Whether you've never done succession planning, or you have it in place but aren't sure it's going as well as it could, this episode is here to help. Jo Taylor from Let's Talk Talent shares her insights into why the traditional 9 box grid method doesn't work and what to use instead. She also has some helpful examples of organisations that are doing succession planning well. Key Points From This Episode [01:57] Introduction to Jo Taylor and her role as Managing Director of Let’s Talk Talent [03:44...
Jan 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 20
For the last HR Coffee Time of 2021, Fay shares 10 questions for you to reflect on, to help you look back on the year and make a plan to take forward to next year. Looking back is a good way of learning from the past, taking the time to recognise your achievements and key learnings. It can also give you ideas for your next goals and want you want to achieve from the year ahead Key Points From This Episode [00:30] Why it’s a good idea to look back and reflect on the year [02:19] Becoming the Prog...
Dec 31, 2021•20 min•Ep. 19
If you’re committed to your HR career and want to make a positive impact in the organisation you work in, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Karen Moran, one of the co-founders of Disruptive HR, shares her views on the future of HR. She explains how to get rid of outdated practices and future-proof your career by changing your approach and building your skills. Key Points From This Episode [01:17] Introduction to Karen Moran, co-founder of Disruptive HR [03:01] Information on the Di...
Dec 17, 2021•39 min•Ep. 18
Do you find it hard to set yourself goals, or to stick to them? If this is the case, don’t worry, you’re not alone! It’s something that most people struggle with. In this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, career coach Fay Wallis shares her tips for creating meaningful career goals (that you can stick to) for the year ahead. Key Points From This Episode [00:17] The Essential HR Planner has a career goals planning section in it. [01:45] The 3 main problem with traditional goal setting methods...
Dec 13, 2021•26 min•Ep. 17
Networking is an incredibly useful way of overcoming whatever career challenge you’re facing. If you feel a bit nervous about networking, or have been avoiding it because it feels uncomfortable, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. In it, Fay shares 9 simple tips to help you become more confident about networking. This is the third episode dedicated to networking. The first two episodes in the series are: episode 11, “ Networking – the three most important networks for your career ” a...
Dec 03, 2021•34 min•Ep. 16
You’ve probably already heard that networking is good for your career. But perhaps you’re wondering exactly how it can help. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis explains three key career challenges that networking can help you with – getting a new role, changing career, or excelling in your current role. Key Points From This Episode [00:56] This episode focuses on why and how networking can help your career [01:00] Episode 16 will follow on to explain how you can become a confiden...
Nov 26, 2021•29 min•Ep. 15
Gender pay gap reporting can feel like a blunt and brutal process for organisations. The data that legally has to be submitted on an annual basis will show if you have a gender pay gap but it doesn’t help explain why you have a pay gap, or what you can do to fix it. Thankfully, financial wellbeing and pay gap analytics expert Melissa Blissett (from Barnett Waddingham) is here to help. In this HR Coffee Time episode, Melissa reminds us why pay gap reporting is so much more than a tick box exercis...
Nov 18, 2021•37 min•Ep. 14
Searching for your next senior role can feel daunting. You know you’re ready to take the next leap in your career, but you’re unsure how to go about it. In this HR Coffee Time podcast the host, Fay Wallis, talks to Craig Elvin from Executive Heads about how to start planning the transition into moving to a senior role using your CV, the importance of LinkedIn and networking and how to make the most out of working with Recruiters and Headhunters. Key Points From This Episode [01:03] Introduction ...
Nov 05, 2021•39 min•Ep. 13
Research shows that women’s careers often stagnate, stall, or stop after taking a career break to have a baby. Putting the right support in place helps smooth this transition and retain (or gain) valuable talent. It can even reduce your organisation’s gender pay gap by enabling women to build the confidence, skills and opportunities to move into, or remain in senior leadership roles. In this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, host Fay Wallis, speaks to guest, Sally Dhillon from Career Mums. ...
Oct 29, 2021•38 min•Ep. 12
Whether you love networking or hate the idea of it, there’s no getting away from the fact that it can hugely influence your career success. This is the first in a series of episodes about networking for the HR Coffee Time podcast. In it, host Fay Wallis talks through the three most important networks for your career; explaining what they are, how to assess the strength of your relationships with them and how to create a plan to improve them. Key Points From This Episode [01:32] Networking will b...
