- 18
- Episodes
- 2024
- First episode
About People and Culture Podcast
An interview series with experts in People and Culture, Learning and Development, and Leadership, to share their insight on motivation, culture and the future of work. At Time Hackers, we believe things don’t ”take time”, they take people. People drive team and business success and we want to give people access to ideas, tools and resources to better their people, their team and their organisation so everybody wins.
- Publisher
- Vikki Louise
- Category
- business · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 20 May 2024
- Latest episode
- 19 Mar 2025
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
19 Mar 2025
Striking a balance: employee benefits and company profitability with Krissana Wallace
Curious how to design benefits that attract top talent and align with your company’s goals? In this episode, we dive into an insightful conversation with HR expert Krissana Wallace on the importance of employee input in shaping benefits at early-stage startups. Krissana shares real examples of how misaligned benefits can hurt employer branding and how inclusive policies like bereavement leave can create a more empathetic workplace.We also explore the role of AI in analyzing employee feedback and provide actionable advice for crafting benefits that enhance professional development while meeting the unique needs of your team. Plus, Krissana offers networking tips and strategies for securing sustainable revenue.Connect with host Vikki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe Connect with Krissana Wallace: www.linkedin.com/in/krissanawallace Krissana’s Consulting website: https://www.hrexperts.ai/ Thanks for tuning in!
28 Jan 2025
Career Shift into HR with Melanie Gonzales
In today's episode I'm shared by Melanie, who made a career shift from Paralegal into HR, and has built out an entire HR function at her organization. It becomes clear as she speaks the value her varied experience has given her in terms of her creativity, collaboration and culture creation practices. This is a great episode for anyone considering a career shift, or building out a new HR function. Connect with podcast host Vikki here https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe Connect with Melanie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-gonzalez-/ Behavioral Science Research Institute: https://www.bsrinstitute.org/ Find out more about Time Hackers and how we support your people to be more productive, effective and efficient at work : https://www.timehackers.xyz
9 Jan 2025
Recruitment Do’s and Don’ts with Elizabeth Willets
In today’s episode of the People and Culture podcast, I’m joined by recruitment expert Elizabeth Willets, who brings her wealth of experience to share the do’s and don’ts of hiring. Prepare for some shocking real-world recruitment stories that highlight what not to do, as well as invaluable tips for employers looking to improve their job ads and hiring practices. Key takeaways include: Common hiring mistakes that can drive top candidates away How to craft job ads that attract the right talent The "Flex Trap" and how to avoid it Elizabeth’s stories and insights will have you rethinking your approach to recruitment, with actionable strategies to ensure you attract diverse, top-tier candidates—and avoid those recruitment pitfalls. Connect with our host, Vikki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-willetts/ Elizabeth Willetts is the Founder of Investing in Women (https://investinginwomen.co.uk/) - a female-empowering job board and community helping family-friendly AND forward-thinking employers hire professionals looking for fulfilling flexible and part-time work. She is an experienced Recruiter with over 17 years of experience - both in-house at one of the Big 4 and from one of the UK's largest recruitment agencies. Elizabeth is also a mum to two daughters - Emily and Annabelle (and a Labradoodle called Dougal). She is a passionate believer in the power of part-time and flexible work to retain women in the workplace and close the gender pay gap. Her debut book, Flex (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394267797?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_TVFTS04C48K9V5PBC12V&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_TVFTS04C48K9V5PBC12V&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_TVFTS04C48K9V5PBC12V&skipTwisterOG=1) - a dynamic guide for anyone wanting to build a successful career ― on their terms is due out in January 2025. Enjoyed the episode? Please leave a review or share it with your network! Know a great guest, or want to be featured on the podcast? Apply here to be on the show: https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest
23 Dec 2024
Supporting Different Cultures with Ester Gramegna
In today's episode I'm joined by Ester Gramegna and we explore the various cultures we can consider and what we can learn from each other. This is a powerful episode for anyone building out a global team, or a global product. Ester shares simple steps you can follow to drive successful change and impact, while also sharing her own lived experience across the US and Europe. If you loved this episode, we would love for you to leave a review on iTunes! Know someone that would be a great guest or would like to put yourself forward? Click here https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest Connect with podcast host Vikki here https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe Connect with Ester here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ester-gramegna-ms-shrm-cp-223a79202/ Find out more about Time Hackers and how we support your people to be more productive, effective and efficient at work : https://www.timehackers.xyz/1-1coachingteams
10 Dec 2024
Parenting at Work with Alison Whitfield
Vikki explores parenting at work with Alison Whitfield, HR consultant and co-founder, as they discuss building authentic relationships and creating inclusive environments for parents and carers.
26 Nov 2024
Burnout, Resignation and the Hiring Quadrant with Maxine Fish
Maxine Fish shares her personal experience with burnout and reveals a hiring framework that optimizes job fit, ensuring new hires succeed.
