What does it take to lead one of Africa's largest banks through a transformative HR journey, affecting 55,000 employees across 28 countries?

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, Sharon Taylor, Chief People and Culture Officer, and Jaco van Vuuren, Chief Operating Officer for Human Capital at Standard Bank Group, reveal the behind-the-scenes journey that’s reshaping how Africa’s largest bank manages its people and drives business success.

Hosted by David Green, this episode dives into how Standard Bank has leveraged digitisation, AI, and people analytics to enhance employee experience, streamline operations, and empower leadership with real-time data insights.

Key topics covered include:

• The evolution of HR from support function to strategic business partner
• The challenges and rewards of digitising HR for a global workforce
• How centralised data and workforce analytics are driving pay equity, enhancing ESG reporting, and improving decision-making
• The importance of ethical AI use in shaping the future of HR

This episode is packed with insights for HR leaders navigating digital transformation.

We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Visier for sponsoring this series of the Digital HR Leaders podcast.

Visier is the people analytics platform for successful HR teams, bridging the gap between HR productivity and business performance, giving managers the insights they need to lead effectively. Learn more at visier.com.

Links to Resources:

• Sharon Taylor
• Jaco Van Vuuren
• Visier
• MyHRFuture
• Insight222

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Organisations are finding that the traditional job-based structures are no longer enough to drive innovation and growth. As they face new challenges and opportunities, businesses are beginning to understand that shifting to a skills-based approach is crucial for future success.

To explore how moving to a skills-based organisation can open up new possibilities for organisations, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy & Talent Officer at Standard Chartered, and Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader of Mercer’s Transformation Services Business.

Together, they discuss:

• Why traditional job structures are falling short in today’s world
• The tangible business and socio-economic benefits of adopting a skills-based approach
• The leadership shifts and capabilities needed to guide this transformation
• The critical role of data infrastructure in supporting a skills-powered organisation
• Key insights for HR and people analytics leaders on navigating this change

With the upcoming release of their book, The Skills-Powered Organisation: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise, this conversation is packed with timely advice for HR leaders ready to future-proof their organisations.

We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Visier for sponsoring this series of the Digital HR Leaders podcast.

Visier is the people analytics platform for successful HR teams, bridging the gap between HR productivity and business performance, giving managers the insights they need to lead effectively. Learn more at visier.com.

Links to Resources:

• Ravin Jesuthasan
• Tanuj Kapilashrami
• The Skills-Powered Organisation: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise
• Visier
• MyHRFuture
• Insight222

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With AI transforming how we work, HR needs to be prepared for a complete talent shift. But is the function ready for this new reality?

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Keith Bigelow, Chief Product Officer at Visier, to explore the critical role HR plays in leading digital transformation—and how AI is changing the game.

Together, David and Keith discuss:

• How HR can lead the charge in digital and AI transformation
• The impact Generative AI is having on talent management and workforce planning
• The metrics HR should focus on to demonstrate real business impact
• Why partnering with Finance is critical to measuring HR success

If you're an HR leader looking to navigate the world of AI and digital transformation, this episode offers plenty of practical advice and fresh insights.

We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Visier for sponsoring this series of the Digital HR Leaders podcast.

Visier is the people analytics platform for successful HR teams, bridging the gap between HR productivity and business performance, giving managers the insights they need to lead effectively. Learn more at visier.com.

Links to Resources:

• Keith Bigelow on LinkedIn: Keith Bigelow
• Visier: Visier
• MyHRFuture Academy: MyHRFuture
• Insight222: Insight222

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What is the impact of a comprehensive people data strategy in HR transformation?

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Angela Le Mathon, Vice President of People Data and Analytics at British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, GSK, to discuss exactly that.

GSK is on an ambitious journey toward a digital and data-driven HR transformation, and in this episode, Angela shares how a strong data strategy has been pivotal in making this transformation a success.

From making smarter talent decisions to integrating AI into HR practices, in this episode, you will discover:

• How GSK's people data strategy is shaping talent decisions and transforming HR practices
• The importance of integrating AI into people analytics and navigating the ethical considerations involved
• Practical ways to scale people analytics and democratise insights across the organisation

Tune in to learn how a well-executed data strategy can enhance HR's impact across the organisation.

We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Visier for sponsoring this series of the Digital HR Leaders podcast.

Visier is the people analytics platform for successful HR teams, bridging the gap between HR productivity and business performance, giving managers the insights they need to lead effectively. Learn more at visier.com.

Links to Resources:

• Angela Le Mathon on LinkedIn: Angela Le Mathon
• GSK Website: GSK
• Visier: Visier
• MyHRFuture Academy: MyHRFuture
• Insight222: Insight222

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Did you know that an estimated 35-40% of the global workforce will be classified as independent workers by 2025? So what does this mean for the future of organisations? And what does it mean for HR leaders who have to navigate this massive shift? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green sits down with two industry experts to discuss this very topic. Joining him are Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School and Founder of HSM Advisory, and Diane Gherson, former CHRO at IBM and board member for several top companies.

Both Lynda and Diane are well-known visionaries in the field of HR. Together, they have joined forces to write two insightful articles in Harvard Business Review (see links below) that explore the implications of this growing trend. Today, they share their experiences and perspectives on how organisations can adapt to the rise of independent workers, and what HR leaders need to do to manage this new workforce landscape effectively.

Listening to this podcast episode, you can be sure to gain insights on:

• The factors driving the rapid increase in freelance work and how technology is enabling this transformation
• The impact of a blended workforce on organisational structures and the evolving role of managers
• Practical strategies for HR leaders to adapt workforce planning and recruitment processes to integrate freelancers effectively
• The importance of building the right cultural infrastructure to support a diverse and dynamic workforce

This is an episode for every HR leader who wants to ensure a successful integrated approach to merging external and internal talent effectively.

