Lucinda welcomes returning guest Dr. Jo Burrell, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Ultimate Resilience. They delve into the alarming findings of the latest HR Wellbeing Report, which reveals that nearly half of HR professionals are experiencing clinical levels of depression, significantly higher than the general population. With over 1,400 respondents, the report highlights a stark disparity between the mental health struggles faced by HR professionals and the support they receive. Jo discusses the importance of open conversations about mental wellbeing in the HR field, the need for systemic support such as supervision, and practical tips for building resilience. KEY TAKEAWAYS The recent HR wellbeing report revealed that 44% of HR professionals meet the threshold for clinical levels of depression, which is 2.5 times higher than the general population. Additionally, 63% are likely experiencing significant symptoms of burnout. Despite the high levels of suffering, only 13% of HR professionals reported feeling very supported at work regarding their mental wellbeing. This indicates a significant gap between the mental health challenges faced and the support available. There is a "conspiracy of silence" surrounding HR wellbeing, where professionals feel they cannot express their struggles. Encouraging open discussions about mental health and creating a supportive environment is crucial for addressing these issues. Setting clear boundaries between work and personal life is essential for preventing burnout. HR professionals need to be assertive in protecting their time and wellbeing, which includes disconnecting from work after hours. BEST MOMENTS "What we found was 44% of respondents meeting the threshold for clinical levels of depression, which is two and a half times higher than we would expect to see in the general population." "There's a big disparity between the level of suffering and the degree of support that's available for people." "I think there's been a lack of acknowledgement that this has become a profession that is incredibly challenging." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com            Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk  Dr Jo Burrell - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-burrell-04901a96 ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda continues the High Performance HR series by focussing on the critical elements of performance management that drive high performance within organisations. She talks about the importance of clear goals, regular feedback, ongoing development, and a supportive culture in fostering employee engagement and performance. Lucinda also outlines practical strategies for implementing continuous performance management, moving away from traditional annual appraisals to a more dynamic approach that includes regular check-ins and coaching conversations. KEY TAKEAWAYS High performance is driven by clear goals supported by regular, constructive feedback. Engaging employees in setting their own SMART goals significantly enhances their engagement and performance. Moving away from traditional annual appraisals to a culture of ongoing performance conversations is essential. Regular check-ins, goal adjustments, and developmental feedback foster a dynamic and responsive work environment. Ongoing development and coaching are critical for employee engagement and performance. Managers should adopt a collaborative coaching style, encouraging employees to reflect on their performance and identify areas for improvement. Acknowledging high performance behaviours boosts morale and reinforces desired actions. Recognition should be timely and specific to ensure employees feel valued and motivated. BEST MOMENTS "Clear goals supported by regular feedback is the most consistently cited way to achieve high performance." "Continuous performance management is trying to create a culture of ongoing dialogue between managers and employees." "If goal setting is a living, breathing process, it’s not something that’s gathering dust in a drawer for years." "Employees who receive daily feedback from their managers are three times more likely to be engaged than those who receive just annual feedback." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com            Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/ HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda is joined by Helen Ketteringham, the Chief People Officer at NCFE, an education charity based in the North East of England. Helen shares her journey in HR, detailing her 20 years of experience across various sectors, including retail and financial services, before stepping into her current role. She discusses the importance of navigating uncertainty in leadership, the value of a coaching culture, and the significance of continuous learning. KEY TAKEAWAYS A commitment to lifelong learning is essential for personal and professional growth. Adopting a learning mindset helps navigate the complexities and uncertainties of the workplace. Establishing a coaching culture within an organisation is crucial. It not only empowers leaders to support their teams effectively but also fosters a collaborative environment where individuals can develop their skills and self-awareness. Comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty is a vital skill for leaders, especially in HR roles. Embracing change and viewing it as an opportunity can lead to innovative solutions and better organisational outcomes. Building strong networks both internally and externally enhances the ability to address challenges and leverage diverse expertise. Collaboration is key to achieving strategic goals and fostering a supportive workplace culture. BEST MOMENTS "What I was looking for was a real sort of sense of purpose and meaning... it was definitely meaning I was looking for and it's definitely delivered on that." "I think the biggest difference for me... is around navigating uncertainty... we need to understand that ourselves." "If you're somebody who really likes certainty, you feel like you need to have all the answers... but in actual fact, no one has all the answers." "It's about linking through those approaches to business outcomes further down the line... storytelling is really helpful." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com            Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk  ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Ian Dinwiddy is the founder of Inspiring Dads, which aims to help HR Leaders support their new dads, enhancing gender equality at home and at work, and improve well-being, performance and culture. Ian joins Lucinda this week, to talk about why inspiring and supporting new dads across organisations provides a significant route to gender equality. KEY TAKEAWAYS A parental transition for anyone is tricky, and requires support. But in the case of dads, there is a tendency to sometimes overlook their needs, or be slightly more dismissive. Slipping into gender stereotyping can be very easy when we become parents. Tradition suggests that women should remain home and men should immediately return to work. But we live in a world where conversations about this stereotyping should be encouraged. We must remove the stigma surrounding men who choose to be the one to stay at home. In terms of equality, the companies that stand out are the ones who combine their policies on leave, and look for overarching strategies that work for any case. Allowing men to take leave will eventually re-align the stereotypical way of thinking - that becoming a parent makes you somehow less effective in the workplace. BEST MOMENTS 'We helped stressed dads to balance work and fatherhood' 'In order to promote gender equality, it should be just as easy for men to stay at home' 'However you become a parent, you are entitled to the same amount of leave' 'It changes your perspective of roles and responsibilities in the business' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Ian Dinwiddy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iandinwiddy/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Laura Overton is an award winning learning analyst dedicated to uncovering and sharing effective practices in learning innovation that lead to business value. As the founder of Towards Maturity, she is also known for leading the first 15 years of a longitudinal study programme (2004 – February 2019) respected for uncovering and share learning strategies that lead to business success. Laura joins Lucinda to discuss data itself, and why some people are fearful of being too data-driven when it comes to people management. KEY TAKEAWAYS Because of the emphasis on technology, AI and big data, there seems to be a general movement towards collating these many data sources and examining the way in which it can impact our organisations. Data is all about evidence and evidence is about proving. It isn't just useful in proving our value, but also the ways in which we can improve and disprove. As people professionals, when you say the word data, we conflate this with the concept of proving return on investment. There are so many different sources of data. As an industry, it is critical that we are critical thinkers and look for where the biases may lay. But it is also crucial that we do not become hyper-critical. BEST MOMENTS 'Without data, our work hasn't necessarily been as tangible' 'Being data driven is about being curious and willing to look at alternative sources of insight and information' 'It's about improving. it might even be about disproving something' 'Data actually liberates us' About the Guest, Laura Overton Laura Overton is an experienced international speaker, author and facilitator with a passion for exploring, challenging and sharing. Laura believes that the role of learning leaders in the changing workplace is to unlock the potential of business and people. Certainly, her goal has always been to help learning leaders ensure that their organisations are equipped and ready through outcome-led and evidence informed practice. Also, Laura led a global research programme for 15 years, bringing a community of practitioners, policy makers, experts and suppliers together to investigate how learning innovation delivers business value. Wildwood Coaching - https:/LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lauraoverton https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/learningchangemakers-6768177569251520512/  https://mindtoolsbusiness.com/research-and-reports/l-d-relationship-with-data https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-secret-healthy-ld-relationship-data-laura-overton/ VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Laura Overton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraoverton/ ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

June Hogan is the director of Wildwood Coaching, and joins Lucinda to talk about the topic of outplacement, the practice of ensuring that outgoing employees are given every chance at a successful future outside of the organisation, which can result in positive impact upon company brand, loyalty and retention. KEY TAKEAWAYS When dealing with people, it is crucial to remember that everyone is unique, and must be treated as such. It is about finding out who the individual is, and the circumstances that have led them to this point. A redundancy can negatively impact confidence in a huge way. Roles are made redundant rather than individuals, but we form close-knit bonds to the roles we assume. Change itself comes with a fluctuating set of responses. Some dig in their heels and do not embrace change, but then this feeling can shift to one of receptiveness, and a need to be heard. The benefits of outplacement support, and treating outgoing people with support, is that it creates a more positive view of you as an employer to those who remain. BEST MOMENTS 'Outplacement can be done really well or really badly' 'We are all about the individual' 'All there is, is a need to support and to help people move forwards' 'A redundancy inevitably impacts motivation' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Wildwood Coaching - https://wildwoodcoaching.co.uk About the Guest, June Hogan June Hogan is a Career Coach and Outplacement Specialist and works with HR professionals managing redundancies. Offering Outplacement Support ensures those who leave to feel positive about the future, those who remain can see you did the right thing and it helps to protect company brand and reputation. With 20 years corporate HR experience, personal and professional experience of redundancy and a recent coaching qualification, in 2019 June decided to set up her own business and specialise in Outplacement Support. June Hogan: "I find Outplacement Support incredibly rewarding work, it’s a privilege to support people at what is often a difficult time in their lives and to know I've played a part in their journey to shape their future". https://www.linkedin.com/in/junehogan/ ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks is an entrepreneur, award-winning engineer, tech leader, writer, mentor, wife, mother of two, former gymnast and the Founder and CEO of KeepWOL. KeepWOL is a game-centric talent development platform focusing on the human elements of work that make or break organisations using multiplayer games, AI technology, and end-to-end learning integration. In this episode, Lauren talks about how this strategy can maximise cultural intelligence and build exceptional teams. KEY