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🎧 Hit play and take something practical with you. Here’s what you can expect: – Real talk on workplace wellbeing and HR – Practical advice for how to navigate the HR space – Lessons from HR professionals and who’ve seen it all – Honest stories about what it’s really like behind the scenes at work New here? Meet Plumm. We’re an all-in-one HR and wellbeing platform built to help teams thrive. From payroll and learning tools to mental health support and our AI assistant, Emma, we help HR teams take care of people and processes, without the usual hassle. Explore more at www.heyplum

  1. 11/13/2025

    Why Every Leader Must Understand Menopause at Work

    If half your workforce will face it, why is it still taboo? Today Margaret Wood, a menopausal transition facilitator, dismantles the myths, explains the brain science, and shows leaders how to stop losing brilliant women at their peak. You’ll hear how menopause actually shows up (it’s not just hot flushes), why men must be in the conversation, and the simple, practical moves any company can make this quarter. We also talk about “menopause concealment”, early menopause, and the surprising upside: the post-menopausal “upgrade”. In this episode: What menopause is (and isn’t). Symptoms differ wildly, from heat to feeling cold The brain changes: why mood, memory and confidence can dip, and how to respond Culture over policy: moving beyond desk fans to real psychological safety The business case: retention, reputation and productivity you can’t ignore Bringing men in: how mixed-group education shifts behaviour fast Post-menopause power: why many women hit a new gear and how to harness it If this helped you lead better, subscribe and share with a manager who needs it. Chapters: 00:00:15 — Chance, Not a Plan 01:08:00 — Inviting Men Into the Room 02:59:00 — Menopause, Simply Explained 04:35:00 — One Size Doesn’t Fit Anyone 05:33:00 — Hot… Or Freezing? 07:09:00 — Education Over Assumptions 09:21:00 — The Cost of Getting It Wrong 11:46:00 — Proactive, Not Performative 13:15:00 — It’s the Brain, Not Just Heat 15:06:00 — The Epiphany: Mixed Groups 16:26:00 — Early Menopause Happens 17:51:00 — IVF & Induced Menopause 19:39:00 — Concealment & Confidence Dips 21:16:00 — The Upgrade: Brain Renovation 22:57:00 — From Chaos to Rewire 24:56:00 — Support Now, Strength Later 26:50:00 — When Joy Goes Missing 28:02:00 — How to Start, Today 29:55:00 — This Isn’t ‘Nice To Have’ 31:15:00 — The Career Jungle, Not Ladder

    34 min

  2. 11/06/2025

    The Truth About Managing the Anxious Generation

    They’re not lazy. They’re anxious and misunderstood.In this powerful episode, Jessamine Ringer breaks down what every leader needs to know about Gen Z and the future of work. From why this generation values purpose over prestige to how managers can bridge the gap through empathy, clarity, and coaching, Jessamine exposes what’s really happening between generations in the workplace. You’ll learn: Why Gen Z behave differently and what shaped them How to manage with empathy without lowering standards The three things every young employee actually wants How to build confidence, resilience, and innovation in your team If you lead people or plan to, this conversation will change how you see the next decade of work.Subscribe and share to help others lead better. Chapters 00:00:00 — Was HR Ever the Plan? 00:01:22 — Falling in Love with Coaching 00:02:57 — Why Early Careers Need Coaching Now 00:04:37 — The Power of Knowing Your Values 00:05:34 — How Managers Can Really Help 00:06:45 — Understanding Gen Z’s Context 00:08:30 — Growing Up Online: Anxiety & Screens 00:09:47 — Why “We Just Got On With It” Doesn’t Work 00:11:14 — Building Inter-Generational Intelligence 00:13:36 — How Curiosity Builds Better Managers 00:15:49 — Coaching Early Careers to Push Back 00:18:06 — Clarity, Confidence & Communication 00:19:52 — Purpose, Wellbeing & Money: The Real Priorities 00:23:36 — The Truth About Money Anxiety 00:25:42 — Why Gen Z Care About Wellbeing 00:27:55 — How Exhausted Leaders Lose Impact 00:31:01 — The Iceberg Model of Self-Awareness 00:32:43 — Managers Aren’t Trained to Manage People 00:35:03 — Coaching the Future Workforce 00:37:06 — Advice to My Younger Self

