HR Uprising March Highlights

Bad News!

March has come to a close, and so has our Journey of a CPO series! But don’t worry if you missed it – you can still catch up by listening on the HR Uprising website or wherever you get your podcasts. Here’s a quick recap of this month’s episode.

Podcast Episode 256: Amelore – with Ruth Cornish

Lucinda welcomes Ruth Cornish, an independent Chief People Officer with a diverse background spanning financial services, retail, and the public sector. Ruth shares her inspiring career journey, from temping at American Express to founding her own HR consultancy. Along the way, she faced significant challenges, including a personal battle with cancer, which profoundly shaped her approach to business and leadership. She reflects on how resilience and adaptability have been essential in navigating the evolving HR landscape, particularly when supporting businesses through periods of change. “I think that being independent and looking after lots of different businesses allows you to add value and spot things in a way that you wouldn’t if you were just internal in one industry,” she explains.

Throughout the episode, Ruth discusses the importance of strategic thinking in HR, highlighting how professionals can translate an organisation’s vision into actionable plans that benefit employees at all levels. She also emphasises the power of a positive mindset, particularly in overcoming challenges and driving career success. By identifying and leveraging personal strengths, HR professionals can create meaningful impact without feeling the pressure to be experts in every area. Ruth’s insights provide valuable takeaways for anyone looking to build a fulfilling career in HR, demonstrating how adaptability, strategic vision, and confidence in one’s abilities can drive both personal and organisational success.

Podcast Episode 257: Duke of Edinburgh – with Jeannette Crisp

In the final episode of the Journey of a CPO series, Lucinda welcomes Jeannette Crisp, Director of People and Culture at the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Jeannette shares her journey into HR, highlighting her diverse public sector experience and the strategic thinking behind the organisation’s people strategy. She discusses the importance of employee engagement in empowering young people, especially those from marginalised backgrounds. As she explains, “If we’re doing our jobs right, we’re enabling young people to realise their potential.”

Jeannette also emphasises the value of working in purpose-driven roles and the balance between theoretical knowledge and real-world experience in strategic HR. She highlights the need for building strong relationships at all levels within an organisation and the importance of continuous learning through mentorship and challenging assignments for growth. Her insights shed light on the power of HR to drive meaningful change, embedding a positive organisational culture while navigating both structure and adaptability.

Its not only bad news Introducing the New Series: High Performance HR

We’re excited to introduce “High Performance HR” a biweekly series, hosted by Lucinda Carney. This solo series is designed to equip HR professionals like you with practical tools and strategies to make a strategic impact within your organisation. Each episode will delve into key elements vital for building a high-performance culture, including individual purpose, strategic alignment, organisational development, leadership, performance management, reward strategies, talent development, and cultural mapping. You’ll gain actionable insights that you can immediately implement to align your people strategy with your organisation’s goals, driving an engaged and high-performing workforce. Tune in, share with colleagues, and engage with the content to unlock your full potential in HR.