TAKEAWAYS Even from an early age, we take on far more knowledge through play than we do through conventional means, such as relaying data and memorising. We must ask questions that allow people to share what they want of themselves, rather than cornering them into revealing uncomfortable truths. By allowing participants to provide contextual details, it promotes a sense of belonging, and also enhances empathy, vulnerability and emotional connection. Curiosity, courage and connection are the keystones of the techniques and methodologies for facilitation. BEST MOMENTS 'We're focussed on building relationships through play' 'Conversation is a big piece of this' 'Our games feature storytelling to elevate that human experience' 'Build connection by having yourself be vulnerable so that others recognise that they too can be vulnerable' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks - https://www.laurenfitzpatrickshanks.com ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda is joined by Rachel Gilfrin, a confidence coach and gender diversity specialist, to discuss the ways in which organisations can empower female talent by creating confidence, shifting mindsets and shaping new progression paths in the workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS Women often feel as though they have to behave like someone else in order to be seen as a potential leader, which masks our true selves. In order for us to be confident, we need to have a good understanding of our mindset and the way we deal with situations. In order to express ourselves properly, we need to be confident. Women often feel duty bound to prioritise child care and the new world of home schooling. This cannot help but find itself transferred into the workplace. Organisations could be sitting on a goldmine of untapped talent, but do not know it because they fail to encourage people to speak out and share their views and talents. BEST MOMENTS 'I had to turn up my masculine characteristics and turn down my feminine instincts in order to fit in' 'True confidence comes with self-acceptance' 'There's so much guilt from women, coming from the areas in life they're trying to juggle' 'How much untapped talent is in your organisation?' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Rachel Gilfrin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-gilfrin-lifecoach/?originalSubdomain=uk About the Guest, Rachel Gilfrin Rachel Gilfrin, founder of Rachel Harriet Coaching, is a Confidence Coach, Mentor & Podcast Host working with ambitious women to grow their confidence and propel their careers. Rachel works both privately 1:1 with women on developing confidence in all areas of life, but also within businesses.  She is hugely passionate about supporting & accelerating gender diversity in leadership roles. Rachel has developed  a unique corporate group coaching program specifically designed for women to grow in confidence & communication skills, and feel empowered to proactively co-create their career path with the organisation they work for.  Rachel's passion is supporting you to play to your strengths & unearth the talent & skills that you may be overlooking. She uses self reflection tools to define your values and build a career that aligns with them. Website: www.rachelharrietcoaching.co.uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-gilfrin-lifecoach/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachelharrietcoaching Podcast: www.rachelharrietcoaching.co.uk/podcast ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda talks to Zoe Hawkins and Jo Wheatley of The Coaching Crowd Podcast, who are in the process of launching an exciting new book, 'Deciding To Coach'. Jo and Zoe discuss their fascinating work, and how it may help you to decide upon your own coaching ambitions. KEY TAKEAWAYS The first half of the book is dedicated to equipping you with the tools you may need in order to coach. The second half contains the business strategies that Zoe and Jo have used to build a successful coaching business. Coaching can feel like a "soft and fluffy" pursuit that might not provide a viable business model. But coaching is a courageous , empowering and enlightening pursuit. Emotions can be affected by your coaching journey. Thoughts and feelings play a huge role in the way we coach, which can have knock-on effects in terms of our behaviour. BEST MOMENTS 'It's the book that we wanted when we set out in coaching' 'How you actually turn this into a viable business?' 'Coaching is a genuinely credible career' 'There is such a huge demand for coaches' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          The Coaching Crowd Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-coaching-crowd-podcast-with-jo-wheatley-zoe-hawkins/id1594603806 Deciding To Coach - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deciding-Coach-Coaching-Business-Strategy/dp/B09X3Y663V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GCKF2GRF9G0G&keywords=deciding+to+coach&qid=1652260953&sprefix=deciding+to+coach%2Caps%2C48&sr=8-1 About the Guests Jo is an Award Nominated (EMCC Global Coach Practitioner 2020) Master Accredited Coach and Coach Trainer. Also, she has over 1800 hours of 1:1 executive coaching experience and is a qualified coaching supervisor. Jo coaches professionals across the globe through virtual coaching platforms as a well as in person sessions. Additionally, she works in a consultancy capacity specialising in supporting values led organisations driving cultural transformation. Lastly, she is a co-founder and Coach at In Good Company which is an Institute of Leadership and Management Approved Centre. Zoe Hawkins is a global, multi award nominated master accredited coach, coach supervisor and coach trainer. She coaches courageous, high achieving leaders who desire more fulfilment from their careers. This might be about balance, inner confidence, finding purpose and joy or working through a career plateau to re-ignite passion and drive. Zoe's qualifications include a first class degree in Commerce, a Masters (distinction) in Personnel and Development A diploma in Performance Coaching, Master Coach, Master Hypnotist,  Master Practitioner of NLP. She also holds a certificate in Transactional Analysis and a diploma in coaching supervision. ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

One of the biggest challenges that leaders and HR professionals face in this new hybrid world, is the issue of how to ensure that our people remain engaged from a distance. In this episode, Lucinda talks you through a variety of invaluable strategies designed to make sure this can be achieved. KEY TAKEAWAYS The definition of engagement is disputed, with many wondering if it is a process or an output. But the key to engagement is the recognition that it is important. Engagement needs to be as individualised as possible. We must try to think of it less as a one-size-fits-all process, and encourage managers to personalise where possible. Engagement is driven by some key drivers: having a supportive manager, clarity of role and alignment with strategic purpose, ongoing conversations with timely feedback, trust, autonomy and empowerment, opportunities to learn and grow, level of fit or belonging, regular strength based conversations, or natural own conscious state. The lack office environments has led to a decline in the relationships that we used to foster in a real world environment. We need to encourage growth in this area. BEST MOMENTS 'No wonder we find engagement quite hard as it's quite hard to define' 'It doesn't matter how we define engagement. The key is that it is important' 'We need people to interact' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com         ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Sarah Hamilton-Gill created the formula for her company, Leap Into HR Consulting, based on 28 years of consulting experience, and over three decades supporting start ups and SME's to grow. In the past two years, Sarah and her team have supported over 100 new start up consultants during the pandemic. Sarah joins Lucinda on this episode to discuss the ways in which you can make the leap yourself into the world of HR consulting. KEY TAKEAWAYS Before the pandemic, the world of remote working was still being stress-tested and not seen as a viable way of working. Now that most people work remotely, it has opened up the world of consultancy, which can be seamlessly operated from anywhere. Employee relations are now at the forefront of most corporate conversations, and the proliferation of quality, remotely available HR advice means that the HR sector has never been hotter. In order to get started as a consultant, focus upon the things you are truly good at, and the areas in which you excel. Stay in your comfort zone to start with, and gently branch out into other areas. Clarity is essential. You need to work out your ideal life/work balance, as well as your areas of expertise. Also, you must gain clarity on your proposed pricing model. BEST MOMENTS 'There's a fantastic opportunity right now to go into consulting. It's never been better' 'The marketplace has never been busier for outsourcing HR' 'The emphasis at the moment is very operational based' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com         Leap Into Consulting - https://www.leapintoconsulting.com About The Guest, Sarah Hamilton-Gill In Sarah's early years in HR Consulting, it was a challenge to juggle a busy consulting diary with being a parent to two babies. It soon became clear to her that without the support and flexibility she got from being a business owner that she would have missed much of her boys growing up. Sarah was just 28 when she decided to go it alone and set up her HR Consultancy business in 1992. Her parents were not happy with her choice to leave the corporate life but today, having successfully built a 7-figure business and two 6-figure businesses, it’s obvious she made the right decision.Sarah started working with smaller companies then, as her business evolved, moved onto bigger names. Organisations Sarah has worked with include BT, Vodafone, Santander and the English Football Association. She has gained awards including being a Finalist in the CIPD Best HR Consultancy (2018), Influential Small Business Owner winner (2018), HR Consultancy of the year (2020) Business and Industry Today and finalist for the Reinvention Award (2020). This year Sarah was Winner of an Award from BreatheHR mad also nominated for a Woman In Business Award as well. On 5th November 2020 Sarah self-published her book, Leap into HR Consulting - How to move successfully from Corporate to Consulting which has not only topped the business books list on Amazon but was also a finalist in the Business Book Awards 2021. It’s available at all good book shops and Amazon worldwide as an eBook, Audible and paperback. “If I can do it, you can do it too!" Connect with Sarah Hamilton-Gill FCIPD on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/LISarahHG ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Selina Yankson is a certified career coach and sales and marketing consultant with over 20 years experience, and the founder of The Mid-Career Mentor, which helps experienced professionals fulfil their potential by providing real-world and practical career guidance. Selina joins Lucinda to talk about the fascinating topic of people's mid careers, what it truly means and how engagement and fulfilment in this demographic can be key when it comes to retention. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many believe they are in their mid-career from around 25 to 35, and then they subsequently enter their later career. The entire corporate structure has changed in business. Progression opportunities are less and the hierarchy is much flatter than it once was. This means that people are moving out rather than upwards, in order to reach the next level. Companies do not necessarily perform traditional career planning, as they assume that the talent is there, and they can buy it in. This leads to people growing far more disgruntled, and a higher level of competition amongst them. Companies are set up with missions and goals. Everyone knows about performance and metrics expected. Behaviours are dictated by ourselves. BEST MOMENTS 'Mid career is really an experience rather than a time' 'The path is not always clear' 'You are benefitting twice if you invest in these people' 'Sometimes we're not as approachable as we think we might be because we're so busy trying to cover all the things that we're overwhelmed with' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com         Mid Career Mentor - https://midcareermentor.quora.com ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda talks to Helen Beedham, a specialist in creating work cultures where individuals and teams can flourish and deliver successfully, about time management, and how a new approach may be needed as we move into a new world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Antiquated versions of timekeeping and ensuring patterns are adhered to in terms of time, have never truly produced any kind of data or feedback about productivity itself. We tend to think about time management in relation to the individual. What we don't think about is the interconnectedness between people's time habits and choices. We don't look at the big picture between teams and organisations. Our attention is often hijacked by the immense need to fulfil tasks as soon as they appear so as to appear more productive. This can mean that new tasks are prioritised over existing responsibilities so as to positively skew our efficiency. We must stop thinking of success as a result of time spent on a task, and instead look at the outcomes of tasks as a way of gauging effectiveness. BEST MOMENTS 'When you've accounted for your time in 6 minute increments for the past fifteen years, it's a hard habit to break!' 