From the animation news, views, reviews and interviews site, A113Animation.com, comes the A113Animation Podcast! Hosted by William Jardine, and co-hosted by a rotating team of Damien Chevrier, Munir Abedrabbo, Nadine Shambrook and Mayra Amaya, join us as we discuss everything animated - and a lot more besides.
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Welcome to the HR Coffee Time podcast; a weekly podcast full of tips and ideas to help you have a successful and fulfilling HR career (without working yourself into the ground). It can feel hard to put yourself and your own career first when you're so busy looking after everyone around you. It can leave you at risk of burning out, finding that you're not where you want to be in your career, or feeling unsure about what you want from your career anymore. This podcast is here to help. Join car ...
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Welcome to Bots & Thoughts: The Hyperautomation Podcast, your premier destination for insightful discussions on the dynamic realm of Hyperautomation. Presented by Salient Process, this podcast is your go-to source for all things related to digital automation, carefully crafted to elevate the expertise of executives and leaders like you. Are you a visionary Director of Intelligent Automation, a dedicated member of a Process Improvement team, or a forward-thinking department head? Tune in and ...
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133 | How to Deliver Brilliant Presentations That Win Over Hearts and Minds, with Emma Serlin
29:55
Want to know the secret to delivering presentations that truly captivate your audience? In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we explore how to craft and deliver presentations that resonate deeply and win over both hearts and minds. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Emma Serlin, founder of London Speech Workshop, who shares her unique "Meal Plan" framework…
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132 | Strategic Workforce Planning – Why It’s Important and How to Improve Your Skills, With Jen Allen Jardine
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Whether you’d like to learn more about how to use Strategic Workforce Planning in your current role or considering whether specialising in Strategic Workforce Planning could be the perfect career option for you, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jen Allen Jardine, a Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) exper…
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Thinking about booking a coaching session but not sure what to expect? Or maybe you've already arranged some coaching sessions and want to make sure you get the most out of them. This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host Fay Wallis, a career and leadership coach for HR and People professionals, shares practical advice on how to prepare f…
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You may have heard that coaching skills can be incredibly helpful for managers to have in their toolbox, boosting their confidence and effectiveness in their roles. But why are these skills so useful, and how can you help managers start using them? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to answer those questions. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Jude S…
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How do you develop the people within your workforce to become great managers? Poor management negatively impacts everyone, often resulting in the HR/People team having to help with performance issues, manage grievances, or recruitment challenges due to high turnover. It can feel hard to know what to do or where to start. So, this episode of HR Coff…
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Dyslexia, often misunderstood and underappreciated, holds a wealth of untapped potential for the workplace. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we explore how to appreciate and unlock the unique strengths it can bring to our workplaces. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Kirsty Heap, a neurodivergent specialist coach with a rich background in HR, who shar…
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Have you ever felt stifled by a micromanager? Whether you're currently dealing with one or want to help someone else navigate their micromanager boss, this episode of HR Coffee Time is packed with practical advice to improve the situation. Key Points from This Episode [00:00] Examples of micromanagement [01:38] Welcome to HR Coffee Time [03:00] Mic…
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126 | Inclusive workplaces: how to empower and support your deaf colleagues, with Victoria Williams
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Navigating the workplace as a deaf individual comes with unique challenges that can often go unnoticed. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, we delve into practical strategies to foster an inclusive and empowering environment for deaf colleagues. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Victoria Williams, founder and CEO of terptree, an organisation dedicated to…
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Creating your professional development plan is a great way of ensuring you don't stagnate at work and get bored in your role. It can help you thrive at work and feel fulfilled no matter what stage you're at in your HR/People career. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host, Fay Wallis talks you through how to create your perfect professional develop…
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124 | How to ask your employer to fund your place on Inspiring HR, with Kathryn Bryan & Larissa Smith
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Looking to elevate your professional development and would like to ask for your employer’s support? Whether it’s joining Inspiring HR or embarking on another professional learning journey, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Guests Kathryn Bryan and Larissa Smith, alumni from previous Inspiring HR cohorts, generously detail their paths …
