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Blog

Date: 27th April 2024

7 Ways to Speak Up in Meetings: A Guide to Building Confidence and Contributing Effectively

4 min read

Whether you’re a seasoned professional in a new role or new to the world of work, self doubt or imposter syndrome can cause all manner of problems....

Blog

Date: 26th April 2024

Navigating Organisational Growth: Is Your Infrastructure Ready?

3 min read

Navigating Organisational Growth: Is Your Infrastructure Ready? Those of you that know me, know that I love an analogy. This one resonated recently – taken from Culture...

Blog

Date: 25th April 2024

Is your organisational culture toxic or just tired?

5 min read

It’s easy to mistake a tired organisational culture for a toxic one. Growth spurts, post-acquisition transitions, and other significant events can leave teams feeling frazzled and in...

Blog

Date: 24th January 2024

Exploring The HR Landscape: A conversation with Alan Taylor

4 min read

Back in 2019, we spoke with Alan Taylor about his career and the challenges he faced back then. Recently we spoke with Alan again to understand the...

HR Leaders

Date: 17th January 2024

Exploring the HR Journey: A Conversation with Neil Simmonds, HR Director at The Vita Group shares his insights on Career Progression and Key Challenges

3 min read

In a recent interview, we had the privilege of chatting with Neil Simmonds, an accomplished HR leader with a diverse background and extensive experience in the field....

Blog

Date: 17th January 2024

Online Course: Identify & Develop Your Unique Culture

3 min read

Now more than ever the importance of organisational culture cannot be overstated. A powerful, authentic culture can serve as a catalyst for transformative results, setting your organisation...

Blog

Date: 11th October 2023

Who-Not-How: Unleashing Growth Through People: 6 essential questions to ask yourself before creating a job description

4 min read

Your Next Step in Hiring: Profile Builder for Scaling Teams Hiring the best people is important for any business. Hiring the right people at the right time...

Blog

Date: 10th October 2023

Unlocking Organisational Excellence: The Power of a Values-Based Decision Tree

4 min read

What is a Values Based Decision Tree and why your organisation needs one In a highly competitive landscape your organisation needs a competitive advantage: to attract and...

HR Leaders

Date: 15th September 2023

“Being authentic, grounded, and appreciative of the employee experience is vital” Clare Farmer, Global CPO shares her insights on developing a career in HR.

3 min read

As part of our commitment to support candidates in developing fulfilling careers, we’ve invited HR Leaders from a wide variety of organisations to share their insights on...

Blog

Date: 30th April 2023

Is your organisational culture effective or affective?

4 min read

Does your organisational culture help your team to succeed or cause them headaches? In today’s competitive landscape, most organisations are looking for ways to gain a competitive...

Guest Blog

Date: 23rd April 2023

Human & Cognisess : HR roundtable – How to create a sustainable and personalised skills strategy at scale

5 min read

Recently our MD, Amy Stephenson and CGO at Cognisess, Dr Jared Skey hosted a Human – People & Culture hackathon, which involved a panel of top HR professionals....

Blog

Date: 7th April 2023

Can I help you to feel more confident about your CV?

3 min read

Nicole Healey, Talent Acquisition Consultant at Human – People & Search shares her insights into improving the quality and effectiveness of your CV. A CV (or Resume...

Blog

Date: 6th April 2023

“People may show sympathy, but what we need is empathy and emotional intelligence. Whatever you do, you must not forget that you are working with people.” – Minako Honda-Athenor, HR Consultant – Senior Partner of Navis International explains the importance of empathetically balancing priorities between the organisation and its people.

6 min read

Today we have the pleasure of interviewing an experienced HR Leader who has faced and overcome various challenges in the field. With many years of experience, Minako...

Blog

Date: 4th April 2023

Skills Fluidity: Human HR Hackathon – March 2023

1 min read

Last week we hosted the first Human HR Hackathon of 2023 and had a great conversation. We were joined by a guest speaker Dr Jared Skey and...

Blog

Date: 21st March 2023

“…failure is okay. Be confident to try something. Moving forward is better than standing still.” George Stone, Director of HR at Shields, highlights the importance of looking at capabilities and potential vs experience in sourcing great talent.