'The way we think about time and manage time, systemically, is quite broken' 'We have a whole load of social norms around time that affect our assumptions, beliefs and behaviours' 'There's a real battle between what's urgent and what's important' ABOUT THE GUEST Helen Beedham writes, speaks and advises on how to create more inclusive, productive workplaces where everyone can flourish. For the past 25 years, as management consultant then chair of a City-wide professional network. She has led change programmes for FTSE 100 businesses and regularly brought together Heads of HR, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing to exchange market-leading practices. Helen is regularly cited in business and HR publications and was commissioned by the Executive Director of London Business School’s Leadership Institute to assist them with selected research studies. Her business book is called 'The Future of Time: How ‘re-working’ time'. This can help you boost productivity, diversity and wellbeing'. She is host of 'The Business of Being Brilliant' podcast where she explores the human side of work with business and HR leaders, academics and workplace experts. www.helenbeedham.com www.thefutureoftime.co.uk Helen's Socials: Linked In | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube   VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com         Helen Beedham - https://www.helenbeedham.com ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda is joined by Andrew Webster, a Senior People Analytics Manager at Evershed Sutherland, to discuss the evolving field of HR analytics and its significance in modern organisations. Andrew shares insights from his career journey, highlighting his transition from a mathematics teacher to a key player in HR analytics, where he focuses on transforming data into actionable insights. He also discusses the importance of using tools like Power BI to visualise data and support strategic decision-making within HR KEY TAKEAWAYS The transition from manual Excel-based reporting to automated systems like Power BI is crucial for HR professionals to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. Utilising data to predict employee turnover and performance trends can help HR intervene proactively, enhancing employee engagement and reducing recruitment costs. The integration of AI in HR analytics is an emerging trend that can streamline processes, improve reporting, and enhance the ability to derive insights from data more quickly. The journey of understanding one's own neurodiversity can lead to greater self-acceptance and recognition of unique strengths, which can be leveraged in professional settings. BEST MOMENTS "I've always said I've made a career out of creating really good insights out of really bad data. It doesn't have to be perfect to have something useful." "You want to be able to demonstrate your evidence base, you want to be able to show influence people of things." "AI will not replace the head work or the heart work, but it will replace some of the hands work." "I think I found out that I have an autistic spectrum condition... It gives me some of my greatest strengths as well as challenges." "It's accept us for who we are and channel those strengths. Focus on the positives because you're right, it is human nature often to go into the negatives." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com            Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk  ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lindsey Caplan is the Lead Consultant at The Gathering Effect, who specialise in helping HR Leaders, chiefs of staff, and marketing professionals to define, diagnose, and adjust their gatherings for the effect they want. Lindsey joins Lucinda to talk about the power of gatherings, especially in the new world of work, and how to ensure that they have maximum impact. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gatherings are one of the main tools that organisations can use in order to bring about, and implement, change on a meaningful scale. In the aftermath of the pandemic and its lockdowns, gatherings have become far less throwaway than they were before. People like to gather, but they need the purpose to be more impactful, and the results to be far more effective. The same characteristics that make a gathering more effective, are the same ones that make change stick. We must define the effect and then craft the gathering itself in order to meet that purpose. Gatherings are defined as "push or pull" - Push means it is being done "at" people, and Pull signifies a gathering being done "with" people. BEST MOMENTS 'I developed people on the page, and then realised that what I really wanted to do was develop people in real life' 'We now have a higher bar for gathering' 'We have to learn how to gather well so that we can learn how to bring change to people' 'The key coaching I give to people is how to adjust their gathering to get the different effect that they want' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com         The Gathering Effect - https://www.gatheringeffect.com Lindsey Caplan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycaplan/ ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda talks about psychological safety - why it is so important as a topic in this hybrid working environment, and what we can do in order to ensure its existence in our own organisations. KEY TAKEAWAYS The definition of psychological safety is being able to show and employ one's self without the fear of negative consequences in terms of self-image, status or career. The main difference between psychological safety and trust is that psychological safety is about our beliefs around the group norms. Trust is about the beliefs we have about one another. Psychological safety can also boost employee engagement. This is because people feel more valued and buy into the culture more, therefore are willing to go the extra mile in terms of productivity. In the hybrid world, it is far harder to reach out when we feel that our knowledge base is lacking. In an office environment, the sense of camaraderie and support is far greater. We must recognise this. BEST MOMENTS 'It's about feeling able to be yourself' 'We must make sure that we feel we are able to position ourselves against group norms. That we are able to make mistakes, ask questions and disagree' 'In this knowledge environment we need to make sure that people feel engaged' 'This new distance - it can mean that we feel less psychologically safe in our workplace' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com         ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, something strikingly different for the show as Lucinda is in collaboration with Julie Turney and her incredible HR Sound Off Podcast. It's an empowering conversation between two of the most popular HR podcasts around, and which provides some fascinating insights into such topics as burn-out, how to better take care of ourselves and how we can be better supported as a sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS The role of HR professionals has changed dramatically, especially since the COVID pandemic. They now have to wear many more hats when it comes to responsibilities. Burn-out is becoming far too common in HR, and can generally be traced to several causes. Pride, ego, and a lack of delegation. We must remember that we are people, too. It's okay to ask for support. As professionals, we should always try to add value to others, but in return we must also ourselves be valued. Many see our work as invisible, and yet this only goes to prove that it is working successfully. Many HR professionals can not be strategic if they are not empowered within an organisation. Management should temper expectations and allow them the autonomy to focus upon what's really important. BEST MOMENTS 'HR people really do have to be superheroes' 'In HR, we're really terrible at taking care of ourselves' 'This has a knock-on to the way we value people' 'When we're not voicing it, we're internalising it' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com         The HR Sound Off Podcast - https://hrsoundoff.podbean.com About The Guest, Julie Turney As an HRforHR Coach, Julie helps HR professionals to build their resilience agility while providing a safe space for them to lean in, grow and thrive. Julie is an HR influencer and she provides information on great ways to future-proof your career in HR by sharing information on trends in HR and great HR tech you can use to develop your current skills and competencies. Lastly, as an advocate for self-care in HR, Julie uses her voice to share her story and clear up the many misconceptions people have about our profession. 15 Years experience in HR HRforHR Coach People Champion with a humancentric approach Lead Organizer of Disrupt HR Organizer – Barbados, Jamaica & Trinidad Keynote / Public Speaker Host – HR Sound Off Podcast Show Building resilience agility ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda discusses the topic of feedback - how it has changed in the new hybrid working environment, and why we should always seek to create positive, new ways of interacting with our people. KEY TAKEAWAYS We must encourage new ways of communicating with our people, and make sure that we are engendering new and positive cultures of communication. People expect feedback to be negative. We have created environments where people are wary when it is offered and do not actively seek it out. Virtual working has removed many of our informal feedback systems. We no longer have the ability to judge the gist of an interaction through natural means. We can make feedback less threatening by always fostering a growth mindset. We must view any feedback as an opportunity to learn and develop. BEST MOMENTS 'Feedback can be a game-changer in what we're trying to accomplish in this hybrid world' 'It triggers our fight-or-flight response' 'Feedback is the main way in which we get self-awareness' 'It's all about continuous improvement and taking away risk and blame cultures' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

To mark this very special 150th episode, Lucinda talks to Linda Holbeche, a thought and practice leader in the fields of leadership, HRM, organisation design and development. Linda and Lucinda discuss her fascinating and wide-ranging research into the HR sector, and talk about the innovations and expectations for the year ahead. KEY TAKEAWAYS If we simply react to new circumstances with practices we've always used, we won't necessarily see the results we're used to. The world has changed dramatically and our solutions must change with it. The events we've lived through have provided a lesson, namely that HR can no longer look to a playbook. We must look ahead towards the direction our organisations are heading, and assess the risks and opportunities out there. Data collection is always wise, but rather than simply siloing these valuable insights, we must seek to use it in agile ways. Ongoing debates about ethics and culture have begun to percolate down to the workforce. People want to feel as though they are valued, that their work is valuable, and that their efforts serve a purpose. BEST MOMENTS 'We've lived through some extraordinary times that are now becoming normal' 'You need to feel as though you are helping someone else' 'We have to adapt and move' 'Let's move beyond operational admin' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Linda Holbeche LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-holbeche-7352b910/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda is joined by Morna Bunce, the CPO of Stowe Family Law, to discuss the culture that the company has managed to implement, how keeping people at the heart of matters, we create happy, functional organisations, and how she is leading through innovation by elevating her own career vision to boardroom level. KEY TAKEAWAYS HR has long been seen as something transactional - generally where people go to receive their wages, and to book holiday. However, the world is changing, and the role of HR has now become the human facing side of the business itself. We must seek to articulate, to our managers, what our own vision for our career looks like. Make yourself heard and keep yourself in the conversation. In HR, people are much more willing to share ideas and information. It can be incredibly useful to network with others, to share visions, and to hold our ideas accountable. It's important to talk about the commercial elements of the business to our people, but it shouldn't be the whole conversation. We must keep their needs and issues at the heart of conversations. BEST MOMENTS 'HR has always been where my interest was' 'We are a people business, and we see that as an investment' 'We must show, through our delivery, what we are capable of' 'Collaboration makes everybody's working life better' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Morna Bunce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mornarose/?originalSubdomain=uk Find out  more about Actus 360 NOW here: Actus 360 NOW General Landing Page: https://pages.services/info.actus.co.uk/actus-360-now/?ts=1644830927010 About The Guest Morna has more than 15 years’ HR experience, developing her career alongside the growing family law firm, Stowe Family Law. Passionate about people and culture, as Chief People Officer, Morna is an integral part of the Executive Team at Stowe and leads the Talent and People & Culture teams. Morna has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing through sustainable working practices. Stowe Family Law is the UK's largest specialist family law firm, with over 40 offices nationwide. We are dedicated to family matters, offering tailored support so each case is handled with care. ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda is joined by Kendal Parmar, the CEO of Untapped AI, which drives change in organisations, to talk about the "Great Resignation" - if it's real, and if so how we can do to prevent migrations from our own workplaces by listening more closely to our people. KEY TAKEAWAYS Studies have shown that one in four people are planning to leave their jobs in the near future. It generally takes about six months to emotional reconcile this decision within ourselves. The business landscape is changing in remarkable ways. Employees are now far more valuable than the positions they hold, or the organisations that employ them. The pandemic has made many realise that there is far more to life than just working. The time we have been given has forced a wholesale readjustment in priorities. HR's role is to support the evolving role of leaders in the workplace, as they adjust to the evolving needs of employees. An entirely new way of leading people is emerging, one that encourages listening and adapting swiftly. BEST MOMENTS 'If you think you're on top of retention and attrition, you're not' 'The golden age of the employee is here' 'Individuals or employees are moving much faster than the companies they're working for' 'This is the opposite of command and control' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Kendal Parmar LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendal-parmar-5a8bb5107/?originalSubdomain=uk Find out  more about Actus 360 NOW here :Actus 360 NOW General Landing Page: https://pages.services/info.actus.co.uk/actus-360-now/?ts=1644830927010   ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

With the new world of hybrid working has come a greater need for ways in which to manage our people both inside and outside of the workplace. In this episode, Lucinda shares some of the strategies that can help you to make the most of the hybrid world, and what good people performance management should look like. KEY TAKEAWAYS There seems to be a prevailing mind-set that simply because someone is in the office that they are working effectively, and that people working remotely are not. Many managers lack the skill to agree output-based objectives, or lack the confidence to manage people effectively against them, and in some cases, the inclination to do so. Pre-pandemic, targets were mainly financially driven, setting directions and running after them. It was mainly task focussed. During the pandemic, these targets changed as people became the centre of focus. People are more detached from organisations in the wake of hybrid working. It takes far less to make them decide to leave a job and work somewhere else. We are reliant to create the loyalty and engagement to keep people wanting to work for the business. BEST MOMENTS 'We've had a pre-pandemic approach. We've had a pandemic approach. And now we need a hybrid approach in terms of how we manage our people' 'There's an increasing level of disengagement or lack of ownership' 'New cultural norms have been established' 'We're now in a situation where people are voting with their feet' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com           ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda talks to David Thompson of Employer Branding Made Easy, about one of the hotter topics at play in the workplace these days - employer branding - and how the pandemic, and the resultant "great resignation" has had an effect. KEY TAKEAWAYS A brand is not a logo, tagline, or social media strategy. Your company brand is essentially the reputation you have - what people say about you when you are not in the room. Employer branding is similar to a company brand, in that it is the opinion held by people about what it is to work for you. It is what they say about your workplace when you are not in the room. Branding used to be used a talent acquisition tool. What has been evolving in the last few years is a broadening of the audience this image applies to. Strong employer branding applies internally to our people, providing purpose and vision, and helps to retain the talent we acquire. Externally, it draws in new talent who see our company as attractive to work for. BEST MOMENTS 'This is something that's evolved quite quickly over the last few years' 'A brand is what people say about you behind your back when you're not in the room' 'It's very easy for people to up-sticks and move on to another job' 'So many brands are using their people to tell their stories' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Employer Branding Made Easy - https://employerbrandingmadeeasy.com/author/david-thompson About The Guest With over 20 years’ experience in employer marketing, David has enviable experience of shaping EVP and employer brand strategies for many well-known blue-chip companies including Asda, LV=, Gazprom, The Telegraph, Autoglass and AXA, as well as a number of important government offices and local authorities.  He’s also led some of the most respected employer marketing agencies, winning a host of creative awards along the way. In 2020 David and his partner (now also wife!). Sara established Employer Branding Made Easy - the first business of its kind to provide both Employer Branding training and consultancy. David is a regular blogger and speaker on all things EVP & Employer Brand. When he’s not doing that, you can usually find him halfway up a Welsh mountain on his bike. ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

In this week's show, Lucinda talks once more to Mervyn Dinnen, HR and talent trends analyst, author, speaker and renowned tech influencer, about the concept of "The Great Resignation" - what it means for talent management in 2022, and whether it is actually real. Key Takeaways People are finding that there are more resignations out there right now. This seems to have originated in the US. in the UK, it coincided mainly with the end of furlough. Many took second jobs during the lockdown, meaning that not only were they receiving furlough money, but also a second income. As furlough came to an end and workers resumed their positions, many were quitting their second jobs, which has skewed the figures. Deciding upon whether to work remotely or not largely depends on factors such as age and class. Many young people are eager to return to the workplace in order to socialise, while older workers prefer to work from home. Resignations are happening on a large scale, but this is mainly due to the rebalancing of the workplace in the new hybrid world, coupled with unprecedented factors stemming from the pandemic. We should not be on the look out for signs and symptoms all the time. We must not confuse a "Wellness Week" with a "Sickness Week". Look for ways to reinforce positive psychology. Best Moments When there's a trend, it's how you interpret the reasons' 'There was an element of quitting second jobs, which inflated the figure a little bit' 'We've got not just age, but different perspectives depending on what life is' 'Because of a number of external factors, it looks like a wave' About The Guest Mervyn Dinnen is an HR & Talent analyst and researcher, who also partners with HR and Recruitment technology businesses to report on the emerging trends impacting hiring, retention, development and engagement. Furthermore, he is recognised as a Global HR Technology influencer, has authored the books ‘Exceptional Talent’ and the forthcoming ‘Digital Talent’. Lastly, he is an International speaker on recruitment and HR trends. Connect with Mervyn Dinnen: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mervyndinnen Twitter: https://twitter.com/mervyndinnen?s=11 Valuable Resources Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn Group Host of The HR Uprising Podcast, Lucinda Carney, is also the founder and CEO of Actus Software, where you can find additional free HR Resources:  All free resources: https://actus.co.uk/free-performance-management-resources/ Introducing the new Actus Academy: your on-demand e-learning platform! Virtual Training Programmes: How to be a Change Superhero Hybrid People Management Change Superhero Resources: Book: How To Be A Change Superhero – by Lucinda Carney Free Change Toolkit: www.changesuperhero.com The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   Links related to this episode: Blog: Talent Management for SME growth Infographic: 4 ways to mobilise talent to engage employees in 2021 If you liked this episode, try these: Our previous episode with Mervyn Dinnen: Internal Mobility as a Talent Management Strategy – with Mervyn Dinnen Podcast Episode 138: 5 Talent Management Strategies For A Hybrid World Podcast Episode 111: Talent and Succession Management ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda is joined by Caroline McCague, the Director of People and Culture at the RSPCA, to discuss her inspiring journey and the unique challenges of working within a 200-year-old charity. Caroline shares insights into the RSPCA's broad mission of animal welfare, including their rescue operations, advocacy work, and the importance of governance in the charity sector. She reflects on her transition from professional services to a purpose-driven organisation, and talks about the significance of employee well-being and inclusivity in achieving the RSPCA's goals. KEY TAKEAWAYS Working at the RSPCA emphasises a strong connection to purpose, with employees motivated by a shared commitment to animal welfare. This intrinsic motivation fosters a culture where everyone is focused on making a positive impact. Transitioning from the private sector to a charity organisation can be challenging due to preconceived notions about industry experience. However, skills from professional services can be valuable in the charity sector, and organisations should be open to diverse backgrounds. Understanding charity governance is crucial for effective leadership in the nonprofit sector. This includes working closely with a board of trustees, who provide oversight and guidance, similar to non-executive directors in the corporate world. Investing in employee well-being is essential for organisational success. By prioritising the mental and emotional health of staff, organisations can enhance their ability to care for the animals they serve, creating a sustainable model for both people and animals. BEST MOMENTS "Ultimately, the central premise for us is about animal welfare. It's making sure that we inspire everybody around us to create a better world for all animals." "I think my biggest challenge has been myself... I had to really be brave about making decisions." "We've been changing that narrative... it is important that we invest in our people just as much as we invest in our caring of animals." "I think the skills can work, transfer both ways... People just can be very close-minded about what they feel a person can adapt to." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com            Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk  Caroline McCague - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/caroline-mccague-70005026 ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda talks to mental health consultant and psychotherapist, Petra Velzeboer, about the practical and relevant topic of how we can create healthy workspaces through bringing our mental health strategy to life via behaviours, leadership and other methods. KEY TAKEAWAYS Toxicity can manifest itself in many ways, such as rules and leadership styles, and can affect how comfortable people are in bringing their full selves to work. Far too often, we only approach mental health issues when a crisis has already surfaced. However, mental health issues affect everybody at all times, and the strategies should be something we are constantly maintaining. The first step in creating a truly inclusive atmosphere in the workplace, is to make sure that all departments are communicating effectively. The strategy must be a holistic one. We should not be on the look out for signs and symptoms all the time. We must not confuse a "Wellness Week" with a "Sickness Week". Look for ways to reinforce positive psychology. BEST MOMENTS 'There are weird similarities between a cult environment and a toxic workplace' 'Mental health is about everybody' 'How do we align all of this and bring it all together?' 'What about talking about thriving, connection, belonging?' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Petra Velzeboer - https://www.petravelzeboer.com About The Guest Petra is a renowned mental health expert, TedX speaker and CEO of mental health consultancy, PVL. She captures, surprises, and inspires audiences with her incredible story of transforming adversity into advantage, and challenges them to take responsibility for their mental health.  Petra is a psychotherapist with an MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development and is a qualified ORSC & CTI Certified Coach. She speaks around the globe and virtually on a variety of topics relating to mental health including Resilience, stress management and burnout prevention Leadership & psychological safety for healthy teams Wellbeing through change and uncertainty  Parenting and young people’s mental health Instagram- @petra.velzeboer  Linkedln- @petravelzeboer ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