We would also like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Visier for sponsoring this series of the Digital HR Leaders podcast. Visier is the people analytics platform for successful HR teams, bridging the gap between HR productivity and business performance, giving managers the insights they need to lead effectively. Learn more at visier.com.

Links to Resources:

• Lynda Gratton on LinkedIn: Lynda Gratton
• Diane Gherson on LinkedIn: Diane Gherson
• HSM Advisory: HSM Advisory
• Visier: Visier
• MyHRFuture Academy: MyHRFuture
• Insight222: Insight222
• HBR article: Managers Cant Do It All
• HBR Article: Highly Skilled Professionals Want Your Work Not Your Job

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What does it mean to ‘fail’ well? How can you use the art of ‘failing’ to create a thriving organisation? What metrics do you need to gauge whether you are failing well?

As we mark the 200th episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green welcomes back Amy Edmondson, a renowned professor at Harvard Business School and a leading voice on psychological safety, to explore these very questions. Tune in as they discuss:

• The evolution of psychological safety in a post-pandemic world
• How to effectively embed psychological safety into organisational culture to support innovation and healthy experimentation
• Insights from Amy's latest book, "Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well," including the three failure archetypes
• Strategies for HR to overcome the fear of failure
• The importance of distinguishing between good and bad failures
• Advice for HR and people leaders on embedding a failure culture within their organisations
• How data can be used to gauge whether an organisation is "failing well"

Whether you are an HR Leader aiming to innovate and overcome growth challenges, or are simply interested in the science of psychological safety, this episode is a must-listen.

Support from this podcast comes from HiBob, who brings us Bob, the most usable enterprise HCM according to Nucleus Research. Bob is rated the most usable HCM solution in Nucleus Research's 2024 Enterprise HCM Value Matrix.

Bob delivers tangible results for organisations through ease of use and fast setup, like for this US-based CRM vendor that achieved a 228% ROI. Need proof? Read how Bob increased productivity and reduced software costs by downloading the Nucleus ROI study here. 

Links to Resources:

• Amy Edmondson on LinkedIn: Amy Edmondson
• Amy’s Book: Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well
• HiBob Platform: HiBob
• MyHRFuture Academy: MyHRFuture
• Insight222: Insight222

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Do your employee experience efforts cater to the diverse workforce that make up your organisation’s ecosystem? This episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast looks into this question through the lens of Heidi Manna, Chief People Officer at Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Through innovative employee listening strategies and data-driven approaches, Heidi has achieved great success creating an inclusive employee experience amongst the disparate teams at Jazz Pharmaceuticals. So tune in to learn more about:

• How Jazz Pharmaceuticals listens to its employees and crafts a clear value proposition to drive engagement and satisfaction
• The company’s flexible work model and its approach towards intentional collaboration
• Insights into the metrics and methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of its flexible work model and employee experience strategies
• Strategies for constructing a compelling business case for flexible work models and gaining support from the C-suite
• How Jazz Pharmaceuticals ensures a positive experience for all employees, including those in on-site and customer-facing roles
• Heidi’s key takeaways on maintaining clarity, adaptability and a growth mindset to foster a robust and inclusive workplace

If you are an HR Leader looking to elevate your employee experience strategies, this episode promises to be an inspirational listen.

Support from this podcast comes from HiBob, who brings us Bob, the most usable enterprise HCM according to Nucleus Research. Bob is rated the most useable HCM solution in Nucleus Research's 2024 Enterprise HCM Value Matrix.

Bob delivers tangible results for organizations through ease of use and fast setup, like for this US-based CRM vendor that achieved a 228% ROI. Need proof? Read how Bob increased productivity and reduced software costs by downloading the Nucleus ROI study here. 

Links to Resources:

• Heidi Manna on LinkedIn: Heidi Manna
• Jazz Pharmaceuticals: Jazz Pharmaceuticals
• HiBob Platform: HiBob
• MyHRFuture Academy: MyHRFuture
• Insight222: Insight222

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Imagine being a super user of your company's own HR technology product. Imagine all the things you could do to innovate and transform HR practices within your organisation.

This episode will focus on exactly that. Celebrating HiBob's third year sponsoring the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Nirit Peled-Muntz, HiBob's Chief People Officer, to discuss how the HR challenges they faced during the company's expansive growth inspired and shaped their innovative solutions.

Tune in as they discuss:

• The secret behind HiBob's tremendous growth from an HR perspective
• Specific HR challenges encountered during their growth journey and how they were overcome
• How being a super user of their own product has driven new feature pilots and inspired product innovation
• Strategies that led HiBob to be recognised among the top 10% of LinkedIn Learning's community
• The creation of a data-driven culture and the democratisation of HR insights within the organisation
• Personal insights on navigating the pressure of innovation and breaking through the noise of social media and success stories to focus on what matters for their HR function
• Upcoming developments in the HiBob community to look out for as we prepare for the future of work

This episode is a must-listen if you're an HR leader aiming to innovate and overcome growth challenges.

Support from this podcast comes from HiBob, who brings us Bob, the most usable enterprise HCM according to Nucleus Research. Bob is rated the most useable HCM solution in Nucleus Research's 2024 Enterprise HCM Value Matrix.

Bob delivers tangible results for organizations through ease of use and fast setup, like for this US-based CRM vendor that achieved a 228% ROI. Need proof? Read how Bob increased productivity and reduced software costs by downloading the Nucleus ROI study here. 

Links to Resources:

• Nirit Peled-Muntz on LinkedIn: Nirit Peled-Muntz
• HiBob Platform: HiBob
• MyHRFuture Academy: MyHRFuture

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