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Working in the fast-paced, busy world of HR can feel stressful. As a dedicated and hardworking HR professional, you may find yourself prioritising looking after everyone else in the organisation above your own wellbeing. But it’s so important you are able to take care of yourself too, so that the stress doesn’t reach the point of burnout. In this e…
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Throughout your HR journey, it's normal for your confidence to sometimes dip or wobble. That's exactly where HR Coffee Time steps in to lend a hand. In this episode, you’ll hear insights from five expert guests whose advice spans from broad confidence-boosting tips to specific strategies for navigating those tricky moments in your career. Tune in f…
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121 | Pay practices that pay off: how to attract, reward & retain talent fairly, with Rameez Kaleem
34:40
Are you struggling with how to get pay right in your organisation, feeling the weight of its complexity and cost? You're not alone. Payroll can be the largest expense for a business, running into millions, and it's a crucial aspect of HR that doesn't come with a handbook. Whether you're facing challenges with pay dissatisfaction among your talent, …
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We want to thank everyone for the continuous support of our beloved podcast- Bots & Thoughts: The Hyperautomation Podcast. Since 2022, Bots & Thoughts has hosted 24 incredible thought leaders in the Digital Business Automation and Process Improvement space. We have heard about the different strategies, methodologies, and technologies used to drive …
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120 | Crafting culture: unearthing and shaping the heart of your business, with Louise Kennedy
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If you’re stuck about defining or shaping culture in your organisation, you’re not alone. The concept often appears fuzzy, theoretical, and more suited for addressing in large corporations than smaller teams. But it’s a vital component of every thriving workplace. In this episode of HR Coffee Time host, Fay Wallis is joined by Louise Kennedy from O…
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119 | How using Agile can drive positive change & prove HR’s value, with Kate Maddison-Greenwell
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If you've ever wondered how to shift your organisation's perception of HR from being an operational, admin-heavy function, to one that is strategic, innovative and drives positive change; this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Host, Fay Wallis is joined by Kate Maddison-Greenwell from People Efficient and together they take a deep dive int…
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Lisa, the Senior Director of Corporate M&E Operations and Global Contract Labor Strategy at Dow, as she delves into her remarkable career journey and the genesis of Dow's contract labor strategy. Lisa sheds light on the critical pillars of visibility, compliance, and control crucial in effectively managin…
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Even though you’re excited about the course you’ve signed up to, it’s easy to veer off track with it when you’re juggling a demanding HR job. So, to help set you up for success & make the learning from the course stick, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. In it, host, Fay Wallis shares 9 tips to unlock training success when you’re a bus…
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117 | How to create a performance management process that drives success, with Lucinda Carney
35:00
How is your performance management strategy impacting employee engagement? Understanding how to use it effectively can lead to better results for employees and therefore the organisation, as well as save money through staff retention. Performance management should be about more than KPIs and day-to-day tasks, it should be seen as an individualised …
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The 30th episode of the Bots & Thoughts podcast features Joe LaCount, Global Operations Corporate Continuous Improvement Leader from Cargill. Joe shares his journey in continuous improvement, starting from quality engineering to lean and just-in-time manufacturing. He emphasizes servant leadership, breaking down departmental barriers, and the value…
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Instead of launching yourself into another busy year at work, it is helpful to take a moment to pause and reflect so that you can set your goals. There will be powerful lessons to learn from the year that has just passed and so many positives that you may overlook unless you take the time to stop. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis …
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115 | Why negotiation skills can help your HR career & how to develop them, with Simon Duncan
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Unless you are working for a truly enormous organization where all supplier negotiations are handled by a procurement team, you are going to find yourself having to negotiate at some point. Whether it’s with the recruitment agencies you use to fill vacancies, the supplier of your HRIS system, or the company that administers your benefits scheme for…
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114 | What workplace culture is, how to measure it & a surprising way to improve it, with Arend Boersema
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‘Culture’ can seem like a vague and woolly concept. You can feel what a culture is like as soon as you start working in an organization but it can be hard to describe it and even harder to know what to do to measure or improve it. But with many HR teams being renamed as ‘People and Culture’ and job titles being changed to reflect this, understandin…
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Join us for a captivating episode with Sarah Tilkens, Operational Excellence Sr. Manager at GE HealthCare and Founder of The KPI Lab. During this episode, we unfold her incredible journey from life coach to operational excellence pioneer. 🚀 Explore her diverse projects and witness the powerful impact of coaching on personal and business growth. 💪 U…
