Beyond the Desk
By Actimo - a Kahoot! company
Beyond the Desk is a show exploring the employee experience and how to maximize impact on employee engagement, productivity, and business performance, with perspectives from experts at industry-leading organizations.
Tune in to inspiring discussions on improving company culture and well-being, employee onboarding and training, the power of people analytics, leadership development, and more.
Hosted by Andrew Tiscoe, Global Account Director at Kahoot!
Beyond the DeskJan 24, 2022
6: Happiness Business School - Building a Happy and Meaningful Workplace
In this episode, we welcome Madalena Carey, the Director of Happiness Business School.
In this episode, we will explore:
1. How to inspire employee positivity and purpose
2. Benefits (beyond productivity) to happiness in the workplace
3. Tips for dealing with fear, uncertainty, and doubt
Tune in!
Happiness Business School provides corporate training for companies that have a primary goal to create more meaningful workplaces. They bring happiness to the workplace in order to bring happiness to everyday life.
Learn more about Happiness Business School at: https://www.happinessbusinessschool.com/
Curious to know more about Actimo? Head to: https://www.actimo.com/
5: HTH (Nobia) - Sales Onboarding that Motivates Employees and Drives Company Culture
In this episode, we welcome Anders Fabricius, Digital Learning and Development Specialist at HTH (Nobia).
Anders shares all about the employee onboarding process HTH has built for their sales team and its positive impact on motivation and engagement levels. This conversation dives into 3 major themes:
1. Communicating throughout the employee journey
2. Allowing for two-way feedback and autonomy
3. Building a culture of continuous development
HTH is a master of Danish craftsmanship offering complete kitchen solutions for both consumers and professional customers. HTH is a part of Nobia, Scandinavia’s largest kitchen company and an industry leader across Europe.
Learn more about HTH (Nobia) at: https://careers.nobia.com/en/about-us/our-brands/hth/
Curious to know more about Actimo? Head to: https://www.actimo.com/
4: BoConcept - Key Learnings and Advice for Adapting to Unforeseen Circumstances
In our final episode with retailer BoConcept, will round off the conversation with Mads Harder and Mia Louise Rydahl from their Learning and Development team.
Tune in for BoConcept's key learnings and advice for adapting to unforeseen circumstances.
This conversation will dive into three major themes:
1. Best practice tips
2. Key learnings to keep employees engaged and motivated
3. Advice on adapting to COVID-19 as a retailer
We have many more interesting and insightful conversations to share with you. Tune into our future episodes!
BoConcept is a Danish retail furniture chain with more than 265 stores in over 60 countries around the world.
Learn more about BoConcept at: https://www.boconcept.com/
Curious to know more about Actimo? Head to: https://www.actimo.com/
3: BoConcept - Implementing Tech Tools in a Global Company
Continued conversation with Mads Harder and Mia Louise Rydahl from the Learning and Development team at BoConcept.
In this episode, we will explore the topic of implementing and expanding tools in a global company.
This conversation will dive into three major themes:
1. Overcoming pushback along expansion
2. Acknowledging and navigating cultural differences
3. Gaining leadership buy-in
Enjoy and we hope you join us in part 3 with BoConcept coming out soon!
BoConcept is a Danish retail furniture chain with more than 265 stores in over 60 countries around the world.
Learn more about BoConcept at: https://www.boconcept.com/
Curious to know more about Actimo? Head to: https://www.actimo.com/
2: BoConcept - Micro and Blended Learning with Academy
In this episode, we welcome Mads Harder and Mia Louise Rydahl from the Learning and Development team at BoConcept.
In this part one of a three-part episode series, we dive into 3 major themes:
1. Setting up flexible learning paths
2. Fostering purpose through learning and not mandating
3. Cultivating the pull feeling towards employee's self-learning
Enjoy and we hope you join us in part 2 with BoConcept coming out soon!
BoConcept is a Danish retail furniture chain with more than 265 stores in over 60 countries around the world.
Learn more about BoConcept at: https://www.boconcept.com/
Explore Actimo here: https://www.actimo.com/
1: Villa Copenhagen - Strategies for Crisis Communication in Hospitality While Ensuring a Good Customer Experience
In our first episode, we welcome Peter Høgh Pedersen, Managing Director at Villa Copenhagen.
Villa Copenhagen is one of the new landmark hotels in the Danish capital. They aspire to be the best hotel for the world and take full responsibility for their environmental footprint.
Peter has been the Managing Director since the hotel opened its doors during the breakout of the pandemic. We invited him on the show to share his learnings for adapting to the unexpected and hear how he maintained an engaged staff while taking good care of Villa's visitors.
This conversation will dive into three major themes:
1. Strategies for adjusting to the unexpected in the hospitality environment
2. How to balance company flexibility and employee satisfaction
3. Adjusting to the "new normal" whole ensuring a good customer experience
Enjoy and we hope you join us in future episodes to come!
Learn more about Villa Copenhagen at: https://villacopenhagen.com/
Curious to know more about Actimo? Head to: https://www.actimo.com/
Trailer: Introducing Beyond the Desk
We are Beyond the Desk with Actimo — a show exploring the employee experience and its impact on employee engagement, productivity, and business performance.
In our episodes, our host Andrew Tiscoe, will sit down with industry leaders and experts to understand what employees truly value, appreciate, and expect in their workplaces.
Throughout the season, we will explore various topics such as company culture, onboarding, employee well-being, mobile learning, and more.
Join us by tuning in!