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In this episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Bryan Adams, CEO of HappyDance and a leading authority on employer branding. Bryan, co-author of Give & Get Employer Branding, shares groundbreaking insights on how organizations can craft a compelling Employer Value Proposition (EVP) that not only attracts but also retains the right talent.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- What is an EVP? (And why every company already has one—even if they haven’t designed it!)

- The Give & Get approach: How to build a two-way value exchange that resonates with employees

- The biggest mistakes companies make when crafting an EVP (and how to avoid them)

- The role of leadership in employer branding: Why EVP must start at the top

- How storytelling transforms talent attraction and engagement

- The future of employer branding: Trends, technology, and the power of organic content

Key Takeaways from Bryan Adams:

- Transparency and authenticity are key to building trust with employees

- Employer branding is more than just a recruitment tool—it’s a retention strategy

- Storytelling makes your employer brand memorable and impactful

- Employer branding should be treated with the same importance as corporate branding

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Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real...

How to Simplify Success, Build High-Performance Cultures & Lead with Impact | Alan Stein Jr.

In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day sits down with Alan Stein Jr., renowned keynote speaker, author, and performance coach, to uncover the secrets of sustaining excellence in business and HR leadership. Drawing from his experience with elite NBA athletes like Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and Steph Curry, Alan shares how the same principles of high performance apply to organizations of all sizes.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Simplifying Success: Why mastering the basics and focusing on fundamentals is the key to sustained excellence.
• High-Performance Culture: How accountability, communication, and cohesion create winning teams.
• Human-Centered Leadership: Practical ways HR professionals can balance empathy, compassion, and efficiency in a distributed workforce.
• Leveraging AI: Why AI is a tool to enhance HR impact, not replace the human touch.
• Storytelling in HR: How stories can inspire change, shape culture, and drive emotional engagement.
• Incremental Gains: The power of progressive improvement to sustain individual and organizational growth.

Alan shares actionable insights and real-world examples, revealing how HR leaders can align individual performance with organizational goals. From creating personalized employee touchpoints to leveraging AI and building cohesive teams, this episode is packed with strategies to elevate your HR and leadership game.

Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more expert insights on leadership and HR strategies!

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people platform. Learn how to streamline payroll for your global team with our comprehensive checklist to help ensure compliance and increase efficiency.

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How to Master Change, Culture & Communication for Leadership Success

In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day sits down with Curtis Bateman, a leadership expert from FranklinCovey, to explore the Three C's of Leadership: Change, Culture, and Communication. These pillars are crucial for leading successful teams in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The 4 stages of navigating change: Status Quo, Disruption, Adoption, and Innovation.
• How to build a high-trust culture that fosters creativity and engagement.
• Communication strategies for balancing courage and consideration in tough conversations.
• Why resilience alone isn’t enough and how to equip teams with the right tools and support.
• Actionable leadership tools, including the “Hurdles, Quicksand, and Brick Walls” framework.

Curtis shares practical advice and real-world examples of how leaders can cultivate empathy, build trust, and inspire their teams through change.

Whether you're managing a large organization or leading a small team, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your leadership game.

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Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377.

Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:16) Navigating Change, Culture, and Communication

(02:32) Defining...