Digital HR Leaders with David Green

Can employee happiness be the key to unlocking peak productivity? For years, organisations have invested heavily in employee engagement, recognising its impact on performance and retention. Research also suggests that employee engagement alone isn’t enough. Yet many organisations still overlook it or struggle to measure it effectively. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Shon Holyfield, Founder and CEO of Amazing Workplace, to explore why happiness should be measured alongside engagement—and how doing so can transform business outcomes. Join them as they explore:  The difference between engagement and happiness, and why both matter for business success The key indicators of employee happiness and how they impact performance Why traditional engagement surveys may not capture the full picture of employee well-being How a more dynamic, real-time approach to measuring happiness can drive better business outcomes The role of transparency in happiness scores How to balance privacy, authenticity and psychological safety when collecting employee insights Listen now to learn how you can measure and improve employee happiness to unlock greater productivity, engagement, and business success. This episode is sponsored by Amazing Workplace, an AI-powered platform designed to help companies grow and succeed by unlocking the full potential of their people. By providing the most accurate insights into how employees feel and why, Amazing Workplace equips leaders with powerful tools to drive meaningful improvements where they matter most. With Amazing Workplace, companies have reduced turnover by up to 90%, have increased revenue by over 400%, and solved recruitment. Find out more at www.amazingworkplace.com   

For many employees, work is more than a paycheck—it’s an opportunity to contribute to something bigger. But for organisations, creating a culture where purpose is more than just a slogan requires bold action and thoughtful strategy. One organisation that has achieved this successfully is financial services company Manulife.  In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Katherine Macnaughton, Vice President of Global Talent Management and Development at Manulife, to discuss how Manulife is embedding purpose into every stage of the employee journey. Together they explore: The catalyst that sparked Manulife’s cultural transformation How the Better Life Campaign is creating a more engaged workforce The business impact of aligning employees with a shared purpose Preparing for the future and Generative AI readiness with Manulife’s Pursuit Program Addressing job security concerns in the age of AI Listen now to learn how Manulife is redefining what it means to work with purpose. This episode is sponsored by Amazing Workplace, an AI-powered platform designed to help companies grow and succeed by unlocking the full potential of their people. By providing the most accurate insights into how employees feel and why, Amazing Workplace equips leaders with powerful tools to drive meaningful improvements where they matter most. With Amazing Workplace, companies have reduced turnover by up to 90%, have increased revenue by over 400%, and solved recruitment. Find out more at www.amazingworkplace.com  

What if the way you give feedback, run meetings or make decisions was holding your global team back—without you even realising it?  Cultural differences influence how we work in powerful ways, and understanding them is the key to unlocking better collaboration and leadership. So, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Erin Meyer, professor at INSEAD and author of The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business, to explore how cultural differences shape the way we work, lead and collaborate. Join them as they uncover: The eight dimensions of culture and how they impact leadership and teamwork How organisations can use The Culture Map to navigate cultural complexities Strategies for bridging high-context and low-context communication styles Practical approaches to giving and receiving feedback across cultures Aligning hierarchical and egalitarian leadership styles in global teams Navigating cultural differences in time management and decision-making If you’re leading a global team or working across cultures, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you sharpen your cultural intelligence and lead more effectively. This episode is sponsored by Amazing Workplace and Workhuman.  Amazing Workplace is an AI-powered platform designed to help companies grow and succeed by unlocking the full potential of their people. By providing the most accurate insights into how employees feel and why, Amazing Workplace equips leaders with powerful tools to drive meaningful improvements where they matter most. With Amazing Workplace, companies have reduced turnover by up to 90%, have increased revenue by over 400%, and solved recruitment. Find out more at www.amazingworkplace.com  Workhuman is the world’s number one employee recognition platform, helping the biggest companies drive engagement, improve retention and show tangible business value – all while making work more human for millions of people every day. To find out more and see it in action, come along to Workhuman Live Forum in London on March 19th. Tickets are free but limited, grab them now at workhumanlive.com/forum 

Delivering real business value with people analytics requires more than just data—it demands the right strategies, capabilities and ecosystem.   In this special bonus episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Jonathan Ferrar, CEO of Insight222, and Naomi Verghese, Research Director at Insight222, to uncover what truly differentiates leading companies in people analytics.  Drawing from Insight222’s latest research, they explore:  The biggest shifts in people analytics over the past five years How leading companies maximise AI and data democratisation for business impact The key skills and resources HR and people analytics professionals need to develop The critical role of a data-driven HR culture—and how to build one A sneak peek into Jonathan and Naomi’s upcoming book on the ROI of people analytics  Packed with insights, research and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for HR leaders, people analytics leaders and anyone looking to transform their organisation with data.  Listen now and take your people analytics strategy to the next level. For more of us at Insight222, check out our website, here.  

What do you do when the workforce planning strategy that’s worked for years no longer fits the future? You rethink, reset and rebuild.  In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Dr. Tobias Bartholomé, Project Lead for Strategic Workforce Planning at Lufthansa Group, to explore why—after nearly a decade—Lufthansa has taken a bold step back to reimagine how it plans for the future of work.  Join them as they uncover:   The reasons driving a complete reinvention of workforce planning at Lufthansa Group How to align future-facing strategies with immediate operational needs Practical tactics for leveraging external labour market data to stay ahead of the competition The art of converting workforce insights into actionable, lasting change Strategies for maintaining momentum through leadership transitions Collaborative approaches within the travel and mobility ecosystem to tackle shared talent challenges  Tune in to this episode, sponsored by TalentNeuron, and discover how one of the world’s leading airlines is preparing its workforce for tomorrow’s challenges—today.  TalentNeuron is the future of workforce transformation. From strategic workforce planning to skill gap analysis, TalentNeuron combines external talent intelligence and internal data into one seamless platform. Why not join global enterprises already leveraging actionable insights to boost organisational performance and readiness and visit talentneuron.com today. 