    40 min

  3. 10/30/2025

    Why Most Companies Still Fail to Protect Women

    She lost everything, but refused to lose herself.After surviving domestic abuse, Chloe Wallace rebuilt her life from scratch, turning pain into purpose. Today she’s a trauma informed HR consultant specialising in preventing workplace sexual misconduct and her framework is transforming how companies protect their people. In this episode, Chloe opens up about: The truth about escaping abuse and finding independence through work Why most organisations still get harassment prevention wrong How her CEASE Framework® helps leaders create truly safe cultures The rise of AI-driven misogyny and what HR must do next This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on The Plumm Podcast.If it moved you, subscribe, share, and help us keep these stories seen and heard. Chapters 00:00:00 — From Chemistry to HR: The Unexpected Start 00:01:25 — Falling Into HR and Finding Purpose 00:02:40 — A Secret Life of Survival 00:04:50 — Escaping Abuse & Rebuilding Independence 00:06:10 — Turning Trauma Into a Calling 00:07:00 — Prevention vs Deterrence: The Big Misunderstanding 00:08:40 — The Real Psychology of Misconduct 00:10:00 — Why Bystander Training Matters 00:11:30 — What Sexual Harassment Actually Looks Like 00:13:55 — A Real Case That Bankrupted a Company 00:15:40 — “It Doesn’t Happen Here” — The Dangerous Myth 00:16:50 — Introducing the SEAS Framework 00:18:30 — Call It Out. Educate. Assess. Strengthen. 00:20:56 — What To Do When It’s a Third Party 00:23:20 — How to Handle Disclosures with Care 00:25:07 — Changing Mindsets Through Real Conversations 00:26:50 — AI, Deepfakes & The New Age of Sexism 00:28:15 — The Future of HR: Specialists Over Generalists 00:30:00 — Why NDAs Are Ending—and Why It Matters 00:31:50 — Choosing Purpose Over Fear 00:33:50 — Education, Empathy & Real Change 00:34:28 — Advice to My Younger Self

    37 min

  4. 10/23/2025

    Stop Managing Hours. Start Managing Outcomes.

    In this episode, Alice Stone shares her journey from HR apprentice and young mum to People Director and why a truly human-centred approach beats rigid rules. We unpack the real difference between legal flexible working and lived flexibility, how to kill presenteeism, and the systems that create safety, trust and performance. You’ll learn: Legal vs lived flexibility and what high-trust cultures actually do How to measure impact (pulse checks, outcomes over hours, retention signals) The manager shift: from micromanaging time to coaching for results Practical playbook: job-sharing, hybrid done well, “Level 10” meetings, employee voice If this gave you something useful, subscribe and share it with a leader who needs to hear it. Chapters: 00:00:00 — Plan or Chance? Alice’s Start 00:00:20 — From Midwife Dreams to HR 00:02:21 — Apprenticeships, Not One Path 00:03:18 — Becoming a Mum Changed HR 00:04:19 — Kind vs Nice at Work 00:05:12 — Flexibility: Law vs Reality 00:06:20 — Job-Sharing, Hybrid, Wellness Days 00:07:58 — What Flexible Cultures Feel Like 00:09:57 — Trust Adults, Measure Outcomes 00:11:45 — Productivity Gains, Not Presenteeism 00:13:52 — Winning Stakeholders: Speak Their Language 00:15:54 — Presenteeism & Sick-While-Working Trap 00:17:11 — Outcomes Over Hours, Anywhere Work 00:18:52 — Safety First: “If You’re Ill, Rest” 00:20:58 — Spot Burnout: Pulse & Training 00:22:44 — Define Flex Here: What We Celebrate 00:23:54 — Employer Brand: Compete on People 00:25:34 — Retention Proof & Real Support 00:27:28 — Building Safety: Ways-of-Working Labs 00:30:11 — What Is a Level 10 Meeting? 00:31:30 — From ‘How Do We…?’ to ‘We Will’ 00:33:42 — Advice to My Younger Self