13 Nov 2024
Making it Easy with Anna Tydeman
When I met Anna she shared such a simple and profound description of her work: what if it's just about making it easy for your people? In this episode we dive into what that looks like in practice, and what the impact will be for organisations as a whole. We cover topics such as AI, culture, and the value of listening, while Anna also shares a little bit about her own experience that has led her to where she is today. Anna works with Walking With The Wounded, a charity who supports veterans and their families. In this poignant video (https://youtu.be/alFvRlGa3hg), Martin, who received support from the charity, bravely shares his journey and the impact it has had on him and his family. If you would like to know more about how you can support veterans like Martin, please get in touch with Anna or any of the WWTW team”. https://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/ If you loved this episode, we'd love to hear from you - leave us a review! If you want to recommend a guest speaker or put yourself forward, do so here: https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest Connect with our podcast guest on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-tydeman-chartered-mcipd-acii-5927a8107/ Connect with our podcast host on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe
28 Oct 2024
Creative Diverse Experience with Esra Goksel
Today's episode is perfect for anyone thinking about a career change into HR, People & Culture, or within the industry. Esra shares about her diverse experience and background, being willing to pave her own way, and how to listen to your emotional cues to learn, develop and build the career you want. Know someone that will make a great guest or want to put yourself forward? Email us at team@timehackers.xyz Connect with us on LinkedIn Vikki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe Esra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esragoksel
22 Oct 2024
Are HR leaders set up to fail? With Clare Mullen
What are our expectations of HR leaders? Are they fair? In today's episode I'm joined by Clare Mullen as she shares how to set yourself up for success as a HR leader, highlighting a lot of the obstacles faced and practical ways to overcome them. Clare offers some unique and mind-blowing perspectives about HR leadership and the HR function that will support those of you that want to get ahead, create more impact and drive more individual, team and organisational success. We also discuss mental health, the impact of covid and the importance of not expecting yourself to be an expert of all the things. Found this episode valuable? Be sure to leave a review or share with one person. Know someone that will make a great guest or want to nominate yourself? Email us at team@timehackers.xyz Connect with us on LinkedIn: Vikki - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe Clare - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-mullen-86227631/
1 Oct 2024
How to Successfully Onboard with Dan Malins
In today's episode I'm joined by Dan Malins, sharing his expertise around onboarding, and in particular, providing an onboarding pack. We explore how to make your new people feel welcome, safe and supported before they join, onboarding packs as a culture communication tool, and Dan gives practical tips for how you can create your own onboarding pack. If you want to see a successful onboarding pack, Click Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHDAhirES--oB0yJa9RVF4aOwD5ljl8n/view?usp=sharing Access a sample "Working with me" PDF here: Click Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z0a77zh2TEYJzVV0GhIpldwEJbBGmual/view?usp=sharing If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and let us know - we're a new podcast and this really helps. Know a good guest or want to put yourself forward? https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest Connect with Vikki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-malins-37477959/
17 Sept 2024
The Intersection of Policy and Culture with Mikaila Read
Does policy get an unfairly bad rep? In today's episode I'm joined by Mikaila Read as we delve into the relationship between policy and culture, as Mikaila offers a fresh perspective on policy creation and some powerful real world examples that will leave you feeling inspired and very clear on actionable ways to improve policy creation. We talk about the realities of Unlimited PTO policies, and how to implement policies for successful outcomes. Mikaila shares simple questions to consider in policy creation to drive greater success and impact. We talk about the role of fairness, too, and reference this image: https://interactioninstitute.org/illustrating-equality-vs-equity/ attribution: “Interaction Institute for Social Change | Artist: Angus Maguire,” interactioninstitute.org and madewithangus.com Mikaila is the Director of People & Culture for MUI, and a 2x global top voice in Remote's annual Remote Influencer Report. When she's not working, she's either programming or songwriting. Would you love to be a guest on the podcast? Click here https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest Want to connect with podcast host, Vikki? Click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe Want to connect with our guest, Mikaila? Click here: www.linkedin.com/in/mikailaread/ And remember, this is a new podcast, we would massively appreciate you leaving a review, or sharing with someone you know enjoys podcasts.
