Hello, 2020! For the very first episode of the New Year, Lucinda reflects on the journey of the HR Uprising Podcasts in 2019. She reviews the podcasts past successes and reveals the hr podcast highlights for 2019 since launching back in June.
Most noteworthy is the growth of The HR Uprising Podcast, with over 12,000 downloads since we launched in June 2019. See below for the full list of the hr podcast highlights for 2019 and tune in if you haven't already.

What really works in Performance Management?

Although 'Onboarding – The Missing Link' came very close to catching this spot, this episode managed to get the 10th spot in our Top Ten.
So, is appraisals really dead? In this episode, Lucinda debunks some of the ‘Spin’ around appraisal and performance management. She also shares what the research literature tells us about what really works in terms of driving people performance. In addition, she runs through eight key evidence-based practices with examples on how you can put these into action in your organisation.
Certainly, if you missed this episode but are interested in evidence-based HR, or even if you just want to have another listen, you can access the full episode here.

The 5 Secret Powers of a Change Superhero

Coming in at 9th place, our very first episode! Launched all the way back in June 2019, this continues to be a 'hot topic'. Therefore, it is noteworthy to mention that Lucinda is currently in the process of getting her book ready on 'How to be a Change Superhero' which will be released sometime this year.
In this episode, Lucinda explains why and how we can all develop the 5 secret powers of a change superhero and deliver value to our organisations. DOING NOTHING is not an option, but it’s more than telling senior stakeholders to change. You have to be strategic about how you approach them, so they see the benefits. Discover today how you can convince them to rally beside you and get that needed change when you tune in to the full episode here.

The Art of Demystifying O.D.

Next up in our Top Ten, in 8th place, is this episode on demystifying Organisational Development (O.D.). So this should come as no surprise, considering the term O.D. is very poorly understood, even within HR itself. However, could it hold the key to the profession, elevating its status and being viewed as more strategic?
In this episode, Lucinda explains the 3 main pillars of O.D. as well as the 5-step process that any practitioner can use to apply O.D., so be sure to listen to the full episode here.

HR Tech Trends with Mervyn Dinnen

Subsequently, at 7th place, is this very special episode that was recorded at the Festival Of Work. So, in this episode, Lucinda talks to Mervyn Dinnen, HR and Talent Trends Analyst, Author, Speaker, and renowned Tech Influencer, who brings the most up-to-date analysis to life.
Mervyn joins Lucinda to talk about a few key trends that he feels are about to become important in the world of human resources, as well as the importance of proper onboarding. Therefore, be sure you tune in to the full episode here.

Transforming Learning & Development with David James

So, coming in at 6th place in the HR Podcast highlights for 2019 is this conversation with David James, Chief Learning Officer for Looop. In this episode, Lucinda and David talk about transforming Learning & Development.
They discuss the changes in expectations from employees and stakeholders and how L&D can change to get closer to the point of work, helping people when they really need help.
Certainly, if you missed this episode but are interested in Learning & Development, or even if you just want to have another listen, you can access the full episode here.

Evidence-Based HR with Prof. Rob Briner

Excitingly, we are now in the top five! With that in mind, stop jumping straight to solutions, rather we should always start with the problem. In this episode, Lucinda talks to Prof. Rob Briner, a world-leading expert on evidence-based management.
He ex