Disruptive Hr Podcasts

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 commerc