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Rethinking the HRBP Role with Lucy Adams, Disruptive HR

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Apr 3, 2025
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Lucy Adams
Lucy Adams, founder of Disruptive HR, shakes up conventional HR thinking with her bold insights. She critiques outdated policies, championing judgment-based systems that empower employees. The conversation dives into the evolving role of HR business partners, emphasizing trust over compliance. Adams discusses innovative strategies for creating high-performing cultures and the importance of adapting to complex workplace dynamics. Tune in for her take on fostering inclusion and the future of HR in a rapidly changing environment.
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ANECDOTE

Working at the BBC

  • Lucy Adams worked at the BBC, a backdrop to British life in the 70s and 80s.
  • Her onboarding included unusual questions about drug habits and shredders due to media scrutiny.
INSIGHT

Founding Disruptive HR

  • Lucy Adams, after years as an HR director, noticed traditional HR practices weren't effective.
  • This led her to co-found Disruptive HR, aiming to revolutionize HR for a changing world.
ADVICE

Flexible Work Arrangements

  • Treat employees like adults and have open conversations about work arrangements.
  • Consider individual needs, client needs, and team dynamics when deciding where work happens.
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