Real World HR is the podcast putting the human back into HR. Hosted by Louise Kennedy, HR expert, chartered CIPD professional, and founder at leading HR consultancy Oculus HR, this podcast shares the real world stories behind the processes, to humanise HR. The Real World HR podcast focuses on people. And of course, where there’s people involved there’s sometimes problems. With Real World HR, we don’t shy away from that. We t ...
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In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Dr Jennifer Cottam. Jennifer is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Talk Works. She is serious about making services accessible, which is why, in 2014, Talk Works was set up to give rapid access to mental health support to many. Jennifer’s qualifications include the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a post-graduate Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as well as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Talk Works work alongside HR Teams, Occupational Health and Line Managers nationwide to help employees work well, feel well and engage well at work. On the podcast, Jennifer shares how companies and leaders can accommodate for their workforce if they present as neurodiverse. She also covers how these changes will bring about positive change for the whole workforce, and how we can ramp up our productivity through good sleep. Ready to step into the Real World of HR? Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ HR Health Check: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/ Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/ Connect with Jen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jencottam/ Talk Works: https://talk-works.org.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/talk-works/
What benefits can an employee survey bring to your company? In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Victoria Bond. Victoria is the CEO and Founder of Ten Space. The Ten Space survey platform provides a data-driven approach for HR professionals to easily design, gather and analyse high-quality feedback. Following a successful HR career, Victoria saw the opportunity to build a pragmatic product for HR teams to fall in love with. Her mission to ‘create incredible workplaces through highly engaged teams’, is underpinned by the technology and service delivered by the Ten Space team. On the podcast, Victoria explains how employee surveys can be beneficial in the workplace, when is best to implement them and how to tailor surveys to ensure you get honest, real results. Ready to step into the Real World of HR? Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ HR Health Check: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/ Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/ Connect with Victoria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/employeeengagementvb/ Ten Space: https://www.tenspace.co.uk/ HR Director’s Cut Podcast: https://www.tenspace.co.uk/podcasts/
Have you ever thought about starting your own HR consultancy? In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD. Sarah is a highly acclaimed HR Consultant and business owner with over 30 years of experience in the industry. She is the UK's leading mentor for HR consultants and the founder of Leap into HR Consulting Virtual Bootcamps, the first HR consulting training program to become CPD accredited both in the UK and internationally. Sarah is also the best-selling author of "Leap into HR Consulting," which shares her expertise on how to help people professionals transition to build successful HR consultancy businesses. On the podcast, Sarah shares advice on setting up your own HR consultancy, her career journey so far and what has helped along the way, and the benefits that having mentors and coaches can bring. Ready to step into the Real World of HR? Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ HR Health Check: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/ Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/ Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhg/ Leap into Consulting: https://www.leapintoconsulting.com/
Can the way we are treated at work influence our productivity? In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by FCIPD and MBA Business Coach & Mentor, Dulcie Swanston. Dulcie has over 20 years’ experience in the FTSE 100/250 with powerhouses like Bass and Mitchells & Butlers Plc, and she's not just a Master Executive Coach, but also a Business Mentor across sectors like retail and pharmaceuticals globally. Founder of Tea Break Training Ltd and 'The 52 Project', author of 'It’s Not Bloody Rocket Science', and a voice on BBC, Dulcie stands out as possibly the only Fellow of the CIPD with an MBA, a post-graduate in Employment Law, and also a qualified nightclub bouncer! On the podcast, Dulcie shares how scientific research can help us to understand how to build better relationships, lead with authenticity and adapt for growth. Louise and Dulcie cover the science behind emotional intelligence and how it links to productivity at work. Ready to step into the Real World of HR? Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ HR Health Check: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/ Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/ Connect with Dulcie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dulcieshepherd/ Top Right Thinking: https://www.toprightthinking.com/its-not-bloody-rocket-science/meet-dulcie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotbloodyrocketscience?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
The cost-of-living crisis affects us all, but how does it affect us in the workplace? In this episode of Real World HR, host Louise Kennedy is joined by committed social justice advocate; Alison Dunn. Alison has been the Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Advice Gateshead since 2012 and has led the independent charity to support hundreds of thousands of people in the North East and maximise household income, resulting in approximately £84m of financial gains over a ten-year period. Under her leadership, the charity has undergone significant growth, increasing turnover from £1.4m to over £5.8m, growing a workforce of more than 220 staff members, and supporting around 70 volunteers each year. In this episode, Louise and Alison chat about the challenges that people and employers face in the cost-of-living crisis. They talk about the services that are available to people and how companies can work with their employees and prospective employees to help ease the repercussions of the challenges we face in today’s societal issues. Ready to step into the Real World of HR? Find out more about Oculus HR: https://oculus-hr.co.uk/ HR Health Check: https://oculushr-health-check-linkedin.scoreapp.com/ Connect with Louise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisekennedyfcipd/ Connect with Alison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisondunncag/ References: Citizen’s Advice Gateshead Citizen’s Advice Society Matters