In this very special New Year's edition of The HR Uprising, Lucinda talks about her personal top ten moments from the podcast in 2021, and presents a special selection of clips to illustrate what an impactful and insightful year 2021 has been. KEY TAKEAWAYS Short term thinking generally comes down to a cultural issue. Many managers, if they have a role to fill, do not have the breadth of knowledge required to make informed decisions. Scientists have proved that we have more chance of being hit by lightning than we have of being someone who can survive on next to no sleep. We assume that if someone is doing a great job then they must know it. But this isn't always the case. As managers, we must be diligent in providing feedback. There are ways in which we cause unnecessary stress and overwhelm for ourselves. This is because we have not naturally been taught to perform brain hygiene. It's similar to a toddler being overstimulated who grows tired when overloaded. BEST MOMENTS 'There's a classification of managers being talent producers' 'Everything we learn in a day is consolidated when we sleep' 'Diversity comes from this compliance' 'It's really important, to deliver that feedback' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com           ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda is joined by clinical psychologists, Jo Burrell and Felicity Baker from Ultimate Resilience, for a timely discussion about resilience, and how we should think about reflection and supervision in terms of maximising our own resilience as HR professionals. KEY TAKEAWAYS HR professionals are often the ones that workforces approach when they experience difficulties, but the support is not always there for the HR professionals themselves. HR professionals are restricted by a certain number of boundaries, and as such, may find that they are not able to access the resources required to deal with a given situation. If you don't take time out to reflect and process, to make sense of difficult experiences, then we tend to take the problems home with us. This makes recovery almost impossible. Success and productivity are often based purely upon hitting targets and reaching goals. But for our own wellbeing, we need regular times for reflection and perspective. BEST MOMENTS 'We felt there really was a gap in terms of support for HR professionals' 'There's been a 70% increase in stress-related absence in HR professionals' 'We live in a world that is very drive-focussed' 'There's something about the difference between doing and being' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Ultimate Resilience - https://ultimateresilience.co.uk/about-us Jo Burrell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-burrell-04901a96/?originalSubdomain=uk Felicity Baker LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-felicity-baker-1a845b50/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda is joined by special guest, Jo Owen, the author of 'Smart Work: The Ultimate Handbook for Remote and Hybrid Teams', to talk about this fantastic new resource, as well as why the concept of managers needs to change, and how we can better motivate people through a new way of viewing leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS We expect managers to motivate their teams, but this is a flawed concept. You cannot tell people to be happy and motivated. These things come from within. Change is more effective when it is embedded in rhythms and routines. It is about constant analysis of what is taking effect, and incrementally changing patterns based upon the effects we are observing. If we change the nature of the discourse around motivation, to how we can create, systemically, the conditions of motivation, then we are much better placed to find success. Everything is harder when performed remotely, but this is actually good news. Managers are being forced to re-examine procedures and systems and actively improve them. BEST MOMENTS 'If you can re-engage teachers, you're going to succeed' 'Instead of telling managers to be motivational, all you can do is put in place the conditions where the team will rediscover their intrinsic motivation' 'You've linked both mastery and growth with very supportive relationships' 'The first person to discover how to motivate via email will make a fortune!' About The Guest, Jo Owen Jo is one of the leading social entrepreneurs in the UK. He founded Teach First which is the largest graduate recruiter in the UK. He is the founder or co-founder of seven other NGOs in education and re-offending. His charities have a combined turnover in excess of £100 million annually. Jo is also a multi-award winning author and speaker who practices what he preaches about leadership. He is the only person to win the CMI Gold Award four times for his books which have been published in over 100 editions globally. His titles include How to Lead, Tribal Business School, Mindset of Success and Global Teams published by the Financial Times. His current book is Smart Work, on hybrid working, published by Bloomsbury in September.  He was previously a partner at Accenture, and started his career at P&G in brand management. Lastly, his career highlights include getting sued for $12 billion; building a business in Japan; starting a bank; becoming the best nappy salesman in Birmingham and putting the blue speckle in Daz. Some relevant links: The Book Linkedin profile FT article on intrinsic motivation (behind a paywall)   VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Smart Work by Jo Owen - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Smart-Work-Ultimate-Handbook-Remote/dp/1472992520 Jo Owen Twitter - https://twitter.com/joleadguru Jo Owen - https://www.ilead.guru ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, the focus is upon underperformance, employee relations, and whether or not the new hybrid working environment has meant a shift in these factors. Joining Lucinda to discuss this is Gary Cookson of EPIC HR, who brings his perspective to this fascinating topic. KEY TAKEAWAYS Underperformance was formerly heavily driven by a lack of clarity, fuelled by lack of feedback and a lack of goals and expectations. The new hybrid working world comes with its own new set of contributing factors to underperformance. This will require leaders to do things differently, and team members to react to these changes differently. Hybrid working has had an impact on the types of misconduct and underperformance that organisations are seeing, such as conduct on video calls, overhearing inappropriate comments and other factors that take some getting used to. Much in the way of productivity is taking place through asynchronous working methods, email, and social channels that do not allow others to see who they're working with directly. A lack of direct contact can breed mistrust. BEST MOMENTS 'You can definitely see that the impact will continue in a hybrid world' 'What people have got going on in their new hybrid environment is going to affect their ability to engage, be committed and to perform' 'In the early stages of lockdown we were all getting used to new technology. Very few organisations took the time to set expectations' 'In this type of environment, people are more easily triggered' About The Guest, Gary Cookson  Gary is a father of four and a husband of one, and runs a successful business in his spare time. He’s an expert in workplace performance, with extensive experience leading and directing HR, OD and L&D functions across all sectors. His clients like working with him as he is authentic, honest, knowledgeable, communicative and people focused, with a broad and deep range of skills and experience – and a glance at his prolific social media output will verify this. Gary is a leading expert in the design and delivery of online / virtual training programmes, as well as an inspiring and entertaining keynote speaker and trainer on a range of leadership and HR issues. He was recognised in HR Most Influential: Movers and Shakers 2019, and is an HRD Connect Thought Leader. His book, HR for Hybrid Working, is due to be published 3 June 2022 by Kogan Page. He’s sure to mention this more than once. He’s active on social media – follow him on Twitter, or connect with him on LinkedIn. VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Gary Cookson LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/garycookson EPIC HR - https://epichr.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda talks to Lisa Tomlinson, the director and founder of the Limelite People Group, for a practical, topical and insightful episode centring on job evaluation, including the ways in which skill sets can affect roles, how benchmarking can help, and why it is beneficial for all to have open and transparent pay systems. KEY TAKEAWAYS People may bring in additional skills that elevate their skill set, and allow them to over-perform in their roles. This is where job evaluation can help to identify factors such as pay grades. Benchmarking is where we look at the pay grades of our workforce, and examining whether it is comparable to external competitors' pay grades. We must try to avoid pay drift, which is where roles can sometimes drift way above market rates, which can occur if management can be more generous than needed. Ensuring we have an open and transparent pay system and structure, can prevent overpaying for certain roles, underpaying when need be, and can prevent other factors such as exclusion and lack of diversity from negatively impacting salaries. BEST MOMENTS 'Job evaluation can be a really confusing area' 'It's really useful for countering equal pay claims' 'Keeping an eye on those external market rates is a really important point' 'I like open and transparent pay systems' About The Guest, Lisa Tomlinson Following an award winning career as a senior leader in the education, charity and recruitment sectors, Lisa is now Director and Founder of Limelite People Group Ltd, specialists in management and leadership development, organisational change and people projects and coaching. She has also recently founded The Supervision for Resilience Service to provide Supervision for HR professional and leaders. Furthermore, Lisa is a Fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development and has experience of transforming cultures and organisations, embedding best practice and innovative thinking to enable fantastic, award winning places to work. Lisa Tomlinson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-tomlinson-fcipd-01730661/ Limelite People Group - https://www.limelitepeoplegroup.com/about/ Happi HR Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/858405528056487/   VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Limelite People Group - https://www.limelitepeoplegroup.com/about/ ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda discusses five talent management strategies for a hybrid world in a special show delivered originally as a highly successful webinar, including such topics as why hybrid working could pose a risk when it comes to engagement, and the practical ways you can use to support your business by being more alert to these needs. KEY TAKEAWAYS If we focus upon talent as an attribute that everyone possesses in some way, then we make our organisations far more resilient, and help to secure its future. We can make our organisations more attractive in terms of culture by examining geographic flexibility, looking at collaborative culture, looking at management style, visibility of skills and career development pathways. 88% of people who worked at home during lockdown want to maintain this in some capacity, and wish to do so in a way that suits them, not the managers. This is why managers must engage in a dialogue to find a happy medium. We should seek to found a charter regarding our principles when it comes to flexibility. This will serve to add a more structured approach, and cause less ad-hoc arrangements, meaning that expectations across the board can be more standardised. BEST MOMENTS 'Talent depends on business needs' 'We have to be more alert to making our organisation as attractive as possible in terms of culture' 'People want to have a work life balance' 'People should have clarity about what they're entitled to' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda is joined by employment lawyer, Vicky Roberts, to discuss the best practices when it comes to conducting an investigation - a practical guide to where to begin, how to proceed, and how to remain compliant at all times. KEY TAKEAWAYS If someone is accused of committing misconduct, the next step would be for a disciplinary hearing. The chairperson on this needs to have a genuine belief, based on reasonable grounds, that misconduct has occurred. We must encourage manager to break down the case into three parts in order to provide structure: What evidence is there to support? What are the relevant rules? What are the relevant surrounding circumstances? Problems can arise in investigations when delays occur. If a hearing or disciplinary takes time to mount, then tensions can be heightened as a result, leading to emotional involvement. If we create an atmosphere where the investigated employee is being heard, they are far more likely to to open and honest about what took place. BEST MOMENTS 'The ethos behind a disciplinary hearing is that everyone sees everything' 'What this helps to do is focus the mind' 'It helps to ask exactly what I'm looking into. What is my remit here?' 'I need to ask good quality questions about what happened' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          ABOUT THE GUEST Vicky Roberts is an employment lawyer and also currently heads up the Learning team at Vista Employer Services Limited.  Having worked in both an international law firm and in-house for a large retailer, she draws on plenty of experience of navigating the legal framework when implementing various types of organisation change.  http://www.vista-employer.co.uk/ vroberts@vista-online.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

