HRheadquarters - The Human Resources Podcast

The Interview Series: Conor O’Leary, Director of Operations, Purple House Cancer Support Centre

HRHQ No1 Choice for HR News & Resources — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:45:36 +0000

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Conor O’Leary, Director of Operations at Purple House Cancer Support Centre. They discuss supporting an employee with a cancer diagnosis and the ways an employer can collaborate with the employee to understand their changing needs over the course of treatment. Also the importance of communication — both with the […]

The Interview Series: Paddy Barr, Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching

HRHQ No1 Choice for HR News & Resources — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:40:59 +0000

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Paddy Barr, Managing Partner at Barr Performance Coaching. They explore the leader’s role in shaping environments that spark creativity, experimentation, and bold thinking. From empowering teams to take risks to dismantling silos that stifle collaboration, Paddy shares actionable insights on how leaders can become architects of innovation. They discuss […]

Podcast: Stephanie Brady, Principal of StephBe Consulting

HRHQ No1 Choice for HR News & Resources — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:01:48 +0000

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Stephanie Brady, principal of StephBe Consulting. They explore how two employees in the same organisation — with the same manager, the same role, and the same opportunities — can experience radically different outcomes. And more importantly, they unpack why this happens and what leaders can do to prevent it. […]

Podcast: Niamh Doran, Group HR Manager, Sims IVF

HRHQ No1 Choice for HR News & Resources — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:03:23 +0000

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Niamh Doran, Group HR Manager with Sims IVF, about a critical issue impacting Irish businesses and their employees: the lack of adequate fertility support in the workplace. Recent research by Sims IVF reveals that 80% of people undergoing fertility treatment say their workplace doesn’t have a fertility policy in place, […]

Podcast: Jan Laurijssen—HR Evangelist, Researcher & Consultant at SD Worx

HRHQ No1 Choice for HR News & Resources — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:05:20 +0000

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats with Jan Laurijssen—HR Evangelist, Researcher, and Consultant at SD Worx—about the future of HR over the next 5 to 10 years. What emerging responsibilities should HR professionals be preparing for, especially in light of AI, automation, and hybrid work models? About our guest Jan is an experienced HR consultant and […]

Podcast: Suzie Carley, Executive Director, Dogs Trust Ireland

HRHQ No1 Choice for HR News & Resources — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:05:12 +0000

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Suzie Carley, Executive Director, Dogs Trust Ireland. Dogs Trust Ireland has long championed the human–canine bond and Andrea and Suzie talk about how that bond extends into office life, what it means for employee wellbeing, and how organisations can build pet-friendly policies that work for everyone. From reducing stress […]

Podcast: Nicole Paulie, Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Lead at Spectrum.Life

HRHQ No1 Choice for HR News & Resources — Wed, 07 May 2025 08:10:00 +0000

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Nicole Paulie, Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Clinical Lead at Spectrum.Life and the laya healthcare 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme. In this interview, they explore the challenges that workplace stress presents, its impact on mental health, and how organisations can take meaningful steps to support their employees. From discussing common stressors […]

Podcast: Gráinne Earley, Director of Employee Experience Solutions at FUEL

HRHQ No1 Choice for HR News & Resources — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:05:13 +0000

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Gráinne Earley, Director of Employee Experience Solutions at FUEL, about employee wellness. Gráinne discusses strategies, success stories and provides expert insights to empower employees and create a culture of well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of your team isn’t just a priority—it’s the key to building a healthier, […]

Podcast: Sandra Healy, CEO and founder of inclusio

HRHQ No1 Choice for HR News & Resources — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:10:55 +0000

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Sandra Healy, founder and CEO of inclusio, about the return to office trend and the long-term plans for remote work and office work balance. About our guest Sandra Healy is Founder and CEO of inclusio. She is an Engineer, an Organisational Psychologist and NLP Master Practitioner. Her career […]

Podcast: Reena Anand, Neurodiversity Consultant & Founder of Being Inclusive

HRHQ No1 Choice for HR News & Resources — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:43:24 +0000

Guest presenter Andrea Hayes chats to Reena Anand, who is a neurodiversity consultant and founder of Being Inclusive. Reena champions a future where neurodiversity is celebrated and all individuals have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Reena is one of the UK’s leading voices on facilitating understanding at the intersection of neurodiversity, race, ethnicity […]