
Workplus | Real People, Meaningful Careers
Workplus uncovers the powerful stories hidden inside ordinary-sounding jobs. Each episode introduces you to the people doing good work and the ripple effects they create for colleagues, customers, and communities.
Whether you’re leading a team, exploring apprenticeships, considering a career change, returning to work, teaching 21st-century skills, or shaping policy around the future of work, Workplus offers an authentic glimpse of how real careers are built, how the skills gap is being addressed and how you can be part of it.
New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
Workplus | Real People, Meaningful Careers
Latest Episodes
The Transformational Impact of Employment | Workplus Ep. 8
The Transformational Impact of EmploymentIn this episode of Workplus, Richard Kirk speaks with Michael, a senior leader at Belfast City Council, about his journey from the Glens of Antrim to global consultancy, and now to reshapin...
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Episode 8
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35:16

Building Futures: The Lasting Impact Of Engineering Careers | Workplus Ep. 7
Building Futures: The Lasting Impact of Engineering CareersIn this episode of the Workplus podcast, host Richard Kirk is joined by Claire, Director of Engineering at Oxford Instruments. Claire shares her inspiring journey from a N...
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Episode 7
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27:48

Continuous Learning in the Age of AI | Workplus Ep. 6
Continuous Learning in the Age of AIIn this episode of Workplus, Richard Kirk speaks with John Healy about his remarkable career journey from accidental engineer to tech leader. John reflects on the importance of adaptability, lif...
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Episode 6
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45:27

Why Apprenticeships Are Transforming Tech Careers | Workplus Ep. 5
Why Apprenticeships Are Transforming Tech Careers In this episode of Workplus, host Richard Kirk speaks with twin sisters Olivia and Louisa, software engineering apprentices at Teamworks. From their early passion for tech to ...
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Episode 5
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33:10

What Real Careers Really Look Like: Áine’s Path Into Tech | Workplus Ep. 4
In this episode of Workplus, Richard is joined by Áine McCaughey, Principal Software Engineer at Instil. Áine didn’t grow up dreaming of a job in tech. In fact, she nearly became a biochemist or a secondary school teacher. But a bold nudge from...
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Episode 4
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36:12