In this very special edition, Lucinda talks to Ruby Harrison, the 1000th member of the rapidly-growing HR Uprising LinkedIn Group. Ruby is near the beginning of her own journey into the world of HR, and talks to Lucinda today about her pathway into the sector, how collaboration has accelerated her journey, and why she chose to focus on people. KEY TAKEAWAYS HR is a largely collaborative world, in which advice is shared and used to improve business workplaces. It is a sector that grows the more we work together. The HR sector is constantly growing, developing and expanding. The possibilities within the HR world are almost limitless, and provide ample room for personal growth and career progression. Many do not realise the broad scope of pursuits that HR involves. HR manages to be a part of every aspect of the workplace. BEST MOMENTS 'It was not the introduction to HR that I was expecting...' 'HR has more options for the future' 'What better place to support people' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Ruby Harrison LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-harrison-556330179/?trk=public_profile_samename-profile_profile-result-card_result-card_full-click&originalSubdomain=uk About The Guest, Ruby Harrison Ruby Harrison is an enthusiastic and practical HR Graduate Trainee on the NHS Graduate Management Scheme. She is a HR contact for a directorate of around 500 staff in a busy NHS Trust and currently studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management at DeMontfort University. Outside of work, Ruby enjoys making patchwork quilts, going to the cinema and seeing live music. Ruby Harrison LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-harrison-556330179/ ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda is joined by Jennifer McClellan, an HR business partner at Atkins, to discuss a highly topical issue - that of supporting working parents, and how failing to do so can negatively impact our organisations and our business sector as a whole. KEY TAKEAWAYS Supporting women returning from maternity leave is crucial in order to help workplaces attain the right gender balance. If we are losing people after this leave, then we not only lose the skills, but also dilute the diversity of our organisation. There are far more factors that can play into the balancing of working parents, from even such topics as the politics of children's parties to work-related requests that can benefit family life. The issues do not stop once the child has been born. When factors impact us outside of work, we can often find ourselves bringing in those negatives into the workplace. External factors can greatly impact the way we work. We must understand that rules and principles that may have been created some time ago, may not apply to the new world of today. If regulations prohibit the ease of parental support, then it may be time to re-evaluate those rules. BEST MOMENTS 'I've been able to see some of the things that work really well, and some of the things where could do things better' 'We want people to be themselves at work' 'We need a real appreciation of people's circumstances' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com          Jennifer McClellan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/askjmcc/?originalSubdomain=uk About The Guest, Jennifer McClellan Jennifer McClellan is an experienced Human Resources Business Partner at SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business, a world-leading design, engineering and project management consultancy.   She is also passionate about creating inclusive and collaborative environments that enable curiosity, innovation and ultimately deliver positive commercial outcomes. Jennifer identified better support to working parents, and a better employee experience for returning mothers would help to achieve greater gender balance both within and outside the workplace and in 2015 started an employee network, named ParentNet to do just that.  Additionally, the network has gone from strength to strength and is a core contributor to the organisation’s E,D&I strategy and outcomes. Jennifer has also held a number of different HR roles within Atkins, including overseas in Perth, Australia.  Prior to working at Atkins, she has worked in a number of industries in HR roles including the NHS, legal services, contact centres and the arts. ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda is joined by Kate Hughes, the Chief People Officer at Seven Investment Management (7IM). Kate shares her journey over the past decade at 7IM, detailing the company's significant growth from 170 to over 600 employees and the evolution of its culture. She discusses the importance of establishing a strong organisational culture, engaging with employees to align values, and fostering an inclusive environment. Kate also talks about her approach to HR, which combines strategic thinking with a focus on commercial acumen, and highlights the challenges and successes she has encountered, particularly in promoting gender equality within a traditionally male-dominated industry KEY TAKEAWAYS Open communication and transparency within the organisation foster trust and collaboration. Ensuring that all team members, regardless of their position, have access to the same information and opportunities is vital for a cohesive work environment. Understanding the business's commercial aspects is critical for HR professionals. Decisions should align with business outcomes, and HR should be seen as a valuable partner in achieving organisational goals rather than just a support function. Balancing emotion and logic is important in leadership roles. Knowing when to express emotions and when to remain composed can enhance decision-making and team dynamics. Preparation and clarity on desired outcomes are key to effective communication in challenging situations. Individuals should take ownership of their career paths by setting goals and seeking guidance from experienced colleagues. Proactively engaging in career development can lead to faster growth and a clearer understanding of personal aspirations. BEST MOMENTS "When I joined, as a small company... there aren't always the processes and systems in place. So that was really the first task was sort of managing that with the team." "We realised that the culture that we had... we needed to put more attention on that, is what were the aspects of the culture we wanted to retain?" "What we like is enthusiasm. I don't think you can teach or recreate... there has to be that sort of passion for what they do." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com            Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk  Kate Hughes - https://www.7im.co.uk/7im-management-team/kate-hughes ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda discusses the 360 feedback programme - its benefits and the way they work - and offers a partial guide to how you can roll this system out within your own organisation. KEY TAKEAWAYS 360 feedback is defined as a skill and behavioural development tool - one for self-awareness. The feedback generally comes in the form of a report using graphical and descriptive feedback. When setting up for feedback, we must ensure that responses are anonymised as much as possible. Anonymity engenders honesty. 360 feedback might be a more objective way of assessing potential partners or if someone is attempting to demonstrate their suitability for a more management-oriented role. When building a 360 template, try to stay under 30 questions. Aim for 3 to 6 categories which are useful for grouping the feedback. This helps to create an instant visual indication based upon the answers given. BEST MOMENTS 'If you are going to deliver this, then think about the purpose of the feedback' 'The messaging around any 360 programme is really important' ' If you want to prepare for success then take a step back' 'Structuring the feedback session is incredibly important' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com         ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda is joined by Cathie Donaldson, a specialist in people, culture and leadership development, and Nicki Eyre, an anti-bullying advocate, consultant, coach and trainer, to discuss the ways in which we as professionals should approach and tackle the thorny subject of workplace bullying. KEY TAKEAWAYS Workplace bullying can impact many areas of business, including performance, engagement and inclusion. It slowly gnaws away at the culture we seek to instil. Bullying is hard to define, which is one of the main issues for its propagation. The closest thing we have to a definition is "behaviour from a personal group that's unwanted and makes you feel uncomfortable, including being frightened or intimidated, less respected or put down" Formal processes can often be not fit for purpose, and can be incredibly damaging to all involved. We must remember that personal feeling is at the heart of the complaint. The cost of conflict in the workplace is around £28bn per year in terms of lost productivity, loss of working ours, and eventual impact upon services such as the NHS. BEST MOMENTS 'We must transform behaviours in business and create those compassionate and courages workplaces of the future' 'This is a global issue. It's not limited to the UK at all' 'Bullying is unwanted conduct and the way it makes you feel' 'I had to fight, not just for myself but everyone else' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com         Cathie Donaldson LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathie-donaldson-mba-aab82114/?originalSubdomain=uk Nicki Eyre LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickieyre/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda is in conversation with Lyn Rees of Yourgene Health, to discuss HR from a CEO's perspective - what it is they're looking for in particular, the importance of culture at the heart of any business, and why people must come first. KEY TAKEAWAYS Business plans and products are essential, but equally so are the right people and the right culture in an organisation. We must seek to create a culture that allows people to thrive, that encourages honesty, which embeds creativity, and allows for a free flow of feedback. Building a team is about sharing success and establishing trust. It is the instilling of the belief that no one person is more important than another. We can better serve out organisation, our beliefs, values and culture, as well as the people who bring them to life, but establishing an information heartbeat or drumbeat throughout the company, instead of short sharp meetings or the more hackneyed methods of addressing minds. BEST MOMENTS 'If you don't have the right culture, then your plans don't always get executed' 'I like the words "culture" and "performance", because for me, that's what it's all about' 'As a CEO, you have a role in your organisation, but I'm not more important than the other guys' 'I'd rather have a team who were prepared to run through brick walls for me than have a team who were capable but who did it on their own time' About The Guest, Lyn Rees Lyn is a seasoned executive in global healthcare and IVD markets. Since Lyn joined Yourgene Health plc in 2018 he has been instrumental in the transformation of the business. He led the group through four acquisitions including Elucigene Diagnostics and Coastal Genomics and the fundraising to underpin those deals. Under Lyn’s leadership he has grown the business from £30million to greater than £100 million market cap. Lyn is also a Non-executive Director with MyHealthChecked plc and Abingdon Health. Linkedin: @YourgeneHealth  - https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourgene-health Twitter: @Yourgene_Health - https://twitter.com/Yourgene_Health?