6 min read

As part of our commitment to support candidates in developing fulfilling careers, we’ve invited HR Leaders from a wide variety of organisations to share their insights on...

Vacancy Alert

Date: 16th March 2023

Vacancy Alert: Business Development Roles, West Midlands

2 min read

In addition to supporting Senior HR Professionals to develop their careers we also support a wide network of CEO’s, MD’s and HR Leaders to recruit for their...

Blog

Date: 16th March 2023

“As long as you feel comfortable and confident in your ability, then nothing should hold you back. Just go for it.” – Fay Ball, UK Head of HR at Stadler Rail Service, talks about making your mark even in difficult situations.

5 min read

As part of our commitment to support candidates in developing fulfilling careers, we’ve invited HR Leaders from a wide variety of organisations to share their insights on...

Blog

Date: 2nd March 2023

“If the work you’re doing is meaningful, and you can do it with empathy and genuine care, that will go a long way.” – Interview with Nerida Rooney

6 min read

“If the work you’re doing is meaningful, and you can do it with empathy and genuine care, that will go a long way.” – Nerida Rooney, Head...

Blog

Date: 12th January 2023

“Get certifications. It actually helps in giving you more content and knowledge beyond the academic degree.” – Interview with Uduma Etea

7 min read

“The reality is that remote work is not the future. It has to be a hybrid model. There must also be the understanding that there is no...

Blog

Date: 13th December 2022

Christmas Reading List: HR Leaders share their favourites

1 min read

“The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it.” – James Bryce In addition to physical and mental wellbeing...

Blog

Date: 13th December 2022

Human Value Exchange: PTO Exchange Webinar

1 min read

At Human, we always try to add value and share insight by collaborating with people and organisations who will add value to our network, from different sectors....

Blog

Date: 12th December 2022

Christmas Reading List: Human CEOs share their favourites

1 min read

“No two persons ever read the same book.” – Edmund Wilson Most people have a favourite book, one that taught them something, took them somewhere or introduced...

Blog

Date: 24th November 2022

Daniel Fisher, Zenzero’s Group Head of People and Culture emphasises the importance of building actual and firsthand HR knowledge

6 min read

“Qualifications and degrees are great, but there is nothing better than practical hands-on experience.” – Daniel Fisher, Zenzero’s Group Head of People and Culture emphasises the importance...

Blog

Date: 22nd November 2022

Daniel Fisher – Candidate Case Study Interview

1 min read

We recently recorded a case study interview with one of the candidates we placed for a permanent role. At Human, we value our candidates’ experience and we...

Blog

Date: 3rd November 2022

Charlotte Park, Contino’s VP People – EMEA, shares insights about not letting the fear of making mistakes hinder one’s learning.

6 min read

“I think the times where I’ve learnt the most are the instances where things have gone wrong…. that’s where I’ve absolutely developed most.” – Charlotte Park, Contino’s...

Blog

Date: 6th October 2022

Florence Carter, Fuse Universal’s VP of People & Culture highlights one’s adaptability as a key to a successful HR career

8 min read

“You may not start your career doing what you exactly wanted to do. But if it is in an environment where you could potentially move up or...

Blog

Date: 29th September 2022

Christine Reynolds, Head of Human Resources at Hachette UK, shares what’s helpful to have a fruitful HR career.

6 min read

“Look for the right inspirational leader to work with; I’d be less worried about the industry sector, as finding the right leader will give you game-changing HR...

Blog

Date: 15th September 2022

Chloé Foster, People Director to the Valorum Care Group, explains how they shifted their recruitment strategy to deal with the social care exodus and the recruitment crisis

7 min read

“It’s now a new PR piece of why do you want to stay in the sector? What can we offer? How can we attract people to the...

Blog

Date: 8th September 2022

“Just pause, reflect and slow things down” – Morag Horne, Group People Director at Compassionate Care Group

5 min read

“As an HR professional, you need to find that common ground of appeasing the company, but also being fair to your staff members.” – Morag Horne, Group...

