HR Coffee Time

Networking can greatly impact your career, whether you love it or find it daunting. It’s all about creating genuine relationships. The podcast dives into the three essential networks: your personal connections, your external professional network, and mentorship opportunities. Discover how a giver’s mindset can enhance your networking efforts. Visualizing your network and having a plan to strengthen it are key strategies discussed. Embrace networking as a fulfilling way to support one another and grow together.

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 between resilience and stress[09:43] The link between resilience and emotional intelligence[10:14] Adele's personal experience of burnout[12:06] Routines create a sense of psychological safety[14:56] The benefits of creating a 'pretend' commute[15:30] Presenteeism and burnout[16:29] Finding the skills to separate ourselves from chronic stress[16:55] We already know what we should be doing to look after ourselves[17:45] Dissonance explained[18:49] Research about deferred gratitude (the marshmallow experiment)[19:52] Why coaching is more powerful than giving advice[21:29] Tips for HR professionals to help build personal resilience[27:35] Adele's book recommendation, "The How of Happiness: A Practical Guide to Getting The Life You Want" by Sonja LyubomirskyUseful Links From This EpisodeReview the HR Coffee Time podcast on Apple PodcastsConnect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteConnect with Adele on LinkedInAdele's websiteRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Mentioned in this episode:Ready to learn more about Inspiring HR?Learn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme, and sign up to join the next cohort, that starts on 10th September 2025.Inspiring HRJoin 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward AcademyBecome a member of 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward Academy, or access their free resources by visiting: https://bit.ly/3racademy.

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 constantly, periods of homeschooling, job uncertainty, social distancing the petrol crisis and panic-buying in supermarkets all being examples of the extra stress we've all been exposed to. In fact, "Mental health related absence is the most common cause of long-term sickness absence in UK workplaces" CIPD, 2021This episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help; with expert advice, tips and knowledge about mental health strategies that work, shared by Danielle Bridge, CEO of ABC Life Support.Key Points From This Episode[01:30] Free access to the Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile online course[02:51] Introduction to Danielle Bridge from ABC Life Support[05:17] HR professionals are at risk of burnout[06:02] Health and safety law says to look after the health and wellbeing of your staff[07:04] Since the pandemic, there is greater awareness of the importance of supporting mental health[07:29] There is confusion about what mental health is[08:29] What does supporting mental welfare and mental wellbeing of staff look like?[09:05] Why EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs) may have a low take-up rate, despite providing an excellent service[09:52] How to increase awareness and take-up of the services offered by your organisation's EAP[10:43] What Mental Health First Aid is[15:22] The reasons that Fay became a Mental Health First Aider[19:55] The risk of suicide when making redundancies[21:13] There is a wealth of information and resources for mental health support that we can signpost people to[22:03] Using user testimonies to increase take-up of EAP services[23:18] Implementing a suicide disclosure process[24:36] How Mental Health First Aiders can help when someone is in a difficult place[26:57] What to do after training people in the organisation as Mental Health First Aiders[28:48] The importance of having a structure and plan underpinning training people in Mental Health First Aid[29:50] Identifying what your end goals are for introducing Mental Health First Aiders at work[30:53] Deciding on who should receive Mental Health First Aider training[33:23] An example of a company planning for strong mental health support effectively[34:52] Using Employee Representation Groups to help plan your mental health support strategy[38:26] The importance of consulting your employee community[40:38] Creating your own mental health toolbox to support your personal mental health[42:00] Recognising the signs that your mental health is under strain[44:13] Danielle's book recommendation; "The Daily Stoic - 366 meditations on wisdom, perseverance, and the art of living" by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman et al.Useful Links From This EpisodeReview the HR Coffee Time podcast on Apple PodcastsConnect with Fay on LinkedInFree access to the Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile courseThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteConnect with Danielle on LinkedInABC Life Support's websiteABC Life Support on TwitterABC Life Support on LinkedInABC Life Support on InstagramRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Mentioned in this episode:Join 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward AcademyBecome a member of 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward Academy, or access their free resources by visiting: https://bit.ly/3racademy.Ready to learn more about Inspiring HR?Learn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme, and sign up to join the next cohort, that starts on 10th September 2025.Inspiring HR

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 to the Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile online course[06:01] Introduction to Jo Mortimer from Ocean Aspire[10:32] The Richard Review enabled higher apprenticeships[12:16] The best route to becoming an apprentice[14:10] There is a search engine on the apprenticeship.gov.uk website called, 'find an apprentice'[14:45] Apprenticeships can help businesses recover following the pandemic.[16:25] Deciding on whether apprenticeships would be right for your organisation.[17:11] Whether to run the apprenticeship yourself, or use a training provider[20:57] The different apprenticeship levels explained[24:41] How apprenticeships have changed[27:45] Apprenticeship processes are different for different countries in the UK[29:57] The apprenticeship levy and funding options[38:22] How Jo can help you with apprenticeships for your organisation[42:37] Jo's book recommendation: "The Little Book of Lykke" by Meik WikingUseful Links From This EpisodeReview the HR Coffee Time podcast on Apple PodcastsConnect with Fay on LinkedInFree access to the Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile courseThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteConnect with Jo on LinkedInOcean Aspire's websiteOcean Aspire's Facebook pageApprenticeships.gov.uk websiteRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Mentioned in this episode:Join 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward AcademyBecome a member of 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward Academy, or access their free resources by visiting: https://bit.ly/3racademy.Ready to learn more about Inspiring HR?Learn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme, and sign up to join the next cohort, that starts on 10th September 2025.Inspiring HR

