A front row seat to some of the world’s leading HR strategies
Welcome to Employee Activation, the HR podcast that takes you into the minds of some of the world's brightest workforce strategists to find out how they make both their employees, and their organisations thrive.
In each bite-size episode, we sit down with a top HR innovator to uncover practical tips and actionable insights on how they cultivate skilled workforces that are always prepared, fit for purpose and inclusive.
Designed for HR professionals, this podcast aims to empower you to activate your employees' potential and create a thriving workplace. Tune in to learn how to get the most from your people while helping them achieve their best.
Latest episode
Episode 7: Dan Maslin
Monash University's Dan Maslin challenges traditional hiring, offering insights into skills-first talent strategies, uncovering hidden gems, and building future-proof teams for tomorrow’s cybersecurity needs.
Black market donuts, iconic brands and revolutionary benefits – career Chief People Officer, Edweena Stratton has truly seen it all. In this episode, she shares the trials and tribulations of building company culture from the ground up for some of the world's biggest businesses.
When it comes to driving innovation in highly complex security domains, global defence prime Northrop Grumman credits their diverse and inclusive workforce as playing a pivotal role. In this episode, UK Head of Talent, Sophie Ball goes behind-the-scenes on some of their most impactful DE&I initiatives.
When Australia’s biggest telco realised they lacked a true understanding of the skills in their workforce and were losing tech talent to the competition, HR leader, Kate Stewart and her team embarked large-scale skills mapping project way ahead of its time.
Forget outdated qualifications and strict hiring requirements — Craig Drysdale, VP of Talent and Engagement, reveals how Leonardo is leading the charge in a skills-first revolution that’s transforming how they find, build and acquire top talent.
From leveraging talent councils to designing workforce skilling experiences that stick, HR strategist, Tara shares actionable strategies to tap into the potential within your team, helping organisations foster a culture of growth that drives engagement and measurable success.
By challenging outdated approaches to workforce development, HR leader and Psychologist, Michela Browne highlights the power of psychometric insights and behavioural understanding in creating dynamic, high-performing teams.
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Meet your host
Cia Kouparitsas Chief Customer Officer, WithYouWithMe
Alicia ‘Cia’ Kouparitsas is an award-winning executive manager who has spent 15+ years leading teams in the IT sector across the Asia Pacific, UK, USA and Canada. Now, as Chief Customer Officer at WithYouWithMe, Cia dedicates her efforts to building highly skilled, innovative and thriving workforces while also creating opportunities for people from underserved communities.
Across global markets, Cia is a passionate advocate for building skills-based workforces that allow all individuals to realise their full potential, regardless of their cultural, social or employment backgrounds. She also works alongside leading organisations to support the strategic upskilling of diverse individuals.
In the HR world, employee activation refers to the process of empowering employees to become fully engaged, motivated, and proactive contributors to an organisation’s success. It goes beyond traditional employee engagement by focusing on creating a culture where individuals are inspired to take ownership of their roles, share their unique talents, and actively contribute to achieving both personal and organisational goals.
Employee activation thrives on fostering a workplace environment where people feel valued, supported, and equipped with the tools and opportunities to excel. We chose to name our podcast Employee Activation because it features experts sharing practical strategies and insights to help organisations unlock their people’s potential while giving employees the best chance to thrive.
