Debbie and Jo co-founded Vana HR Resourcing in 2004,following successful careers within a corporate FTSE 100.‘Vana Talks’ see them embarking on a series of podcast conversations with HR leaders and specialists who are shaping employee experiences across a broad spectrum of industries.Curious to learn more about their organisation’s spirit, understand how they attract and engage their communities, and how game-changing technology has revolutionised operations,they’re packed full of insightful stuff. Authentic as ever, Debbie and Jo approach their podcasts in a relaxed, informal style.
Vana Talks: With Julie-Ann Haines (CEO, Principality Building Society)
Vana co-founder and co-director, Jo White, talks to Julie-Ann Haines - CEO of the Principality Building Society.
In their conversation, Julie-Ann describes how the business has adapted to the pandemic and the emphasis placed on colleague wellbeing, the move to a more inclusive agenda... and the joys of home-baking and virtual pilates.
(20 minute listen)
11 Feb 2021
Vana Talks: With Graeme Johnson (Talent Director, GVC)
Vana co-founder and director, Debbie Flowers, catches up with Graeme Johnson, Talent Director for GVC.
Graeme describes the award-winning programme to build a common identity and purpose across GVC's global workforce, his experiences of tackling diversity and inclusion, and how lockdown led to some new extracurricular activities...
6 Jan 2021
Vana Talks: With Ruth Filor (Global Head of Talent, Superdry)
Vana Co-founder and Co-Director, Debbie Flowers, catches up online with Ruth Filor, Global Head of Talent for Superdry.With oversight for Resourcing, Learning and Talent Development, Ruth explains how the team have adapted during a tumultuous 12 months, and shares some of their successes including a new employee-focused Talent philosophy, an updated employee value proposition, and rollout of a Superdry brand 'playbook'. The conversation also covers the current Learning experience at the company and efforts to create a more consistent and inclusive learning culture - plus the creation of the Superdry Tavern
16 Dec 2020
Vana Talks: With Alasdair McDonald (Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Entain)
Vana co-founder and director, Debbie Flowers, catches up with Alasdair McDonald, Global Head of Talent Acquisition for Entain.Alasdair shares some fascinating insight on working for two of the world's biggest brands - Amazon and Nike - and the contrast in their workplace cultures. He also describes the experience of being at both ends of the talent acquisition process, how digital technology is revolutionising this area... and, at a time like no other, how it's possible to step away from work altogether and relax.
14 Dec 2020
Vana Talks: With Guy Youll (HR Director, Superdry)
Vana Co-founder and Co-Director, Debbie Flowers, catches up online with Guy Youll, Group HR Director for Superdry.At a hugely difficult time for retail, Guy talks to Debbie about the changes they’ve made at Superdry and how the Covid pandemic has actually provided an opportunity to 'reset'. Guy also talks about his career path to date, and how working in other areas of a business has proved invaluable when taking on an HR Leadership role. It's a wide-ranging conversation that includes Superdry's focus on sustainability, their ED&I strategy, revamping employee voice channels ..... and his recommended reading!
8 Dec 2020
Vana Talks: With Dr Sally Hemming - Wellbeing in the Workplace
Vana co-founder and co-director, Jo White, talks to Dr Sally Hemming about the importance of workplace employee wellbeing, the cost to businesses when this is not managed properly or seen as important, how it can be done effectively, and the enabling power of resilience
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