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


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

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

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

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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How to Become a Chartered CIPD Member

I get asked this question so often, I have written this handy post for anyone looking to upgrade their CIPD membership to become a Chartered Member of the CIPD.

I love hearing about people’s CIPD journey, their individual experiences of success bring me joy! Everyone achieves their career successes in a unique way, so I never tire of hearing what got them to where they are now. This is what Dipesh and I are discussing in the picture above. It is absolutely one of my favourite pictures of my career!

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