{"podcast":{"title":"Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance","slug":"happier-at-work-leadership-culture-performance-629891","podcast_index_feed_id":629891,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/happier-at-work/","website_url":"https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/61708f94-c3c1-45c2-868c-2d88b073d3ef/Happier-At-Work-podcast-logo-2MB.png","author":"Aoife O'Brien","episode_count":398,"summary":"Happier at Work is a workplace psychology podcast for commercial leaders who want to drive performance, engagement, and retention through better leadership and culture. Hosted by workplace culture strategist Aoife O’Brien, the podcast explores what really shapes the modern work experience, from leadership and career growth to confidence, workplace culture, and employee engagement. Each episode blends expert insight, psychological research, practical strategies, and honest conversations to help leaders and professionals create environments where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work. Guests include leading psychologists, bestselling authors, and experienced professionals who are putting these ideas into practice inside real organisations. If you care about building high-performing teams, stronger cultures, and workplaces people want to stay in, this podcast is for you. 🎧 Subscribe and start building a happier way to work.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T12:23:59.564236+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happier-at-work-leadership-culture-performance-629891"},"episode":{"title":"314: HR Like a Boss with John Bernatovicz","slug":"314-hr-like-a-boss-with-john-bernatovicz","published_at":"2026-07-31T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happier-at-work-leadership-culture-performance-629891/314-hr-like-a-boss-with-john-bernatovicz","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happier-at-work-leadership-culture-performance-629891","url":"https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-podcast","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/37f23f31-1a9a-4589-a1be-1dba6343e7fb.mp3","summary":"What does it truly mean to be purpose-driven at work, and how can HR play a pivotal role in transforming workplace culture? In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife sits down with John Bernadovich, author of “HR Like a Boss” and founder of Willory. John shares his journey from math-loving HR professional to published author and business owner, delving into his passion for creating people-centric, purpose-driven organisations. Together, they explore the critical connections between organisational purpose, employee engagement, personal agency, and profitability, all while challenging common misconceptions about HR’s place in the business world. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How transforming workplace culture starts with a clear, concise organisational purpose, one that inspires employees and aligns with societal good. HR’s role, and why it is not just administrative, but about empowering people, driving engagement, and fostering business growth. The power of prioritising genuine engagement and giving back to employees in balance with what they contribute. Why taking ownership and loving your work are foundational to both individual fulfillment and organisational transformation. Related Topics Covered: Public Perception, Self-ownership, Mindset at Work Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®: Website LinkedIn YouTube Connect with John Bernatovicz | Author of “HR Like a Boss” and founder of Willory: LinkedIn Website Episodes You’ll Love: Episode 267: Creating A Positive Workplace Episode 191: The Pursuit of Purpose: Shifting Perspectives with Will Polston About Happier at Work® Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, ca…","meta_description":"What does it truly mean to be purpose-driven at work, and how can HR play a pivotal role in transforming workplace culture? In this episode of the Happier…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2790,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/happier-at-work-leadership-culture-performance-629891/episodes/314-hr-like-a-boss-with-john-bernatovicz/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/happier-at-work-leadership-culture-performance-629891/314-hr-like-a-boss-with-john-bernatovicz.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}