Ali reflects on her 30-year career driving inclusive people leadership, sharing how thoughtful succession planning uncovers hidden talent and future leaders.

Discussing the power of “nudges”, Ali provides timely insights to shift leadership thinking, and urges HR teams to act as product designers, crafting personalised, inclusive experiences. She highlights the need for flexibility in benefits and communication, grounded in a deep understanding of employee needs.

Ali also shares her commitment to equity, from early initiatives attracting women into finance to campaigning for gender equality in sport. Ali explores how everyday language, and actions can reinforce or challenge bias - and how HR, with intention and creativity, can lead meaningful change.

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Each month we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to spark meaningful conversations and personal growth.

Our April book of the month is Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness by Richard H. Thaler & Cass R. Sunstein.

Instead of drastic overhauls, Nudge demonstrates how tweaking environments can lead to big improvements with minimal resistance. We chose it because for everyone in HR and leadership, it provides a powerful playbook for making change easier.

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