Alex discusses the progressive people practices that have shaped his leadership and powered Peak PEO’s growth. He shares his unconventional journey from stand-up comedy to international employment, revealing how creativity and adaptability helped him build a business that enables companies to hire talent anywhere in the world and support distributed teams.

Alex describes how and why he introduced bold ideas including a four-day work week, emphasising that change begins with passion, conviction and thoughtful experimentation. He encourages HR leaders to take small steps that build momentum and help shift organisations towards more progressive models.

With AI offering opportunities to give people more time for community, connection and wellbeing, Alex champions designing policies that enable people to thrive - trusting employees, fostering purpose and creating workplaces that benefit both people and society.

Thank you to Peak PEO for sponsoring this episode  

Thank you to Peak PEO, your global employment and remote culture partner, for sponsoring this episode.

Peak makes international hiring simple, helping organisations overcome the barriers of entity setup, compliance and admin so global growth becomes an opportunity, not an obstacle. With real human experts - not chatbots - they handle contracts, payroll, tax filings and more, giving you the freedom to focus on growing your business.

Beyond compliance, Peak helps companies build remote cultures where global teams genuinely thrive. Their award-winning approach means they don’t just advise from theory - they share what truly works in practice, supporting you to create strong connections, effective systems and brilliant employee experiences across borders.

If you're ready to hire globally with confidence and build a thriving remote culture, visit www.peakpeo.com

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