Scaling a people analytics function isn’t just about growing a team—it’s about building the right foundations, securing stakeholder buy-in, and investing in capabilities that drive real business transformation.  To discuss this topic, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Henrik Hakansson, Head of People Analytics at Volvo Cars. With a track record of building and scaling people analytics teams at Sony, Delivery Hero, and now Volvo, Henrik shares practical insights from his journey—what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Join them as they explore:  How to establish and grow a people analytics team from scratch Key differences in building people analytics functions across diverse industries The skills, capabilities, and partnerships needed to drive real business transformation Securing stakeholder buy-in for advanced analytics The role of people analytics in strategic workforce planning Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your people analytics function to the next level, this episode, sponsored by TalentNeuron, is packed with actionable insights.  Hit play to learn how to scale people analytics and unlock its full potential for your organisation.  About TalentNeuron: TalentNeuron is shaping the future of workforce transformation. From Strategic Workforce Planning to skill gap analysis, TalentNeuron seamlessly combines external talent intelligence with internal data into one powerful platform. Join leading global enterprises already using actionable insights to boost organisational readiness and performance. Visit talentneuron.com today. 

Are you still struggling to get it right? Are you struggling to make that transition from Excel sheets, align your data effectively, or executing your plans in a way that drives real impact? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with David Wilkins, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at TalentNeuron, to uncover what it really takes to master SWP.   Drawing on years of experience and TalentNeuron’s extensive research, David shares actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies to help organisations transform their workforce planning efforts. So, hit play to learn more about:  Why the question of ownership is central to the success of SWP—and who should take the lead How to align internal and external data for smarter, more impactful decision-making Why getting the right data architecture in place is just the first step—and what comes next The tools, strategies and skills organisations need to move beyond traditional methods and drive real workforce transformation  Whether you’re leading SWP efforts, navigating workforce transformation, or just trying to keep up with the rapid pace of change, this episode, sponsored by Talent Neuron, is an absolute must-listen.   About TalentNeuron: TalentNeuron is shaping the future of workforce transformation. From Strategic Workforce Planning to skill gap analysis, TalentNeuron seamlessly combines external talent intelligence with internal data into one powerful platform. Join leading global enterprises already using actionable insights to boost organisational readiness and performance. Visit talentneuron.com today. 

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by people analytics visionary Prasad Setty to explore the proven frameworks that drive impact to the transformative potential of people analytics in HR.  Drawing on his extensive experience, Prasad shares actionable frameworks and strategies to help HR leaders turn insights into outcomes, tackle adoption challenges and embrace AI’s game-changing opportunities.  Join the conversation as they explore:  The key ingredients that helped Google’s people analytics team achieve unparalleled impact, including unique organisational structures and actionable insights The 4E Model—Effectiveness, Efficiency, Experience, and Equity—and its practical application in people analytics The ‘Arc of Value Creation’ framework and how it bridges insight, action, and outcomes Strategies to close the adoption gap and embed people analytics into decision-making How AI and GenAI are reshaping people analytics and HR strategies The skills modern people analytics teams need to thrive in today’s AI-driven world  Whether you’re looking to optimise your people analytics function or curious about the transformative power of AI in HR, this episode, sponsored by TalentNeuron, is packed with actionable insights and thought-provoking perspectives.  TalentNeuron is the future of workforce transformation. From strategic workforce planning to skill gap analysis, TalentNeuron combines external talent intelligence and internal data into one seamless platform.  Why not join global enterprises already leveraging actionable insights to boost organisational performance and readiness and visit talentneuron.com today. 

2025 is officially here, and to set the tone for the year ahead, host David Green is joined by two of the most respected thought leaders in HR: Stacia Garr, cofounder and principal analyst at RedThread Research, and Dave Ulrich, the ‘father of modern HR’ and cofounder of The RBL Group.  Drawing on David’s annual “12 Opportunities for HR in 2025” published on LinkedIn, this episode dives deeper into the critical pivots Chief People Officers need to make to amplify HR’s impact and deliver greater value to both the organisation and its workforce. From navigating uncertain geopolitics and economic shifts to unlocking the transformative potential of AI, David, Stacia and Dave share candid insights on the most pressing issues facing HR in 2025.  Listen as they explore: The key drivers and challenges shaping HR’s agenda in 2025 How to proactively craft growth strategies amidst ongoing uncertainty Practical steps for creating stakeholder value through human capability Evolving DEI efforts to remain impactful, even as organisational priorities shift The game-changing power of agentic AI for HR, from enhancing business value to reimagining how HR works Rethinking organisational design and talent strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly transforming world of work  If you’re eager to learn how forward-thinking HR leaders are preparing for success in 2025—and want to hear proven tips for igniting meaningful change—this episode, sponsored by TalentNeuron, is one you won’t want to miss.  From strategic workforce planning to skill gap analysis, TalentNeuron combines external talent intelligence and internal data into one seamless platform.  Want to learn more? Visit talentneuron.com today.