In this episode, Simon Geere talks to David Shimkus, a Learning & Development professional and Organisational Development Project Manager  about the importance of identifying the most suitable L&D framework for your organisation, and the best way to embed the framework. In the podcast we cover: ·  What is a Learning & Development framework? ·  What would a Learning & Development framework achieve that a ‘training plan’ would not? ·  How do you identify the right Learning...

In this episode, Simon Geere talks to David Hodges, a Head of HR at Thales. David has recently been working on a cross-functional project at Thales that aims to change mindset at an organisational level in the area of experience vs. potential when hiring both internally or externally. In the podcast we cover:  What David has learnt about how "experience" is used in candidate selection  Why David became interested in challenging the overriding use of experience as criteria in candidate...

In this episode, Simon Geere speaks to Jenny Davidson, professional pension trustee and Reward Director at various global organisations including Three, Virgin Atlantic and Dixons Carphone. Jenny has recently become a Trustee Executive, and discusses why she made this move, alongside a number of key issues affecting company pension schemes in the current landscape. In the podcast we cover: Why Jenny became a Trustee Why organisations should consider appointing a trustee to help manage...

In this episode, Simon Geere speaks to Sally Desborough, a Mental Health First Aid England Instructor, Consultant and Speaker. Simon first met Sally when assisting her with her search for a new HR role in 2016. Sally made the decision at the end of 2019 to reboot her career in one of her true areas of passion, Mental Health and Wellbeing. Sally has now set out as a specialist consultant in this interesting and key area. In the podcast we cover: Sally's personal journey from HR to Mental...

In this episode, Simon Geere speaks to Gavin Russell, the founder of Pepper Moth; the HR Change and Innovation Partner, and the author of Transformation Timebomb. Gavin, a regular on Talk HR UK joined me mid-US presidential election, and he and I discussed the historical view of Talent Acquisition and its requirement to transform, begging the question, "Is it time to redesign recruitment?" In the podcast we cover: Is the recruitment model broken? Changes to the modern business...

In this episode, Simon Geere speaks to Michelle Clark, Executive Director of Diversity and Talent at The Children’s Society. Michelle joined The Children’s Society in this new role in April 2020 from Govia Thameslink Railway, where she held a number of senior HR roles including Head of Employee Experience and Engagement, and Head of Organisational Development. Michelle and I discussed a number of topics, including the content of her new role, and how she has found moving from the commercial...

In this episode, Simon Geere speaks to Steph South, Global HR Business Partner at HSBC. Steph is an ICAgile Certified Professional for Agility in HR, and I wanted to understand what she has learnt and implemented as a result of this popular approach. Steph and I discussed a number of topics, including describing the successes that she’s had using Agile at HSBC with the Technology population globally, through to recommending how an organisation takes its first steps towards implementing...

Talk HR UK is a Podcast powered by Alexander Lloyd. Members of the HR Recruitment team will be talking to HR Leaders based in the South East of the UK about their professional and personal experiences during 2020.  Our discussions will detail what HR professionals are seeking in the industry going forward post COVID-19. We will share ideas and concepts that are currently being delivered in a variety of sectors, and aim to allow HR Leaders to showcase how HR challenges differ from...

Talk HR UK is a Podcast powered by Alexander Lloyd. Members of the HR Recruitment team will be talking to HR Leaders based in the South East of the UK about their professional and personal experiences during 2020.  Our discussions will detail what HR professionals are seeking in the industry going forward post COVID-19.We will share ideas and concepts that are currently being delivered in a variety of sectors, and aim to allow HR Leaders to showcase how HR challenges differ from organisation...

Talk HR UK is a Video Podcast powered by Alexander Lloyd. Members of the HR Recruitment team will be talking to HR Leaders based in the South East of the UK about their professional and personal experiences during 2020. We will share ideas and concepts that are currently being delivered in a variety of sectors, and aim to allow HR Leaders to showcase how HR challenges differ from organisation to organisation. In this episode, Simon Geere speaks to Ed Johnson, the CEO of Pushfar Limited. Ed...

In this episode, Simon Geere speaks to Hannah Mitchell, the HR Director for Fittleworth Medical Ltd. who offer a medical products home dispensing and clinical advice service across the UK. Hannah joined Fittleworth as an HR Advisor in 2012, and has worked hard to develop her career internally, leading to her appointment in her dream role of HR Director in 2018. We talk to Hannah about the great work that the HR function and the leadership team at Fittleworth have put in across a challenging...

In this episode, Simon Geere speaks to Peter Waller, the HR Director for Air Navigation Solutions. ANS deliver air traffic control services at some of the world’s busiest airports. Peter joined ANSL as HR Director in July 2018, not long after ANSL had won the air traffic control services contract at Gatwick Airport. We take an in-depth look at what happens when Peter joined a relatively new organisation that had just won an important contract in one of the world’s most regulated and...

In this episode, Simon Geere speaks to Simon Rickatson, the Group Corporate Services Director for Nelsons, the UK's largest manufacturer of natural healthcare products.  Simon Rickatson has progressed from an HR Director specialism into a Group role, which is still not commonplace. Simon's HR career journey is explored, alongside the following areas:   Maintaining a strong position in the market.   The importance of valuing family life in a family-owned business.   The relationship...

In this episode of HR Talk UK I catch up with Peter Hogg, Director of Talent Acquisition for Middle East and Africa at Schneider Electric. I’ve always enjoyed talking to Peter; he’s a very driven leader in the Talent Acquisition arena, and his career ascension demonstrates that moving from a successful “agency recruiter” to a high profile “in-house" Talent Acquisiton Director is achievable if you work hard, grab hold of career opportunities and set your mind to developing a strong internal...

In this podcast, Catherine Hooper talks to us about coping with lockdown whilst stepping up to a new internal HR Director role at G4S. Catherine discusses: Keeping the organisation running as lockdown lands Unifying an entire business unit at G4S and keeping key workers engaged Conducting a global employee survey  Increasing the spotlight on employee wellbeing  The ongoing challenges of remote working and how organisations need to adjust You can connect with Catherine at...

In this podcast, Fiona Potter talks to us about getting to grips with a new HR Director role in a key-worker organisation providing ambulance transportation for patients to and from a healthcare setting.   Fiona discusses: keeping the organisation running as lockdown lands winning a new contract during lockdown and having to recruit 60 staff inductions for new starters on the front line whilst complying with social-distancing guidelines Employee engagement, and setting up a Learning...