In this episode Lucy is joined by Matt Brady, Head of People of Tesco Bank talks through his refreshing HR philosophy, which is grounded in insight, commercial savviness, pragmatism, and innovation. Matt shares candid stories from his career at HSBC, Sky and Tesco Bank and shows how a mix of data, empathy, and experimentation can drive meaningful change in the employee experience.
Matt’s take on HR is shaped by his background in economics, where he first learned about human behaviour, motivation, and how to make the most of limited resources—ideas that still guide his work today. In this episode, he and Lucy chat about the value of looking beyond the usual HR playbook, drawing inspiration from areas like marketing, behavioural science, and design thinking to bring in fresh, creative approaches. Matt also talks about the power of using data to tell a story—not just reporting numbers, but connecting the dots between what employees are saying and how the business is performing. And when it comes to being commercially savvy, he makes the case that it’s not about sounding like a finance expert. Instead, it’s about really understanding what matters to leaders and showing how HR can help solve the problems they’re facing.
This episode is a must-listen for HR professionals who want to shake off rigid processes and bring relevance, flexibility, and a human touch back into HR. Whether you're early in your HR career or leading a people function, Matt’s blend of humility, rigour, and creativity offers practical inspiration for transforming how we do HR.
Chapters
(00:03) Innovative Approaches in Human Resources
(08:44) Connecting Data to Storytelling for Impact
(16:49) Developing Authenticity, Collaboration, and Pragmatism
(24:05) Innovation and Pragmatism in HR
Contact Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradymatt/
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