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Welcome to HR Director's Cut - the podcast where we give our insight into your dilemmas, conundrums and questions.
We've found that there are plenty of dry advice podcasts and forums that give advice, but they are often lacking into the thought process behind what works and what doesn't. Savvy HR leaders should be weighing up risks, maintaining the vision of the business and most of all looking after the employees at all levels - and it's not an easy job!
We are here to give options, insights and guidance through sharing what works, what we've tried and failed at, and having some fun along the way. And we will also get some amazing guests to join us!
You can submit your questions here https://bit.ly/3JUnQYp and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss an episode. Please share and review the show too - we'll plant a tree for every review we receive (see https://moretrees.eco)
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You can contact any of the three podcast hosts:
Kate Maddison-Greenwell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemg
Victoria Bond - https://www.linkedin.com/in/employeeengagementvb/
Lisa Murphy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-murphy-fcipd-nee-tomlinson-%F0%9F%8C%9F-01730661/
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Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees.
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The One Where Employee Experience is a Product (ft. Jessica Zwaan)
Victoria, Kate and Lisa burst are joined by Jessica Zwaan, a hands-on COO and who finds joy in diverse, kind and world-changing companies of excellent people.
"You will never be able to sustain Employee Engagement if the People Team are the only ones shouldering the burden."
We waste no time delving into a letter from an HR leader hungry for guidance on transforming employee experiences. It's a tale of ambition tinged with just a hint of overwhelm.
Jessica unpacks the concept of HR as a product. She maps out the intricate web connecting consumer-facing, fiscal and employee experiences. It's a revelation that promises to reshape the way HR leaders view their craft.
We discuss 'minimum lovable products', touching on agile HR practices and the wild ride of implementing them. From misconceptions to "Eureka!" moments, Jessica's journey is a rollercoaster of insight and inspiration.
The episode ends with a great conclusion:
Revolutionising HR isn't just a dream—it's a journey worth taking.
If you liked this episode, check out The One Where We Start A People Strategy or The One Where We Lean Into Organisational Development (ft. Garin Rouch)
Jessica Zwaan is the author of Amazon Best Selling, Built for People, and founder of Being People consultancy. She's a hands-on COO and finds joy in diverse, kind, and world-changing companies of excellent people, which is why she is at Talentful, where their mission is to invent the future of recruitment. (✨How fantastic is that?)
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You can submit your questions here Write To Us and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees. -
The One Where Everyone Avoids Conflict (ft. Paula Reid)
We're joined by Paula Reid to give our advice on change management strategies, including communication plans, stakeholder engagement, and leadership buy-in, to facilitate a smooth transition to a more performance-driven culture.
"Obviously we need safety... I'm all about challenge and you won't necessarily feel safe or comfortable when you are challenging and therefore growing." - Paula Reid
In this episode we share the bravest things we've done! We want to know what the bravest thing you've done is - join our Facebook group and let us know!
Resources we talk about:
Time to Think: Listening to Ignite the Human MindDrexler-Sibbet Team Performance Model
About Paual Reid:
Paula is a rare mix of adventurer, psychologist and business leader. From Skiing to the South Pole to Yacht Racing round-the-world, Paula has developed the mindset to thrive and perform in the toughest of conditions.
She draws on her extreme adventuring experience, business acumen and Masters in Positive Psychology to help individuals and organisations survive and thrive in challenging conditions. Her organisation is called Adventure Psychology.
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You can submit your questions here Write To Us and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees. -
The One Where Everyone has ADHD (ft. Jodie Hill)
We're joined by Jodie Hill to give our advice on supporting employees with ADHD in a workplace where scepticism exists among senior leadership.
75% of those with ADHD have a mental health condition [Mental Health Clinic]. We share how to make reasonable adjustments and increase understanding & recognition of ADHD as a positive trait.
"Making decisions is difficult for a lot of people - I can make decisions quickly. Cut through all the crap and get to the point." - Jodie Hill
Resources we talk about:
Supporting colleagues amid ADHD medication challenges - Thrive LawA Brief Employer’s Guide to ADHD - Thrive LawAccess to Work Assessment
We asked our LinkedIn followers how much of the population they thought had ADHD:
👉 5 people said 2%
👉 20 people said 5%
👉 55 people said 10%
The correct answer is... 5% [National Institute for Health & Care Excellence]
Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn to have your say in our future polls!