Oct 22, 2021•36 min•Ep. 11
If you'd like to tackle your stress levels and build up your resilience, or you want to find ways to help the people in your organisation with both these things - this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. Host, Fay Wallis interviews Resilience Workplace Trainer and Coach, Adele Stickland for key tips and insights about stress, resilience and wellbeing. Key Points From This Episode [01:34] Introduction to Adele [03:53] Adele's definition of resilience [06:21] The relationship be...
Oct 08, 2021•33 min•Ep. 10
Do you feel confident in the mental health support you have put in place at work? Or are you worried it might not be as effective as you'd like it to be? Are you feeling the strain of your increased workload and responsibilities as an HR professional since the pandemic struck? Is your own mental health suffering but you're ploughing on and hoping things will get better soon? The pandemic has ramped up concerns about mental health, with lockdowns, government advice and rules that change constantl...
Oct 01, 2021•50 min•Ep. 9
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of attracting, developing and retaining people in your organisation. With HR apprenticeships now available for entry-level up to senior-level HR roles, they're also something you may want to consider for yourself or members of your team. Join Jo Mortimer from Ocean Aspire for this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, where she is interviewed by Fay and shares everything you need to know about apprenticeships. Key Points From This Episode [01:14] Free access ...
Sep 24, 2021•48 min•Ep. 8
If you're swamped with work, there just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done you and can't see a way of ever getting on top of your workload, this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. In it, Fay shares the 4 main blocks she sees her coaching clients come up against and shares techniques, tips and coaching questions to help you overcome them. Key Points From This Episode [01:25] Why you might be feeling overwhelmed by work. [03:26] The four common stumbling bloc...
Sep 18, 2021•43 min•Ep. 7
The graduates, apprentices and early-career talent are the future leaders of your organisation. Learn how to put the right support in place for them to flourish and grow, with this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast. Early Careers Strategist Lọ́lá Béjidé explains why it's so important to nurture the people in your organisation who are at the beginning of their careers. She reminds us of how daunting joining the workplace can be and what some of the many challenges are you have to overcome w...
Sep 03, 2021•53 min•Ep. 6
If you're feeling frustrated you aren't progressing your career, or you're bored in your role and don't know what to do about it, this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. Fay talks through the 3E model - something that can be really helpful at giving you ideas about how to take control of your career and achieve the progress and career success that you're looking for. Key Points From This Episode [04:03] The first 'E' from the 3E model - Experience. [05:57] How to ask your man...
Aug 27, 2021•33 min•Ep. 5
Finding a great Recruiter can be the key to getting your next HR role. But how do you find one, when there are so many horror stories flying around of disinterested, pushy or unhelpful Recruiters? Well, this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. In it, Fay interviews experienced and trusted HR Recruiter Tansel Omer. He shares his key tips and insights on how to find the right Recruiter for you, what to expect from working with them and how to help them help you to find your perf...
Aug 20, 2021•43 min•Ep. 4
Do you have a person at work who is difficult to get along with, or difficult to work with? It could be anyone - your boss, a colleague, someone who reports into you, or someone on another team who you have to interact with on a regular basis. Perhaps you're hoping that they'll just leave the organisation, so you don't have to deal with them anymore? Whoever it is you're finding difficult - don't worry; this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. In it, Fay talks through how to u...
Aug 13, 2021•31 min•Ep. 3
Do you ever wish you had an employment lawyer sitting next to you, who you could turn to with any questions? Well - today you have one! In this episode, Fay speaks to employment lawyer, Julie Jones who answers the top 10 questions she is asked by HR teams about getting redundancies right (where fewer than 20 people are losing their roles). She shares her advice and 'must know' information for anyone faced with arranging redundancies. And even if you don't have any redundancies looming immediatel...
Aug 05, 2021•48 min•Ep. 2
Do you ever wish you felt more confident at work? We could all do with a bit of a confidence boost from time to time. Maybe you have a constant underlying feeling that you lack confidence, or perhaps you wish you could be more confident about one thing in particular (e.g. speaking up in meetings, delivering presentations, handling a tricky colleague). Whatever your confidence gremlins are; this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. Key Points From This Episode [02:55] Are you pu...
Jul 28, 2021•38 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the trailer for the HR Coffee Time podcast; a weekly show full of tips and ideas to help you have a successful and fulfilling HR career (without working yourself into the ground). Join host and career coach, Fay Wallis, as she explains what to expect from the podcast.
Jul 25, 2021•3 min
