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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the HRD talks
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 he faced taking on that role during a global pandemic!
Ben shares a variety of initiatives Boots have introduced relating to menopause and disability, designed to support their team members and customers alike.
Ben shares his advice for HR professionals starting their career, as well as those looking to advance it, and gives his ‘supplier shout out’ to an organisation he has worked closely with and is supported by Boots - Business in the Community.
This episode was recorded in April 2023.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Supplier shout out:
Business in the Community - Business in the Community (bitc.org.uk)
Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-horner-10430a34/
Nic’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-elliott/
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