    35 min

  5. 10/16/2025

    Why Working Parents Are Leaving — And How to Fix It

    Working parents aren’t the exception, they’re half your workforce.In this episode, Becki Nazareth (L&D leader, turned working parent & carer specialist) shares what really breaks and fixes the experience for parents at work, from policy basics to culture, flexibility and line manager reality. You’ll learn: Why policy is just the foundation and what proactive support really looks like How to educate “accidental managers” and build inclusive, flexible teams that perform The return to work gap: identity shifts, re-induction, and using the SCARF model for certainty What data leaders need (and how to get it) to win the case for flexibility If this helped you, subscribe and share it with a leader who needs to hear it. Chapters (Timestamps) 00:00:00 — People Work: Plan or Chance? 00:00:36 — From Teaching to L&D to HR 00:02:23 — Why Becki Backed Working Parents 00:04:10 — Who Counts: Parents and Carers 00:05:36 — Policy Shifts & Systemic Gaps 00:07:20 — Start With Policy, Don’t Stop There 00:09:03 — The Manager Mindset Shift 00:11:12 — Beyond One-Off Workshops 00:12:40 — Spaces That Actually Help (ERGs, Talks) 00:14:05 — What “Doing It Well” Looks Like 00:16:00 — The Identity Shock of Return 00:17:35 — SCARF & Creating Certainty 00:19:42 — Reactive vs Proactive HR 00:21:10 — Re-Induction: Onboarding… Again 00:23:22 — Hybrid, Mandates & Real Flexibility 00:25:24 — Win Leaders With Data 00:27:28 — Measure What Happens After Return 00:29:28 — New Stages: School & Holidays 00:30:51 — One Piece of Career Advice 00:31:37 — Know Your Values, Decide Faster 00:32:20 — Closing Thanks

    34 min

  6. 10/09/2025

    From Barista to Head of People Ops: The Skills That Transformed My Career

    A career in HR isn’t about formal training, it’s about skills you already have. In today’s episode, Rosalinda Buttice shares her remarkable journey from barista to Head of People Operations at Pension B. She talks about how the skills she developed in hospitality have shaped her approach to leadership and people management in the world of HR. Key Takeaways: The power of interpersonal skills in leadership, from hospitality to HR How leadership is the most transferable skill for success, and why it’s key to building trust within teams Why adaptability is crucial in the fast-paced world of HR, and how you can start practicing it today The importance of prioritisation in both hospitality and HR to stay ahead in a constantly changing environment If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear Rosalinda’s inspiring journey! Chapters: 00:00:00 From Barista to HR 00:01:59 The Importance of Mentorship 00:04:03 What are Transferable Skills? 00:06:22 Top Skills from Hospitality to HR 00:08:07 Building Human Connections in HR 00:09:33 The Power of Leadership 00:11:43 Creating a Circle of Safety 00:13:33 Leadership Skills Beyond the Workplace 00:16:59 Skills Needed for the Future of HR 00:18:12 How to Be More Adaptable in HR 00:19:12 The Art of Prioritization 00:23:20 Building Bridges Between Teams 00:25:01 How to Influence Senior Stakeholders 00:26:33 The Importance of Being Yourself 00:29:01 The One Skill to Focus On Today 00:30:50 Advice to My Younger Self 00:32:05 Closing Thoughts Subscribe, share and stay tuned for more insights.