Blog

Date: 1st September 2022

Sharon Benson, Transformation and People Director of Edison Young People, emphasises the significance of data in creating a business-winning people strategy.

10 min read

“It’s all about knowing your data and your business model… then working out what levers from a people perspective you will need to influence those numbers.” Sharon...

Blog

Date: 18th August 2022

Ingrid Eras-Magdalena, retired EVP Chief HR Officer of Belmond talks about the significance of HR in an organisation.

6 min read

“Don’t see yourself as a department that just hires and fires. You are a key part of the strategy of your business.” – Ingrid Eras-Magdalena, retired EVP...

Blog

Date: 28th July 2022

Samantha Theobald, Group People Director at Next 15 emphasises the importance of transparency and open communication with employees.

10 min read

“We need to be transparent. It’s the little things that I think end up causing the biggest issues and often they could have been avoided if we...

Blog

Date: 28th July 2022

Human HR Hackathon #11 – Guest Speaker: Libby Moore

1 min read

On July 27th we hosted our 11th Human HR Hackathon and we were joined by a special guest speaker, Libby Moore and a great panel of experts....

Blog

Date: 21st July 2022

Richard Nolan, Chief People Officer at Epos Now highligths the role of HR in the success of the organisation.

7 min read

“The whole premise of HR revolves around managing human resources. It’s about maximising the impact people have on driving businesses forward.” Richard Nolan, Epos Now’s Chief People...

Blog

Date: 14th July 2022

“Having a strong HR network can also help with developing your career. ” – Interview with Fiona Williams

6 min read

“You have to have the right balance of sympathy, empathy and compassion coupled with resilience and business acumen to help leaders make and enact tough decisions when...

Blog

Date: 7th July 2022

Hannah Gooch, Head of Talent Acquisition at OVO Energy talks about essential traits needed to succeed in HR.

5 min read

“Do not be afraid to question and challenge things… there is so much opportunity to influence the company.” – Hannah Gooch, Head of Talent Acquisition at OVO...

Blog

Date: 30th June 2022

Matt Yates, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at abrdn talks about the process shift towards recruitment.

7 min read

“This is the most volatile and dynamic candidate market that I’ve ever come across in over 20 years. It’s way more candidate-driven than it ever has been...

Blog

Date: 24th June 2022

Guest blog: Fertility vs Fear

6 min read

“Women shouldn’t feel the need to sacrifice a career to have a child, or vice versa.” As part of our commitment to sharing insight and creating opportunities...

Blog

Date: 22nd June 2022

“…build your resilience, and make sure that your own personal behaviour is exemplary.” – Interview with Dee Booth

5 min read

“Every company says people are our greatest asset. Everybody says it in whatever way they dress it up, but they need to put their money where their...

Blog

Date: 16th June 2022

“Be willing to take on responsibilities and do certain things before you take the next step” – Interview with Lucy Robinson

7 min read

“A lot is being done to make sure that people do feel that they can talk about mental health and have the support in place that’s needed....

Case Studies

Date: 9th June 2022

Jacques Samama – Candidate Case Study Interview

1 min read

We recently recorded a case study interview with one of the candidates we placed for a permanent role. At Human, we value our candidates’ experience and we...

Blog

Date: 9th June 2022

“Get involved in as much as you can.” – Interview with Clare Garcia

7 min read

“Get involved in as much as you can. Put your hand up for a project that’s happening, to learn new skills and to gain as much experience...

Blog

Date: 1st June 2022

“That would be my best advice, to be open-minded and to find a support system.” – Interview with Olya Yakzhina

6 min read

“It’s always been a balance between what’s right for the business and what’s gonna get our company from point A to point B. It’s also true that...

Blog

Date: 26th May 2022

Human: HR & Leadership Hackathon #10

1 min read

On May 25th we hosted our 10th Human HR & Leadership Hackathon, this time joined by a special guest speaker. We were joined by Lucy Brazier, Founder...

Blog

Date: 26th May 2022

“…always remember you’re working with people. Remember the people factor.” – Interview with Abi Hadley-Clift

6 min read

“If you’ve got a workforce that’s engaged, passionate and driven to succeed, you don’t need to worry so much about the business performance because your team will...

