The HR L&D Podcast

• How AI is Making HR More Human with Daniel Strode

  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/nickdayIn this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day explores how HR can use AI to become more strategic and more human. The conversation covers where AI truly fits in HR, what changes with the EU AI Act, and how leaders can turn time saved on admin into culture, capability, and impact.You will hear practical frameworks including a simple 4Ps plus 2 model for HR AI, human in the loop hiring, guardrails to reduce hallucinations, and a clear view on when AI must be 100 percent accurate. The discussion also outlines a modern HR operating model with always on self service, plus policy steps for ethical, explainable AI.Whether you are an HR leader, CEO, or L&D professional, this conversation will help you move from pilots to scaled adoption and build an AI ready organization. Expect actionable steps to improve employee experience, strengthen compliance, and unlock productivity and performance across your teams. 100X Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41BP5XTNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e700:00 Intro & Preview02:25 What HR Is For03:54 Why HR + AI Now06:19 AI as Augmentation07:43 HR AI Framework & Use Cases10:14 Guardrails: Hallucinations & Accuracy12:45 Guardrails: Bias & Human in the Loop16:58 Recruiting with AI21:01 EU AI Act for HR25:16 HR Team of the Future25:56 New HR Operating Model31:54 Tools for Culture Change35:35 Rethink Processes

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• How to Use AI to 100x Business Performance with Matt Leta

  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/nickdayIn this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Matt Leta - digital pioneer, bestselling author, and CEO of Future Works - to explore how leaders can adopt AI effectively within their organizations.Matt shares practical strategies from his book “100X”, explaining how executives can integrate AI without disrupting culture or workflow. He reveals why most AI projects fail, how to overcome fear and resistance, and what it really takes to build an AI-ready business.Whether you’re an HR leader, CEO, or L&D professional, this conversation will help you move from hesitation to confident action, using AI to unlock productivity, performance, and innovation across your teams.100X Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41BP5XTNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7(00:00) Preview(01:17) Introducing Matt Lea(03:21) What “Human Resources” Means in an AI Era(07:37) Why Most AI Projects Fail (and How to Fix It)(12:00) The 100X Framework for Practical AI Adoption(18:19) The LEAP Model: One Hour per Week(20:52) Overcoming Fear & Building an AI-Ready Culture(31:45) Lead Through Value, Not Time(36:30) HR & L&D as AI Transformation Catalysts

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• How To Build Human-Centric Leadership in an AI World with Bob Johansen, Jeremy Kirshbaum & Gabe Cervantes

  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/nickdayIn this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with futurist Bob Johansen (Distinguished Fellow, Institute for the Future), Jeremy Kirshbaum (Founder, Handshake), and Gabe Cervantes (Director of Scalable Foresight, IFTF) to explore what it really takes to lead in the age of AI.Together, they unpack the third edition of their groundbreaking book “Leaders Make the Future” and reveal the 10 essential human-centered leadership skills every HR leader and CHRO needs to thrive in a rapidly evolving, AI-powered workplace.This conversation will help you understand how to use generative AI as a tool for augmentation, not replacement, and how to prepare your workforce for the future of work while keeping your humanity intact.Important Links: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Make-Future-Third-Leadership/dp/B0D66H9BF1Bob Johansen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-johansen/Jeremy Kirshbaum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-kirshbaum-6294b01a1Gabe Cervantes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-cervantes-ab147338/Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7(00:00) Preview and Intro (03:11) The 10 Skills Every Future Leader Needs (04:59) How to Use Generative AI(11:34) Humans + Machines: Augmentation Over Replacement (14:24) Human Calming: Staying Grounded in a Chaotic World (16:54) Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness with AI (21:35) Using GenAI to Train Leaders (23:53) What Humans Should Keep vs. Offload to AI (25:27) Bob’s “Stretch” AI Model That Challenges His Thinking (27:42) Building AI Policies with Clear Yes-Zones (30:24) About the Book: Leaders Make the Future (34:52) HR L&D Vault

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• The Menopause Maze: Making Midlife Leadership a Strategic L&D Priority with Fiona McKay

  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/nickdayMenopause at work is not a policy box to tick. In this HR L&D episode, Nick Day sits down with Fiona McKay, founder of The Menopause Maze, to unpack how menopause affects leadership performance, talent pipelines, and boardroom readiness. You will learn why a symptom-only lens misses the real career impacts, how the “invisible filter” quietly shapes who gets promoted, and what HR and L&D can do to turn menopause into a leadership advantage. We cover data-driven diagnostics, the No Pause Scorecard, manager upskilling, and confidential coaching routes that protect privacy while improving performance and retention. Watch to move from awareness to action and build an inclusive, high-performance culture that keeps your best women.Connect with Fiona: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionamckay/The Menopause Maze Website: https://www.themenopausemaze.com/Workplace Scorecard: https://www.themenopausemaze.com/menopause-at-work-scorecard-for-workplacesNick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7(00:00) Preview and intro (02:25) Who Fiona McKay is and her mission (The Menopause Maze)(04:07) Menopause as an overlooked strategic blind spot(06:49) Why HR/L&D must lead or risk stall and attrition(11:06) Myths, symptom distribution, and the “invisible filter”(14:01) Equipping senior women for boardroom performance(16:02) Succession planning when symptoms peak(18:02) Data point: 73% would move for a menopause career coach(20:27) No Pause Scorecard and data diagnostic explained(23:07) Confidential coaching routes for leaders (B2B and direct)(26:19) Designing lifecycle-aware leadership development(28:25) Talent attraction and Gen Alpha expectations(29:42) Practical L&D actions: on-demand learning and manager support(31:50) Four immediate actions for organisations(33:46) Culture, inclusion, and the ripple effect beyond work(37:00) HR L&D Vault: resource, lesson, and future advice

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• Belonging, Inclusion & the Future of Human Connection at Work with Greg Morley

  Download Deel’s free AI-powered HR guide and discover how to streamline processes, stay compliant, and scale globally with ease: https://shorturl.at/Y1ySBWhat does it really mean to belong at work? In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day sits down with Greg Morley — global HR leader, former Head of DEI at Moët Hennessy, and author of BOND: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection.Greg shares powerful insights from his 20+ year career at Disney, Hasbro, and LVMH, where he led multicultural teams across the US, Europe, and Asia. Together, Nick and Greg explore:Why belonging is the foundation of inclusion and employee engagementHow leaders can build psychological safety and connection in diverse workplacesThe challenges of driving global DEI initiatives across regions and culturesPractical steps HR professionals can take to embed inclusion into daily practicesWhy belonging is the future of work — and how it impacts retention, innovation, and growthWhether you’re an HR leader, people manager, or business owner, this conversation will help you understand why belonging matters and how you can create a workplace where everyone feels valued and connected.📖 Learn more about Greg’s book BOND here: https://www.gregmorley.comGreg’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcmorley/Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7(00:00) Introduction & Greg’s Global HR Journey(04:28) Early Life and Cross-Cultural Influences(08:15) Career Path: From GE to Disney to Hasbro(12:47) Lessons from Leading at Disneyland Paris(17:36) Building Teams Across Asia (Hong Kong & Shanghai)(23:04) Transition to LVMH and Global DEI Leadership(28:55) Why Belonging is the Foundation of Inclusion(34:12) Writing *BOND* – The Keys to Inclusion & Connection(39:44) Regional Differences in DEI: Asia vs. Europe vs. US(45:31) Leadership, Empathy & Human Connection(50:08) Creating Psychological Safety at Work(55:23) Practical Actions HR Can Take to Foster Belonging(01:01:42) The Future of Work: Inclusion as a Strategic Advantage

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