    33 min

  7. 10/02/2025

    The Hidden Truth About Candidate Experience

    We say we’re “people first”, but candidates can tell when we’re not. This conversation is a reality check for how hiring actually feels in 2025. In this episode, Marie Chaproniere reveals how she fell into HR from performing arts and why great Talent Acquisition is far more than filling roles. We unpack what a real candidate experience looks like today, the mess, the honesty, and why transparency beats polish every time. You’ll learn: The difference between recruitment and true TA and why strategy wins over speed What “good” candidate experience looks like now (and the red flags to kill immediately) How to stay human with ATS and AI, you can’t automate empathy Practical inclusion: accommodations, the “cafeteria” model, and why truth-telling attracts the right people If this helped you hire better or get hired better subscribe and share this with someone who needs it. Chapters 00:00:00 — From Dance Studio to HR 00:00:29 — Falling Into TA by Accident 00:02:57 — TA vs Recruitment: The Real Difference 00:04:11 — What “Good” Candidate Experience Means in 2025 00:05:39 — Tech’s Limits: You Can’t Automate Empathy 00:07:16 — Public Call-Outs & Why Brand Behaviour Matters 00:08:34 — Small Wins in Hypergrowth Hiring 00:09:56 — Radical Transparency in Job Ads 00:11:43 — Attracting for Fit, Not Volume 00:13:28 — Truth-Telling Cultures Beat Perfect Stories 00:14:43 — Inclusion by Default: Real Accommodations 00:16:41 — The “Cafeteria” Model for Interviews 00:19:30 — Where to Communicate Adjustments (Beyond JDs) 00:21:33 — What Great Looks Like: Real Examples 00:24:33 — Start With an Audit: Language, Process, Data 00:26:38 — Map the Bad to Design the Good 00:27:17 — Sharing Interview Questions Ahead of Time 00:28:44 — Safe to Fail: Culture That Grows People 00:30:36 — Using AI Well (Without Losing Yourself) 00:31:15 — Metaview, Notes & Better Feedback Loops 00:32:39 — Advice to My Younger Self 00:33:58 — Choosing Authenticity (Even When Scary)

    35 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    What If It All Works Out? | HR Secrets for Scaling & Success

    What if it all works out? In this episode, we chat with Abigail Cooper, People Partner, who shares invaluable insights on scaling teams and HR strategy. Abigail Cooper's journey from admin roles to shaping internal communication and succession planning provides a powerful blueprint for businesses navigating the future of work. You’ll learn: The core principles of internal comms that will keep your team engaged and aligned. Why managers are key to successful HR communication (and how to train them). How to create clarity and reduce overwhelm with a simple, scalable communication framework. The key to creating psychological safety and a resilient leadership culture. If you’re ready to rethink your internal comms and team strategies, subscribe for more impactful HR insights. Chapters: 00:00:00 — From Admin to HR Strategy 00:02:30 — Confidence in the Chaos 00:04:02 — Internal Comms: A New Era 00:06:56 — The HR Role Shift 00:09:55 — Internal Comms Framework 00:12:25 — Connecting with Managers 00:14:18 — Overcoming the Overwhelm 00:16:58 — Communication Cadence 00:18:53 — The One Source of Truth 00:21:40 — Understanding Your Team’s Needs 00:23:10 — Planning for Success 00:25:40 — Storytelling for HR 00:27:39 — Scaling for the Future 00:29:12 — What’s Missing in Your Strategy? 00:31:10 — Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 00:34:18 — What If It All Works Out?

    38 min
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🎧 Hit play and take something practical with you. Here’s what you can expect: – Real talk on workplace wellbeing and HR – Practical advice for how to navigate the HR space – Lessons from HR professionals and who’ve seen it all – Honest stories about what it’s really like behind the scenes at work New here? Meet Plumm. We’re an all-in-one HR and wellbeing platform built to help teams thrive. From payroll and learning tools to mental health support and our AI assistant, Emma, we help HR teams take care of people and processes, without the usual hassle. Explore more at www.heyplum

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  • Creator
    Plumm
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
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    © Plumm
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    The Plumm Pod