The HR L&D Podcast

Nick Day - JGA Payroll Recruitment
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🌟 Discover the future of HR with The HR L&D Podcast! 🎧 Get ready for actionable advice, innovative strategies, and transformative HR insights from top human resources industry leaders. 🌍 🔍 We dive deep into issues impacting people management, leadership, inclusion, wellbeing, employee engagement, DEI, and culture development. This show can be your key to optimising your knowledge to unlock the potential of your workforce and elevate company performance. If you're in HR, you can't afford to miss out! 🚀 🎙️ The podcast features interviews with top HR leaders shaping the people industry's future. Through agile, innovative, and strategic insights, the podcast offers listeners the capabilities, skills, and knowledge necessary to execute their HR goals. 🌐 👉 Subscribe now to unlock your HR potential! 💡 👉 Need HR Staff? Contact HR Recruitment Agency JGA Recruitment - www.jgarecruitment.com / info@jgarecruitment.com 📧 👉 Want to be on the show? Email: Nick@jgarecruitment.com 📤"

  1. 1D AGO

    How Jessi Beyer's L.I.F.E. Model Prevents Suicide at the Workplace

    This episode is sponsored by Deel – hire, manage, and pay anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ Suicide is the leading cause of death for people under 35, yet most workplaces are not prepared to recognise or respond to a suicidal crisis. In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, I speak with Jessi Beyer, a mental health professional, former SWAT crisis negotiator, international speaker, author, and creator of the L.I.F.E.™ Model — a proven approach that helps organisations build crisis-ready teams, improve culture, and reduce risk and liability. Jessi introduces her L.I.F.E. Framework, a practical model that equips HR professionals and managers with the skills to listen, ask directly about suicide, and respond with confidence before a crisis escalates. We explore why traditional workplace mental health approaches often fall short and how organisations can build crisis-ready cultures rooted in courageous listening. This conversation is not about turning HR into therapists. It is about leadership, awareness, and human connection. If you work in HR, L&D, or people management, this episode could fundamentally change how you approach mental health and suicide prevention in your organisation. Please share this episode with your colleagues. It could help save a life. Connect with Jessi: https://jessibeyerinternational.com/consult Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content! (00:00) Why Suicide Prevention Belongs in the Workplace (04:28) Why EAPs & Hotline Posters Fall Short (07:50) Hidden Warning Signs HR Teams Miss (11:55) Jessi Beyer’s Personal Story & Crisis Background (16:07) Essential Skills That De-Escalate Crisis (21:15) Mirrors, Open Questions & Avoiding Interrogation (26:53) Summary Statements & The Power of Silence (33:21) What NOT to Say in a Suicide Conversation (39:02) The LIFE Framework (48:21) Building a Crisis-Ready Workplace Culture (52:16) The One Skill That Could Save a Life (57:26) Why Suicide Prevention Is an HR Responsibility

    1h 2m

  2. JAN 27

    3 Qualities That Make A Great Leader with Andrea Lynn

    This episode is sponsored by 'Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ Leadership isn’t built through authority, strategy, or performance alone. It’s built from the inside out. In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined by Andrea Lynn, intuitive mindset coach and host of Wake Up Your Soul, for a deep conversation on what truly makes great leaders. Drawing from Andrea’s life-altering health experiences and years of coaching leaders, the discussion explores how mindset, intuition, and self-awareness shape resilient, human-centered leadership. They unpack why emotional ownership matters more than control, how silence and reflection improve decision-making, and why values-led leadership creates stronger connection, trust, and fulfillment at work. This episode is for HR and L&D leaders who want to lead with clarity, empathy, and conviction, without burning out or losing themselves in the process. Connect with Andrea Website: andrealynnintuitive.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andrealynnintuitive/?hl=en Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 (00:00) Preview and Intro (02:24) What Human Resources Should Really Stand For (03:17) Near-Death Experiences That Changed Everything (08:29) Self-Leadership Before Leading Others (13:14) Turning Pain Into Power (17:39) Emotional Ownership and Reframing Events (20:01) Identifying Values to Create Fulfillment (22:37) Intuition as a Leadership Skill (26:39) The Power of Silence and Mental Space (29:28) Stories of Extreme Resilience and Meaning (35:22) The Bigger Mission Behind Wake Up Your Soul (38:46) Daily Practices to Build Intuition and Self-Awareness (42:19) Advice for HR and L&D Leaders

