Reorganizations: a phrase that terrifies HR professionals and employees alike. 😱

Contrary to popular belief, it's not 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 a code word for layoffs. And there's a lot of nuances around why they happen and how you can prevent them (or indeed, if they are always a bad thing 👀).

But regardless of the why, they're rarely ever a simple or pleasant experience for anyone involved.

So what's the 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗥 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, to ensure a smooth new chapter for ALL parties?  For those affected, those left behind, and the organization as a whole.

Packed with tons of practical tips for how to implement these principles in practice, this episode is essential listening for all HR professionals, managers and founders...who will almost inevitably need to deal with this tricky people situation sooner or later.

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About this podcast

Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! 👋🏻 Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work.

Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners.

Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast.

About 7people

7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).

Mental wellbeing is a critical topic for all of us, both as HR professionals and as human beings. 🧠❤️‍🩹

And with most of us spending an average 90,000 hours of our lives at work - it really is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace. (Fittingly, the exact theme for this year's World Mental Health Day on 10 October).

This episode we're thrilled to be joined by special guest star Psychologist Emma White, from mental wellbeing platform OpenUp. Sharing her wide psychology and HR expertise, we discuss why and how we should be approaching this important (and sometimes overwhelming) topic.

Just a few insights we'll cover...

✨ Flip the perspective: How can we focus on 'building resilience' by helping people thrive, rather than just better survive a negative threat like burnout? 🤸‍♀️

✨ Psychological safety in the workplace: what does it actually mean, and how to build it?

✨ Boundaries: What does this actually mean, how to make them feel less awkward, and how to foster a culture that values them (for the collective good)!

Packed with tons of practical tips for how to implement these principles in practice, this episode is essential listening for all HR professionals, managers, founders...or really anyone looking to improve mental wellbeing at their work.

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About this podcast

Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! 👋🏻 Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work.

Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners.

Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast.

About 7people

7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).

D&I - understandably complex and sensitive, it's probably the least '5 minutes' topic you can get! 😬

So we did things a little differently this episode, focusing less on the audience questions and inviting an awesome guest star, the self-proclaimed DEIB advocate AJ (@Ard-Jan Schinkelshoek on LinkedIn).

Just some of the topics we discuss:

✨ Should D&I KPIs and quotas be a thing? Doesn't it risk 'positive discrimination'?

✨ D&I, DEI, DEIB - what's the difference? Why is 'Belonging' so significant?

✨ Do we really need to categorise people into separate 'boxes'? Isn't inclusivity about including everyone?

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Prefer your podcasts more visual? This episode is also on YouTube! Search "7people podcast"

About this podcast

Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! 👋🏻 Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work. Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners.

Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast.

About 7people

7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).

For more cool HR insights, follow us on LinkedIn (@7people), Instagram (@7people_team) or subscribe to our monthly newsletter through our website (www.7people.team). 

Regular feedback at work (both positive and constructive) is so important to employee well-being, development and performance.

So why do people find it so awkward? And what's the best way to give negative feedback that is actually constructive and effective?

Just a few of the hot topics we'll cover:

✨ How to adjust your feedback to the situation, relationship, cultural context and specific behaviours you want to enforce

✨ Helpful frameworks for sharing feedback and mediating conflicts (in as little as 15 minutes!)

✨ The 3 golden rules of deciding whether you should share a piece of feedback

Let us know your thoughts! 

Prefer your podcasts more visual? This episode is also available on YouTube! Search "7people podcast"

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About this podcast

Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! 👋🏻 Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work. Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners.

Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast.

About 7people

7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).

For more cool HR insights, follow us on LinkedIn (@7people), Instagram (@7people_team) or subscribe to our monthly newsletter through our website (www.7people.team). 

“Help! I feel like I’m stuck in my position and am not learning or growing anymore!” 

Ever received this question, or perhaps thought this about your own work?

It’s not always prioritised by companies, or seen as the most exciting part of the job benefits package. But you’d be surprised how often learning and growth potential (or lack thereof) is cited as a MAJOR consideration in employee job satisfaction, turnover and career progression decisions. 

Who is really responsible for your career growth and development - you, your manager or your HR/L&D team? Could the best learning resources already be present within your workforce? And for those feeling stuck - what can you change to craft your future dream role?

Join Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect these questions and more, through the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners on this tricky topic.

Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast.

Salary and compensation. One of THE most important and emotionally sensitive HR topics for employees, yet also one of the least openly discussed and understood.

What is a 'compensation philosophy' and why is it critical for senior management to define this? Is tying salary to performance really the best approach? And does it really benefit companies to talk more openly about their salary processes?

Join Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect these questions and more, through the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners on this tricky topic.

Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast.

Flo & Paul from the 7people team dive in to the topic of Company Parties. What is the involvement of the People & Culture team, and what to do if things don't go to plan?