By Fay Wallis
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As organisations work to create more inclusive workplaces, some aspects of diversity receive more attention than others. Being able to express religious beliefs at work is an area that often remains unexplored despite its significance to many employees. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Professor Binna Kandola, senior partner and co-founder of Pearn Kandola, to explore why religious expression matters to the people in your workplace and how organisations can better support this.
Binna shares insights from his firm's comprehensive research into religion at work, including findings from their largest-ever survey response. He explains the various aspects of religious expression, discusses both challenges and positive developments in workplace inclusion, and offers practical guidance for HR professionals looking to create more inclusive environments.
[00:00:00] Introduction and Overview
[00:02:02] Meet the Expert: Professor Binna Kandola
[00:04:19] Defining Religious Expression at Work
[00:10:31] Why Religious Expression Matters
[00:18:36] Benefits to Organizations
[00:21:01] Key Research Findings
[00:26:49] Examples of Good Practice
[00:31:23] Book Recommendation
[00:33:28] Conclusion and Resources
Create an Equitable, Diverse & Inclusive Workplace – Podcast Playlist (on the Bright Sky website)
Create an Equitable, Diverse & Inclusive Workplace – Podcast Playlist (on Spotify)
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‘World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored and Explained’ by John Bowker
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When you're in a busy HR or People role, finding time for strategic work can feel incredibly challenging. There are always urgent issues that need your attention and endless tasks on your to-do list. However, strategic work often has the greatest impact - helping you craft an organisation where people are proud to work, can thrive, and are empowered to drive the organisation forward.
In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis shares five practical tips to help you carve out time for strategic work, even when you're incredibly busy. These tips will help you overcome common barriers and create the space needed to focus on work that drives meaningful organisational change.
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Are there lies you're telling yourself at work that feel like cold, hard facts? Whether it's believing you don't deserve a promotion, thinking you're not qualified enough to apply for a different role, feeling guilty about taking time off because everyone "needs" you, prioritising colleagues above your own wellbeing, striving for unrealistic perfection, or feeling you need to be available 24/7 to be seen as an effective HR professional – these self-imposed beliefs can significantly impact your career progress and wellbeing.
In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Djemil to help you identify and challenge these unhelpful beliefs that might be holding you back in your HR career.
Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction and Overview
[03:30] Meet Emma Djemil
[05:46] Common Lies in HR: Availability Equals Value
[08:29] Proving Your Worth in HR
[12:43] Recognising and Challenging Self-Lies
[17:11] Understanding Deep-Rooted Fears
[17:46] Challenging the Fear of Unavailability
[19:21] Recognising and Addressing Mistruths
[21:20] Empowerment Through Self-Questioning
[25:25] The Power of Internal Validation
[29:26] Book Recommendation and Wrap Up
[32:09] Final Thoughts and Farewell
Useful LinksHR Coffee Time Podcast Playlist: Build Your Confidence
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Shaping workplace culture is becoming an increasingly important part of HR's role, with many HR functions being renamed as "People and Culture" and culture-related responsibilities appearing in job titles. But how do you actually go about shaping culture, especially when you're already busy with your day-to-day work?
In this special episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by two guests: Annabelle Lawson, HR Manager at SPT Lab Tech, and Paula Brockwell, Founder and Chief Culture Shaper at the Employee Experience Project. Together, they explore practical strategies for defining, shaping, and embedding a winning workplace culture.
This episode is packed with actionable advice, from how to engage leadership in culture initiatives to how HR professionals can avoid becoming overwhelmed by the process. Whether you're just starting your culture journey or looking to refine your approach, this conversation is here to help.
Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction and Overview
[01:33] Meet the Guests: Annabelle Lawson and Paula Brockwell
[03:59] Annabelle Explains Her Culture Project
[08:32] Culture is a Strategic Enabler of Business Growth
[09:26] Using the Business Culture Canvas for Culture Conversations
[12:46] Embedding New Culture and Measuring Progress
[15:20] Timeframes for Seeing Cultural Changes
[19:55] Avoiding Overwhelm When Working on Culture Initiatives
[23:25] Starting a Culture Journey from Scratch
[24:33] The Importance of CEO Engagement in Culture Initiatives
[25:03] Book Recommendations
[26:06] How to Connect with Annabelle and Paula
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Menopause is a topic that impacts everyone in the HR and People profession, whether personally or through supporting colleagues. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Thomas, founder of Managing the Menopause, to discuss the importance of understanding and supporting employees through menopause in the workplace.
Emma shares valuable insights on perimenopause and menopause, common symptoms, the business case for supporting employees, legal considerations, and practical strategies for creating a supportive work environment. This episode is packed with data-driven information and actionable advice for HR professionals looking to update policies, improve employee wellbeing, or build a stronger business case for menopause support.
Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction and Overview
[00:53] Meet Emma Thomas: Menopause Expert
[04:15] Defining Perimenopause and Menopause
[06:47] Common Symptoms of Perimenopause
[09:32] Impact of Menopause Symptoms at Work
[11:35] Research and Business Case for Menopause Support
[20:11] Practical Support for Menopause in the Workplace
[25:03] Book Recommendation: "Revolting Women" by Dr. Lucy Ryan
[26:06] How to Connect With Emma Thomas
Useful LinksEpisode 42: Diversity and Inclusion at Work, Seven Mistakes to Avoid and what to do instead with Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey
Book Recommendation From the Episode‘Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women Are Walking Out and What to Do About It’ by Dr. Lucy Ryan
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If you need to create an HR or People strategy but are feeling completely stuck, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis, a career and leadership coach for HR and People professionals, shares practical advice on how to feel more confident about creating the strategy, where to start and resources to help spark your ideas.
Key Points from This Episode[00:00] Episode introduction
[00:32] There is a podcast playlist of strategy episodes for you
[02:46] You already are strategic (even if you think you aren’t)
[04:31] Insight from the book, ‘Good Strategy/Bad Strategy’
[05:29] The importance of aligning HR strategy with the overarching organisational strategy
[07:28] Resources from The Essential HR Planner to help
[13:41] Recap and final thoughts
Operate Strategically or Create a Powerful HR/People Strategy Playlist
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Want to know the secret to delivering presentations that truly captivate your audience? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we explore how to craft and deliver presentations that resonate deeply and win over both hearts and minds.
Host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Serlin, founder of London Speech Workshop, who shares her unique "Meal Plan" framework for creating impactful presentations. Whether you're aiming to boost your influence, establish credibility, or simply gain more confidence when presenting, this episode is packed with practical insights to elevate your presentation skills.
Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction and overview
[01:11] Meet the expert: Emma Serlin
[04:26] The Meal Plan framework: Protein, Vegetables, and Spice
[05:38] Deep dive into the protein component
[09:07] Crafting impactful presentations: The importance of three key takeaways
[11:31] Exploring the ‘vegetables’ component
[16:57] Adding ‘spice’ to make your presentation memorable
[19:46] The Dinner Party Planner
[23:50] Book recommendation
[25:48] How to contact Emma and London Speech Workshop
[27:23] Conclusion
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Whether you’d like to learn more about how to use Strategic Workforce Planning in your current role or considering whether specialising in Strategic Workforce Planning could be the perfect career option for you, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help.
Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jen Allen Jardine, a Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) expert, who explains what SWP is, why it’s important, how it fits into HR, the partnership between SWP and HR, and the misconceptions about it. She also provides valuable advice for anyone looking to specialise in SWP, including practical tips and book recommendations.
Chapters from This Episode
[00:00] Introduction and overview
[02:17] Meet the expert: Jen Allen Jardine
[03:09] Defining Strategic Workforce Planning
[04:13] Strategic Workforce Planning in large vs small organisations
[04:55] The role of HR in Strategic Workforce Planning
[11:03] Developing skills for Strategic Workforce Planning
[17:18] Misconceptions about Strategic Workforce Planning
[23:02] Book recommendations
[34:29] How to contact Jen
[35:50] Conclusion
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Thinking about booking a coaching session but not sure what to expect? Or maybe you've already arranged some coaching sessions and want to make sure you get the most out of them. This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis, a career and leadership coach for HR and People professionals, shares practical advice on how to prepare for your coaching sessions and make them as effective as possible.
[00:00] Episode introduction
[00:23] The value of coaching
[01:38] You’re in the driving seat when it comes to coaching
[02:21] Examples of common coaching topics
[04:29] Questions to help you choose a focus, area or topic for your session
[05:51] Coaching is usually about asking questions, rather than giving advice
[06:39] Advice is given for practical career topics e.g. CV, LinkedIn and interviews
[09:17] Practical tips to get the most out of your session
[09:13] Choose a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed
[10:09] Minimise distractions
[10:21] Have some buffer time before the start of your session
[10:40] Techniques to help you transition from your previous task into your session
[11:32] Buffer time at the end of your session is helpful
[12:12] Have a notebook and pen ready for your session
[14:06] Let your coach know if you’d like the session recorded
[14:26] Have a drink with you in case you get thirsty
[14:51] If you’ll be discussing an emotional topic, have some tissues to hand
[15:09] Be open-minded and provide feedback
[16:46] Jot down your reflections in between sessions
[17:21] Questions to help you reflect before starting your next session
[17:56] Always ask your coach questions if you have any
[18:19] Episode conclusion
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You may have heard that coaching skills can be incredibly helpful for managers to have in their toolbox, boosting their confidence and effectiveness in their roles. But why are these skills so useful, and how can you help managers start using them? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to answer those questions.
Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jude Sclater, an experienced coach and author of "Think Like a Coach - Empower Your Team Through Everyday Conversations."
Jude explains that coaching skills empower teams to think for themselves, foster independence, reduce reliance on the manager, and enhance overall team motivation and development. She shares her innovative Coaching Two Step model, which provides a practical and accessible way for managers to integrate coaching into their everyday interactions.
(Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)
If you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected].
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