Blog

Date: 18th May 2022

Jayde Tipper, Chief People Officer of Temenos, speaks up on how having quantifiable data is essential in HR Functions.

6 min read

“What the evidence tells us is that if you, as a manager, check in with your people, talk to them about their careers, and give them feedback...

Blog

Date: 4th May 2022

‘Instead, seek out what you love to do and roles that will use your strengths and talents.’ – Interview with Rob Peacock

10 min read

“Never seek hierarchical growth because you’ll be seeking it for the wrong reasons. Once you get to a senior level, if you’re not passionate about it you’ll...

Blog

Date: 28th April 2022

‘If you’re early in your career, take the opportunities that come to you.’ – Interview with James Smith

7 min read

“A large part of the job is having difficult conversations and managing difficult situations. We speak to people at their lowest ebb and if you can help...

Blog

Date: 26th April 2022

The Human CEO Article with Ahmet Zeytinoglu, CEO at Sodexo Onsite Services Turkey

7 min read

“Without empathy, a leader is missing a key ingredient to success.” – Ahmet Zeytinoglu, CEO at Sodexo Onsite Services Turkey, speaks to us about developing a career...

Blog

Date: 20th April 2022

“Be open to learning and let values drive you.” – Interview with Sue Swanborough

9 min read

“I believe that HR plays a critical role in enabling a culture of trust within organisations through learning and developing the self-esteem of its people, so playing...

Blog

Date: 13th April 2022

“A huge desire for learning is really important in HR.” – Interview with Anne Leivers

9 min read

“I fundamentally believe the relationship between a leader and a team member is the most important relationship and, for me, the role of a HR professional is...

Blog

Date: 7th April 2022

“Open your mind to the idea that you can gain the skills to be a great HRD by doing different things.” – Interview with Susan Martindale

7 min read

“If you’ve got the right skill set, behaviours and leadership competencies, you do not need to have a technical HR background to be a great HRD.” –...

Blog

Date: 31st March 2022

Human: HR & Leadership Hackathon #9

1 min read

On March 30th we hosted our 9th Human HR & Leadership Hackathon, this time joined by a special guest speaker. We were joined by Paul McGregor, Founder...

Blog

Date: 23rd March 2022

“My advice is to keep your options open…Secondly, understand what the people in the business do.” – Interview with Lily Bissett

6 min read

“Small organisations tend to combine the finance and HR roles, so there is demand for that dual skill set. It was a beautiful sweet spot for me....

Blog

Date: 22nd March 2022

Carley Anderson – Candidate Testimonial

1 min read

We recently recorded a case study interview with one of the candidates we placed for a permanent role. At Human, we value our candidates’ experience and we...

Blog

Date: 16th March 2022

“…understand yourself and what makes you want to be in HR” – Interview with Ajun Budda

8 min read

“HR shouldn’t be a rules, regulations, policies and procedures function. There is a cultural change needed to shift it to an enabling, agile function.” – Ajun Budda,...

Blog

Date: 9th March 2022

“Senior HR leaders are responsible for advocating for our people.” – Interview with Rob Wagg

8 min read

“Senior HR leaders are responsible for advocating for our people. We have a responsibility and mandate to shape, mould and maintain the right culture. Peter Drucker’s famous...

Blog

Date: 2nd March 2022

“Grab every learning opportunity with two hands and don’t wait to be given it.” – Interview with Michelle Reid

7 min read

“I never made the decision that HR was my core focus but I love HR because of what it affords me. It’s very generalist, it’s about unlocking...

Blog

Date: 24th February 2022

Human: Talent & HR Hackathon #3

1 min read

On February 23rd we hosted our third Human Talent & HR Hackathon. We were joined by an amazing panel: Lucy Capp, Internal Recruiter at Pricecheck Janet Sutcliffe,...

Blog

Date: 23rd February 2022

“Arm yourself with knowledge and curiosity and understand the tools that you use every day.” – Interview with Rebecca Oldham

9 min read

“Your day to day work should only be a percentage of what you do. Spend the rest of your time on projects, building your brand and making...

