Employee Activation

Welcome to Employee Activation, the HR podcast that takes you into the minds of the world's brightest workforce strategists to find out how they make both their employees and their organisations thrive. In each bite-size episode, we sit down with top HR innovators to uncover practical tips and actionable insights on how they cultivate skilled workforces that are always prepared, fit for purpose and inclusive. Designed for HR professionals, this podcast aims to empower you to activate your employees' potential and create a thriving workplace.Find out more: www.withyouwithme.com/podcasts

Employee Activation is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Employee Activation, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  From spreadsheets to strategy: making workforce planning human | 014

  Jan 6, 202622 minS1

  <p>Spreadsheets, headcount forecasts and workforce models don’t exactly scream “riveting listening”. But when workforce planning is done right, it can be one of the most powerful levers an organisation has — and that’s exactly what this episode uncovers.</p><p>In this conversation, David Edwards, author of The Strategic Workforce Planning Handbook, takes us behind the scenes of how some of the world’s most complex organisations — including RBS, NatWest Group, and Ericsson — have turned workforce planning from a once-a-year numbers exercise into a true business advantage.<br />David shares his proudest real-world wins, unpacks why workforce planning must be both stra...

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  Episode #13

  Behind the buckets: How the KFC Foundation empowers its people | 013

  Oct 13, 202515 minS1

  <p>When you think of KFC, you probably picture the Colonel, that finger-lickin’ chicken, and a brand recognised across the globe. But behind those iconic red-and-white buckets is a workforce of thousands—diverse, hardworking people from every walk of life, serving their communities in restaurants all around the world.</p><p>At the heart of it all is the KFC Foundation, a powerful force for good, helping team members build brighter futures through education and support.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Emma Horn, Executive Director of the KFC Foundation. Emma first connected with our host through a sh...

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  Episode #12

  Leading through AI change: Lessons from financial services | 012

  Aug 26, 202520 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Employee Activation, we sit down with Katharine Wooller, a strategic voice in the UK’s financial services sector, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the skills landscape.</p><p>As the Chief Strategist for Financial Services at Softcat, Katharine brings a sharp, pragmatic perspective on what the sector needs next—from digital capability to critical thinking—and the risks of leaving legacy mindsets unchallenged.</p><p>We unpack current insights on the widening skills gap and examine the practical implications for talent development, organisational resilience and future readiness in one of the most regulated and fas...

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  Episode #11

  From courseware to careers: How skills strategy is reinventing L&D | 011

  Jul 22, 202522 minS1

  <p>For years, corporate learning has been synonymous withmandatory training modules and bloated course libraries. But what happens when L&D stops being a box-ticking function — and starts driving real workforce transformation</p><p>In this episode of Employee Activation, we sit down with Richard Pedley, former head of talent experience at Fidelity, to unpack how the skills agenda is redefining the future of learning and development. With nearly two decades of experience in talent strategy, Richard has led one of the most ambitious internal skills transformations in recent memory, mapping capabilities across 10,000 employees and turning insight into action.</p><p>...

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  Episode #10

  A brain-based approach to high performance | 010

  Jul 1, 202523 minS1

  <p>What really drives high performance in the workplace? Is it leadership? Strategy? Or something deeper — like the way our brains are wired to work?</p><p>In this episode of Employee Activation, we’re joined by Sue Langley, a global expert in the science of human behaviour and workplace performance. As the founder of the Langley Group, Sue helps organisations apply neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and positive psychology to create cultures where employees don’t just work — they thrive.</p><p>Sue shares some powerful lessons on what happens when HR leaders use these individual insights to build more engaged, productiv...

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