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Public Sector I HEART You

West Midland Employers

20 episodes

4 days ago

In this episode of the PS I ❤️ You podcast, Matthew and Michelle take a deep dive into the often-overlooked discipline of strategic workforce planning. They explore why it’s crucial for councils facing demographic change, AI disruption, and hybrid work challenges. From intergenerational knowledge sharing to the risks of shadow AI, they explore how public sector organisations can plan 3–5 years ahead, and why workforce planning must be a shared, continuous conversation, not a one-off project....

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In this episode of the PS I ❤️ You podcast, Matthew and Michelle take a deep dive into the often-overlooked discipline of strategic workforce planning. They explore why it’s crucial for councils facing demographic change, AI disruption, and hybrid work challenges. From intergenerational knowledge sharing to the risks of shadow AI, they explore how public sector organisations can plan 3–5 years ahead, and why workforce planning must be a shared, continuous conversation, not a one-off project....

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Episodes (20/20)

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ❤️ You: The Lost Art of Strategic Workforce Planning

In this episode of the PS I ❤️ You podcast, Matthew and Michelle take a deep dive into the often-overlooked discipline of strategic workforce planning. They explore why it’s crucial for councils facing demographic change, AI disruption, and hybrid work challenges. From intergenerational knowledge sharing to the risks of shadow AI, they explore how public sector organisations can plan 3–5 years ahead, and why workforce planning must be a shared, continuous conversation, not a one-off project....

4 days ago

18 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ❤️ You Unplugged: Leading Locally: Emma Bennett on Place, Purpose and Progress

In this episode of the Public Sector I Heart You podcast, Rebecca Davis, Chief Executive of West Midlands Employers, is joined by Emma Bennett, Chief Executive at Walsall Council. Emma shares her personal and professional journey, from her roots in social work to becoming the first locally born chief executive of Walsall. They explore leadership visibility, empowering workforce culture, building partnerships, and putting resident voice at the heart of transformation. This is an essential list...

1 month ago

22 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ❤️ You Unplugged: Creating Culture That Works open captions

In this episode, Matthew Hotten is joined by Sue Chilton, Chief People Officer at Coventry City Council, and Elizabeth Lisle, Director at ELA Development Consultancy, for a deep dive into how organisations can create a culture that genuinely supports people and performance. They discuss Coventry’s Owning and Driving Performance (ODP) programme, the importance of leadership modelling, and the role of values, consistency, and behaviour in shaping workplace culture. Whether you’re a senior lead...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: Reframing AI Human-Centred Innovation in Councils

In this episode of the Public Sector I Heart You podcast, Michelle O’Neill (Principal Consultant, WME) sits down with AI educator Heather Murray for an honest and human-centred conversation about AI in councils. Rather than focusing on tools or trends, they discuss how to build confidence, create safe spaces for experimentation, and remove fear from AI adoption. This episode is for public sector leaders who want to explore AI without losing the people-first mindset. From HR to IT, from seni...

2 months ago

19 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

Data, Devolution and the Future of Local Government: Insights with Mo Baines & Jason Lowther

In this episode of the WME Podcast, Rebecca Davis, Chief Executive of West Midlands Employers, is joined by Jason Lowther, Director at the University of Birmingham’s Institute of Local Government Studies, and Mo Baines, Chief Executive of APSE. Together they explore how councils can make better use of data and analytics, the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in local government, and the role of devolution in shaping the future of communities. They also discuss why a national ...

3 months ago

26 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ❤️ You Unplugged: The power of small habits: Building resilience and wellbeing

In this episode of PS I ❤️ You Unplugged, we explore the power of small, consistent habits in building resilience, wellbeing, and performance. Matthew from West Midlands Employers is joined by Kat Thorne, The Morning Game Changer, who shares her personal journey from corporate burnout to creating lasting behaviour change. Together, they discuss how individuals and organisations can embed positive daily practices that drive long-term results. 💡 Key discussion points: The impact of small dai...

4 months ago

19 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: People before profit: Rethinking agency provision in Local Government

In this episode of PS I ❤️ You Unplugged, Rebecca Davis (Chief Executive, West Midlands Employers) is joined by Brad Sinclair (Managing Director, Opus People Solutions) to explore how councils can transform agency provision into a strategic asset. They unpack the challenges and opportunities of temporary recruitment, share insights from the WMTemps framework, and show how investing in people can deliver better value, stronger communities, and a future-fit public sector workforce.

5 months ago

27 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: Shaping talent, transformation & trust in Local Government

In this inspiring and down-to-earth episode of PS I Heart You Unplugged, host Rebecca Davis (Chief Executive, West Midlands Employers) sits down with Tim Johnson, Chief Executive of the City of Wolverhampton Council, for a candid conversation on the future of local government. With over 30 years of experience, Tim shares personal stories of career highs and hard-won lessons, his belief in values-led leadership, and why investing in people is key to building resilient organisations. From deve...