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com         Yourgene Health - https://www.yourgene-health.com/investors/company-information/board-of-directors/15-company/the-team/board-of-directors/1527-lyn-rees-ceo-director Lyn Rees LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynrees/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda discusses the ways in which we can improve diversity and inclusion within our organisations in practical ways, and the steps we can take in order to establish a more measured approach to effecting real change. KEY TAKEAWAYS We must examine the culture that our organisations hold dear. Are our policies merely paying lip service, or do they aim to create lasting change? Events such as holidays and celebrations need to embrace a far more holistic overview, taking into account many more cultures and backgrounds than we may currently support. We can often judge the outside perception of how our company tackles diversity and inclusion by looking at the types of people who are applying to be a part of it. BEST MOMENTS 'There are lots of things we can look at in our business in order to understand where we are, currently' 'This is an indication of how much people feel that they belong' 'You need to think about hardwiring diversity and inclusion into your selection processes' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com        ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda is joined by VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Workforce Logiq, William T Rolack, for a timely discussion centring around inclusion - the strategies that William himself has devised throughout his incredible career that have allowed him to bring a richness in diversity to not just the internal workings of an organisation, but also in dealing with external clients. KEY TAKEAWAYS Talent and diversity intersect is a case of answering the age old question: how do we know, as talent executives, that we are doing a good job? Inclusion markers are a journey to be best in class, best in industry, to be the best at representing a community and environment. We must look at the ways in which we show up as leaders in the business. Inclusive leadership is not just about treating people the way we want to be treated, it's about treating people they way they want to be treated. We must find ways of invigorating innovation through our people or putting into place strategies that will give uplift and value optimisation. BEST MOMENTS 'We uncover a lot of wins for our clients' 'How do we move the needle?' 'Our technology is an enabler for the staffing industry' 'It's about treating people the way they want to be treated' About The Guest, William T Rolack William T. Rolack, Sr. is VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Workforce Logiq. William also has extensive experience helping companies achieve their business goals by leveraging diversity and inclusion initiatives. Lastly, he currently leads the internal diversity and inclusion strategy at Workforce Logiq and advises clients on how to improve their own diverse workforce and human capital management strategies. VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com        William T Rolack Twitter - https://twitter.com/wrolack?lang=en William T Rolack LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-t-rolack-sr-8a59062/ ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

Lucinda focusses upon the topics of diversity and inclusion, looking at the business case you may wish to build, why it matters, how it can positively impact your business, and examining the ways in which you can get people on board in your own organisations. KEY TAKEAWAYS When making the case for diversity and inclusion in any organisation, a crucial factor is to ensure that we have senior management sponsorship. Celebrating and valuing differences among us is the first step in being more inclusive, but this also brings some incredibly strong business benefits. Companies with 30% more women executives, were far more likely to outperform companies with 0-30% of women. This principle also applies to companies with more ethnic minorities at their heart. The five most effective ways of strengthening our diversity and inclusion are: Increasing diversity and representation Ensuring that ownership and accountability exists at the executive level Making sure we have a fair and transparent approach to equality Promoting openness Fostering belonging. BEST MOMENTS 'Although people have things in common, we're also different in many, many ways' 'Having more diversity means that people are ore collaborative' 'We don't want tokenism!' 'Belonging is the root of engagement' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com        ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda talks to Rameez Kaleem, the founder of 3R Strategy, and one of the country's most respected voices in equal pay, career and pay progression, about pay transparency, - why it is often misunderstood and the incentives surrounding it. KEY TAKEAWAYS Pay transparency, especially in the media, is often discusses in binary terms. It is usually very secretive, or talked about explicitly. Real pay transparency is about giving people context. Pay transparency should be built upon explanations of why pay grades are issued in their form, and effectively communicating this to employees. By being transparent, we build trust with our employees, as we demonstrate we have nothing to hide. It also allows us to be challenged on operations, adding to that trust. Reward principles are factors by which we can audit the ways in which we pay and reward. The way to formulate these, is to consider where we are as an organisation, and how do we manage. BEST MOMENTS 'Pay transparency is really misunderstood' 'Transparency and equity and fairness are different things' 'Are we communicating as much as we can?' 'In the workplace, there isn't a balance of intrinsic motivation. People come to work and we can drive that intrinsic motivation' VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com        About The Guest, Rameez Kaleem Rameez Kaleem has worked in reward for 20 years, initially as a consultant at Willis Towers Watson and then a number of in-house reward roles. He likes to take a collaborative approach to reward, working with clients, listening to their needs and working together to introduce a fair and equitable approach to reward. In 2015, he founded 3R Strategy with the vision of enabling organisations to be fair and transparent with how they manage pay. Rameez Kaleem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameezkaleem/?originalSubdomain=uk Website - https://3r-strategy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/3rstrategy ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda is joined by employment lawyer, Vicky Roberts, for a conversation about the new world of work, and how the landscape has changed in the wake of new hybrid ways of working, with a particular focus on how we should be handling the suddenly-widespread phenomenon of flexible working requests. KEY TAKEAWAYS Certainly, the question of flexible working and how best to implement it, is one that the world is suddenly joining. The main issue seems to be whether or not to rely on existing legal frameworks, or do we set policy that allows us to create a new ethos. Furthermore, employees with over 26 weeks service for a company have the legal right to request flexible working, and employers are under obligation to handle these requests reasonably. If an employer does choose to refuse the request for flexible working, then there are eight statutory grounds that must be met. If managers do not feel as though they are trusted to implement working conditions that suit them, then they will naturally shy away from suggesting them. BEST MOMENTS 'The discussion is centring around how do we implement flexible working on an individual level' 'The government is just about to announce further consultation on this subject' 'There are other parts of the legal framework that engage here' 'There is a trust point here' VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn Group The HR Uprising ranked 9th in Feedspot’s ‘Top 30 UK HR Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021’. Host of The HR Uprising Podcast, Lucinda Carney, is also the founder and CEO of Actus Software, where you can find additional free HR Resources:  All free resources: https://actus.co.uk/free-performance-management-resources/ NEW infographic: 10 Steps to Creating a Successful Hybrid Workplace Introducing the new Actus Academy: your on-demand e-learning platform! Virtual Training Programmes: How to be a Change Superhero Hybrid People Management Change Superhero Resources: Book: How To Be A Change Superhero – by Lucinda Carney Free Change Toolkit: www.changesuperhero.com HR's Role In episodes: Sponsoring Overseas Workers – with Ruth Cornish IR35 - with Mary Asante Recruitment Essentials – with Katy McMinn The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   About The Guest, Vicky Roberts Vicky Roberts is an employment lawyer and also currently heads up the Learning team at Vista Employer Services Limited.  Having worked in both an international law firm and in-house for a large retailer, she draws on plenty of experience of navigating the legal framework when implementing various types of organisation change.  Vicky Roberts on LinkedIn http://www.vista-employer.co.uk/ vroberts@vista-online.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda is joined by international best-selling author, Dr Beverley Kaye, for a conversation focussing upon employee engagement, retention, and how to take a different approach to not just retaining employees, but ensuring they remain engaged. Key Takeaways Sometimes we "love" our staff, and we lose them. But it is far worse to lose them, and they have them remain in the organisation. Certainly, our people should not always be so hasty to entirely exit an organisation if they want something better. Also, there are multiple ways to stay in a place that may not have been considered. Indeed, an organisation is built upon the talent that our people bring to it. We must view our business this way around. We are nothing without the people that make it happen. You should constantly question old rules that may well have become outdated. Lastly, especially in the new world of remote working, it might be time to align with a new way of working. BEST MOMENTS 'We don't think about all the treasure in the massive middle' 'The subject of employee engagement is still key' 'I believe that love shows through in the relationships you build, in the way you develop and grow people, and the culture and environment that a manager builds' 'Which will you keep? The rules, or the people?' VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn Group The HR Uprising ranked 9th in Feedspot’s ‘Top 30 UK HR Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021’. Host of The HR Uprising Podcast, Lucinda Carney, is also the founder and CEO of Actus Software, where you can find additional free HR Resources:  All free resources: https://actus.co.uk/free-performance-management-resources/ NEW infographic: 10 Steps to Creating a Successful Hybrid Workplace Introducing the new Actus Academy: your on-demand e-learning platform! Virtual Training Programmes: How to be a Change Superhero Hybrid People Management Change Superhero Resources: Book: How To Be A Change Superhero – by Lucinda Carney Free Change Toolkit: www.changesuperhero.com HR's Role In episodes: Sponsoring Overseas Workers – with Ruth Cornish IR35 - with Mary Asante Recruitment Essentials – with Katy McMinn The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   About The Guest, Dr Beverley Kaye Dr. Beverly Kaye is a best-selling author, dynamic speaker, and internationally recognized authority on career development, employee engagement, and retention. Furthermore, she was amongst the first to recognize the power of this triad on an organization’s success. Since her entrepreneurial debut as founder and CEO of Career Systems International (CSI), Bev has used her incisive and inventive thinking to help organizations reduce the costs of talent loss and foster cultures of support. Also, she has refreshed the thinking and behaviors of countless business leaders – a career she continues to this day. Bev is a transplanted Jersey girl who has made her home in Los Angeles with her husband, Barry, and near her daughters, Lindsey and Jill. Dr Beverly Kaye Website –www.BevKaye.com ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

In this week's edition of the "HR's Role In…" series, Lucinda talks to Katy McMinn, the founder of Task HR, and co-founder of HR Independents, about the process of managing grievances - what exactly is HR's role in the process, and how we can remain compliant and balanced throughout. Key Takeaways Indeed, disciplinaries and grievances are not the same, and should not be treated as such. Grievances are about providing employees with a formal route to voice issues they may have with the workplace. Certainly, the first thing to consider is who will be involved in the grievance process. Furthermore, we must consider all parties that may have a stake and offer them the chance to be a part of the resolution. If an organisation is small, it may be worth looking for external support in terms of an adjudicator so as to prevent bias, and the matching of someone ill-suited to a role in the grievance process. Lastly, we must enter the grievance process with an open mind, free from assumptions or personal bias. We must endeavour to remember that grievances are fundamentally a way of making things better in the long run. BEST MOMENTS 'It's providing the opportunity for an individual to raise concerns' 'Ask them to talk it through in their own words, so that you can really understand the nature of it' 'Go into this with an open mind' 'It's about being objective, open minded, and listening to what's being said' VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn Group The HR Uprising ranked 9th in Feedspot’s ‘Top 30 UK HR Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021’. Host of The HR Uprising Podcast, Lucinda Carney, is also the founder and CEO of Actus Software, where you can find additional free HR Resources:  All free resources: https://actus.co.uk/free-performance-management-resources/ NEW infographic: 10 Steps to Creating a Successful Hybrid Workplace Introducing the new Actus Academy: your on-demand e-learning platform! Virtual Training Programmes: How to be a Change Superhero Hybrid People Management Change Superhero Resources: Book: How To Be A Change Superhero – by Lucinda Carney Free Change Toolkit: www.changesuperhero.com HR's Role In episodes: Sponsoring Overseas Workers – with Ruth Cornish IR35 - with Mary Asante Recruitment Essentials – with Katy McMinn The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   About The Guest, Katy McMinn Over the last 20 years, Katy has developed strong, hands-on HR expertise working for blue chip companies. This includes General Electric, Shell and Ernst & Young, as well as providing independent HR consultancy. Also, she has an MSc in Human Resources Consultancy. Katy is also is fully CIPD qualified and is accredited in the use of a range of personality tools to enhance individual and team performance. Lastly, Katy runs her own HR consultancy practice and specialises in employee engagement, culture and values, recruitment and employee relations. Task HR – https://www.taskhr.co.uk/about Katy McMinn LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcminn/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