Blog

Date: 16th February 2022

“Self-awareness and self-reflection are very important when working in HR” – Interview with Katie Dominy

8 min read

“Think about who you want to be and how you’re going to be that – whether that’s what you want or what the organisation needs – and...

Blog

Date: 9th February 2022

“I want to bring that user experience approach into how we reposition HR for the future.” – Interview with Simon Cunniffe

7 min read

“I think people often have it in their heads that HR is about designing stuff from a policy point of view. But we’re coming from it as...

Blog

Date: 2nd February 2022

Human: HR & Talent Acquisition Hackathon #3

1 min read

On Wednesday, February 23rd at 1pm GMT we will be hosting our 3rd Human HR & Talent Acquisition Hackathon. We will be joined by a great panel...

Blog

Date: 2nd February 2022

“The world of work is changing…” – Interview with Sue Round

6 min read

“I believe the world has now woken up to the value that expertise in organisational development can bring… The world of work is changing, but we haven’t...

Blog

Date: 27th January 2022

Human: HR & Leadership Hackathon #8

1 min read

On January 26th we hosted our 8th Human HR & Leadership Hackathon, joined by a great panel of Human (and human) professionals. We discussed topics including How...

Blog

Date: 26th January 2022

“Be curious but also push back, and do it in a humble way.” – Interview with Ant Perfect

6 min read

“COVID has held a mirror up to us and made us realise that we don’t have to continue in the same way. It’s such a different world...

Blog

Date: 19th January 2022

“Be persistent. If you want to get to a higher level don’t be put off by setbacks.” – Interview with Paul Atherton

7 min read

“HR knowledge is something that can be acquired on the job. Don’t undervalue your experience in other areas, because it will help you become a more rounded...

Blog

Date: 12th January 2022

‘At any stage in your career, network and seek out mentors, people that you can talk to and bounce ideas off.’ – Interview with Sonia Card

7 min read

“When I look back at my career, the jobs where I excelled and looked forward to going into work every day were all with companies that genuinely...

Blog

Date: 5th January 2022

“Challenge yourself and be true to yourself.” – Interview with Caroline Thomas

7 min read

“HR goes to the core of what you stand for and what you believe. I believe in fundamental fairness. In doing the right thing, even when no...

Blog

Date: 22nd December 2021

Join us on our 8th Human HR & Leadership Hackathon

1 min read

We are excited to announce that on January 26th 2022 at 1pm GMT we will be hosting our 8th Human #HR & Leadership Hackathon. We are now looking for...

Blog

Date: 21st December 2021

Could you be our next Human CEO?

1 min read

Since launching during lockdown 1.0, we’ve had great conversations with some outstanding Human CEOs. If you head over to Apple or Spotify, you can listen to all...

Blog

Date: 20th December 2021

HR Leaders Reading List 2021

1 min read

“The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it.” – James Bryce In addition to physical and mental wellbeing...

Blog

Date: 15th December 2021

Xmas Reading list: Human CEO’s share their favourites

1 min read

What will you be reading over the Christmas break? With the end of what has been another unusual year fast approaching, we hope you have some...

Blog

Date: 9th December 2021

Could you be our next HR Leader?…

1 min read

For the month of December we are going to take a break from posting regular HR Leadership articles. However, if you head over to our blog page...

Blog

Date: 2nd December 2021

“…try and get experience in as many different aspects of HR as possible” – Interview with Kristine Pollock

7 min read

“Wherever you are in your career you need to understand the language of your business. You need to understand finance, profit and loss and communications.” – Kristine...

Blog

Date: 25th November 2021

“When you become a leader in HR you have to remember doubly that it’s all about people…” – Interview with Paul Buckland-White

7 min read

“When you become a leader in HR you have to remember doubly that it’s all about people: the people who are your customers and the people you...

Blog

Date: 18th November 2021

“…be open, be flexible and always try to do a good job.” – Interview with Montserrat Bravo

5 min read

“I think career progression comes from the right skills, the right attitude and being at the right place at the right time.” – Montserrat Bravo, HR Director,...

