Welcome to The HR & CQ Show! The podcast where Cultural Intelligence meets HR expertise in the heart of the UAE. Hosted by Emma Jordaan, a recognised thought leader in Cultural Intelligence, and Sarah Brooks, an experienced HR consultant, this show is designed to help you navigate the realities of today’s workplace.
Each episode explores the latest HR trends, cultural insights, and practical strategies tailored to the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the UAE and beyond. From leadership development and employee engagement to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you’ll hear expert interviews and thought-provoking discussions that make complex topics easy to understand and apply.
Whether you’re an HR professional, business leader, or simply curious about how culture shapes the workplace, The HR & CQ Show gives you the knowledge and tools to build stronger teams and thrive in today’s globalised world.
Send us Fan MailMiddle managers are under pressure like never before.They're expected to deliver results, lead teams, implement strategy, manage ...
Send us Fan MailIf you've ever felt like the workplace has become harder to navigate, you're not imagining it.In this episode of The HR &...
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The HR & CQ Show, we’re continuing the conversation from our HR & CQ Breakfast Bites event and responding ...
Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of The HR & CQ Show, recorded live at our HR & CQ Summit 2026, we’re joined by Andrew Stotter-Brooks, ...
Send us Fan MailWhat actually shapes culture inside an organisation?And why does everything seem to shift when leadership changes?In this episode of T...
Send us Fan MailEnd-of-service benefits (gratuity) continue to be one of the most frequently asked questions at our HR & CQ Breakfast Bites and Su...
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The HR & CQ Show, Emma Jordaan and Sarah Brooks are joined by Niall Hughes, Talent Acquisition Director at KEO ...
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The HR & CQ Show, recorded live at Ru’ya 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Emma and Sarah sit down with Nashfi ...
Send us Fan MailIn this special year-end episode, Emma and Sarah look back at the most defining HR and Cultural Intelligence moments of 2025 — and unp...
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The HR & CQ Show, hosts Emma Jordaan and Sarah Brooks sit down with Umnia Ahmed, Emiratisation Director at Chal...
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