The Red Cube

In this episode of The Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly sits down with Gráinne Earley, Director of Employee Experience Solutions at FUEL, to dive into what truly makes a great employee experience. Drawing from her hands-on work in events, culture, and strategy, Gráinne unpacks the three pillars every organisation should consider when building their employee experience: shaping your reputation, crafting your culture, and creating meaningful experiences. Cathal and Gráinne also explore how to move beyond surface-level perks (like free bagels!) to create strategies that reflect what employees actually want. Gráinne shares practical insights on hybrid working, global connection, and the evolving role of the office — highlighting the need for thoughtful design, purpose-driven engagement, and clear reasons to bring people together. Register for the GPTW Masterclasses, held on May 7th at The Johnstown Estate: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greatplacetoworkemployerbrandingsummit/1569920 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Red Cube Podcast, Cathal Divilly sits down with Mark Kelly, a global speaker on AI, Founder of AI Ireland, and host of the AI Awards. The conversation delves into actionable ways organisations can leverage AI to transform recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, offering practical use cases and success stories. Mark also discusses the critical importance of simplifying AI concepts to overcome fear and foster adoption in workplaces, emphasising the role of AI in enabling HR professionals to work smarter, not harder. This episode provides invaluable insights for leaders, HR teams, and anyone passionate about using technology to create meaningful impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly sits down with Aoife Lee, Founder & Parent Coach at Parent Support, to explore ways workplaces can create a supportive environment for working parents. Aoife shares insights from her years of experience, discussing how employers can meaningfully engage and support parents through the highs, lows, and pivotal moments of parenting. She also touches on the broader impact these efforts can have on workplace culture and how understanding these needs can boost both morale, performance, and trust. This episode is essential listening for any organisation aiming to build an inclusive, family-friendly work culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Catherine Fitzgibbon, HR Director at Core. Catherine shared insights with Cathal from her journey with Core so far, and spoke into the strategies and practices that have allowed Core to maintain a strong, people-centered culture, even through challenging times. Catherine also discussed how Core prioritises supporting its employees through every life stage, and the innovative practices they've put in place to address real-life challenges faced by their team members. From co-designing cancer support policies to fostering open discussions on mental health and fertility, Core is setting a benchmark for employee wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Simon Buehler, Global Employer Branding Lead at DHL. Simon shares his extensive experience in employer branding, detailing his journey over the past six years at DHL and the innovative strategies he has implemented to unify the company's global employer brand. Learn about DHL's comprehensive branding approach, the deep research involved in understanding employee and candidate perspectives, and the unique initiatives like DHL's esports campaign that have helped DHL stand out as an employer of choice. Simon's insights provide a fascinating look into the challenges and successes of managing a global brand in a large organisation, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in employer branding and marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Loretta Dignam, Founder & CEO of The Menopause Hub, Ireland's first dedicated menopause clinic. Having started the clinic building on her own personal experience with menopause, Loretta has spent her time advocating for widespread awareness and education on the topic and smashing the taboo around menopause. She and Cathal chat into how workplaces can support women in their organisation who are perimenopausal or menopausal, and other employees who can be impacted, be it directly or indirectly. This episode is a must for organisations looking to support women at every stage of their lives, and also for those who wish to educate their employees and senior leaders on this topic. If you want to get in touch with The Menopause Hub email info@themenopausehub.ie or go to the website themenopausehub.ie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Riley Stefano, Global Lead of Employer Brand Marketing at Datadog. Riley speaks into why building a robust employer brand is so important for organisations today, and how employees can often be your best advocates when attracting and retaining talent. Talking through the "ABCs" of employee advocacy, she also outlines the importance of leadership participation when it comes to boosting your brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by David Nally, Head of HR at Woodie's. A Best Workplace in Ireland this year for the seventh year running, as well as a Best Workplace for Women, Woodie’s have learned how to cultivate a great workplace culture, and David speaks into specifically how they have built a diverse yet also inclusive workforce. He touches on the importance of being reflective of modern Ireland especially in an industry such as retail, and how every organisation can incorporate this from the top down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Mary Gallagher, Director and Employee Success Business Partner at Salesforce. Mary delves into Salesforce's latest people strategies, including encouraging employee collaboration in the new Salesforce Tower, and the electrifying energy the new space has brought for its employees. Mary also speaks into the topic of individual ownership for team members and how its inclusive culture has helped to drive performance at Salesforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the thirteenth episode of the Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Aileen Bailey, HR Director at the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). Aileen speaks into how the IRFU have built on their inclusive and progressive policies in the last few years and the importance of staying consistent with your approach from the top down. 2023 