Blog

Date: 11th November 2021

“…volunteer to do the difficult stuff. The jobs that are unglamorous.” – Interview with Martin Glover

6 min read

“The way you learn most about yourself, others, and how to get things done is to volunteer to do the difficult stuff. The jobs that are unglamorous.”...

Blog

Date: 4th November 2021

Being a successful HR Leader while dealing with the COVID pandemic – Interview with Cindy Peters

7 min read

“In the early days it felt intense, and people didn’t necessarily have the right technology at their fingertips when they began working from home. There was a...

Blog

Date: 1st November 2021

Case Study: Retained Search United Response

1 min read

We recently supported the HR team at United Response on a consultancy and hiring project. After gaining a deeper understanding of the business, we supported them...

Blog

Date: 28th October 2021

“Be flexible, work hard, and deliver above expectations.” – Interview with RoseMarie Loft

8 min read

“I don’t think a senior HR job is a job. It’s really about where you fill the strategic gaps in the organisation for the benefit of the...

Blog

Date: 27th October 2021

Human: HR Hackathon #7

1 min read

On October 20th we hosted our seventh Human HR Hackathon, joined by: Nick Holmes, Global Head of Professional Development at Fishawack Health Samantha Lewis, HR Director (People...

Blog

Date: 21st October 2021

“Employees are the core of a blue collar business.” – Interview with Emily Gardiner

6 min read

“Employees are the core of a blue collar business. Finance and operations look at money and bums on seats, but from the HR perspective you need to...

Blog

Date: 14th October 2021

“Stick to your core values and beliefs at all times.” – Interview with Anthony Green

7 min read

“Stick to your core values and beliefs at all times. If you really love people and the value they can bring to the business, keep that with...

Blog

Date: 7th October 2021

“The value from our function comes not only from supporting others, but from the leadership we show.” – Interview with Donald MacRae

8 min read

“The value from our function comes not only from supporting others, but from the leadership we show. That could be innovation, industry-leading initiatives, or leadership in terms...

Blog

Date: 30th September 2021

“Be honest, because that’s what people want to hear.” – Interview with Heather Waterhouse

8 min read

“The credibility of the HR profession is in being the moral compass of an organisation, but we do that by finding solutions, not by being a blocker...

Case Studies

Date: 29th September 2021

Retained Search: Case Study with Stanley Black & Decker Group

1 min read

Recently we were introduced to Sally Roberts-Dennis, HR Manager at SEF part of the Stanley Black and Decker Group. Sally had been working with another provider on...

Blog

Date: 15th September 2021

Talent Acquisition Hackathon #2

1 min read

We are excited to announce that on September 29th at 1pm we will be hosting our second Talent Acquisition Hackathon. In this session, we are planning to...

Blog

Date: 10th September 2021

Human HR Hackathon: The power of The GC Index

1 min read

On September 8th we had a great webinar co-hosting with John Franklin-Hackett, Founder and Chief Game Changer at Franklin-Hackett Ltd and The GC Index. During the...

Blog

Date: 17th August 2021

The Human CEO Podcast with Amy Stephenson

1 min read

On August 2020 we have launched our first ever podcast, The Human CEO. Since launching during lockdown 1.0, we’ve had great conversations with some outstanding Human CEOs. like Alex...

Case Studies

Date: 4th August 2021

Employee Value Proposition: Sagetech Medical Case Study

1 min read

Our aim has always been to partner with our clients to support them to build strong teams. We help clients to find the right people for their...

Blog

Date: 30th July 2021

Human HR Hackathon #5

1 min read

This week we hosted our fifth Human HR Hackathon. The aim of the Hackathons is to build a community of HR professionals who support each other by...

Blog

Date: 8th July 2021

“Building relationships is crucial.” – Interview with Natasha Giles

9 min read

“For me, the power of HR is in connecting the right people to each other and harnessing their passions and motivations to achieve goals. We have a...

Blog

Date: 24th June 2021

‘…you need to keep learning and developing to remain current and abreast of what’s happening within HR.’ – Interview with Kate Laidlow

13 min read

“Watch out for complacency; you need to keep learning and developing to remain current and abreast of what’s happening within HR. There will be new opportunities presented...