6 months ago

23 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: Leading through reform Ian Miller on the Future of Local Government

In this episode of The Public Sector I Heart You Unplugged podcast, Rebecca Davis, Chief Executive of West Midlands Employers, sits down with Ian Miller, Chief Executive of Wyre Forest District Council. With over 25 years in local government, Ian shares his leadership journey, from shaping key legislation in Wales to driving shared services and transformation in Worcestershire. Together, they explore pressing issues facing the sector: local government reorganisation, the reality behind...

6 months ago

24 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: The future of work, AI and the role of people professionals with Peter Cheese

In this episode of the Public Sector I Heart You podcast, Rebecca Davis, Chief Executive of West Midlands Employers, is joined by Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD. Together, they explore the evolving world of work, from the rise of AI and hybrid working to skills shortages and the importance of ethical leadership. Peter shares reflections from his global career, insights on public vs private sector workforce development, and how CIPD is influencing government policy and empowering t...

6 months ago

17 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

Episode 7: Landing the Right Role – Gen Z Career Advice

In this episode of PS I ❤️ You, Manny Sandhu, Director of Resourcing at West Midlands Employers, sits down with Shoshana Davies — widely known as The Fairy Job Mother — for a powerful conversation about the Gen Z experience of entering the world of work. The discussion shines a light on the hopes, doubts, and challenges facing young people as they start their careers, and explores what employers can do to create more supportive, inclusive and confidence-building recruitment journeys.

8 months ago

14 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

Episode 6- From Learning to Leading - Gen Z’s Impact on Public Service

In this thought-provoking episode of PS I ❤️ You, Michelle O’Neill, Matthew Hotten and Nick Rice (Warwickshire County Council ) dive into how ‘squiggly’ careers and talent mobility can help shape a more agile, inclusive and future-ready public sector. From Gen Z’s evolving career expectations to the changing face of leadership and learning in the age of AI, the trio explore how we can unlock potential across the workforce.

9 months ago

23 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

Episode 5: Bridging the Gap: Gen Z, Work, and the Future of Public Sector Careers

In this episode of Public Sector I Heart You, we explore how employers can attract and retain Gen Z in the workplace with insights from Shoshana at Fairy Job Mother. We discuss what Gen Z values at work, why they are often misunderstood, and how councils and public sector organisations can rethink their recruitment and retention strategies. From using social media to engage young talent to breaking down career progression myths, this conversation highlights practical steps to futu...

10 months ago

26 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

Episode 4: Harnessing Engagement & Culture: What Every Leader Needs to Know

Join Rebecca Davis, CEO of West Midlands Employers, and organisational culture expert Stephanie Wheeler as they unpack what truly drives employee engagement and how leaders can shape a thriving workplace.

10 months ago

23 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

Episode 3 - Future Proofing Local Government. Bridging the generational divide

How can local government bridge the gap between today’s workforce and a digitally native, sustainability-focused Generation Alpha? In this episode, Michelle O’Neill and Matthew Hotten unpack bold ideas like ditching job descriptions, embracing flexible careers, and aligning values with the next generation.

11 months ago

17 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: Public Service, Leadership, and Community Impact with Paul Johnson

Join us for the latest episode of West Midlands Employers' Public Sector I ♥️ You Unplugged podcast, where Rebecca Davis, Chief Executive at West Midlands Employers, chats with Paul Johnson, Chief Executive of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. With 43 years in local government, Paul shares career highlights, including grassroots community projects and leading transformative regional initiatives. The conversation delves into leadership lessons, fostering social mobility, and inspir...

11 months ago

14 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: From Frontline to Leadership: A Journey in Local Government with Stephen Gabriel

Join Rebecca Davis, Chief Executive at West Midlands Employers as she sits down with Stephen Gabriel, Chief Executive of Tamworth Borough Council, to discuss his 30+ years in local government. From his early days on the frontline to leading a council, Stephen reflects on the lessons he’s learned, the challenges he’s faced, and the importance of staying connected to the community

1 year ago

13 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

Episode 2 - End Ghosting; A future employee or customer. With guest Speaker Neil Armstrong, Tribepad

We'll be diving into "End Ghosting: A Future Employee or Customer"—a critical topic for anyone involved in recruitment and customer engagement. Joining us will be Katrina Whitby, Talent Acquisition Consultant with West Midlands Employers , and guest speaker Neil Armstrong from Tribepad

1 year ago

18 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: Leadership, Careers, and Communities – A Conversation with Joanna Killian

In this first episode of Public Sector I HEART You ‘Unplugged’, Rebecca Davis sits down with Joanna Killian, Chief Executive of the Local Government Association, to explore her inspiring journey from housing officer to leading the LGA.

1 year ago

19 minutes

Public Sector I HEART You

Episode 1- Future Proofing Local Government Ain't no wall strong enough

Join Michelle O’Neill and Matt Hotten as they focus on the critical steps Local Governments must take to stay ahead. From evolving talent strategies to transforming policies, they explore what it takes to be future ready.

1 year ago

16 minutes