39 episodes

Welcome to New World of Work: a podcast exploring the new frontier of the modern workforce. In each episode, we’ll hear from some of the world’s best and brightest people and culture experts on the cutting-edge topics HR professionals are most interested in today, explored through a global lens. The show dives into topics like the remote work revolution, hybrid workspaces, mental health and wellbeing, and managing a team effectively no matter where you and your colleagues are on the map. New World of Work is hosted by Rhys Black, Head of Workplace Design at Oyster, a global employment platform making it easier than ever to build a brilliant team on an international scale. Tune in regularly for new episodes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

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    • Business
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

Welcome to New World of Work: a podcast exploring the new frontier of the modern workforce. In each episode, we’ll hear from some of the world’s best and brightest people and culture experts on the cutting-edge topics HR professionals are most interested in today, explored through a global lens. The show dives into topics like the remote work revolution, hybrid workspaces, mental health and wellbeing, and managing a team effectively no matter where you and your colleagues are on the map. New World of Work is hosted by Rhys Black, Head of Workplace Design at Oyster, a global employment platform making it easier than ever to build a brilliant team on an international scale. Tune in regularly for new episodes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

    The Digital Nomad Revolution with Lauren Razavi, VP of Communications at SafetyWing

    The Digital Nomad Revolution with Lauren Razavi, VP of Communications at SafetyWing

    In this episode, Rhys and guest Lauren Razavi explore the world of living as a digital nomad. Lauren has been nomadic since 2013, and is the author of Global Natives, a book about the past, present and potential of work from anywhere. Lauren is also the VP of Communications at SafetyWing, an insurance platform for digital nomads. In this episode, Lauren and Rhys discuss what it would mean to build a country on the Internet, how companies can think about remote and flexible work, and why work from anywhere is the future.

    This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

    • 41 min
    Upskilling in the Age of AI with Rajeeb Dey MBE, Founder of Learnerbly

    Upskilling in the Age of AI with Rajeeb Dey MBE, Founder of Learnerbly

    Rajeeb Dey calls himself an ‘accidental entrepreneur.’ After starting a venture to help give students a voice in their education when he was 17, he’s gone on to launch a national entrepreneurship competition with the government of Britain, and founded Learnerbly, a curated online learning platform that helps organizations make learning part of their culture. He and Rhys have an interesting and enlightening conversation about why continuous learning is so important in the age of AI, the importance of upskilling, and how businesses can foster learning and development. 

    This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

    • 42 min
    Championing Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Conner Reinhardt

    Championing Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Conner Reinhardt

    What does it mean to ‘neurodiversify’ the workplace, and more importantly, why is it important? In this episode, Rhys sits down with Conner Reinhardt, COO @ Mentra, to help answer those questions. Conner and the Mentra team help neurodivergent jobseekers find employers that value their unique skills, and also help educate PeopleOps teams about neurodiversity. Join Rhys and Conner for an educational chat about embracing neurodiversity in the workplace, what PeopleOps leaders can do to create welcoming workplaces for all, and how Mentra is changing and shaping the conversation. 

    • 39 min
    Influencing the C-suite with Ivori Johnson

    Influencing the C-suite with Ivori Johnson

    Welcome back to New World of Work! In this episode, Rhys sits down with Ivori Johnson, Interim Head of People, Talent, and DEIB at ChartHop, for a discussion on influencing and convincing C-suite executives of the value and importance of the PeopleOps function. They will discuss making a clear case for the value of the function, especially in remote/hybrid environments, how Ivori uses her DEIB background to be an effective leader, and the PeopleOps ‘PR’ problem. Ivori will share her strategies for helping to position the PeopleOps function as the ‘hero’ of the workplace and effectively communicate its advantages to C-suite executives. 


    This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

    • 35 min
    How COVID changed benefits forever with Amy Spurling

    How COVID changed benefits forever with Amy Spurling

    In this episode, Rhys interviews Amy Spurling, founder, and CEO @ COMPT. COMPT is an all-in-one innovative reimbursement platform that is revolutionizing benefits. Not a vendor platform by design, Amy and her team built COMPT to allow organizations to offer truly personalized benefits and stipends. Rhys and Amy dive into why personalization is the way to optimize benefits, especially for a distributed workforce, and how COMPT supports local vendors. Rhys asks Amy if benefits and stipends can ever become too flexible, and how managers can balance that tension. They also explore how personalization has improved benefits offerings outside of the tech industry. 


    This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

    • 37 min
    Rebuilding trust: Restoring the relationship between PeopleOps and employees with Massella Dukuly

    Rebuilding trust: Restoring the relationship between PeopleOps and employees with Massella Dukuly

    In this episode, Rhys sits down with Massella Dukuly, Head of Workplace Strategy + Innovation @ Charter. With over a decade of experience collaborating with PeopleOps leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, Massella emphasizes the impact that a robust and trusting relationship between PeopleOps and employees can have. The repercussions of a breakdown in these relationships are felt throughout the entire organization, highlighting the need for PeopleOps leaders to find solutions and prevent such breakdowns from occurring in the first place. Rhys and Massella delve into strategies to restore and repair these relationships and unveil ways to cultivate a work environment with engaged employees who fuel organizational performance.


    This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Tsell89 ,

Remote Leadership

So grateful for Rhys and Oyster’s leadership in the remote work enablement space. I just finished listening to the episode with Shelby Wolpa. Outstanding!

Lisa Paredes ,

A MUST for HR leaders and CEOs!

I love the topics and the insights Rhys highlights during the podcast. A must-listen to anyone who is interested in how work is changing and how we can use this change to help companies have a positive impact not only on their people’s lives but also on the world.

Meez ,

So much good information!

Love listening to this on my morning walks, such a great informative podcast. Thanks Oyster!

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