Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep work will make you better at what you do and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship. In short, deep work is like a super power in our increasingly competitive twenty-first century economy. And yet, most people have lost the ability to go deep-spending their days ...
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Optimise Your Workforce: A Deep Dive into Employee Benefits, is a dynamic podcast dedicated to navigating the complex landscape of employee benefits. In each episode, we delve into the world of employee benefits, offering valuable insights, strategies, and expert advice to help businesses unlock the full potential of their employee benefits programs. From health insurance and retirement plans to wellbeing initiatives and perks packages, we explore the latest trends, best practices, and innov ...
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Because You Belong Here - Deep conversations about how to identify the working of the Lord in your life.
Mikyhla Dice
Do you crave deeper relationships? Are shallow, small-talk settings exhausting for you? Join us as we dive deeper into the stories of how God has moved, spoken, and worked in and through Mikyhla and people she loves. Listen to stories of redemption, love, grace, and God’s glory. Just like having a conversation with a friend who knows you well, we hope you feel welcome and loved.
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This episode is a really fun, real conversation with my friends Tiffany and Cynthia from Uncomplicated Faith! We talked about how they started their beautiful company that encourages women to pray for each other new ways. This conversation was all over the place in the best ways, from parenting to the ways the Lord moves, and everything in between.…
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In this episode, I had a really life-giving conversation with Kathy Bolen. She is a mom of three and grandmother of one. She adopted two children and birthed one. We talked about the wisdom and insight she has on the other side of parenting, as an empty nester, finding herself and recalibrating her marriage. It was so refreshing to talk to someone …
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In this interview, I talk to Rajalique McCowin about kinship adoption, and the trauma and healing that came through adopting her brother when she was 19. This episode is split into two parts, because we covered so many different aspects of the process, her story, and all the ways the Lord moved in it. To find the scripture journals from the ad, cli…
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In this interview, I talk to Rajalique McCowin about kinship adoption, and the trauma and healing that came through adopting her brother when she was 19. This episode is split into two parts, because we covered so many different aspects of the process, her story, and all the ways the Lord moved in it. Scripture Journals can be found HERE…
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Welcome back to our insightful podcast series where we explore the key findings from our regional survey on employee benefits and wellbeing in Scotland. In this episode we tackle a pressing issue: the cost of living crisis and its impact on both employees and employers. In this episode, Saba Haran and Andy Roddie dive deep into the challenges worke…
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Join us for the fourth episode of our podcast series, where Saba Haran and Andy Roddie dive deep into the crucial topic of workplace pensions and the retirement savings gap we’re facing today. In this episode, we explore the surprising statistics about retirement savings in Scotland and why many employees are struggling to secure a comfortable futu…
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Employee Benefits in Scotland: Keeping Employees Engaged Happy and Productive (Communications)
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Join us for the final episode of our podcast series where we unveil key insights from our recent survey on employee benefits and wellbeing in Scotland. Join Saba Haran and Andy Roddie, as we tackle a crucial topic: How can we keep employees engaged, happy, and productive? We’ll discuss the stats that reveal just how much engagement matters—did you …
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Employee Benefits in Scotland: closing the wellbeing gap - Supporting Employee Mental Health
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In this podcast episode, Saba Haran and Andy Roddie from Howden's employee benefits team in Scotland explore the challenges businesses face in addressing employee wellbeing, particularly mental health. They discuss the significant financial toll poor mental health has on Scottish businesses—costing an estimated £2 billion annually—and delve into is…
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In this episode, I interviewed Katie Brown, adoptive mom and travel guru, about her family's journey to, and through, adoption. We had a beautiful conversation about how adoption transforms what you believe about God, and how it changes the way we trust Him. Listen now to get insight into what the process looked like practically, emotionally, and s…
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Employee Benefits in Scotland: Addressing Scotland’s Healthcare - challenges, changes, and what’s next?