To mark the very special 250th episode milestone, Lucinda welcomes Steve Browne, Chief People Officer at LaRosa's, who shares his remarkable career journey and the evolution of his role within the organisation. Steve examines the importance of strategic thinking in HR, the value of collaboration, and the need for HR professionals to engage with their teams on a personal level. He also reflects on his experiences, including the challenges and successes he has faced, and offers valuable insights on leading change, embracing failure, and fostering a people-first culture. KEY TAKEAWAYS Transitioning into a Chief People Officer role involves shifting focus from tactical tasks to strategic initiatives. It's essential to understand the broader organizational goals and how HR can contribute to them. Building strong relationships across the organisation is crucial. Engaging with employees at all levels fosters a culture of collaboration and helps HR professionals understand the real dynamics of the workplace. Practical experience, such as working alongside employees in different roles, can provide invaluable insights into the challenges they face. This understanding enhances the ability to recruit effectively and support the workforce. Organisations should create an environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities rather than failures. Implementing simple frameworks like PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) can help teams reflect and improve continuously. BEST MOMENTS "I think every issue is a people issue, not every situation. When somebody talks, within four to five words, they're going to say someone's name." "I wanted to write something that supported the profession that said, I support it because I do it. I don't support it because I'm an observer of it." "You mentioned you've got a team. It helps a lot if you've got people to do stuff, doesn't it, in that situation?" "I think there's a difference between people who have a title and people who make it happen." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising) How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/   www.changesuperhero.com www.hruprising.com            Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at info@actus.co.uk  Steve Browne - https://www.thehrdirector.com/hr-interviews/steve-browne-chief-people-officer-larosas-inc/ ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD HR Uprising Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising Actus Software Website: https://www.actus.co.uk LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X / Twitter HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

  This episode, Lucinda talks to award-winning author, management consultant, keynote speaker, and executive educator, Mario Moussa. In his new book, 'The Culture Puzzle: Find the Solution, Energize Your Organization', Mario describes a step-by-step process for creating sustainable business cultures. Mario joins Lucinda to discuss his process, and to explain why redesigning culture should be at the forefront of every organisation's thinking, going forward. Key Takeaways Many think culture remains static when implemented, but it is constant flux - always adapting and changing as the business moves and grows. Start having conversations about how you would ideally like to work with others, defining your critical values, and crucially, listen to the responses. Additionally, listening is key. When forces in any branch of life (organisations, society, workplaces) clash, they push against each other and impede progress on either side. Furthermore, this can lead to a stasis - a stalemate. Lastly, the three basic needs we all have as people in the workplace are to be connected to others, to have meaningful work, and to be recognised for that work. Valuable Resources Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn Group The HR Uprising ranked 9th in Feedspot’s ‘Top 30 UK HR Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021’. Host of The HR Uprising Podcast, Lucinda Carney, is also the founder and CEO of Actus Software, where you can find additional free HR Resources:  All free resources: https://actus.co.uk/free-performance-management-resources/ NEW infographic: 10 Steps to Creating a Successful Hybrid Workplace Introducing the new Actus Academy: your on-demand e-learning platform! Virtual Training Programmes: How to be a Change Superhero Hybrid People Management Change Superhero Resources: Book: How To Be A Change Superhero – by Lucinda Carney Free Change Toolkit: www.changesuperhero.com HR's Role In episodes: Sponsoring Overseas Workers – with Ruth Cornish IR35 - with Mary Asante Recruitment Essentials – with Katy McMinn The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   Best Moments 'Culture is always involving - it's always moving' 'Cultures, societies, organisations, often feel static' 'There's too much telling, and not enough listening' 'Culture comes from the past, but then it carries us into the future' 'If a vision is just your vision alone, then it's not really an effective vision' About The Guest, Mario Moussa Mario Moussa is president of Moussa Consulting and an Affiliated Faculty member in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. His work has been featured on NPR and in Time, Businessweek, U.S. News and World Report, Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, the Economist, and the Financial Times. He is the co-author of the bestseller The Art of Woo and Committed Teams. He received his PhD from the University of Chicago's Committee on Social Thought. Moussa Consulting - http://www.moussaconsulting.com/#cta ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

This week, Lucinda talks to HR advocate and co-founder of HR Independents, Ruth Cornish, about the challenges that HR professionals face when it comes to disciplinary hearings, and how to ensure that we remain compliant at all times in order to secure fair and balanced outcomes. Key Takeaways Always follow ACAS's guidelines whenever organisations do not have their own set structures and rulebooks, when it comes to disciplinaries. Always make sure that all parties are aware of the disciplinary policies in place. Clarify any facts or assumptions up front. If necessary, talk to the lead investigator concerned, and gain clarity on their role, and the outcome being sought. When calling a hearing, give adequate and correct notice to all parties. Disclose all relevant information, and be clear on who is chairing the meeting, and who will be present. After the hearing, listen to the chair's views on the case and the verdict being proposed. Agree on notes, and on the letter being sent to the employee to advise on the outcome. Be clear on the appeal process. Valuable Resources Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn Group The HR Uprising ranked 9th in Feedspot’s ‘Top 30 UK HR Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021’. Host of The HR Uprising Podcast, Lucinda Carney, is also the founder and CEO of Actus Software, where you can find additional free HR Resources:  All free resources: https://actus.co.uk/free-performance-management-resources/ NEW infographic: 10 Steps to Creating a Successful Hybrid Workplace Introducing the new Actus Academy: your on-demand e-learning platform! Virtual Training Programmes: How to be a Change Superhero Hybrid People Management Change Superhero Resources: Book: How To Be A Change Superhero – by Lucinda Carney Free Change Toolkit: www.changesuperhero.com HR's Role In episodes: Sponsoring Overseas Workers – with Ruth Cornish IR35 - with Mary Asante Recruitment Essentials – with Katy McMinn The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   Best Moments 'An investigation is assess whether there is an allegation to answer' 'They with all of this is communication with everybody' 'People are innocent until proven guilty' 'If you gain really good evidence in the investigation, it makes the process so much easier' About The Guest, Ruth Cornish Ruth Cornish is a Human Resources expert with more than 25 years’ experience. Additionally, she’s worked for American Express, city investment banks ABN Amro & Charterhouse, Mazars LLP and the Environment Agency. She is a regular guest on BBC Radio Gloucestershire as HR expert and regularly comments on issues regarding women in business. For the last 10 years she has run HR consultancy Amelore Ltd who work with a range of fast growing clients & also provide HR consultancy services to the clients of Mazars LLP. Lastly, she is co-founder of HR Independents. Ruth Cornish LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthcornish/?originalSubdomain=uk ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/

  In this episode, Lucinda talks to Dr Georgi Toma, the founder of Heart & Brain Works, dedicated to helping organisations improve employee wellbeing. Dr Toma talks about her research surrounding the wellbeing protocol, and the highly practical takeaways you can use in your own organisation. Key Takeaways We often make the mistake of believing that we can push through and work harder, while still retaining the same levels of ability and efficiency. However, we must take time to recharge. Additionally, for a long time the term "wellbeing" in the research community was highly debatable. Researchers did not reach an understanding of what it truly was. There is an intrinsic need for homeostasis in all human beings. Happiness has a set point that is reached for everyone. Wellbeing is the same in that it has a certain level for everyone, that when reached, means we are able to better meet the needs that challenge provides. Everyone has a personal way of recharging. Lastly, the journey to discovering our own method of refilling our sense of presence is a personal one, and will often be unique to you. Valuable Resources Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn Group The HR Uprising ranked 9th in Feedspot’s ‘Top 30 UK HR Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021’. Host of The HR Uprising Podcast, Lucinda Carney, is also the founder and CEO of Actus Software, where you can find additional free HR Resources:  All free resources: https://actus.co.uk/free-performance-management-resources/ NEW infographic: 10 Steps to Creating a Successful Hybrid Workplace Introducing the new Actus Academy: your on-demand e-learning platform! Virtual Training Programmes: How to be a Change Superhero Hybrid People Management Change Superhero Resources: Book: How To Be A Change Superhero – by Lucinda Carney Free Change Toolkit: www.changesuperhero.com HR's Role In episodes: Sponsoring Overseas Workers – with Ruth Cornish IR35 - with Mary Asante Recruitment Essentials – with Katy McMinn The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher   Best Moments 'I allowed myself to ignore the messages my body and brain were sending' 'I had to experience for myself certain truth and supplement with further research' 'They define wellbeing as the point of balance between the challenges and the resources we have to meet those challenges' 'My present is enough' About The Guest, Dr Georgi Toma Dr. Georgi Toma is passionate about helping organisations look after their people. Her mission is to share simple yet powerful tools to improve people’s mental health, resilience and enjoyment of life. She is the creator of the Wellbeing Protocol, a mental health protocol showed to significantly reduce stress and burnout and improve wellbeing. She has over 10 years of experience in the area of wellbeing as researcher, coach and practitioner. Connect with Georgi Toma on LinkedIn Find out more about the Wellbeing Protocol here: https://www.heartbrainworks.org/ Get a taste of the Wellbeing Protocol in the short video series Stress No More, free of charge: https://www.heartbrainworks.org/stressnomore ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up’ together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising HR podcast, The HR Uprising, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, Learning and Development, Culture & Change: https://hruprising.com/hr-podcasts/