Welcome to HR Director's Cut - the podcast where we give our insight into your dilemmas, conundrums and questions.
We've found that there are plenty of dry advice podcasts and forums that give advice, but they are often lacking into the thought process behind what works and what doesn't. Savvy HR leaders should be weighing up risks, maintaining the vision of the business and most of all looking after the employees at all levels - and it's not an easy job!
We are here to give options, insights and guidance through sharing what works, what we've tried and failed at, and having some fun along the way. And we will also get some amazing guests to join us!
You can submit your questions here https://bit.ly/3JUnQYp and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss an episode. Please share and review the show too - we'll plant a tree for every review we receive (see https://moretrees.eco)
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You can contact any of the three podcast hosts:
Kate Maddison-Greenwell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemg
Victoria Bond - https://www.linkedin.com/in/employeeengagementvb/
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Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees.
Welcome to the Season 4 finale of HR Director's Cut!
Today you join us for HR Half-Cut - where we grab a drink, reminisce and share our craziest stories.
Content warning: this episode contains swearing, drinking and mentions of sex.
When you catch your manager & district manager in the act... with your HR rep watching...
We ask the question: How does a professional relationship become not so professional?
Amidst the chaos, we have moments of heartfelt reflection as Lisa prepares to bid farewell to HR Director's Cut.
We are lucky to have been joined by Lisa for 48 episodes, countless laughs and many answered letters. We wish her the best and are excited to see what she gets up to!
Don't think we've let her go easy - look out for Lisa in future episodes of HRDC as a guest 👀
To celebrate Lisa's final episode, we invite you to take a listen to her favourite episode of the podcast The One Where International Women's Day Sucks (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-where-international-women-s-day-sucks-ft-jo-major--53118391).
We share our funny work stories:
Kate once called her boss an inappropriate name, thinking it meant 'idiot' - what could the word have been?
At a CIPD meeting, a young boy hijacked the presentation with some.... interesting drawings.
One of us may have accidentally emailed our resignation announcement to the entire company before our boss could announce it!
Plus: we go to reddit to read embarrassing work stories like: inappropriate emails sent company-wide, affairs between co-workers, escorts and more.
We get sentimental when we look back on how we met a few years ago and all we've been up to since. We share our excitement for the future and what you can expect in the next season of HR Director's Cut.
If you liked this episode, check out The One Where We All Fail (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-where-we-all-fail--50579795) or The One With The Drunken Mistake (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-with-the-drunken-mistake--52137369).
Follow us on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/hr-director-s-cut), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hr_directors_cut/) and join our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/486617699778308/)!
Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss an episode.
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You can submit your questions here Write To Us (https://www.hrdirectorscut.com/write-to-us/) and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees.
19 Apr 2024
The One Where Employee Experience is a Product (ft. Jessica Zwaan)
Victoria, Kate and Lisa burst are joined by Jessica Zwaan, a hands-on COO and who finds joy in diverse, kind and world-changing companies of excellent people.
"You will never be able to sustain Employee Engagement if the People Team are the only ones shouldering the burden."
We waste no time delving into a letter from an HR leader hungry for guidance on transforming employee experiences. It's a tale of ambition tinged with just a hint of overwhelm.
Jessica unpacks the concept of HR as a product. She maps out the intricate web connecting consumer-facing, fiscal and employee experiences. It's a revelation that promises to reshape the way HR leaders view their craft.
We discuss 'minimum lovable products', touching on agile HR practices and the wild ride of implementing them. From misconceptions to "Eureka!" moments, Jessica's journey is a rollercoaster of insight and inspiration.
The episode ends with a great conclusion:
Revolutionising HR isn't just a dream—it's a journey worth taking.
If you liked this episode, check out The One Where We Start A People Strategy (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-where-we-start-a-people-strategy--50744816) or The One Where We Lean Into Organisational Development (ft. Garin Rouch) (https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-where-we-lean-into-organisational-development-ft-garin-rouch--57484952)
Jessica Zwaan (https://www.jessicamayzwaan.com/) is the author of Amazon Best Selling, Built for People (https://www.amazon.com/Built-People-Experience-Management-Principles/dp/1398608025/ref=zg_bsnr_491602_sccl_9/130-4778929-1008248?psc=1), and founder of Being People consultancy. She's a hands-on COO and finds joy in diverse, kind, and world-changing companies of excellent people, which is why she is at Talentful, where their mission is to invent the future of recruitment. (✨How fantastic is that?)
Follow us on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/company/hr-director-s-cut), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hr_directors_cut/) and join our Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/486617699778308/)!
Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss an episode.
Please share and review the show too - we'll plant a tree for every review we receive (see https://moretrees.eco (https://moretrees.eco/))
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You can submit your questions here Write To Us (https://www.hrdirectorscut.com/write-to-us/) and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees.
5 Apr 2024
The One Where Everyone Avoids Conflict (ft. Paula Reid)
We're joined by Paula Reid to give our advice on change management strategies, including communication plans, stakeholder engagement, and leadership buy-in, to facilitate a smooth transition to a more performance-driven culture.
"Obviously we need safety... I'm all about challenge and you won't necessarily feel safe or comfortable when you are challenging and therefore growing." - Paula Reid
In this episode we share the bravest things we've done! We want to know what the bravest thing you've done is - join our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/486617699778308/) and let us know!
Resources we talk about:
Time to Think: Listening to Ignite the Human Mind (https://amzn.eu/d/1QMqv3F)
Drexler-Sibbet Team Performance Model (https://youtu.be/HjEvSjkD7L0?si=xrfg50_iiofJn79v)
About Paual Reid:
Paula is a rare mix of adventurer, psychologist and business leader. From Skiing to the South Pole to Yacht Racing round-the-world, Paula has developed the mindset to thrive and perform in the toughest of conditions.
She draws on her extreme adventuring experience, business acumen and Masters in Positive Psychology to help individuals and organisations survive and thrive in challenging conditions. Her organisation is called Adventure Psychology.
Follow Paula (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepaulareid/)
Don't forget to subscribe or follow us on your podcast platform of choice so you don't miss an episode.
Please share and review the show too - we'll plant a tree for every review we receive (see https://moretrees.eco)
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You can submit your questions here Write To Us (https://www.hrdirectorscut.com/write-to-us/) and the juiciest ones will be read out during each season.
Any actions or risks are your own to take. You should seek legal advice before undertaking anything that may have consequences for yourself, your business, or your employees.
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