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What does it really mean to belong at work? In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day sits down with Greg Morley — global HR leader, former Head of DEI at Moët Hennessy, and author of BOND: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection.

Greg shares powerful insights from his 20+ year career at Disney, Hasbro, and LVMH, where he led multicultural teams across the US, Europe, and Asia. Together, Nick and Greg explore:

• Why belonging is the foundation of inclusion and employee engagement
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• How leaders can build psychological safety and connection in diverse workplaces
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• The challenges of driving global DEI initiatives across regions and cultures
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• Practical steps HR professionals can take to embed inclusion into daily practices
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• Why belonging is the future of work — and how it impacts retention, innovation, and growth
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Whether you’re an HR leader, people manager, or business owner, this conversation will help you understand why belonging matters and how you can create a workplace where everyone feels valued and connected.

📖 Learn more about Greg’s book BOND here: https://www.gregmorley.com

Greg’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mary-clare-race-b59a602/

Nick Day’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/

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(00:00) Introduction & Greg’s Global HR Journey

(04:28) Early Life and Cross-Cultural Influences

(08:15) Career Path: From GE to Disney to Hasbro

(12:47) Lessons from Leading at Disneyland Paris

(17:36) Building Teams Across Asia (Hong Kong & Shanghai)

(23:04) Transition to LVMH and Global DEI Leadership

(28:55) Why Belonging is the Foundation of Inclusion

(34:12) Writing *BOND* – The Keys to Inclusion & Connection

(39:44) Regional Differences in DEI: Asia vs. Europe vs. US

(45:31) Leadership, Empathy & Human Connection

(50:08) Creating Psychological Safety at Work

(55:23) Practical Actions HR Can Take to Foster Belonging

(01:01:42) The Future of Work: Inclusion as a Strategic Advantage