Welcome to the Season 4 finale of HR Director's Cut! Today you join us for HR Half-Cut - where we grab a drink, reminisce and share our craziest stories. Content warning: this episode contains swearing, drinking and mentions of sex. When you catch your manager & district manager in the act... with your HR rep watching... We ask the question: How does a professional relationship become not so professional? Amidst the chaos, we have moments of heartfelt reflection as Lisa prepares to bid farewell to HR Director's Cut. We are lucky to have been joined by Lisa for 48 episodes, countless l ..read more

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 ..read more

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: Listenin ..read more

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 Law A Brief Employer’s G ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ha ..read more

In this episode we embark on a journey into the dynamic realm of HR consultancy. A HR leader has written in, seeking advice on the path of self-employment and the intricacies of balancing work and life while managing client expectations. Join us as we explore the exciting and challenging aspects of being an HR consultant and share our insights, experiences, and practical advice for those considering or already navigating the world of consultancy. 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'l ..read more

Kate, Lisa & Victoria dive deep into the reasons behind the reluctance to speak out. We give our practical strategies to foster open communication and psychological safety within organisations. We also discuss the isolation that can arise from such situations and shed light on the negative impact of workplace bullying. 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) -------------------------------------- You can submi ..read more

In this episode we're joined by Jo Major, founder of Diversity in Recruitment, to talk about addressing IWD the right way. Celebrating International Women's Day isn't enough. We need to do more than just post inspiring quotes on social media and attend networking events. We need to make sure that our organisations are truly looking after the women within them. Jo founded Diversity in Recruitment because of her drive to get D&I on the agenda of recruitment teams, as she believes they can influence and lead real change. Her work helps recruiters to get to grips with Diversity and Inclusion ..read more