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February 10, 202656 min

Leading Through a Decade of Disruption, with Dr Hayley Lewis

Send us Fan MailIn our latest research, HR leaders estimate that around 1 in 5 leadership hires or promotions have been mistakes in the last three years, with the fallout showing up in lost revenue, legal/compliance issues, team disruption, attrition, and culture damage. We sat down with Dr Hayley Lewis and got practical about what impactful leadership looks like in a decade defined by disruption. Now, more than ever, you simply can’t afford to get it wrong.Resources:HR Leaders - Survey Results > https://lp.savilleassessment.com/building-leaders-to-thrive-in-tomorrows-worldHayley's Daily Huddle Sketchnote > https://www.savilleassessment.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sketchnote-Huddle-meetings-scaled.jpg

October 9, 202551 min

Moving from AI Hype to Audit-Ready HR, with Martyn Redstone

Send us Fan MailAI is racing ahead. Most HR teams are being told to ‘do more with it’, but very few feel confident turning intent into safe, explainable practice.In this episode, AI-in-HR advisor Martyn Redstone shares how to move from pilots to policies, so you can innovate at speed without risking compliance, fairness or brand trust. “HR has to be the bastion because every form of AI transformation touches people… HR needs to take the leadership… set the direction, the guardrails and own the strategy.”Check out Martyn's work at www.eunomia-hr.com

July 21, 202552 min

Matt Alder on AI and The Future of Talent Acquisition

Send us Fan MailGenerative AI is reshaping talent acquisition faster than any previous tech wave and, in this Deep Dive, HR futurist Matt Alder (host of the globally renowned Recruiting Future podcast) joins Hannah Mullaney to cut through the noise.With 25 years’ experience in the industry, Matt truly is a leading voice on the future of talent strategy. We talked about where AI is making a real difference in hiring, the ethical pitfalls to watch out for, and what the future really holds for recruiters, candidates, and hiring teams alike.- Why are most employers “using AI by default, not design”? And what are the hidden costs?- Why is the the 4 A Framework (Automation, Augmentation, Amplification, Archive) going to be crucial in the toolkit of every TA leader?- Is it time to face the uncomfortable truth that your role may disappear…?- How big is the quiet fraud threat? Synthetic résumés, voice cloned candidates and avatar interviews are ones to watch out for- Are you up to speed with new legislation (EU AI Act, U.S. state laws) that could make vendors, not employers, liable for bias?If you’re involved in HR, hiring, workforce planning or tech, this episode is not one to miss.Check out Recruiting Future here - https://recruitingfuture.com/

January 15, 2025Episode 449 min

Series 2: Episode 4 - Student & Early Careers Recruitment

Send us Fan MailWith early careers experience both in the UK and on a global scale, James Gordanifar joins Hannah Mullaney to discuss the cultural and market differences that exist around the world, current challenges in the space and how organizations need to adapt as new generations enter the workforce.

December 6, 202434 min

Series 2: Episode 3 - Leadership Development

Send us Fan MailHost Hannah Mullaney is joined by Dr Donna Johnston to discuss the importance of leadership development, sharing insights from her 20+ year career in L&D. If you’d like to know more about this topic, and how our tools can work for your project, see the useful resources below:Article - Women in Leadership: Strengthen your Pipeline with SciencePodcast - Leadership in STEMArticle - What is the True Cost of Poor Leadership?

November 12, 202422 min

Series 2: Episode 2 - The Skills Revolution

Send us Fan MailThis month host Hannah Mullaney is joined by Saville Assessment’s R&D Director Rab MacIver at Twickenham Stadium, to discuss the skills revolution. Together, they cut through the noise and explain why ‘the s word’ is the hottest topic in town today!If you’d like to know more about this topic, and how our tools can work for your project, see the useful resources below:Whitepaper - Science: How it should be driving the Skills revolutionArticle - The Shaping of Skills: Understanding the drivers to create a stronger futureWhitepaper - The Science of Skills

October 17, 202440 min

Series 2: Episode 1 - Enhancing Manager Effectiveness

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Deep Dive! This month host Hannah Mullaney is joined by David Deacon, author of 'The Self Determined Manager: A Manifesto for Exceptional People Managers' to discuss how organizations can enhance the effectiveness of their managers. If you’d like to know more about this topic, and how our tools can work for your project, see the useful resources below:Article – Enhancing Managerial Capability: A New Approach to DevelopmentArticle - What is the true cost of poor leadership?Purchase the book – The Self Determined Manager: A Manifesto for Exceptional People Managers

April 10, 202449 min

Episode 6 - Talent Management in a Digital Age

Send us Fan MailIn the last episode of this series, Hannah Mullaney is joined by Mike Rugg-Gunn, author of the book “Managing Talent: A Short Guide for the Digital Age“. Together they discuss how the digital revolution has impacted talent management practices and provide practical tips on how organizations can adapt in order to retain and develop their top talent.If you’d like to know more about this topic, and how our tools can work for your project, see the useful resources below:Case Study - Ricoh UK - Developing Digital Skills in Individuals During Organizational TransformationArticle – How Psychometrics can Support Social MobilityArticle – What Does the Emergence of ChatGPT Mean for the World of Assessment?

March 6, 202437 min

Episode 5 - Data-Driven Decisions: Implementing Assessments within an Organization

Send us Fan MailJoining host Hannah Mullaney this month is Olivia Black, Associate Director at Saville Assessment, to discuss the benefits (and challenges) of implementing assessments within an organization, and how you can use the data provided to make smarter hiring and development decisions. If you’d like to know more about this topic, and how our tools can work for your project, see the useful resources below:Article – 10 Ways Wave Transforms Talent AcquisitionArticle –Optimizing Your Selection Process: The Crucial Role of PsychometricsSchedule a Call – Set up a short call with one of our expert team

February 7, 202432 min

Episode 4 - The Challenges of Recruitment

Send us Fan MailHannah Mullaney is joined by Andrew Meechan, Head of Talent Acquisition at Third Space, to discuss the challenges of recruitment and how assessments can help overcome them.If you’d like to know more about this topic, and how our tools can help transform your hiring process, see the useful resources below:Article – Optimizing Your Selection ProcessCase Study – Identifying Top Field Sales RepresentativesArticle – What is the True Cost of Hiring a Bad ManagerArticle – Top Talent Trends for 2024