Jo Sweetland chats to Helen Webb, Chief People Officer at WHSmith, about succession planning and its critical role in building a sustainable, future-ready workforce.

They discuss how to align people strategy with business goals, how to foster an inclusive environment, and how to balance technical and soft skills.

Green Park’s Jo Sweetland, Managing Director, and Raj Tulsiani, CEO, are joined by this week’s guest, HR, People and Culture expert Jordan Barry-Bayliss, the Founder and CEO of People Guru and formerly a FTSE 100 Executive Chief People Officer.

Together, Jo and Jordan look at practical ways to improve employee engagement. They discuss how workplaces are changing, what younger employees value (spoiler: work/life balance is high on the list), and how leaders can create a supportive, inclusive culture. Learn how to balance business goals with employee needs, build trust, and use tools like feedback surveys and flexible work options to keep teams motivated and aligned.

For more information head over to https://www.green-park.co.uk/insights/podcasts/107/

What does genuine inclusivity look like? Jo Sweetland, MD at Green Park talks to Mark Lomas from Lloyds and Harvey Francis from Skanska, to learn how they implement consistent leadership in their business.

Leadership programs should empower everyone, not add more stress. In this episode you’ll get actionable tips and strategies for fostering the most important leadership priority: diversity and inclusion.