HR People Pod – Ep 44: Crisis leadership Impact of employee benefits Friction-maxxing at work

In a world of uncertainty and constant disruption, what does an effective and human response to crisis really look like? Are employee benefits creating real impact – or are too many organisations offering perks without a clear sense of what they’re for? And as technology promises ever-greater efficiency, are employees starting to resist the pressure to optimise everything in pursuit of something more meaningful? CIPD Director of Profession David D’Souza is joined by Sasi Venables, HR Business Partner at the University of Worcester and founder of The HR Confidence Club and Rob Worrall, Chief People Officer. Recorded: 06 March 2026 --- Explore more from this episode: HR People Pod – Ep 12: Crisis events | Supply chains | Politics at work | ‘Ghost jobs’ Report: Reward Survey: Focus on benefits 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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