    46 min

  3. JAN 13

    How HR Leaders Can Build Resilient Teams and Retain Talent with Janice Litvin

    This episode is sponsored by 'Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined by HR expert Janice Litvin to explore why burnout has become one of the biggest challenges facing today’s workforce. Janice breaks down the difference between stress and burnout, the early warning signs leaders often miss, and how organisational culture, leadership behaviour, and constant change contribute to long-term exhaustion. The conversation also explores the impact of AI on employee wellbeing, the importance of preserving the human element in HR, and how leaders can build environments where people feel supported, engaged, and able to perform at their best. This episode offers practical insights for HR professionals, people leaders, and L&D teams looking to reduce burnout, improve retention, and create healthier, more sustainable workplaces. Learn more about Janice and her work, head to JaniceLitvin.com Books: https://janicelitvin.com/books-by-janice-litvin/ Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 (00:00) Why burnout has become a major workplace issue (03:18) The difference between stress and burnout (07:42) Early warning signs of burnout leaders should notice (12:06) How burnout shows up physically and emotionally (16:55) The real business cost of burnout (21:48) AI, uncertainty, and rising workplace anxiety (27:06) Why the human element still matters in HR (31:58) Leadership responsibility in preventing burnout (37:05) Practical steps HR teams can take to reduce burnout (41:20) Building resilient, human-centred workplaces

    44 min

  4. JAN 7

    The New Science of Momentum: How HR Leaders Can Ignite and Sustain Momentum with Don Yaeger

    This episode is sponsored by 'Deel. Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined by Don Yaeger, Hall of Fame speaker, 12-time New York Times bestselling author, and co-author of The New Science of Momentum. Drawing on six years of research and more than 250 interviews across business, sport, politics, and the military, Don breaks down how great leaders create momentum before it appears, how they sustain it under pressure, and how poor leadership decisions can destroy it overnight. This conversation explores why momentum is a mindset, not a moment, how storytelling shapes belief inside organizations, why hiring A-players who can cheer for other A-players is critical, and what leaders must do when momentum starts moving in the wrong direction. A must-listen for HR leaders, talent professionals, L&D teams, and executives responsible for culture, engagement, and performance at scale. Connect with Don: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donyaeger?utm_source=chatgpt.com The New Science of Momentum: https://donyaeger.com/shop/new-science-of-momentum/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 (00:00) Preview (02:52) What Human Resources Really Means (04:06) The Difference Between a Spark and Real Momentum (08:21) Recruiting A-Players Who Can Celebrate Each Other (10:26) The Scottie Pippen Lesson on Ego and Leadership (14:57) Why The New Science of Momentum Was Written (22:02) Peaking at the Right Time as a Leader (28:05) Conviction When the Odds Are Against You (33:41) The One Trait Shared by All Great Leaders (36:01) Team Chemistry vs Culture (39:04) Building a Leadership Story Bank (43:04) Why Employees Leave When Momentum Is Lost (45:18) A Defining Leadership Failure and Lesson Learned (47:33) The Advice Don Wishes He’d Received Earlier

    51 min

  5. 12/25/2025

    The Hidden Risks Of Workplace Celebrations And How To Fix Them | HR L&D Podcast Christmas Special

    This episode is sponsored by Deel. Ensure fair, consistent reviews with Deel’s calibration template. Deel’s free Performance Calibration Template helps HR teams and managers run more equitable, structured reviews. Use it to align evaluations with business goals,reduce bias in ratings, and ensure every performance conversation is fair, consistent,and grounded in shared standards. Download now: www.deel.com/nickday In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day explores how organizations can design safer, more inclusive workplace events, with a specific focus on protecting women at work social gatherings such as Christmas parties. The conversation examines why festive events often increase risk, how alcohol, travel, and power dynamics contribute, and why employers still underestimate their legal and moral responsibilities. You will hear practical guidance from Moraig Henderson, Advocacy Programme Director from Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland, on preventative planning including clear codes of conduct, alcohol controls, venue and transport considerations, and the use of trained observers and bystander intervention to stop issues before they escalate. The discussion also covers the Worker Protection Act, gender impact assessments for workplace events, and how organizations can create psychologically safe reporting processes without victim blaming. Whether you are an HR leader, CEO, people manager, or L&D professional, this episode will help you rethink workplace celebrations as an extension of culture and duty of care. Expect actionable steps to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, protect your employer brand, and create events where everyone feels safe, respected, and included. Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7

    44 min

  6. 12/21/2025

    Revolutionizing HR: AI's Role in Modern Learning & Development

    In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with John Kannapell, President and COO of Cypher Learning, to explore how AI is reshaping learning and development and what this means for the future of HR. The conversation covers why traditional LMS models are no longer fit for purpose, how AI native learning platforms are collapsing months of work into minutes, and why personalization, engagement, and learning in the flow of work are now critical. John shares how AI agents, microlearning, and conversational learning can help organizations close skill gaps faster while protecting IP and maintaining strong governance. You will hear practical insights on AI driven course creation, learning agents, gamification, and skills based career pathways, alongside real world examples showing improved engagement, faster onboarding, stronger compliance, and higher retention. The discussion also looks at how the role of the L&D professional is evolving from content creation to designing scalable learning systems and managing behavior change. Whether you are an HR leader, L&D professional, or business executive, this episode will help you understand how to move from slow, compliance driven training to high impact, human centered learning powered by AI. Expect clear guidance on where to start, how to assess AI readiness, and how to build a workforce that can upskill faster and perform at a higher level in a rapidly changing world. John's Kannapell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kannapell/ Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7