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In this podcast episode, Saba Haran and Andy Roddie discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare in Scotland, focusing on the challenges faced by employers, especially post-COVID. They highlight the growing shift toward private healthcare, even among smaller businesses, driven by NHS pressures and rising medical costs. The episode explores key issu…
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Stay ahead of the rapid transformation in reward strategies. Once you've established a baseline for your program and have a clear understanding of costs and outcomes, leverage this insight to drive your strategic priorities. While many reward teams are focused on optimizing costs, a significant number of employers are pursuing transformative change…
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Remember to pay attention to your workplace pension. One of the most notable trends in this year’s survey is the inactivity surrounding pension plans. Less than 10% of employers improved their pension offerings in 2023. While nearly 75% of respondents believe their pension plan is in good condition, only 10% think they've made a positive impact on …
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Employers are refining their benefits strategies to enhance recruitment, retention, and employee engagement. With increasing pressure to transform organisations, benefits specialists are now key players in broader HR strategies. Their role in talent development, rewards, and wellbeing is crucial for retaining, engaging, and reskilling employees, dr…
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This episode is an interview with Angie Ochoa about her adoption journey, through three adoptions via foster care. We talk about the ins and outs of home studies, maintaining a strong marriage, and the beauty of how the Lord shows up in the journey. Find Angie on Instagram at @angieochoa_pursuingjoy or Pinterest HERE If you are interested in the Sc…
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Re-releasing this episode from 2020 as we continue our conversations about adoption! This episode is an incredible conversation with a dear friend who adopted 2 amazing boys from Haiti. During our conversation, she opens up about some of the ways God showed His faithfulness to her and her husband, Trent, during the wait.…
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This episode is with Joy Henderson, a mom of five, two biological and three adopted. This conversation was so life-giving and encouraging! We talked about some of the emotional aspects of being an adoptive parent, as well as some of the more practical things that can help you get started, if you've been considering and don't know where to start. In…
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In the past 12-18 months, many reward professionals and their businesses have faced unexpected cost pressures. This unique set of circumstances has underscored the necessity for robust processes to track spend and understand the factors and trends influencing costs. Tune in to our 10-minute podcast to learn more about effective strategies for manag…
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Understand What to Measure and Start Measuring It. Assessing the status of your programme is crucial, but the real game-changer lies in measuring its impact on your people strategy. Whether it's engagement, wellbeing, or recruitment, having hard evidence of the impact (good or bad) your programme is having will be key to engaging stakeholders and d…
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This episode is the first in a series about adoption. I interviewed Sherry Cates, who was adopted at birth, all about how the Lord worked in her story. We talked about how the goodness of the Lord and the love of her adoptive family allowed her to have an identity outside of adoption and to grow in confidence. She is such a gem and I cannot wait fo…
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In this episode, I am answers some questions about marriage and what it looks like to nurture marriage while raising kids. I talk about how my husband and I focus on dating with four young kids and what it looks like to continue to pursue each other. Purchase Scripture Journals here: https://amzn.to/3RhVw8f https://amzn.to/3Xe1hYA…
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In this episode, Mikyhla has an incredible conversation with Rachel Hendrick about the faithfulness of the Lord. Rachel shares a story about how the Lord answered some prayers for wisdom in a way that was amazing and unexpected! About our guest: Rachel Hendrick is a modern watercolor artist inspired by the big and bold truths found in the Bible and…
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Join Leo Savage and Emma Capper as they discuss men's health in the workplace and what employers can do to support men's health in the workplace. Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Limited is part of the Howden Group. Registered in England and Wales under company number 2248238, with its registered office at One Creechurch Place, London EC3A 5AF.…
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Spend 15 minutes and discover essential insights on mental health tailored for rural and farming communities in our latest podcast. Hosted by Emma Capper, UK Wellbeing Lead, and featuring Alex Tambourides, CEO of Mind in Enfield and Barnet, this episode delves into the unique challenges of rural life, such as isolation and stress, and offers practi…
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Join Matthew Gregson and Josh Hayes as they discuss: Why pension should remain high on your agenda for the next 12 to 24 months. Exploring some of the detail and current challenges Pitfalls of approaches and the things that you might want on your own workplace plan Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Limited is part of the Howden Group. Registered…
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Is your benefits programme performing as well as it should be? Baseline its current performance to find out! Research shows that employers are at various stages in evaluating their benefits programmes. In this period of cost pressures, understanding where your programme stands is crucial. Taking these steps now will help you determine the actions n…
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This episode is such a gem! CaraLea Rhoads has so many amazing ways to see beauty in the every day and she inspires me on the regular! Her book, Not Your Average Rhyming Bible, is available for purchase HERE.
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This is an incredible conversation with Bunk Heffner. He talks about his journey with anxiety and how he learned about the Lord's faithfulness through hard things. I pray this episode blesses you and encourages you to seek out the Lord's way in the hard spots. The reference made to David saying that he will become even more something is 1 Samuel 6:…
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This is a vulnerable and encouraging conversation I had with the amazing Katie Chitty all about what it feels like to be a woman who loves Jesus and questions everything about who she is. It was such an encouraging conversation and I hope it blesses you!
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Howden’s reflections on Pension Awareness Week: A decade of difference - have we achieved enough?
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Howden’s reflections on Pension Awareness Week 2023 Join Matthew Gregson and Josh Hayes as they discuss how businesses can support pensions awareness week on 11th -15th September and the theme of a 'decade of difference'. Are employers successfully engaging their employees with contributions - what has been achieved over the past 10 years and what …
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Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Limited is part of the Howden Group. Registered in England and Wales under company number 2248238, with its registered office at One Creechurch Place, London EC3A 5AF. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register No. 312841). The Financial Services Register can be acce…
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This episode is the recording from a message I preached at our young adults ministry service on April 11, 2023. It was the first time I ever spoke from a stage in this capacity, and I was completely blown away and honored by how the Holy Spirit moved and spoke for me. The song that led into this message was "We Crown You" by Jeremy Riddle.…
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Join Emma Capper, UK Wellbeing Leader and Leo Savage, Global Wellbeing Consultant this International Women’s Day as they discuss how employers can support women’s health in the workplace. Find out how businesses can “normalise” conversations about women's health issues and how to involve men in the discussions. Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing …
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Welcome to our second podcast of 2023, this time we are focusing on pensions. We will be covering: Knowing your demographic Improving funding Nailing Engagement Changing provider landscape ESG & Climate Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing is part of the Howden Group. Registered in England and Wales under company number 2248238, with its registered…
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Physical Wellbeing: What does success look like for employers looking to support their employees?
