We have a truly fascinating CIPD podcast on this coming up next week. There's a great case study and loads of insight on the joys and challenges involved in trialling a four day week. Watch this space. lnkd.in/euu58khX

Just a few hours until our latest CIPD podcast takes a deep dive into some of the trickiest aspects of maintaining staff pay but cutting formal working hours by 20 per cent. But will our case study company stick with their experimental 4-day week? lnkd.in/ez7qv4ds

The way Covid changed how we work made many yearn for a #fourdayworkweek. But what does it take to try and make it a reality in these tougher business times? Join me on the latest #cipd podcast with Charmaine Clavier-St John at Hut…lnkd.in/dDDcS9BF lnkd.in/d8TEbkJP

Why is it that we men invariably choose to soldier on rather than ask for help when facing both mental and physical #health worries? Some candid and personal insights on our podcast this month on how anyone concerned with employee…lnkd.in/esU7VcPu lnkd.in/e2ZAy6NT

Fascinating to discover how and why blokes avoid the doctor and rarely seek help through work...the one place where we spend the largest single portion of our lives. Here's how to start targeting men differently. lnkd.in/eUCz8D9m

Some real lightbulb moments this month as my savvy workplace podcast guests tell me how to stop staff #training lessons going in one ear and out the other. It seems reflection is not for wimps. lnkd.in/eF-afX3w

Its hardly the first New Year that looks a bit grim for the workplace. But some free inspiration here to help your colleagues through to economic spring, courtesy of our CIPD podcast. lnkd.in/eTArb8-m

You may know your IQ, but what's your CQ? That's your cultural intelligence. My podcast for cipd this month explores how building diverse teams is only half the story...you have to build up your own understanding of how others think and feel. lnkd.in/dBGvu5F

Another insightful podcast session this month - discovering how to go about turning a diverse workforce into a more trusting and effective team that gets results. lnkd.in/eECMvxhm

Lots of ideas on the podcast this month on how to design better learning - and stop just trying to plug people into the matrix and expecting them to come out fully trained. lnkd.in/epdAmGj2

Is the era of pay secrecy nearly over? Some great tips from our podcast guests this month on the benefits and pitfalls of being open about salaries in adverts and conversations. lnkd.in/ecZHc5C2

An unprepared interviewer totally out of his depth in the face of a masterful tactical response, though one which in my view tipped over into evasion and bullying. This is an instant media training classic, distilling so much of the current debate over fr…lnkd.in/dTt3KinY

Hopefully we can all agree that integrity matters. Yet holding fast to your values and treating people right in the cut and thrust of everyday #management is tricky, to say the least. So it was a privilege to be invited by the CM…lnkd.in/e7srKfsi lnkd.in/eXwaxe9y

Had not realised that jobs advertised without any pay details almost always attract fewer applicants. My guests on the latest podcast have some great tips for making the change to greater openness. it seems the rising generation demand it. lnkd.in/epbf7teM

The whole world may be talking about AI, yet before this podcast, think it's fair to say surprisingly little helpful thoughts and advice on offer re.the impact Chat GPT may have on business life and skills. So can only hope you find the thoughts of our g…lnkd.in/evfxwGr3

Learnt so much here about how #AI will change our biz lives now it is potentially in everyone's hands. A few of my own (random) takeaways from this epic podcast. * GPT 4 can not only help with your PowerPoints but generate code so anyone can be a develope…lnkd.in/ePGxNXRD

So interesting to discover on our CIPD podcast this month how confronting people with the unexpected can be a gamechanger in helping learning to sink in. Anything from creating your own soap opera to handing grown-up colleagues piles of Lego bricks.…lnkd.in/eQqFDFyr

Now think I understand why so much training left me cold. Springing surprises is a great was of establishing that all important emotional connection. lnkd.in/ertdG6vy

We have a thoughtful, informed and practical cipd podcast just out on this very topic. Dare I say useful listening for all managers with people responsibilities - and those who support them. Here's a link to the podcast lnkd.in/eZJuKUQx lnkd.in/eTUa8U3D

Who would be one of today's -player-managers ..i.e. you also have people responsibilities? Here's our podcast guide to the qualities that make the best line managers and the ways they can best use support. lnkd.in/e7EAtjKy