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 blocks when it comes to managing our time and work.[03:52] The first blocker - people-pleasing.[05:10] Strategies for pushing back when being given too much work.[07:55] Figuring out what is important to you in life.[10:38] Example of how saying 'yes' to something means saying 'no' to something else.[11:35] The second blocker - being overly ambitious with your time.[14:38] Using your calendar to schedule your time.[18:11] Cutting down the length of meetings and/or the number of meetings you go to.[20:22] Sharing Jacqui Jagger's tip of using a 'to don't' list.[25:01] The third blocker - needing accountability.[28:40] Using Focusmate to help you with accountability.[33:00] The fourth blocker - not being able to let go.[37:14] Putting things in place to improve the culture and workload of everyone in the organisation.Useful Links From This EpisodeReview the HR Coffee Time podcast on Apple PodcastsConnect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteFocusmateRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Mentioned in this episode:Ready to learn more about Inspiring HR?Learn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme, and sign up to join the next cohort, that starts on 10th September 2025.Inspiring HRJoin 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward AcademyBecome a member of 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward Academy, or access their free resources by visiting: https://bit.ly/3racademy.

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 when starting a career.Key Points From This Episode[03:12] Introduction to Lọ́lá and her business, Soluman Consultancy.[09:20] Why it's important to invest time and resources in your early-career talent.[11:08] Why a holistic approach is key.[15:00] The Kickstarter scheme.[17:38] Equitable opportunities for progress - what this means and why it's important to consider this.[20:22] Key areas to focus on and think about.[20:28] Engaging your entry talent and creating safe spaces for them.[23:58] Explaining to entry talent how to use email effectively.[30:08] Checking your expectations are realistic - assessing and supporting.[33:53] The role of managers.[34:47] The role of HR.[40:41] Cultivating the right culture.[43:00] Lọ́lá's services explained.[48:08] Lọ́lá's book recommendation.Useful Links from This EpisodeBright Sky Career Coachings' website Connect with Fay on LinkedInConnect with Lọ́lá on LinkedInSoluman Consultancy's websiteSoluman Consultancy on InstagramRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Mentioned in this episode:Join 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward AcademyBecome a member of 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward Academy, or access their free resources by visiting: https://bit.ly/3racademy.Ready to learn more about Inspiring HR?Learn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme, and sign up to join the next cohort, that starts on 10th September 2025.Inspiring HR

Feeling stuck in your HR career? Discover the 3E model, focusing on Experience, Exposure, and Education to revitalize your path. Learn how to approach your manager for more challenging assignments and seize mentorship opportunities both inside and outside your workplace. Networking tips, including online platforms and job shadowing, can help you build valuable connections. Plus, dive into educational resources like local events and HR membership organizations to boost your professional growth!

Tansel Omer, Owner and founder of The Talent Place, specializes in HR recruitment and coaching. He shares crucial tips for finding your ideal HR job, highlighting the significance of a strong recruiter relationship. Tansel discusses the challenges of job titles and competition among applicants, stressing the need for clear communication of your preferences. He also outlines how recruiters utilize LinkedIn effectively and emphasizes the importance of networking, preparation for interviews, and self-promotion to stand out in the job market.

Navigating the tricky waters of workplace relationships can be tough. Discover how to better understand difficult colleagues by exploring various behavioral styles with the DISC model. From Dominance to Influence, learn practical tips for effective communication and teamwork. The discussion emphasizes adapting to different styles to minimize conflicts and enhance team dynamics. Plus, find out how assessments can help you improve awareness of your own behaviors and those of others, leading to a more harmonious work environment.

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 immediately, it's well worth listening to the episode to store away her tips for the future.Key Points From This Episode[00:06] How to make handling redundancies feel easier from an emotional perspective.[00:08] What to do if more people put themselves forward for voluntary redundancy when you have more volunteers than needed, without upsetting anyone.[00:11] Why team building activities are a good idea for the employees who 'survive' the redundancy process.[00:13] Can you have a selection pool of one when making redundancies?[00:13] The five fair reasons for making redundancies.[00:17] Helpful ideas to protect the organisation from losing in an employment tribunal.[00:18] How to determine a criteria for selection.[00:23] Answering the question, "Can employers avoid making redundancies if their employees are on zero hours contracts?"[00:26] Dealing with individual consultation for someone who is on maternity leave.[00:28] Rehiring for the same role (but at a later date).[00:31] Rules around 'bumping'.[00:35] Important timings to be aware of when an employee is trialling a new/alternative role. [00:39] Redundancy payment requirements when ending a fixed term contract.[00:43] Julie's top book recommendationRate & Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, I'd be hugely grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, as this helps encourage Apple to show the podcast to more people.If you are kind enough to give me a review, please do let me know, so that I can say 'thank you'. You can always reach me at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.ukEnjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive my free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Useful LinksBright Sky Career Coaching websiteConnect with Fay on LinkedinConnect with Julie Jones on LinkedInStarford Legal HR’s websiteJulie's book recommendation: "Alchemy - the surprising power of ideas that don't make sense" by Rory SutherlandOther Bright Sky resources to help with redundancies:9 ways to help employees facing redundancyAlternatives to redundancy - things to consider firstHow occupational charities could help during difficult timesUnderstanding and supporting staff when making redundanciesMentioned in this episode:Ready to learn more about Inspiring HR?Learn more about the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme, and sign up to join the next cohort, that starts on 10th September 2025.Inspiring HRJoin 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward AcademyBecome a member of 3R Strategy's free Pay & Reward Academy, or access their free resources by visiting: https://bit.ly/3racademy.