Episode 56 - Culture by Design: Behavioural Science Meets the Workplace with Andee Uren
JUL 11, 202555 MIN
Episode 56 - Culture by Design: Behavioural Science Meets the Workplace with Andee Uren
JUL 11, 202555 MIN
Description
<p>We often say culture is a company’s greatest asset, but how do you really shape culture in ways that last? And how do you move beyond slogans and values posters into something lived, adaptive, and evidence-based? Colleen and Hilton speak to Andee Uren, Group Head of Workforce Planning, Optimisation and Engagement at Nedbank, about the science behind culture change, and how behavioural economics and experimentation can be powerful tools for transformation. Together, they unpack what it means to lead culture with intention, why psychological safety matters, and how even simple interventions, tested well, can shift how people show up at work.</p><p>We explore:</p><ul><li>Why culture must evolve, and how to help it do so</li><li>What behavioural science brings to the people space</li><li>Practical ideas for building curiosity, challenge, and safety</li><li>The first steps any organisation can take, regardless of size</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>About our guest:</p><p>Andee Uren is the Group Head of Workforce Planning, Optimisation and Engagement at Nedbank. She brings deep expertise in using data and behavioural science to influence employee experience, drive cultural shifts, and support leadership effectiveness. Her work is grounded in evidence but powered by a real understanding of people and systems — and she’s at the forefront of shaping future-fit, human-centered workplaces.</p>