About Jodie Hill:
Jodie Hill is a neurodivergent employment law solicitor, ED&I consultant, coach and trainer, author, and campaigner. She is passionate about people, creating psychologically safe workplaces, and enabling everyone to be their best and truest selves at work.
"I'm an ideas machine! I can create a training programme, can piece it all together" - Jodie Hill
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You can submit your questions here Write To Us and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees. -
The One Where We AREN’T Tokenistic on International Women’s Day (ft Lucy Mindy & Nzinga Orgill)
How can we move beyond acknowledging IWD with tokenistic displays of support?
Lucy Mundy & Nzinga Orgill join us to talk about how we can amplify the voices of women & advocate for meaningful change within our business and beyond.
How do we make sure our women are celebrated all year round? Join our Facebook community to let us know!
We asked our LinkedIn followers what their favourite bad awareness campaign is:
70% - 🤖 Gender Pay Gap Bot
The gender pay gap bot was designed to call out companies & their whitewashing of gender equality in the workplace.
10% - 🥤 Kendall Jenner's Pepsi Ad
When Kendall Jenner dismantled racism when she handed that police officer a Pepsi.
20% - 🍔 Burger King's Recruitment Tactic
When Burger King decided the best way to celebrate International Women’s Day would be to tweet, “Women belong in the kitchen”.
Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn to have your say in our future polls!
About Lucy Mundy:
Lucy has advised government ministers, CEOs, and founders across multiple sectors on how to boost and maintain their reputations. She now develops strategic communications programmes to help founders in the world of work achieve business growth and recognition.
About Nzinga Orgill:
Nzinga Orgill, the visionary Founder and CEO of Avi-I Solutions, has redefined the aviation landscape with her pioneering leadership. With nearly two decades of experience, Nzinga has transitioned from frontline roles at Heathrow Airport to reshaping the industry's future through Avi-I Solutions.
Her impactful work not only champions accessibility, equity, and inclusion but also delivers substantial financial and reputation benefits for the organisations fortunate enough to collaborate with her.
Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss an episode.
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You can submit your questions here Write To Us and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees. -
The One Where It's Mothers That Get It Done (ft. Verena Hefti)
This letter might be the most relatable one we've had yet...
Verena Hefti joins us to talk about returning from maternity leave, getting back into our strides and overcoming feelings of failure.
What are your top tips for balancing parenthood + a career? Join our Facebook community to let us know!
We recommend the book Utopia for Realists by Rutger Bregman in this episode, you can buy it here!
We asked our LinkedIn followers if they thought men were more or less likely to be rejected for flexible working than women:
80% - More likely
10% - Less likely
10% - Other
The correct answer is...
...More likely! 😲 Men are twice as likely as women to have requests for flexible work hours rejected [SWP Report]
Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn to have your say in our future polls!
About Verena Hefti:
Verena Hefti MBE is the CEO and Founder of the award-winning Social Enterprise Leaders Plus.
She set up Leaders Plus in order to support leaders with babies and young children to continue to progress their careers.
Verena is the host of the popular Big Careers, Small Children podcast which provides lots of aha moments, inspiration, fresh ideas, and practical support, to help parents move forward in their career in a way that works for them and their families.
Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss an episode.
Please share and review the show too - we'll plant a tree for every review we receive (see https://moretrees.eco)
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You can submit your questions here Write To Us and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees. -
The One Where We're Scared of Tribunals (ft. Hannah Strawbridge)
Hannah Strawbridge joins us to talk about what to expect from tribunals and how to navigate them as a HR Leader.
We asked our LinkedIn followers what their MOST favourite courtroom show is. Here are the results:
IT'S A TIE!
33% - Judge Judy
33% - Judge Rinder
33% - Jury Duty
Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn to have your say in our future polls!
About Hannah Strawbridge:
Hannah is an experienced Employment Solicitor, Tribunal advocate and is CEO and the sole founder of Han Law.
Hannah takes a fresh, modern and fun approach to employment law, where innovation and creativity go hand in hand with technical ability and a life beyond the office.
Hannah’s a passionate advocate for equal rights in the workplace. She regularly presents and writes on the topic and during the Covid-19 Pandemic, she launched a campaign for employers to be more transparent about potential redundancies, to better protect women’s rights in the workplace.
Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss an episode.
Please share and review the show too - we'll plant a tree for every review we receive (see https://moretrees.eco)
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You can submit your questions here Write To Us and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees.