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

“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. Even if it’s on a smaller scale, as opposed to a bigger issue, it’s important that it’s being dealt with early and people have the support early as […]

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

“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 as you can.  That positive attitude, enthusiasm, and desire to succeed will take somebody further than they think” – Clare Garcia FCIPD, People Director at Places Leisure talks

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

“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 you are not gonna get your company from point A to point B if your people are not on board with you” – Olya Yakzhina, Head of People,

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

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

“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 own the business’s results themselves.” – Abi Hadley-Clift, HR Manager at Cycling Sports Group speaks up on how taking care of the employees brings about a positive effect

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

“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 regularly, consistently, and in an actionable way, your people will stay.” – Jayde Tipper, Chief People Officer of Temenos, speaks up on how having quantifiable data is essential

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

“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 quickly get found out. Instead, seek out what you love to do and roles that will use your strengths and talents.” – Rob Peacock, Head of Learning, Leadership

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

“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 them, support them and make a difference it’s such a win, both for them and for the business.” – James Smith, Head of Human Resources at Merseyrail, speaks

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

“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 our part in delivering commercial benefit rather than seeing ourselves as a support function. It’s a brilliant way to help people grow and if we’re not thinking about

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