High Beams

High Beams
Podcast Description
Leaders must adapt their approach to attract, engage, and retain talent, in order to tackle each bend in the winding road that is the modern workplace. Failure to do so is like driving at night without your headlights on. Future-proofing your business means you need your high beams on.
Brought to you by Green Park, Jo Sweetland talks to People and Talent leaders to guide you through the employee lifecycle and explore what the future of work means for hiring trends, workplace culture & engagement, and employee expectations.
Find out more at green-park.co.uk
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on critical topics related to the employee lifecycle, exploring themes like succession planning, workplace culture, and engagement strategies. Examples of episodes include discussions on building sustainable organizations with Helen Webb, improving employee engagement with Jordan Barry-Bayliss, and fostering inclusivity within leadership practices with guests like Harvey Francis and Mark Lomas.

Leaders must adapt their approach to attract, engage, and retain talent, in order to tackle each bend in the winding road that is the modern workplace. Failure to do so is like driving at night without your headlights on. Future-proofing your business means you need your high beams on.
Brought to you by Green Park, Jo Sweetland talks to People and Talent leaders to guide you through the employee lifecycle and explore what the future of work means for hiring trends, workplace culture & engagement, and employee expectations.
Find out more at green-park.co.uk
Broad sector experience is a major asset for a CFO: transferrable skills and adaptability are key. That’s especially true in 2025 where the role of the CFO is no longer just based on financial acumen.
David Sayers, Partner at Green Park and Financial Officers Practice lead, sits down with Jan Gooze-Zijl, an accomplished Chief Finance and Operations Officer, to explore the significant impact of diversity of thought and versatile leadership in today’s business landscape. Jan talks us through the advantages of bringing a broad sector experience to a CFO role, enhancing openness, and avoiding assumptions about business operations. Currently CFO at Alpha FMC, Jan’s career includes key roles at UKTV, Ashurst, and Premiership Rugby, where he successfully managed financial and operational responsibilities.
Plus, listen in for key insights into the dynamic relationship between CFOs and CEOs – a collaborative push towards top-line growth.

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