The HR Room Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical HR and workplace culture show focused on Ireland, with frequent, actionable discussions on employment law, immigration for talent mobility, leadership and wellbeing in organizations, and the evolving dynamics of hybrid work and culture. Across episodes, listeners get guidance on compliance, investigations, redundancy and dismissal practices, and strategies to attract and retain talent while managing risk. The format often combines expert guests, like immigration lawyers or wellbeing specialists, with seasoned hosts to translate complex topics into concrete steps for HR teams, people leaders, and business owners. A standout element is the recurring emphasis on leadership involvement, culture audits, and practical frameworks for w... more

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