Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Aligning the People Strategy to the Business Strategy (ft. Alison Gowen, Group HRD, AG Barr plc & Neil Hayward, Chair, Skills Union)

Criticaleye's Inspiring Leaders Podcast

Alison Gowen, Group HRD at AG Barr plc and Neil Hayward, Chair at Skills Union, discuss how CPOs and senior HR leaders can effectively align strategic HR objectives with broader business goals.

Hosted by Bridgette Hall, Senior Editor at Criticaleye, we discuss the key priorities for HR leaders in 2025, the challenges of aligning HR with business objectives and how HR leaders can strengthen their influence at the executive and Board level.

Key discussion points include:

• Key trends shaping the HR landscape and where leaders should focus to drive impact.
• Challenges and best practices for integrating HR initiatives with company objectives.
• How HR leaders can strengthen relationships with key stakeholders like the CEO, CFO and Chair.
• Strategies for overcoming resistance and increasing HR’s influence within the organisation. 
• Key metrics and the role of AI in tracking HR’s contribution to business performance