Can We Have a Word?
Can We Have a Word?
Podcast Description
’Can We Have a Word?’ is the Kara Connect podcast hosted by CEO Tobba Vigfusdottir – because better conversations create better workplaces.
In each episode, we sit down with HR leaders and other people managers to explore how open dialogue, smarter support, and fresh ideas can improve workplace wellbeing and bring out the best in people.
For show notes and free bonus resources, visit www.KaraConnect.com/podcast.
If you want to support your employees’ mental health and wellbeing, get in touch with Tobba and the Kara Connect team. If you’re creating a culture where conversations lead to real change, we’re here to help.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on enhancing workplace wellbeing through themes such as open dialogue, HR strategies, and mental health initiatives. Example episodes include discussions on improving workplace wellness in Ireland, integrating wellbeing into HR strategies, and addressing workplace culture evolution, emphasizing proactive approaches and real-world applications.
’Can We Have a Word?’ is the Kara Connect podcast hosted by CEO Tobba Vigfusdottir – because better conversations create better workplaces.
In each episode, we sit down with HR leaders and other people managers to explore how open dialogue, smarter support, and fresh ideas can improve workplace wellbeing and bring out the best in people.
For show notes and free bonus resources, visit www.KaraConnect.com/podcast.
If you want to support your employees’ mental health and wellbeing, get in touch with Tobba and the Kara Connect team. If you’re creating a culture where conversations lead to real change, we’re here to help.
In today’s episode, Tobba Vigfusdottir is joined by Rachel Murray, Director of People and Brand at ORS, an Irish multidisciplinary building consultancy recognised for its strong culture and commitment to employee wellbeing.
Rachel has played a key part in maintaining the company’s people-first focus through significant growth and multiple acquisitions. Her unique role spans both marketing and employee experience, giving her a distinctive perspective on aligning brand and culture in the workplace.
Rachel shares insights on sustaining a great workforce, embedding well-being into everyday work, and what it really takes to integrate diverse teams while staying true to core values. The conversation explores the practical challenges and the opportunities of scaling a values-led company.
Episode Highlights
Rachel’s top priorities: maintaining culture, recruitment & retention challenges, and scaling the brand during rapid growth.
Integrating acquisitions: respecting legacy cultures and aligning new teams without “one size fits all” approaches.
Practical approaches to wellbeing: employee-driven initiatives, the role of wellbeing committees, and leveraging platforms like Kara Connect.
Onboarding and embedding culture for new joiners – balancing information and support without overload.
Listening as the foundation: surveys, one-to-one conversations, and the “You Asked, We Actioned” initiative for building trust.
The evolving role of HR: moving from compliance to a strategic, people-and-culture focus.
- Rachel’s personal wellbeing practices and the importance of role modelling self-care.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachel-murray-ors
Company website: www.ors.ie
About Kara Connect
Wellbeing at work begins with meeting your team’s needs on their terms. With Kara Connect’s Wellbeing Hubs, your employees are free to choose from 3000+ expert practitioners to support their mental health and Wellbeing. Because when your employees feel better, your company does better.
Our mission is to make it easy for your employees to manage their wellbeing through direct access to best-in-class support. Whenever they need it.
Learn more at www.KaraConnect.com.
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