What Makes an Outstanding Workplace?

On average, workers can expect two-fifths of their existing skills to be transformed or become outdated by 2030. That’s according to The World Economic Forum.So how can you keep up and make sure you have the right skills going forward?Today I’m joined by Sebastian Duda, regional director of Cornerstone. If you haven’t heard of them, their software is being used by over 7000 companies worldwide like Samsung, Nestle, Dell. They’re trying to help organizations to recruit, train and develop their workforce continuously.

How do you create not just a great place to work but an outstanding one? Leesman – the company behind the world’s largest workplace experience database – thinks they might have the answer. Today I’m joined by Kyle de Bruin, the managing director of Leesman. They’re a global leader in measuring and analysing the experiences of employees in their workplace.

The global average age of a CEO is 56.8 years old. Board members typically range between 58 to 64 years old across some of the world's largest markets. So how can we close this generational gap and build boardrooms that are truly fit for the future?In this episode, we sit down with the President of Millennials4Boards, which was founded to foster board diversity across all generations - from Gen Z to Baby Boomers.That means bringing together leaders from baby boomers to Gen Z to exchange their expertise and to create a strong pipeline of leaders for tomorrow’s boardrooms. 

Corporate spending on wellness is set to reach $94.6 billion in 2026. So are all these programs working? Are we as employees really happier? Tune into this conversation with Julie Rust-Bodenmann, who was the former global wellbeing lead at UBS and Credit Suisse.

How do you feel when you walk into your office? We find out what it takes to build a modern and innovative workplace. Our guests: Kevin Willy, CEO of Witzig, which designs forward-looking offices and workplaces. And Katharina Vogt, the company’s Chief Product Officer who leads their New Work Academy. Work & Beyond is the podcast that uncovers the future of work. Hosted and produced by Olivia Kinghorst, an international moderator and MC. This podcast is supported by HeadsQuarter.

The tech industry has grappled with mass layoffs since 2022. From Amazon, Meta to Microsoft. So what does this mean for the future of the tech job market? And if you’re working in tech, what can you do about it?We speak with Roei Samuel, the CEO and Founder of Connectd, a data-driven talent platform that pairs early-stage companies with fractional board advisers, such as CMOs, CFOs and strategy advisors. The Connectd platform processes real-time financial data from its member companies to instantly match them by need with relevant experts from their 6000+ members across the UK and US.

Salaries and compensation affect every working individual. But it’s not always openly discussed.Today, we’ll find out how companies really reward their employees. Plus a look at pay transparency and the impact of AI on rewards and compensation. Tune into this conversation with Alexander Legel, Global Head of Compensation at Roche, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.Work & Beyond is the podcast that uncovers the future of work. Hosted and produced by Olivia Kinghorst, an international moderator and MC. This podcast is supported by HeadsQuarter.

Building successful teams are crucial for any organisation. But that’s often easier said than done.  So what can you do to boost your team? We found out with Max Hunter, co-founder of Motivators@Work. Work & Beyond is the podcast that uncovers the future of work. Hosted and produced by Olivia Kinghorst, an international moderator and MC. This podcast is supported by HeadsQuarter.

Our work lives are changing - fast. From AI, automation to the rise of remote work. We sit down with the futurist and author Gerd Leonhard to ask the million-dollar question - what’s next?Work & Beyond is the podcast that uncovers the future of work. Hosted and produced by Olivia Kinghorst, an international moderator and MC. This podcast is supported by HeadsQuarter.

Parenting is a full-time job—so how do you balance it with your actual job? And is your company doing enough to support you? We discuss this and more with Sarah Meier, founder of [email protected] & Beyond is the podcast that uncovers the future of work. Hosted and produced by Olivia Kinghorst, an international moderator and MC. This podcast is supported by HeadsQuarter.