Episode 58 of the SWP Podcast set out with no particular agenda yet resulted in one of the richest, most thought provoking SWP discussions the show has seen to date. Amazing what happens when three passionate SWP minds get together and bounce off each other. A huge thank you to Chris and Alicia for their contribution to the profession and for making this a highly enjoyable piece of content to co-create!

Episode 57 of the SWP podcast welcomes back Peter Louch from Vemo. I really enjoy chatting to Peter who not only bears the title 'The Coolest Man in SWP' but also (and arguably more importantly) has incredible insight into the challenges faced by many organisations. This chat explores the talent marketplace vs external labor market analytics dynamic from the perspective of an individual who supports many high profile organsations globally with enhanced SWP outcomes. Enjoy and thanks for joining me Pete!!

Episode 56 of the SWP Podcast welcomes David Wilkins, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at TalentNeuron, to discuss the recent acquisition of HR Forecast and its implications for Strategic Workforce Planners. This insightful conversation explores what this acquisition could mean for the future of strategic workforce planning, with highlights on enhanced data analytics, deeper labor market insights, and improved predictive capabilities. David shares practical insights on how these new resources can benefit planners, helping them make better strategic decisions and optimize workforce strategies. A valuable episode for all SWP practitioners, especially those looking to leverage new tools and data-driven approaches. An engaging discussion with an expert guest not to mention one of the most authentic, engaging and all round fun people in SWP!

Episode 55 of the SWP Podcast welcomed practitioner and upcoming SWP Conference speaker, Dani Harrison to the show. This important conversation looks at the Tesco journey with a number of really valuable lessons like 'don't try and do too much too early" and the value of a borrow/build approach to developing internal SWP capability. A valuable episode for all practitioners but especially relevant to the 'early journey' listeners. Quality conversation with a delightful guest!

In episode 54 of the SWP Podcast, we welcome Phillipa Beltran and Sadhana Bhide from Pearson to dive into how advanced technologies like AI, data analytics, and automation are transforming strategic workforce planning. We discuss how predictive modeling helps organisations anticipate future workforce needs, identify skills gaps, and optimise talent strategies. We also explore how automation is streamlining HR processes, allowing HR teams to focus on more strategic tasks. Lastly, we emphasize the importance of continuous learning through technology-driven platforms, ensuring employees remain relevant in an evolving job market. Lovely chat with wonderful SWP and HR tech people!

Episode 53 of the SWP Podcast welcomes Vijay Swaminathan, Co-founder and CEO of Draup to discuss key considerations around effective AI transition. Vijay has an incredible back story and is widely regarded as one of the forefathers of contemporary talent intelligence having founded Talent Neuron and, more recently, Draup . This is an incredibly insightful and thought provoking conversation with a true captain in our industry.

Episode 52 of the SWP Podcast celebrates the growth and evolution of the SWP function at RTX (formerly Raytheon) in meeting the two newest members of the team ahead of SWP Conference - Austin. Valentina Bernal and Janelle Hawes provided wonderful insights into the approach RTX have taken to develop a skills architecture across an organization of 180,000 + staff. A wonderful discussion with two very bright, capable workforce planners.

Episode 51 of the SWP Podcast welcomes Erica Vermeij to talk us through how Boston Scientific stood up SWP in a 50,000 person organization in only 12 months. This is a great example of how big things can happen effectively in large organizations through effective stakeholder engagement, hard work and not trying to have everything perfect from the outset. Some level of planning followed by refining and adjusting is far better than not starting at all. An absolute pleasure to speak to and all round delightful human being!