HR musings with added sparkle!
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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After we recorded episode 8 of HR Unboxed, Faye and I visited the brilliant Milton Keynes Umbrella Project which is located in Midsummer place.
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As business owners, we understand the importance of making sound decisions to protect our enterprises. Yet there seems to be a growing misconception that professional business advice should come without cost—particularly from smaller consultancies.
Today, I’d like to address why quality business advice requires appropriate compensation and why respecting service-based businesses is crucial for maintaining healthy professional relationships.
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As part of my day to day role, I spend time advising businesses on how to get the right HR practices in place, but it is also about finding the right HR professional for the job. I won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but for others, we are a perfect fit. It is the same when businesses recruit an HR professional internally. In this post I apply the commercial knowledge with some of my top tips to support those looking to apply for that dream HR role.
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In episode 8 of HR Unboxed, Faye and I really wanted to highlight how challenging the role of being a manger can truly be. With today’s fast-paced way of life and changing expectations from employees, middle managers occupy perhaps the most challenging position in any business.
Sandwiched between executive leadership and frontline employees, these professionals must simultaneously implement strategic directives from above while addressing the practical concerns of those they supervise. This delicate balancing act requires exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
Listen to the episode 8 here on Spotify.
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Natalie Ellis HR 