27 Aug 2024
Building a Business Case with Cali Gold
Today I'm joined by Cali Gold, who shares a powerful framework and considerations for us all in building a business case. She discusses the importance of owning that we are, always, selling something (even if it's selling broccoli to our kids!), and the importance of listening. You'll take away from this episodes practical and actionable steps that will support you in driving change at your organisation. You can access the PDF Business Case for Time Hackers here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CYGYlukqhU-Obj-6dH4jPnVmFrnYYBUk/view?usp=sharing Enjoyed the episode? Be sure to leave a review. Want to come on the podcast? Click here https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest Connect with our host, Vikki, on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe Find out more about her work at Time Hackers here - https://www.timehackers.xyz Connect with Cali on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/calishoshan
7 Aug 2024
Flexibility in Practice & Culture with Beth Baker
In today's episode Beth Baker, Head of People at Tree Sisters, gives us behind the scenes access to the flexible policies, practices and values that shape how their team works, lives and thrives. It's a powerful example of a company making aligned decisions as you hear about what they've done, tried and created you'll capture the values of the organization. For some of you listening, their practices may seem too aspirational - don't be put off, we encourage you to listen and get the idea for what you want to try next. Enjoyed the episode? Be sure to leave a review. Want to come on the podcast? Fill in the form https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest (https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest) Connect with our host, Vikki, on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe) Find out more about her work at Time Hackers here - https://www.timehackers.xyz (https://www.timehackers.xyz) Connect with Beth on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbakerhr/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbakerhr/) Read the blog Beth discussed here - https://www.treesisters.org/post/raising-the-future-motherhood-career-and-gender-equality-in-the-workplace (https://www.treesisters.org/post/raising-the-future-motherhood-career-and-gender-equality-in-the-workplace) TreeSisters website - https://www.treesisters.org/ (https://www.treesisters.org/) Businesses interested in finding out about partnering with TreeSisters - https://www.treesisters.org/partner-with-us (https://www.treesisters.org/partner-with-us)
22 Jul 2024
Creating High Performance Teams with Isabella Desmarais
In today's episode we’re talking about how to create high performance - in individuals, in teams and even in meetings. I’m joined by Isabella, head of People at Facegym, co-founder of Kind, as she shares how she creates high performance teams, and why all business problems are people problems. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review or share it with someone you know. If you’d like to connect with Vikki, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe) If you’d like to be a guest or recommend a guest, click here: https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest (https://www.timehackers.xyz/podcastguest) To access Isabella’s effective meeting PDF click here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LETlZo4PFDURbZqgOTi893pPlKmrcqBa/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107923001908350916389&rtpof=true&sd=true (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LETlZo4PFDURbZqgOTi893pPlKmrcqBa/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107923001908350916389&rtpof=true&sd=true) And to connect with Isabella on LinkedIn, click here https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-desmarais-133b60a0/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-desmarais-133b60a0/)
18 Jun 2024
Understanding People & Imperfection with Jonas Ileka
In today's episode I'm joined by Jonas Ileka as we discuss the power of simply understanding people and what motivates them. Jonas shares how "caring" is actually a superpower and we discuss the difference between authentic caring and people pleasing. Understanding humans means understanding and embracing imperfections and in this episode we're given the opportunity to embrace imperfection too in some minor tech errors. We have chosen to keep the slight errors as an example of embracing imperfection and owning our humanity. If you would like to connect with Jonas you can do so here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jileka/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jileka/)) and read more about Pulse HR Network here https://www.linkedin.com/company/pulse-hr-network/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pulse-hr-network/). If you're interested in coming on the show as a guest, email team@timehackers.xyz (mailto:team@timehackers.xyz). And of course I'd love to connect with you on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe)
18 Jun 2024
The Importance of Trust with Alys Martin
In today's episode I'm joined by Alys Martin, people expert, who brings to the table a really important topic: Trust. In this episode you will learn about the value of trust, how to create it, the cost of not creating it, how to embedded trust into your hiring process (both as a hiring manager and someone applying). We leave you with a powerful definition of what trust really is. Enjoyed this episode? Please be sure to leave a review on iTunes. Share it with someone you know would enjoy it too. Connect with host, Vikki here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe) Find out more about the work we do: https://www.timehackers.xyz/teams (https://www.timehackers.xyz/teams) If you'd like to join Vikki on the podcast as an expert, email us on team@timehackers.xyz (mailto:team@timehackers.xyz) Connect with Alys: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alys-martin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alys-martin/) Find out more about the work she does: https://what3words.com (https://what3words.com/business)
3 Jun 2024
Power of Peer Networks with Beth Orford
In today's episodes I’m joined by Beth Orford to discuss the power of peer networks in providing learning opportunities, emotional support and career progression. Beth shares tips and tactics on how to find them, how to decide once you’re in if you want to stay in them, how to contribute to them and even how to create your own. It’s a lesson in being willing to try, test and fail your way forward. Which happens to be even easier when you have a supportive peer network. Do you want to come on the People, First podcast and share your expertise? Click here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe)) to connect with me on LinkedIn and message me saying “podcast” to get more info. I’d love to hear from you. Click here to connect with Beth on LinkedIn and message her to join her peer networking community linkedin.com/in/beth-orford-chartered-mcipd-0171a06b (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-orford-chartered-mcipd-0171a06b)
20 May 2024
Welcome - People & Culture Podcast: The Experts
An interview series with experts in People & Culture, Learning & Development, and Leadership, to share their insight on motivation, culture and the future of work. At Time Hackers, we believe things don't "take time", they take people. People drive team and business success and we want to give people access to ideas, tools and resources to better their people, their team and their organisation so everybody wins. If you know someone that would be a great guest, or would like to nominate yourself, email us at team@timehackers.xyz (mailto:%20team@timehackers.xyz). We are a brand new podcast and would love your help in getting the word out so more people can benefit. Be sure to leave a podcast review. If you'd like to connect with your host, Vikki, you can do so on LinkedIn by clicking here https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe) And if you would like to find out more about the work we do at Time Hackers, click here https://www.timehackers.xyz (https://www.timehackers.xyz)
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