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113 | The trustee advantage: enhance your HR leadership and make a difference, with Roisin Williams
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Have you set your sights on a senior HR role but feel like you’re missing out on strategic experience in your current job? Or perhaps you’re not confident enough to operate at board level? Bridging this gap could be more fulfilling than you think. Becoming a trustee for a charity is a smart career move that not only sharpens your strategic skills a…
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112 | Behind the scenes: what to expect (& how to prepare) when you are interviewed on HR Coffee Time
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Go behind the scenes of HR Coffee Time and learn what to expect if you’re a guest on the show, and how to set yourself up for a successful interview. In this episode, Fay explains: The benefits of being a guest on HR Coffee Time Overcoming nervousness and preparing for the interview The interview process Tips for a successful interview Technical as…
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111 | Thriving as an introvert at work: myths busted & success strategies shared, with Tom Cleary
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With claims that we’re working in a world designed for extroverts, it’s important we understand how to make our workplaces more inclusive, so that we can all thrive. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay is joined by Tom Cleary, Founder of Introverts & Co. Tom shares how to thrive at work as an introvert, and busts myths you may have heard before …
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110 | Why facilitation skills can help your HR career & how to develop them, with Kirsty Lewis
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Facilitation skills can help you thrive in your HR/People career. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay is joined by Kirsty Lewis, Founder of the School of Facilitation (SOF) who generously shares valuable insights, tips, and resources for honing facilitation skills. Listen to this episode to learn: What facilitation is The difference between faci…
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Get ready for this new episode on Bots & Thoughts, featuring our special guest, Nikita Surya, Senior Manager of Strategy Operations at Uber! We had the pleasure of hosting Nikita in person at Opex in Miami, Florida, and she's here to share her insights and expertise. 👏 Nikita leads the charge in overseeing the #operationalexcellence of Uber's white…
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Do you have an annual project coming up? A project you only need to do once a year that can feel a bit daunting because it can feel hard to remember everything involved, what you need to do and what order to do it all in? Maybe the end-of-year performance management process is looming, or you’re working towards launching the annual employee engagem…
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108 | HR leadership: How to create a simple but powerful one-page strategy, with Dr Max Mckeown
39:13
Strategy is a topic we’ve explored before on HR Coffee Time (and we’ll look at again in the future) because it’s an important aspect of HR leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist, or you feel uncomfortable and worried when it comes to strategy, this episode is here to help you build your skills and confidence. Strategy expert and author of…
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107 | The impact of imposter syndrome at work & how to tackle it head-on, with Aoife O’Brien
35:36
Have you ever felt like a fraud at work and worried you were about to be found out at any moment? Do you ever hold yourself back from asking for what you want for fear of hearing the word, “no”? Do you ever procrastinate because you’re worried about getting things ‘perfect’ enough? Do you work incredibly hard – perhaps harder than your colleagues a…
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If you have no idea what to post on LinkedIn, or why you should be posting on there, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Fay explains why it’s so important to be active on LinkedIn to build your professional and employer brands. She then explains 7 types of posts to share on LinkedIn that will help your HR career. Useful Links Connect w…
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105 | Brilliant not boring – unlocking financial wellbeing with pensions at work, with Pete Hykin
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Although pensions can feel like a boring or complicated topic (especially if you’re not a Reward specialist), HR Coffee Time guest Pete Hykin shows this doesn’t have to be the case. In this episode he helps strip away any worries you might have about choosing a pension provider or talking about pensions at work. He also shares some great tips on ho…
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104 | How to improve your gravitas to make an impact throughout your HR career, with Antoinette Dale Henderson
36:56
Gravitas can help you make an impact throughout your HR career, but it can feel hard to define, and even harder to work out how to develop it. Antoinette Dale Henderson is on hand to help. Having made it her life’s work to decode the elements that contribute to gravitas and teach us how to improve our own personal gravitas, she shares some of her k…
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103 | Career options in HR – is contracting the perfect fit for you? - With Eleanor Minshall
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Contracting (taking on a role that isn’t a permanent position) can be a great option for your HR career. But how do you know whether it’s the right fit for you? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help you answer that question. Experienced HR contractor – Eleanor Minshall, shares her insights and explains: How she made the switch from permane…
