The HR Observer Podcast

Why Should We Take Workplace Trauma Seriously?

In this episode we talk with Hadassah Vorm, trauma therapist and leadership coach on how our trauma affects the way we work. Vorm who is an expert in helping people manage their emotions, explains that confronting ourselves is the first step to ensure we heal and manage our workplace relations.

Lessons from Leadership: Mahesh Shahdadpuri

In this episode, Mahesh Shahdadpuri, founder and CEO of TASC Outsourcing, talks about into the driving forces behind building and leading his firm. Shahdadpuri shares his journey to leadership and the crucial lessons learned along the way.   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maheshshahdadpuri/overlay/about-this-profile/]

Can AI Really Help Us Be Creative?

Anant Sharma is the CEO and co-founder of Matter Of Form, a London-based brand and digital experience design agency. With a passion for innovation and storytelling, Anant leads his team in creating transformative experiences for global brands. He has extensive expertise in digital strategy and has worked across various industries, helping businesses embrace creative solutions that drive growth and engagement. His leadership at Matter Of Form has positioned the agency as a trusted partner in delivering exceptional design and technology-driven solutions. In this episode, we discuss with Sharma the foundation of AI within the creative industries. We talk about what businesses can do to ensure that they are getting the best out of the technology while also maintaining their originality.

Finding Ways to Handle The New Work Order

In this episode Dr Frederick Morgeson, Eli Broad Professor of Management discusses how structural hierarchies influence the way employees behave in their organisations.  "The trend over time has been to flatten levels by getting rid of structures," explains Moregson. "One of the reasons why we see this flattening is cost control. if you can remove layers of management you have less leaders you have to pay and organise." The ongoing flattening of organisational gives employees the power to help people become more "autonomous".

Neurodiverse Narratives: Celebrating Different Brains

This episode is part of a disability inclusion series  on The HR Observer podcast. In this episode, guest interviewer Nicole Stewart is talking about neurodiversity. “Differences in brain function and behaviour should be seen as normal,” Stewart said. These include autism, ADHD, dyslexia. “They are a natural  part of human diversity.” Topics covered in this podcast episode includes: * Understanding neurodiversity: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and more * Strengths and unique perspectives of neurodiverse individuals * Personal experiences and coping strategies * Importance of neurodiversity in fostering innovation