the HRD talks
Nic Elliott, employment lawyer at Actons talks to HR Directors and People Directors about their journey into HR, gets their insights into current trends in the world of work and takes their advice on the future of HR and how HR professionals can deliver value and progress their careers.
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LI: The HRD Talks | Podcast
Episodes
15 episodes
Jan Lynegar, Director of Talent Acquisition and Organisational Development at Marston's PLC
In this episode of the HRD Talks podcast, host Nic Elliott interviews Jan Lynegar, Director of Talent Acquisiti...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:30
Claire Cathcart, HR Director at Elevate Hub
In this episode (recorded at Foyles in London in December 2024, thanks to them!), Claire Cathcart, HR Director at ELEVATE, talks to Nic about her career journey. She initially studied media, then moved into HR, and worked across major corporate...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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27:20
Nimira Kassam, People Services Director at PPL PRS
In this episode Nimira Kassam, People Services Director at PPL PRS Ltd talks to Nic, recorded at the PPL PRS offices in Leicester.Nimira shares her career journey, having initially studied accounting and finance, then moving into studyin...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:33
Dawn Browne, People & Talent Director at Fuller's
In this episode Dawn Browne, People and Talent Director at Fuller’s talks to Nic as the podcast goes on tour, recording from the Hercules pub in central London!Dawn shares her career journey, hav...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:40
Neil Morrison, Group HR Director at Severn Trent
In this episode Neil Morrison Group HR Director at Severn Trent shares his career journey, from the NHS to Argos, through to Penguin Random House Publishing and then
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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40:13
Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health
In this episode Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health shares her career journey, including 20+ years at Tesco and working her way up to her current role at Westfield.Vicky shares her thoughts on the profession, rangi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:44
Karen Jewell, Director, HR and Organisational Development at Equip UK Technologies Ltd
In this episode Karen Jewell, Director, HR and Organisational Development at Equip UK Technologies Ltd shares her career journey from HR roles in the energy sector, to HR Director at
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:01
Pat Woodfield, Executive Group Director, Business Strategy, People & Culture at YMCA Robin Hood Group
In this episode, Pat Woodfield, Executive Group Director, Business Strategy, People & Culture at YMCA Robin Hood Group shares her career journey from executive personal assistant, to HR Manager, to C...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:52
Charlotte Coore (Head of People & Culture at 200 Degrees) & Zoe Ogden (People Director at Impression)
In this episode, recorded back in March 2023 on International Women’s Day, Charlotte Coore, Head of People & Culture at 200 Degrees Coffee and Zoë Ogden, People Director at
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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45:28
Adam Dilks, Group People Director at Nightcap Plc
In this episode Adam Dilks, Group People Director at Nightcap Plc shares his career journey in HR from a training scheme at Tesco, to his curre...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:33
Ben Horner, HR Director at Boots UK & ROI & NO7
In this episode Ben Horner HR Director, Boots UK & ROI and No7 shares his experience from nearly 20 years at the company. Nic talks to Ben about his transition from the Boots legal team to the role of HR Director and the challenges ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:18
Maria Hawley, Director of People at Fisher German
In this episode Maria Hawley, Director of People at Fisher German LLP, shares her journey from selling underwear on a market stall, to a career in nursing, through to building a successful career in human resources, working at law firm Nabarros...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:51
Andrew Stephenson, Chief People Officer at Equiniti
In this episode Andy talks to Nic about his journey from selling TVs in Currys into the People Director roles at some of the UK’s most recognisable brands.Andy shares his views on how the world of work has changed post COVID and how emp...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:54
Jane Rawden, People Director at Teal Transformations Ltd
In this episode Jane shares insights with Nic from her wide experience, having worked at Babcock, in professional services, Awbery Management and Bistrot Pierre. Jane contrasts her experience of working “in-house” as a People Director wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:00
Sarah White, People & Culture Director at Staffline plc
In this episode Sarah White, People and Culture Director at Staffline plc, shares her experience of working at BAE Systems, Boots, Carlsberg and most recently Staffline, who currently engage approximately 40,000 workers every day across the UK ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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57:54