How to Fix Toxic Workplaces and Keep Your Best Talent with Dr Mary-Clare Race #160
In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Dr Mary-Clare Race, a workplace psychologist and leadership expert, to uncover the psychology of toxic cultures and the strategies that transform them into thriving, inclusive environments.
Title: π How to Fix Toxic Workplaces and Keep Your Best Talent with Dr Mary-Clare Race #160 Β π
Host: ποΈ Nick Day, CEO of specialist HR Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group
Guest: π€ Dr Mary-Clare Race, CEO, Talking Talent
Episode Overview:
π In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host Β Nick Day is joined by Dr Mary-Clare Race, CEO of Talking Talent. From her PhD research to leading DE&I initiatives for companies like Barclays, GSK, and Unilever, Dr Race explains why harmful behaviors persist, how to rebuild belonging, and why empathy, resilience, and self-awareness are the hallmarks of great leadership.
Key Topics Discussed in this Episode:
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The βtoxic triangleβ that fuels workplace dysfunction
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Why high performers can sometimes be the most toxic
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How to rebuild belonging and connection in a disconnected workforce
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Practical ways to hold leaders accountable for their behavior
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The role of DE&I as a core business metric (not a side project)
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How AI can support β but never replace β human-centered coaching
Useful Links From This Episode:
- π€Β Dr Mary-Clare Race’s LinkedIn Profile
- π€ Host Nick Day LinkedIn Profile
- π’ JGA HR Recruitment
- π§ Check out our sister podcast, The Payroll Podcast
HR LEADERS – I CALL YOU ALL TO ACTION! π’
If you have any HR or L&D that require the support of a specialist HR recruitment agency, please contact JGA Recruitment Group! We can also support executive coaching and consulting services supporting HR leaders towards transformative leadership and sustainable growth. Contact Nick at nick@jgarecruitmentinc.com or call at 01727800377.
Remember:
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