winners of the Culture Improvement Special Award at the Best Workplaces Awards, the IRFU have implemented a whole host of initiatives from team huddles to wellness weeks to ensure staff feel supported throughout the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the twelfth episode of the Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Kathleen Linehan, Group Strategic Director of Human Resources at Trigon Hotels. Kathleen speaks about her experience with making a big jump from the manufacturing industry into hospitality, and the lessons she has learned along the way. Building on the importance of inclusivity in the workplace, Kathleen also shares some tips for the onboarding stage right up to senior management, and how to foster a culture of belonging for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the eleventh episode of the Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by John Riordan, Chairman of Grow Remote and formerly Chairman of Shopify International. Dubbed the 'Godfather of Remote', John has years of expertise in the field of remote working, having first discovered the concept while living in the US in the early 2000s and adapting it to perfect his ideal way of working, whether it's 'deep work' or an afternoon of meetings. John chatted with Cathal about the importance of organisations always being ready and able for change, as well as the often overlooked but huge opportunity remote work brings for Ireland's rural areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the tenth episode of the Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Rachael O’Shea, Head of Employee Experience at CluneTech. Rachael draws on her learnings from the past few years in switching to remote working and highlights the measures CluneTech have taken to improve employee experience and flexibility, based heavily on “doing what works for you”. Building on her “be human” approach, Rachael also discusses how the new way of working has forced employers to become more personal and how important change is for organisations to thrive and grow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the ninth episode of the Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Laura Doyle, the Chief People Officer at Distilled. Laura shares her journey of guiding Distilled as they embarked on the demanding yet exciting task of combining three of Ireland’s most successful internet brands, Daft, DoneDeal and Adverts, and with that combining three different cultures and three different ways of working. Drawing on her years of expertise in Human Resources, Laura also gives us an insight into the importance of effective leadership, and how dealing with feedback (both positive and negative!) and encouraging employee engagement can propel a business from good to great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the eighth episode of the Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined again by Dr Colin Hughes. Dr Colin Hughes is Head of the Graduate Business School, TU Dublin and recently conducted a PhD examining trust-building in virtual leadership. In this episode, the duo is discussing the different trends in the new ways of working based on the PhD research, the SOAR practical model developed by Dr Colin Hughes which covers eight successful leadership behaviours of hybrid leaders, and useful tips for leaders' communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of The Red Cube podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Jarlath Dooley, People Success Director with Version 1. Together they discuss working during the pandemic, and more specifically, how to build gratifying organisational cultures through HR practices, and people strategies which support growing businesses. You will hear about how to attract talent in a competitive marketplace and will learn about Version 1’s core values and leadership styles. Jarlath also delivers some tips around navigating ego in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the seventh episode of the Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Alan Cox, former CEO of Core. Alan Cox is the recently departed CEO of Core and soon to be CEO of a software startup. For the Red Cube Podcast, he shared all about how his career led him to be leading Core, the media company and Core's journey through the Great Place to Work Programme, with all benefits and challenges it entails. You will also discover his best lessons learned and advice in terms of organisational culture and transformation, leadership and communication and action planning; along with how trust has helped Core overcome the recent pandemic we all faced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new episode of the Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined by Alan Smullen, General Manager of The Croke Park Hotel, part of The Doyle Collection group. Together, they discuss The Doyle Collection's People strategy up to now, and how the trust they had banked with their team helped them to face the COVID-19 crisis. Alan Smullen shares lessons learned from these hard times in Hospitality, and the importance of honest communication in difficult times. The duo also gets back to the importance of Culture while navigating through a time of industry uncertainty, and discusses different perspectives on the future of the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fifth episode of the Red Cube Podcast, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined again by the insightful Yvonne Frost. Yvonne is the VP of Employee Experience with Poppulo and the most recent recipient of The Great Place to Work Ambassador Award. Yvonne shared her people-focused approach to navigating the psychological impact of Covid-19, and how her experiences have influenced her approach to wellness moving forward. The duo goes on to discuss all things future-readiness, including the pressing topics of post-vaccine working, remote working versus working from home during a pandemic, adapting to a hybrid model of working and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new episode, Great Place to Work CEO Cathal Divilly is joined again by Jarlath Dooley, People Success Director with Version 1. They discuss how having trust in the bank helped Version 1 delivered excellent client services in a pandemic year and how they have shifted to a hybrid working model. Jarlath Dooley also shares their strategies around employee ownership, recruiting and onboarding virtually, along with adapting recognition programmes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.