Robert Hicks, Group HR Director at Reward Gateway has a role that keeps him busy, however, he still makes time to indulge his love of football, cricket and skiing.

Robert also has a passion for music, and interestingly tracks every song and album he's ever listened to on a spreadsheet - he's the friend you need on your quiz team!

Take a listen to Robert describing the ONE thing he wished he'd known before starting his HR career...

Owner of Wild Fig Solutions, Executive Coach Helen Amery has family at her core.

Helen brings a refreshingly honest response to Kelly Swingler's key question, "What's the ONE thing you wish you'd known before you started your career in HR?"

Take a listen...

In this episode of HR Coffee Break, Kelly talks about adult to adult conversations and why we need to have them and encourage our colleagues to have them too.

Forget time management, you need energy management, and that's exactly what Kelly talks about in this latest episode of HR Coffee Break.

In what may be our shortest ever HR Coffee Break, Kelly talks about the three things to help your end of week review.

In this episode of HR Coffee Break, Kelly shares why HR pros should invest in a coach or mentor to allow someone safe to talk to and a safe space to grow.

In this episode of HR Coffee Break, Kelly shares ten signs that it's time to burn your handbook.

We go 'across the pond' to the USA East Coast to chat with James Fretwell.

Avid traveller James is currently discovering the 'real' America in his free time, and is learning how our American cousins approach HR.

The ONE thing that James wishes he'd known before he started his career in HR will resonate with many!

Jennifer brings a 'common sense' approach to HR, and benefits from having top level operational and Health & Safety expertise in addition to her HR knowledge.

A love of the outdoors and a passion for running keeps Jennifer on track, so it was a great opportunity for Kelly to glean a few marathon tips too!

The Chrysalis Crew have a bit of a treat for you! We're delighted to bring you an insightful podcast with 'Soul Man' Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer at People & Transformational HR.

Perry took time out from his train journey to chat with Kelly Swingler, Founder of The Chrysalis Crew, and it's a fascinating conversation!

Self critical, but enthusiastic, the always curious Perry wants to really understand what makes people tick... but what's the ONE thing he wishes he'd known before he began his HR career?

Take a listen.