‘If it matters to you, it matters to us’: Philipp Wohland, Chief People & Transformation Officer, Virgin Media O2

Recognising each of our unique lives, Philipp provides examples of  Virgin Media O2’s approach to people: ‘if it matters to you, it matters to us’, in action. Encouraging more leaders to connect people strategies with impact in society and discussing his deep commitment to an inclusive work environment, Philipp advocates that trust and phycological safety are foundations for business success. Describing Virgin Media O2’s ‘All In’ inclusion targets, Philipp summarises that doing the right thing drives business results, and referencing Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle, reminds us why long-term thinking is vital. Plus, brilliantly, Philipp ends with a wonderful call to action – for you to be a changemaker! Referenced Resources: The Golden Circle - Simon Sinek 👉 Your free 2024 Guide: Cutting Edge Family Friendly policy and practice  Did you know, our research showed that only 15% of people feel company support for working parents has kept up to date with society. This episode is brought to you by From Babies with Love. We believe that every child should be safe, loved and learning, and donate 100% of our profits to orphaned and abandoned children around the world.  We provide our flagship parental leave gift service to hundreds of global HR functions, helping them connect with colleagues across parental leave and in returning to work, contributing to engagement and retention objectives, and so too gender balance goals. It’s the story of how your parental leave gifts, celebrating and appreciating your colleagues, and at the same time empowering vulnerable children, that creates such poignant employee engagement. Such enhanced value compared to a bunch of flowers! Or any other gift that doesn’t have the Sustainable Development Goals at its heart. We transform often existing, ad-hoc spend in to a strategic, consistent and inclusive tool in your Working Parents strategy.  In doing this work, across our clients we see many other strategies and tools that provide exceptional employee experience across family planning and care, and we’re delighted to share that knowledge with you, in our new 2024 guide, Cutting Edge Family Friendly policy and practice. As well as data and latest examples across 5 key themes in family friendly workplaces, from gender inclusive policy to grandparents at work, you’ll enjoy exclusive behind the scenes features from M&G plc, Standard Chartered and The LEGO Group.  Save time in preparing your business cases and learn from others across industries: Download your free Guide here! Make an impact, at a defining moment. Topics in this episode:  ·       Virgin Media O2’s approach to people ·       Foundations for an inclusive workplace ·       Thinking longer term ·       Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle ·       Be a Changemaker! 👥 Click here to join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/hrchangemakers Follow us on Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove