How We’re Shaping the Future of Work at Daemon - with Jane Lockwood (COO) and Chris McKenzie (Head of Talent)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on employee engagement and recognition at Daemon with insights from the COO and Head of Talent.

This week on the Daemon Drumbeat Podcast, guest host Jenny Locke, our Head of People, sits down with Jane Lockwood (COO) and Chris McKenzie (Head of Talent) for a compelling conversation about why employee engagement and recognition, like The Times Best Places to Work and Most Loved Workplaces awards, are more than just accolades. Together, they dive into how these honors align with our North Star ambitions—especially our commitment to being an Employer of Choice and a Great Place to Work. Discover how giving every colleague a voice and role in shaping Daemon’s future has strengthened our culture and fueled continuous improvement. Tune in, join the conversation, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

People in this episode

Host: Jenny Locke

Guests: Jane Lockwood, Chris McKenzie

Topics covered

• employee engagement
• recognition
• workplace culture
• Employer of Choice
• Great Place to Work
• continuous improvement

Keywords

• employee engagement
• recognition
• Daemon
• workplace culture
• Employer of Choice
• Great Place to Work
• continuous improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Daemon, The Times, Most Loved Workplaces

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