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Wannabe in HR: What the Spice Girls Taught Me About Building a Business

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Today marks 30 years since five girls in platform boots and Union Jack dresses burst onto our TV screens and told the world exactly what they wanted, what they really, really wanted.

Wannabe wasn’t just a number one single. Looking back, it was basically a business masterclass, and one I didn’t even realise I’d absorbed until I was years into building Rebox HR from my living room.

So indulge me and enjoy some 90’s nostalgia. Here’s how five girls from the 90s ended up shaping how I run a company that supports over 260 businesses across the UK.

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From Blame to Accountability: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

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We live in unsettling times. There’s no getting around it. The world feels louder, more fractious, and more exhausting than ever, and the workplace hasn’t been immune to that.

Everywhere you look, there’s a culture of grievance taking hold. People feel wronged. Slighted. Overlooked. Whilst those feelings are often completely valid, what concerns me is what happens next, the slow slide from frustration into blame, and from blame into a place where nothing ever changes.

Because here’s the truth: blame feels powerful in the moment, but it’s actually one of the most passive places you can be.

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Festive Chaos in the Workplace? We’ve Got You Covered

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Let’s be honest – December in the workplace is absolute carnage, isn’t it?

Secret Santa gone wrong. Someone’s ordered three pairs of shoes on company time. Dave from Accounts is three sheets to the wind at 2pm. And don’t even get me started on the passive-aggressive battle royale over who gets Christmas week off.

Sound familiar?

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How to Achieve Your HR Career Goals and Professional Aspirations

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Why Believing in Yourself is the Key to Career Success

Today brought me the most wonderful news that perfectly illustrates why self-belief is so crucial for professional success. Someone I’ve been mentoring over the past few months has just achieved Chartered Fellowship of the CIPD – one of the most landmark levels in HR.

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How You Can Progress Your HR Career

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A career in HR offers so many opportunities for professionals who are committed to continuous learning and strategic development. When I wrote “Launch Your HR Career” this was just a starting point to inspire those new to the HR profession, but when we are more established and making great strides, we naturally look at progression opportunities.

So, if you are in just that situation, or have been considering a leap for a while, I created this blog, just for you! Here are some of my essential strategies to help you on your way.

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