HR Means Business

Welcome to the HR Means Business podcast. In a commercial world that constantly seems to be in a state of transformation and disruption, it is HR who need to steer managers and employees purposefully through change, supporting and enabling their people to grow and develop. In this series, Analyst and Author Mervyn Dinnen will bring you regular conversations with guests from the worlds of Human Resources, Talent and Technology, to help make sense of what is happening and how to plan for success.

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Mervyn Dinnen

Analyst, Author, Commentator & Influencer

HR Means Business Episodes

HR’s Role in Boosting Organizational Energy and Innovation

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Perry Timms, published author who is consistently ranked as one of HR's most influential thinkers, about the evolving nature of work, and some of the latest thinking and practice around organisational energy, skills based working, and innovation.

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The Evolution of Remote & Flexible Working Practices

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gemma Dale, an experienced HR Director, academic researcher and published author on remote and flexible working, about some of the latest research, insights, data and thinking on the future of remote & flexible working practices.

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Will AI Help to Reduce Employee Burnout, or to Increase it?

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gabby Burlacu about Upwork's latest research into the impact that AI tools may have on productivity and employee burnout.

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Engaging and Retaining the Gen Z Workforce

During the conversation they talk about changing generational attitudes to work and employment, importance of skill development and career personalisation, and how to really engage and retain the emerging workforce.

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Managing and Engaging a Multi-Generational and Multi-Skilled Workforce

During the conversation they talk about Catherine’s experiences of bringing a culture shift to an organisation with diverse people, needs and locations, helping to create a more engaged and purposeful workforce.

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Embracing Total Talent Thinking

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Talent Acquisition Futurist, Podcast Host and co-author Matt Alder about the emerging trends in hiring and retention.

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Battling Burnout: HR Strategies for Employee Well-Being

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Colin Minto, an experienced HR and TA leader, about his own experience of burnout and how he has been able to use this to advise, help and support HR & TA professionals to address their own and their teams’ wellbeing, and to be aware of the signs of

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The Evolution of Creating Better Workplace Experiences

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Nick Holmes, VP of Employee Experience at Avalere Health, and recently named one of the 10 most influential thinkers in HR Technology by CIO Business World magazine.

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Creating a Dynamic Workforce: Innovating Employment, Growth, and Transitions

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Abigail Britnell from global certification consultancy Top Employers Institute about their latest research on how to create, develop and retain a dynamic workforce.

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European Talent Trends Every HR Leader Should Know

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Rhea Moss and Eric Gelle from Talent Acquisition technology providers, iCIMS, about their latest workforce insights research focused on the European talent market.

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