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Welcome to our first podcast of 2023, we hope you find the content useful. In our first epsiode we will be covering physical wellbeing and how employers can support their employees. Here's what we will be covering: What is physical wellbeing? Is there a simple way to define it? Physical wellbeing in the workplace – is it getting enough attention? W…
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For many of us, we focus on the four pillars of wellbeing including mental, physical, financial and social in order to think about and execute our own wellbeing plans internally. Social Wellbeing can often be a forgotten or under-serviced wellbeing pillar - supporting community, volunteering and other CSR initiatives. In this podcast Matthew Gregso…
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Employee financial wellbeing : Arm your people with the skills they need to make better decisions
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Join Matthew Gregson, Executive Director at Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing and Jeremy Beament, Director at nudge Global as they explore how you can support your employees giving them the skills and knowledge for financial wellbeing in the workplace. Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Limited is part of the Howden Group. Registered in Englan…
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Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Limited is part of the Howden Group. Registered in England and Wales under company number 2248238, with its registered office at One Creechurch Place, London EC3A 5AF. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register No. 312841). The Financial Services Register can be acce…
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Join Matthew Gregson and Dr Jane Benjamin from HCA Healthcare as they discuss women's health in the workplace and what employers can do to support them. About Dr Jane Benjamin Dr Jane Benjamin is an experienced general practitioner who has spent time working in both London and South Africa. She qualified from the University of Cape Town in 2004 and…
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Join Matthew Gregson, Executive Director at Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing and Hazel Craig, Senior Data Analytics & Wellbeing Consultant as they explore the importance of wellbeing in businesses and how you can create your strategy. Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing Limited is part of the Howden Group. Registered in England and Wales under…
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This episode is a really cool, deep dive with Justin Webb about when he first encountered the Holy Spirit. He shares his testimony of coming out of depression and anxiety and stepping into a love that changed everything about his life. He can be found on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Crh0Saq1DUYfnCTMmE1lA/featuredYou can also search…
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This episode is a conversation with the sweetest, friend, Betsy. We talk about her family healing and finding redemption in her marriage after having 4 kids within a 5 year time span. We talk about how God moved when her husband started having a problem with alcohol and how that redemption and healing led to her homeschooling all of her children. T…
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In this episode, author, teacher, and artist Chelsea Staebel talks about how the power of prayer changed her marriage and the trajectory of her life. She has so many incredible stories of God's faithfulness through difficulty. Check her out at www.cwstaebel.comYou can preorder her book and see her amazing artwork and teaching!…
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How many times have I said I needed to fix something and didn't pray about it first? Probably 95% of any time, ever. This episode is a challenge to remember that when you ask Him to take of things, the pressure is off for you to make things happen. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; i…
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This episode is a conversation with one of my best friends, Chelsea Solem, about God's faithfulness. We talk about how easy it is to forget all the things He has done when we are waiting for the next thing. Chelsea talks about how God was present when she almost died during childbirth and how evident He was during the adoption process for her secon…
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You have been called by name. This episode dives into how God has called us by name and how important it is to take ownership of that. Isaiah 43:1 Contact me at: mikyhladice.com https://www.facebook.com/mikyhladice https://www.instagram.com/mikyhla/
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This episode is an interview with my friend, Janae Swann. It is an incredible story of how the Holy Spirit prepared her for her daughter's near death birth and all that came after it. It was truly a miraculous situation, in every sense of the word!
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The purpose of this podcast is talking about the love of Jesus. I have shared so many testimonies of how God has moved. I would be doing my listeners a disservice if I didn't talk about that LOVE and how it changes people.
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In the series so far we have looked at the building blocks of a great benefits programme from setting your strategy to funding, choice, technology and communications. In this episode we look at what the HR team should do once you have your first iteration of a great programme in place, including how to govern it so that you ensure that your benefit…
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In our experience, benefits communications often receives the least investment and is the weak link, even of a good benefits strategy. In this episode, we look at communications as a key building block in a successful benefits offer and the steps that you can take to make your communications more effective. Key takeaways from episode five: Understa…
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In this episode, we explore the technology landscape within employee benefits, including why you may need it, what version of it you might need and how to justify or measure the value of your investment in benefits tech. Key takeaways from episode four: Where to start on your employee benefits technology journey How to assess the need for technolog…
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