
HR Most Influential Podcast · 2025-08-13 · 33 min
Chief people officer Jacky Simmonds shares how Experian has fostered a thriving culture of innovation throughout the business, offering tips that other businesses can learn from. Since Simmonds joined the global data and technology company Experian, in 2020, Experian has celebrated a fourth consecutive year on the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list and was recognised as a World’s Best Workplace™ for the first time in 2024. Experian's continuous improvement programme, which boosts innovation, has delivered annual savings of $140m. In a thought-provoking discussion, Simmonds addresses: · How to maintain cultural alignment; · Why hackathons aren’t just for tech experts; · The value of HR professionals tailoring their approach when engaging different stakeholders, and more. Many thanks to our sponsor Great Place To Work UK for this episode.