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HR Hacks & Halos

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by Jivan Dempsey

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"We're changing company culture - one episode at a time!" With an alarming £23.6 billion lost each year in productivity through high absenteeism, low morale, stress and mental health issues, a revolving door of high turnover and potential brand damage, its time to change workplace toxicity, call out bad behaviours and let's make our workplaces happier and more productive places to be! Featuring a mix of solo content and guest interviews with workplace experts why not grab a coffee and join me, Jivan Dempsey, and prepare for thought-provoking conversations and revealing stories from the Boardroom to the Shopfloor. There are some practical HR hacks to address workplace toxicity, elevate morale, improve mental health and productivity, and we'll polish a few HR halos as we empower and celebrate you driving positive change. This podcast is an essential resource for anyone interested in workplace culture and wellness. So put your headphones on and help us change company culture—one episode at a time!

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October 20, 2025

Season Finale: Reflecting on Change, Courage, and the Future of HR in Season Two

Host Jivan Dempsey reflects on Season One's powerful discussions about NDAs, toxic leadership, and emotional vulnerability, offering insights for a more courageous and inclusive future of HR.

October 12, 2025

How AI is Reshaping Roles and Redefining Job Security

Jivan looks at the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Drawing on insights from notable figures like Ulrika Johnson and Senator Bernie Sanders, she highlights the stark divide emerging between those empowered by AI and those at risk of being left behind KEY TAKEAWAYS AI is rapidly transforming the job landscape, with predictions that it could displace millions of jobs across various sectors, including fast food, teaching, accounting, and healthcare, within the next decade. The emergence of AI is creating a divide in the workforce, where some individuals are empowered and enhanced by AI, while others face uncertainty, exclusion, or replacement. Rather than outright replacing humans, AI is reshaping roles by taking over predictable tasks, allowing humans to focus on more complex and profound responsibilities, leading to what is termed the "great unbundling of work." The rapid integration of AI into the workforce may exacerbate existing inequalities, particularly for non-office workers, and could lead to broader societal issues such as social unrest and a breakdown of trust within communities. HR professionals need to adopt a strategic approach to AI integration by focusing on culture, inclusivity, and transparency, ensuring that all workers, including frontline and part-time employees, have access to digital upskilling and support as AI becomes more prevalent in the workplace. BEST MOMENTS "AI is rewriting the rules for work and taking away the future of our young people." "For young professionals, that means AI isn't going to take your job, but someone who knows how to use AI better probably will." "AI is handling the predictable, which means that it's freeing humans up to handle the profound." "The transition is going to be painful, uneven, and probably, in societal terms, unfair." "If AI is a new colleague, then non-knowledge workers deserve an introduction, not just a redundancy notice." HOST BIO Jivan Dempsey has first hand experience of workplace toxicity and bad boss behaviour. Triggered by the #MeToo movement she was compelled to talk about her experiences in her early career, groomed and assaulted by a boss at work, his subsequent aggression and bullying behaviour which impacted her work performance, mental health and eventually cost her a job she'd loved. Listeners are drawn to her raw honesty and insightful reflections on change and resilience. Her book, "The HR Change Manager's Handbook" and collaboration on "Can't Break Me," attest to her change and transformation expertise and dedication to empowering others - from someone who's been in the trenches and emerged stronger. As a seasoned HR professional, consultant, psychologist and speaker, she offers bespoke consultancy and programmes to help companies navigate HR transformation that delivers a better employee experience and cultural shifts to create healthier, happier, and more inclusive workplaces for all. Please connect with her on Linked In: Jivan Dempsey FCIPD GMBPsS | LinkedIn Or send her an email at: jivan@fiverivers-consulting.com www.fiverivers-consulting.com HR Change Manager’s Handbook: The 3 Step Guide To Managing HR Transformation: https://amzn.eu/d/drvToPv Are you working in a toxic environment? Take our free quiz to find out https://bit.ly/3BPZXSR This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

October 5, 2025

Navigating Hypergrowth - With Dimitri Coumbias, CHRO, Finera PSP

Jivan Dempsey interviews Dimitri Coumbias, CHRO at Finera, discussing intentional hiring and culture preservation during hypergrowth to maintain organizational DNA.

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What is HR Hacks & Halos?: "We're changing company culture - one episode at a time!"

With an alarming £23.6 billion lost each year in productivity through high absenteeism, low morale, stress and mental health issues, a revolving door of high turnover and potential brand damage, its time to change workplace toxicity, call out bad behaviours and let's make our workplaces happier and more productive places to be!

Featuring a mix of solo content and guest interviews with workplace experts why not grab a coffee and join me, Jivan Dempsey, and prepare for thought-provoking conversations and revealing stories from the Boardroom to the Shopfloor. There are some practical HR hacks to address workplace toxicity, elevate morale, improve mental health and productivity, and we'll polish a few HR halos as we empower and celebrate you driving positive change.

This podcast is an essential resource for anyone interested in workplace culture and wellness.

So put your headphones on and help us change company culture—one episode at a time!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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