HR musings with added sparkle!
I’ll be upfront with you, writing this feels a little like talking myself out of a job. But after twenty years of working in HR, there are things that need to be said, and I’d rather say them honestly than pretend everything is fine.
Continue reading “When Did Basic Respect Become Optional?”
I won’t pretend it hasn’t been a while since I sat down to write a proper update. The honest reason is that we have been genuinely flat out — and while that’s a good problem to have, it does mean the blog has taken a back seat. So here’s a proper catch-up on everything that has been happening at Rebox HR so far this year.
Continue reading “I’ve Been a Little Busy Lately… Here’s What I Have Been Up To!”
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.
Continue reading “How to Achieve Your HR Career Goals and Professional Aspirations”
Have you ever looked back at your childhood dreams and laughed at how differently life turned out? I certainly have. At school, I still remember being asked the question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” my classmates excited said they wanted to be a Doctor, Fire Fighter, Vet, and one wanted to be a rockstar!
As a youngster with stars in my eyes, I had it all mapped out: the prestigious job at British Airways, academic excellence, and a perfectly linear career path. But life, as it often does, had other plans.
Turn’s out there was a height restriction at British Airways, and being only 5’1″ I was destined for my feet firmly on the earth and not flying the skies like I had dreamed of…
Continue reading “When Your Career Takes an Unexpected Turn: A Story of Resilience and Growth”
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!
Natalie Ellis HR 