WorkLife Business News September 2026 Edition – Unlocking Employee High Performance Through a People-First Culture

Managing rapid growth and technological shift is challenging, but the most successful organisations share a common strategy. They unlock high performance by putting a people-first culture right at the centre of their business model.

In the latest digital edition of WorkLife Business News, we explore how leading global organisations are placing their people at the heart of their strategy to achieve exceptional business outcomes.

How industry leaders unlock high performance:

• Scaling Without Sacrificing Culture: Sarah Humpidge, Senior Vice President HR UK at MBDA, reveals how they doubled their workforce while using continuous listening programmes to keep engagement at the core of their transformation.
• AI & Personalised Growth: Philippe Commaret, Managing Director of Customers at EDF Energy UK, explains how combining AI-driven upskilling with individual learning budgets creates a high-performing and future-ready workforce.
• The High-Performance Ecosystem: Emma Quinn, Group Chief People Officer at Radius, breaks down the four pillars behind their global success, from international mobility to structured support systems.
• Support Meets Challenge: Caroline Jankowska, Head of HR at Elexon, shares how combining clear communication with inclusive development fosters high engagement and a genuine culture of pride.
• Global Recognition & Impact: Actionable lessons from recent Best Places to Work award-winning organisations including highlights from our webinar with Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL, and Karl Wells, Chief Revenue Officer at The Washington Post.

Whether you are looking to elevate your team’s output or refine your overall people strategy, this issue offers practical frameworks to build a truly high-performing workplace.

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