HRchat Podcast

HRchat Podcast

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Ireland’s HR and Leadership Priorities in 2026 with Alison Hodgson

Want a clear view of where HR in Ireland is heading and how to prepare your team for what’s next? Bill Banham sits down with Alison Hodgson, Market Director at CIPD Ireland, to map the practical priorities that will define people leadership in 2026: target operating models tuned ...  Show more

Menopause, Work, and What We Can Change with Dr Woganee Filate

The hidden cost of untreated menopause in the workplace isn’t just personal discomfort—it’s lost productivity, stalled careers, and organisations quietly losing experienced talent.In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Pauline James sits down with Dr Woganee Filate, respirol ...  Show more

AI, Middle Managers, and the New HR Mandate with Brian Kropp

What if the biggest AI disruption isn’t at the entry level, but right in the middle of your org chart? Bill Banham sits down with Brian Kropp, VP of Global Insights at Heidrick and Struggles, to explore why the winners are treating AI as a people and change problem, not a tech pr ...  Show more

How Automation is Changing the Talent Game with Stuart Potter, ARU

In a tight labour market, employers can’t afford slow, unclear hiring - yet moving fast without fairness creates risk, bias, and damage to your employer brand.In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill Banham welcomes Stuart Potter, Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University an ...  Show more

Redefining the Next Chapter at Work with Gillian Johnston

Is mid or late career really a slow fade — or could it be a powerful new beginning?In the first HRchat episode of 2026, host Pauline James is joined by career development pioneer Gillian Johnston to challenge outdated ideas about career progression, age, and value at work.Drawing ...  Show more