Hysterionics

If culture eats strategy for breakfast then a CEO without genuine belief and appreciation for all things talent kills the talent agenda for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The CEO is really the keystone in a talent strategy that truly underpins the commercial vision. Tom C talks to Tom K, the CEO of Keyloop, an organisation with bold and challenging ambitions on what TLC (Talent Leadership Culture) mean to him and what he personally believes in and does to make the most of them: What does he need from his leaders? What does he want to give them in return? What does he need from his People team? Afterwards Tom and Neil give their reflections on Tom K's wisdom and in the spirit of Movember talk about bums

When we talk about the “new normal” of COVID from a talent perspective, the process of acquisition is something that gets both a lot of attention and speculation: Will non geo-specific roles really take off? Is it really a global talent pool? But what about the psychological contract changes and an audience who increasingly want to lease their talent rather than sign up to be a company person? And what about the impact of ESG/DE&I when it comes to finding diverse talent? AND! How do those in talent acquisition make sure they work with those who shape the culture to ensure diverse talent finds a true home where they can have maximum impact? So many questions! Tom works through these and many more in conversation with Simon Lucas, MD of Society Search, a true resourcing partner when it comes to helping amazing, global clients get the talent they need.

In a really powerful and sometimes moving session, Neil and Keith turn the tables on Tom and make him the subject of his own podcast, to talk in detail about his motivation for writing Breaking The Glass Floor. This episode deals with the realities of having a serious mental health condition and hiding it from yourself and your corporate career. Neil and Keith ask Tom some direct questions and together they explore what organisations can and must do to take mental health seriously instead of paying it glib lip service. No more shiatsu in the car park for mental health awareness week unless you deal with the gritty reality of serious depression and have an adult conversation about it.

How do you begin to summarise everything we've learned and experienced in 2020? And what about 2021? Do we need to buckle up or just buckle? The Hysterionics gang share their views of 2020 and their hopes and predictions for 2021. Kicking things off is the wonderful CPO of Covermore Insurance, Kate Hughes. What happens when you take on the role of Chief People Officer for a global travel insurance and assistance provider mere weeks before the world stops travelling? Kate will tell you....Oh and happy holidays everyone

There is no doubt that this year has made employees and employers alike question the future of work (probably more so the former) Is what we are seeing now in terms of working differently and changing mindsets a temporary arrangement or the acceleration of long bubbling trends? Tom and Clancy ruminate on how we are going to be working in the future, what that means for organisational structure, processes and practices and then the ever perky Dr Keith Schofield of Aston Business School comes and gives his learned perspective. Gaspard the dog tries to butt in as well.

Tom and Neil are reunited to discuss and pick apart the whole trend of Employee Experience. What is it and why are so many organisations going on about it? Does it finally mean HR have adopted some marketing techniques? What would a Head of People Experience actually do?? Tom has a Gerald Ratner moment and thankfully special guest Mark Ramsay from CDK Group adds some clarity and sanity to the proceedings

Refreshed from their summer, Tom and Clancy talk about the advantages, pitfalls and realities of a focus on leadership resilience inside organisations. Tom worries that in the wrong hands and organisational culture it could be putting the mental health agenda back; Clancy endeavours to suggest what it could be, they play a bit of tennis to discuss what makes them resilient and then special guest Bill Lawry from www.ascend.world adds valuable perspective and a free offer to listeners. This episode is bursting with hints and tips on resilience!

Working in an agile manner has been forced up on us by Covid19. But why do so many organisations see it as a distressed purchase rather than something exciting to embrace? And isn't it just Emperor's New Clothes unless you build it on top of the right cultural platform....Tom and Clancy talk about the wider cultural implications of what it means to successfully work and lead in an environment of trust and adult:adult relationships. This is a really great episode for those charged with moving their organisation towards agile working.