    53 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    The Psychology Behind Learning That Makes Change Happen

    This episode is sponsored by Deel. Ensure fair, consistent reviews with Deel’s calibration template. Deel’s free Performance Calibration Template helps HR teams and managers run more equitable, structured reviews. Use it to align evaluations with business goals,reduce bias in ratings, and ensure every performance conversation is fair, consistent,and grounded in shared standards. Download now: https://www.deel.com/nickday In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by behavioural science expert Georgie Cooke, Co-Founder at Lima Delta, to explore why most organisational change fails and what HR and L&D can do to make change stick. The conversation explains how human psychology shapes employee resistance, how culture and micro cultures influence adoption, and why traditional training alone does not create real behaviour change. You will hear practical frameworks including the Inspire, Train, Sustain method for designing change, the psychological headwinds that block adoption, and simple ways to analyse your culture before launching any transformation. The discussion also covers how to turn values and leadership expectations into lived behaviours, how to support managers as key influencers, and how to sustain change through nudges, tools, environment design, and ongoing reinforcement. Whether you work in HR, learning and development, organisational design, or leadership, this episode offers a clear roadmap for creating lasting behaviour change. Expect actionable steps to increase adoption, reduce change fatigue, strengthen engagement, and build learning experiences that actually shift habits, embed culture, and deliver long term impact across your organisation. Whitepaper: https://bit.ly/4nwnITd Lima Delta's Company Website: https://bit.ly/4pJ54ZP Connect with Georgie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-cooke-ld/ Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7

    56 min

  8. 11/18/2025

    The Hard Truth About HR Career Growth In The Age Of AI

    This episode is sponsored by Deel. Ensure fair, consistent reviews with Deel’s calibration template. Deel’s free Performance Calibration Template helps HR teams and managers run more equitable, structured reviews. Use it to align evaluations with business goals,reduce bias in ratings, and ensure every performance conversation is fair, consistent,and grounded in shared standards. Download now: www.deel.com/nickday In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Dani Woods to explore how high performing HR and payroll professionals can overcome fear, step into visibility, and lead with confidence in an AI driven world. The conversation examines why so many talented HR pros feel stuck or overlooked, how imposter syndrome holds people back, and what it really takes to build momentum and credibility as a modern HR leader. You will hear clear career acceleration frameworks including how to translate your impact into next level roles, how to build your personal board of advisors, how to lead large scale HR and payroll implementations with confidence, and how to shift from doing the work to moving work through others. Dani also shares practical guidance on overcoming visibility fear, navigating self doubt, using AI as an amplifier rather than a threat, and positioning yourself for leadership in a changing HR landscape. Whether you are an HR leader, payroll specialist, HRIS professional, or an ambitious people practitioner ready to progress, this conversation will help you break through career stagnation, build genuine leadership presence, and thrive in an AI enabled future of work. Expect actionable insights to strengthen your influence, elevate your visibility, and create the momentum needed to unlock meaningful career growth. For those of you who’d like to connect with Dani, you can find her on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to check out her work at LotusWelle by visiting lotuswelle.com Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7

    40 min
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🌟 Discover the future of HR with The HR L&D Podcast! 🎧 Get ready for actionable advice, innovative strategies, and transformative HR insights from top human resources industry leaders. 🌍 🔍 We dive deep into issues impacting people management, leadership, inclusion, wellbeing, employee engagement, DEI, and culture development. This show can be your key to optimising your knowledge to unlock the potential of your workforce and elevate company performance. If you're in HR, you can't afford to miss out! 🚀 🎙️ The podcast features interviews with top HR leaders shaping the people industry's future. Through agile, innovative, and strategic insights, the podcast offers listeners the capabilities, skills, and knowledge necessary to execute their HR goals. 🌐 👉 Subscribe now to unlock your HR potential! 💡 👉 Need HR Staff? Contact HR Recruitment Agency JGA Recruitment - www.jgarecruitment.com / info@jgarecruitment.com 📧 👉 Want to be on the show? Email: Nick@jgarecruitment.com 📤"

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  • Creator
    Nick Day - JGA Payroll Recruitment
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2022 The HR L&D Podcast
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