HR Leadership with Michelle Glendinning, UK HR Lead Catalyst at Johnson Matthey. “A lack of relevant degree doesn’t have to mean you can’t transition in”.

As part of our commitment to helping shape the careers of the people we serve, we’ve been speaking with HR Leaders across the UK to understand their career path and the key skills they believe are important to success in an HR leadership role. This week we spoke with Michelle Glendinning, UK HR Lead Catalyst …

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“You need to embrace the whole business, not just HR”. Kate Douglas, HR Director talks to us about her career in HR.

As part of our commitment to supporting candidates in developing fulfilling careers, we’ve invited some HR Leaders to share the secrets of their success. This week, we had a great conversation with Kate Douglas, who until recently was the HR Director at Clear Channel UK, before which she held senior business partnering roles with a …

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“Use your knowledge as a blueprint”. Oliver Gant, HR Director at Arriva Rail London talks to us about HR Leadership in 2019

As part of our commitment to supporting candidates to develop fulfilling careers, we’ve invited some HR Leaders to let us in on the secrets of their success. This week we had a great conversation with Oliver Gant, HR Director at Arriva Rail London. We asked Oliver a few questions about his career in HR.  Oliver’s …

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“It’s important to find whatever it is that you’re passionate about – find your hook and go after it”. Michelle Hartley, HR Director at Multivac UK.

As part of our commitment to supporting candidates in developing fulfilling careers, we’ve invited some HR Leaders to share the secrets of their success. This week, we talked to Michelle Hartley, HR Director at Multivac UK. We asked Michelle to give us some insights into her diverse HR career, which includes roles in a range …

“It’s important to find whatever it is that you’re passionate about – find your hook and go after it”. Michelle Hartley, HR Director at Multivac UK. Read More »

“…be clear on what you want to get out of the profession, because it is everything to everyone”. Alan Taylor, Director of HR Transformation speaks to us about his career in HR Leadership.

As part of our commitment to supporting candidates in developing fulfilling careers, we’ve invited some HR Leaders to share the secrets of their success. This week, we had a great conversation with Alan Taylor, Director of HR Transformation and former interim Group HR Director at DS Smith. Alan also worked at DENSO for over 10 …

“…be clear on what you want to get out of the profession, because it is everything to everyone”. Alan Taylor, Director of HR Transformation speaks to us about his career in HR Leadership. Read More »

Don’t let your team be the Cobbler’s Children. Colin Haswell speaks to us about effective HR Leadership in 2019.

As part of our commitment to supporting candidates in developing fulfilling careers, we’ve invited some HR Leaders to share the secrets of their success. This week, we had a great conversation with Colin Haswell, former Regional HR Director for EMEA at Rolls Royce. Colin assumed many different HR directorship roles at Rolls Royce over the …

Don’t let your team be the Cobbler’s Children. Colin Haswell speaks to us about effective HR Leadership in 2019. Read More »

“Be willing to take a risk” Maria Manion, Chief Executive at Watford BID talks to us about Leadership in 2019

As part of our commitment to adding value beyond the connection, we have been speaking with CEO’s, COO’s and HR leaders across the UK. We wanted to understand more about how they developed careers, the challenges they face and how they have achieved their success. This week, we spoke with Maria Manion, Chief Executive at …

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“Always put your hand up and keep your eyes and ears open”. Helen Tindle, HR Director at Iceland talks to us about developing a career in HR Leadership in 2019

As part of our commitment to supporting candidates to develop fulfilling careers, we’ve invited some HR Leaders to let us in on the secrets of their success. This week we had a great conversation with Helen Tindle, HR Director at Iceland. We asked Helen a few questions about her  career in HR.  Helen’s working life …

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“People are complex but often the solution is simple” Michelle Wren, HR Director at Freedom Finance Ltd speaks to us about HR Leadership in 2019

We’ve asked some Senior HR Leaders about their career and their current roles to inspire and inform future HR leaders. This week, we spoke to Michelle Wren, HR Director of Freedom Finance. Michelle started her HR career in 2006 as a Personnel & Development Officer for a leading property management company in Manchester.  Michelle received …

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“Keep it simple and clear, keep close to the important things and be true to your values” Martin Farrow, CEO at Optalis talks to us about Leadership in 2019.

In order to successfully inform and inspire business leaders of the future, we have been interviewing CEOs across a variety of industry sectors. Martin Farrow of Optalis is our most recent guest. As an individual who has spent time in a variety of Leadership roles in the corporate world, Martin’s views on leadership are influenced …

“Keep it simple and clear, keep close to the important things and be true to your values” Martin Farrow, CEO at Optalis talks to us about Leadership in 2019. Read More »

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