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LFW S1 E7 Loren I ShusterJoin Nick as he sits down with Loren Shuster, Chief People Officer of one of the most loved and iconic brands in the world, the LEGO Group. Together they delve into the fascinating history and unique culture of the organization, lifting the lid on how their progressive approach extends to employee experience design. Loren shares insights into the LEGO Group’s commitment to equity and fairness, and how that shapes not just their surface level of rewards and benefits, but the fundamentals of workplace wellbeing: leaders as role models, connecting people with purpose, and cultivating psychological safety.



Throughout the conversation, they discuss the importance of self-awareness and social awareness in effective leadership, as well as the pivotal role of organizational culture in fostering personal growth. They discuss the need for a shift towards adult-to-adult relationships between employers and employees in order to realize a future where mental health is openly embraced and supported in the workplace.

In this episode, Nick talks with Jacqui Welch, CHRO of The New York Times. They explore the intersection of journalism and culture, discussing the diverse workforce and distinct cultures within NYT. Jacqui shares her personal journey and cultural influences on the perception of work. They delve into HR’s role in promoting employee wellbeing to deliver on organizational goals, and reflect on what it's like being at the forefront of news amid global events like Covid, emphasizing why it's so essential to collectively acknowledge pandemic trauma. They also highlight the importance of leadership in fostering a culture of wellbeing and discuss the evolving role of CHROs in driving strategy forward.

What does workplace wellbeing actually mean? How can we ensure the proliferation of HR tech is helping, rather than bamboozling, people leaders? What lessons can we learn from Covid four years on?
In this episode, Nick is joined by Cognizant CHRO, Kathryn Diaz, to discuss the crucial link between wellbeing and performance, what it means to create a truly psychologically safe workplace, tips for striking a better work-life balance, and much much more.

Meet Tanuj Kapilashrami, CHRO at Standard Chartered Bank, for this one-hour masterclass in human-centred leadership. Discover why you should think of wellbeing as a proactive skill, rather than a passive state of being. Hear how Tanuj challenges her leaders to break away from traditional management norms, embracing vulnerability and infusing work with delight. Learn why we should embrace uncertainty, and seek the collective wisdom we can unlock from multi-generational workforces. Walk away with inspiration on how to make work more than just a task – but a source of joy.

In this end-of-year special, Nick sits down with Daisy Abbott, Unmind’s Global Solutions Director, for a reflective conversation on another turbulent year. Nick and Daisy delve into the highs and lows of 2023, share insights from their interactions with CHROs around the globe, and explore the trends shaping leadership, business performance, and wellbeing in 2024 and beyond.

In episode two, Nick catches up with Aditya K. Roy, VP Total Rewards and Infrastructure at Uber. They explore his captivating journey to leadership, the secrets of sustainable high performance, and why, beneath our diverse cultural fabrics, humans share more common ground than we might imagine.