Blog

Date: 17th June 2021

“Trying to change your business’ performance can be like turning an oil tanker” – Interview with Craig Oddy

9 min read

“Trying to change your business’ performance can be like turning an oil tanker; you can’t always do things quickly, and putting plasters over problems doesn’t always fix...

Blog

Date: 10th June 2021

“Be open-minded and challenge what you think you want, what you think you know, and what you think you don’t know…” – Interview with David Bowes

10 min read

“Be open-minded and challenge what you think you want, what you think you know, and what you think you don’t know; particularly when it comes to yourself,...

Blog

Date: 27th May 2021

“Never be afraid to challenge yourself…” – Interview with Euan Graham

8 min read

“Never be afraid to challenge yourself, be open to different routes into different roles, and remember the value in stretching beyond your comfort zone.” – Euan Graham,...

Blog

Date: 21st May 2021

100 months of Human!

2 min read

This week marks 100 months of Human! When I launched Human back in January 2013 at the end of a recession, I made a commitment to...

Blog

Date: 5th May 2021

TA Hackathon #1

1 min read

We had a great TA Hackathon on April 28th, joined by an amazing panel like: Clive Smart, Head of Talent Acquisition at Sky Betting & Gaming Emily...

Blog

Date: 29th April 2021

“[A]lways consider making sideways moves as well as upward ones” – Interview with Siri Nomme

11 min read

“[A]lways consider making sideways moves as well as upward ones, as they will develop your experience and perspectives. Your career should be a jungle gym you actively...

Blog

Date: 7th April 2021

Human HR Hackathon #4

1 min read

We had such a great time on our fourth Human HR Hackathon. The aim was to build a community of HR professionals who can each help solve...

Blog

Date: 1st April 2021

‘Don’t allow your past to dictate your future!’ – Interview with Ian Newbury-Milton-Scott

6 min read

“…[I]f you get offered an opportunity you want but don’t feel totally equipped for, grab it and learn on the job.” – Ian Newbury-Milton-Scott, Principal Executive Officer...

Blog

Date: 25th March 2021

“…and make sure you’re asking the right questions and letting the answers feed into your plan for the future.”- Interview with Felicity Barnes

8 min read

“The world of work will never look quite the same again, and we need to plan for that. Try to think about the needs of your team,...

Blog

Date: 18th March 2021

“Get out of the HR bubble and get to know your business…”- Interview with Declan Ball

10 min read

“Get out of the HR bubble, get to know your business, be able to speak their language, and don’t be afraid to go back to your basic...

Blog

Date: 11th March 2021

The Success Story of Janet Sutcliffe, Head of HR at United Response

8 min read

“[T]he most important thing to have in HR is a genuine interest in people, because if you don’t have that, it won’t matter how good your policies...

Blog

Date: 4th March 2021

“…it’s always important to talk to our colleagues about how we feel. I find HR teams sometimes run on tea and quiet swearing!” Interview with Emma Cannon

12 min read

“It can be quite easy to take on emotional burdens when we’re dealing with issues, so it’s always important to talk to our colleagues about how we...

Blog

Date: 1st March 2021

Strategic and Commercial Chartered MCIPD Senior HR Professional

1 min read

We are currently representing a driven individual keen to find their next role. This person is a strategic and commercial Chartered MCIPD Senior HR Professional, available immediately....

Blog

Date: 25th February 2021

“Expose yourself to as many environments, industries, and responsibilities as you can” – Interview with Lorna Hunt

9 min read

“Expose yourself to as many environments, industries, and responsibilities as you can, because you will experience a whole range of areas and concepts that will enrich your...

Blog

Date: 22nd February 2021

Multilingual HR Director with experience across MENA

1 min read

We recently had a great conversation with a Multilingual HR Director with a depth of experience across MENA. Having returned to the UK they are now seeking...

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Date: 18th February 2021

“Having a rounded picture of the HR and People challenges of the whole business is much more valuable than drawing from a single area of experience.” – Interview with Ben Wharfe

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“If you’re interested in HR but haven’t broken into the field yet, it’s never too late. Business experience is just as much a part of HR as...