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Build your confidence and knowledge about strategy with this episode of HR Coffee Time. Fay talks you through the key takeaways from Richard Rumelt’s modern business classic, “Good Strategy, Bad Strategy: The difference and why it matters.” Not only will this help you create more powerful People and HR strategies, but it will also help you understa…
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Episode 27: Mastering Business Architecture: Insights with Roger Burlton Date: 14 September 2023 Hosted by: Jimmy Hewitt, Sr. Automation Advisor, sponsored by Salient Process Guest: Roger Burlton, President Process Renewal Group, Founder BPTrends Associates Hello, Bots & Thoughts Podcast community! We've got something truly special in store for you…
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If you’ve heard networking can help your HR/People career but are nervous about it, or you're not sure how to do it well, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Seasoned networker and HR professional Yvonne Walsh shares her personal experiences when it comes to networking. You’ll hear the fantastic impact networking has had on Yvonne’s car…
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For this special milestone episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay shares three of the lessons she has learnt from creating 100 episodes of the podcast. They’re lessons that can apply to everyone, no matter what point they are at in their career and no matter what job they do: You can make time for what matters, even if you think you can’t. Aim for progress…
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Conflict is something you’ll often be asked to help with in your role as a People professional. So, mediation skills are a useful conflict resolution tool to have in your toolbox, ready to put into action when you need them. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Pete Colby, Director and lead Mediator at Pragmatism joins host, Fay Wallis, to talk throu…
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098 | HR insider insights: how to create a powerful People Strategy for an SME, with Kelly Vincent
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If you’re wrestling with the challenge of crafting an effective People Strategy, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Kelly Vincent, Head of People & Culture at a thriving edtech company, shares her insights into building a powerful People Strategy from the ground up. Kelly’s key insights, tips and learnings from the experience of creati…
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If you’d like to build your confidence, influence, impact and credibility at work, then the group programme, Inspiring HR, might be just what you’re looking for. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay talks through the purpose behind creating Inspiring HR and what to expect if you join. Useful Links Connect with Fay on LinkedIn Fay’s website: Brigh…
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Business Rules are First Class Objects with James Taylor, CEO of Decision Management Solutions
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Episode 26: Business Rules are First Class Objects with James Taylor, CEO of Decision Management Solutions Date: 8 August 2023 Hosted by: Jimmy Hewitt, Sr. Automation Advisor, sponsored by Salient Process Guest: James Taylor, CEO of Decision Management Solutions 🎉 Get ready for another exciting episode on Bots & Thoughts: The Hyperautomation Podcas…
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096 | Finding the perfect HR role: is a standalone position right for you? With Nicola Head & Georgina Wright
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Standalone roles are typically found in start-ups and smaller organizations where the People team consists of only one member – you! It's a challenging yet rewarding role. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, guests Nicola Head and Georgina Wright talk through the positives and challenges they've encountered in their experience of standalone HR/Peopl…
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As remote and hybrid working have become the new norm, it can be a real challenge to build trust and connections amongst our colleagues. Email has become more critical than ever before, now there aren’t the same opportunities for sharing communication in-person. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Kim Arnold returns for her second appearance on the …
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Make the most of the summer by dipping into these 3 fantastic books to help your HR Career. In this episode, Fay shares a book that will help you get the most out of your time; one will empower you to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace; and the other one will improve your ability to create powerful group experiences. Connect With Fay Connect …
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If you’re passionate about inclusion at work and you want to know how to make an impact to create a more inclusive work culture, this episode is packed full of advice to help. And the advice can be put into action whatever the size of the organisation you’re working in – no matter how big or small it is. Host Fay Wallis is joined by Toby Mildon, th…
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Episode 25: IBM’s Response to ChatGPT: Watson Orchestrate with WW Sales Leader Ben Mandelstein Date: 11 July 2023 Hosted by: Jimmy Hewitt, Sr. Automation Advisor, sponsored by Salient Process Guest: Ben Mandelstein, IBM's Watson Orchestrate with WW Sales Leader Join us for this week's episode as we delve into the fascinating world of Watson Orchest…
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When work and life feel busy, it can feel hard to stay on top of everything. But taking a step back and identifying helpful time management techniques can make a big difference. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career & executive coach, Fay Wallis chats with Louisa van Vessem about a range of time management tips to help you stay on top of your b…
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