ElevateHR: The People Champion Podcast ElevateHR

In this thought-provoking podcast, we delve deep into the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Our two expert guests, Ronald Ouma, Managing Director at Zeri Capital and Nicholas Kasidhi Global Director - Talent Management at Living Goods, share their insights on how organisations can foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and equity.

We discuss the impact of unconscious bias in the workplace and how it can hinder diversity and inclusion efforts. Our guests offer practical strategies for organisations to address these biases and create a more inclusive workplace environment.Ronald, shares his experiences and successes in promoting DEI initiatives.

He highlights the importance of leadership buy-in and employee engagement in driving meaningful change towards a more equitable workplace.Nicholas talks about the challenges and opportunities surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in today's society.

We learn how organisations can create a culture of inclusion and equity that benefits everyone.

This is an enlightening conversation on how we can all work towards a more equitable and inclusive workplace.

Listen in to get insights on how organisations can support underrepresented groups and create a more inclusive workplace culture.

Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we'll be discussing the key HR trends that every African HR professional should be aware of. In this conversation, we'll be exploring the ways in which the world of work is changing and how HR professionals can adapt to these changes to better serve their organizations and employees.

We'll be focusing on three key areas: where we work, how we work, and the workforce itself. Our guests will be sharing their insights and experiences on each of these topics, providing valuable insights and practical tips for HR professionals across the African continent.First, we'll be looking at where we work. With the rise of remote work and the gig economy, the traditional office environment is no longer the only option for employees.

We'll be exploring the implications of this shift for HR professionals, including how to manage remote teams effectively and how to ensure that remote workers feel connected to the organization.Next, we'll be discussing how we work. The digital revolution has transformed the way we work, with new technologies and tools constantly emerging to streamline processes and increase productivity. Our guests will be sharing their thoughts on how HR professionals can leverage these technologies to improve employee engagement, facilitate communication, and foster collaboration.

Finally, we'll be taking a closer look at the workforce itself. With changing demographics and an increasingly diverse workforce, HR professionals need to be able to adapt to the needs and expectations of different generations and cultures. We'll be discussing strategies for building an inclusive workplace culture, as well as addressing some of the challenges that can arise when managing a diverse workforce.

Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or just starting out in your career, this podcast will provide valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the changing world of work. Join us as we explore key HR trends for every African HR professional.

In this week’s episode, we talk all things Documentation in HR. Our guest; Saul Munoko speaks on the operative nature of the documents that you have as an organisation, for instance; you may have a policy but do you use it and if you use it, how do you use it?

Our guest is an experienced managing partner with a demonstrated history of working in the human resources industry for over 20 years who is currently a managing partner at child group consulting.
He's also a certified mediation practitioner, a member of national regulation of wages and quite a prominent figure in the security sector.

We went in-depth on how to operationalise HR documents not only from a general perspective but also how that information is captured, with regards to the employment relationship between the employer and the employee.

Listen in to learn more on the best practices of documentation in HR.

In the past, organisations have mostly prioritized on functions that have business impact and HR has not been top on the list!In this Podcast episode, our guest today Beatrice Sigei helps us unpack on this important conversation; Why does HR need a seat at the table?

Emerging trends show the need for strategic thinking across all functions of an organisation. This means, HR is no longer just a support function but a key link within the workforce.To get a seat at the table as a HR professional, Beatrice shares on the importance of HRs being actively interested in why the business exists.

Showing initiative and understanding what a business does, ranks first in making sure that as HR, your presence is felt.
Pay attention & listen in to the amazing nuggets shared here, to learn how you can be more involved in decision making as a HR professional.

In this podcast episode, we talk about the need for every organization to have a succession plan in place. Our guest today, Dorcas Nderitu shares some practical step by step strategies, that organizations can use during succession planning.

Among other strategies, Dorcas mentions the importance of interviewing employees as they exit, to better analyze the opportunities your organization might be missing in support of employees. In addition, we talk about the benefits of succession planning like the significantly low financial impact organizations enjoy in the process of hiring internally particularly for top and middle management.

Have a listen and feel free to share your thoughts on the topic.

In theory we do know organizations understand the importance of having a psychological safe and mental healthy  workplace. However, do you think this is prioritized practically? In this Podcast, we address organizational cultures and how that impacts the psychological health and safety of employees. We also answer the question on responsibility; Who's responsibility is to make a workplace psychologically safe? Is it just on leaders?


Whether a workplace is hybrid, remote or has an office work model, this topic needs to be a priority pillar in all organizations.Our guest today is Barbara Gatumuta, a HR professional with over 14years working with different organizations. She values integrity, collaboration, fairness and the future of work. She is also passionate about employee wellbeing & wellness which led her to becoming a certified mental health Champion.Barbra takes us through how to enforce this very important mental health topic in the workplace. She tackles the risk factors of an unhealthy work place, characteristics of both a healthy/unhealthy workplace, factors to consider when creating a positive work environment as well as ways to improve psychological safety in the workplace.One tip Barbra shares is; 

As HR, having leadership/managerial team buy into the idea of building a mentally healthy workplace should come first. Once leaders understand, it becomes easier to protect and promote the safety and wellbeing of everyone at the workplace. Remember eople don't leave jobs, they leave toxic work places. 

Take time to listen and learn a thing or two on this topic. Happy listening.