HR Coffee Time

Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of attracting, developing and retaining people in your organisation. With HR apprenticeships now available for entry-level up to senior-level HR roles, they're also something you may want to consider for yourself or members of your team.Join Jo Mortimer from Ocean Aspire for this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, where she is interviewed by Fay and shares everything you need to know about apprenticeships. Key Points From This Episode[01:14] Free access to the Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile online course[06:01] Introduction to Jo Mortimer from Ocean Aspire[10:32] The Richard Review enabled higher apprenticeships[12:16] The best route to becoming an apprentice[14:10] There is a search engine on the apprenticeship.gov.uk website called, 'find an apprentice'[14:45] Apprenticeships can help businesses recover following the pandemic.[16:25] Deciding on whether apprenticeships would be right for your organisation.[17:11] Whether to run the apprenticeship yourself, or use a training provider[20:57] The different apprenticeship levels explained[24:41] How apprenticeships have changed[27:45] Apprenticeship processes are different for different countries in the UK[29:57] The apprenticeship levy and funding options[38:22] How Jo can help you with apprenticeships for your organisation[42:37] Jo's book recommendation: "The Little Book of Lykke" by Meik WikingUseful Links From This EpisodeReview the HR Coffee Time podcast on Apple PodcastsConnect with Fay on LinkedInFree access to the Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile courseThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteConnect with Jo on LinkedInOcean Aspire's websiteOcean Aspire's Facebook pageApprenticeships.gov.uk websiteRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Mentioned in this episode:Help That’s There when It’s Needed MostMenopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Kara Connect

If you're swamped with work, there just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done you and can't see a way of ever getting on top of your workload, this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help. In it, Fay shares the 4 main blocks she sees her coaching clients come up against and shares techniques, tips and coaching questions to help you overcome them.Key Points From This Episode[01:25] Why you might be feeling overwhelmed by work.[03:26] The four common stumbling blocks when it comes to managing our time and work.[03:52] The first blocker - people-pleasing.[05:10] Strategies for pushing back when being given too much work.[07:55] Figuring out what is important to you in life.[10:38] Example of how saying 'yes' to something means saying 'no' to something else.[11:35] The second blocker - being overly ambitious with your time.[14:38] Using your calendar to schedule your time.[18:11] Cutting down the length of meetings and/or the number of meetings you go to.[20:22] Sharing Jacqui Jagger's tip of using a 'to don't' list.[25:01] The third blocker - needing accountability.[28:40] Using Focusmate to help you with accountability.[33:00] The fourth blocker - not being able to let go.[37:14] Putting things in place to improve the culture and workload of everyone in the organisation.Useful Links From This EpisodeReview the HR Coffee Time podcast on Apple PodcastsConnect with Fay on LinkedInThe Bright Sky Career Coaching websiteFocusmateRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Mentioned in this episode:Help That’s There when It’s Needed MostMenopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Kara Connect

The graduates, apprentices and early-career talent are the future leaders of your organisation. Learn how to put the right support in place for them to flourish and grow, with this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast.Early Careers Strategist Lọ́lá Béjidé explains why it's so important to nurture the people in your organisation who are at the beginning of their careers. She reminds us of how daunting joining the workplace can be and what some of the many challenges are you have to overcome when starting a career.Key Points From This Episode[03:12] Introduction to Lọ́lá and her business, Soluman Consultancy.[09:20] Why it's important to invest time and resources in your early-career talent.[11:08] Why a holistic approach is key.[15:00] The Kickstarter scheme.[17:38] Equitable opportunities for progress - what this means and why it's important to consider this.[20:22] Key areas to focus on and think about.[20:28] Engaging your entry talent and creating safe spaces for them.[23:58] Explaining to entry talent how to use email effectively.[30:08] Checking your expectations are realistic - assessing and supporting.[33:53] The role of managers.[34:47] The role of HR.[40:41] Cultivating the right culture.[43:00] Lọ́lá's services explained.[48:08] Lọ́lá's book recommendation.Useful Links from This EpisodeBright Sky Career Coachings' website Connect with Fay on LinkedInConnect with Lọ́lá on LinkedInSoluman Consultancy's websiteSoluman Consultancy on InstagramRate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Mentioned in this episode:Help That’s There when It’s Needed MostMenopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Kara Connect

Feeling stuck in your HR career? Discover the 3E model, focusing on Experience, Exposure, and Education to revitalize your path. Learn how to approach your manager for more challenging assignments and seize mentorship opportunities both inside and outside your workplace. Networking tips, including online platforms and job shadowing, can help you build valuable connections. Plus, dive into educational resources like local events and HR membership organizations to boost your professional growth!

Tansel Omer, Owner and founder of The Talent Place, specializes in HR recruitment and coaching. He shares crucial tips for finding your ideal HR job, highlighting the significance of a strong recruiter relationship. Tansel discusses the challenges of job titles and competition among applicants, stressing the need for clear communication of your preferences. He also outlines how recruiters utilize LinkedIn effectively and emphasizes the importance of networking, preparation for interviews, and self-promotion to stand out in the job market.

Navigating the tricky waters of workplace relationships can be tough. Discover how to better understand difficult colleagues by exploring various behavioral styles with the DISC model. From Dominance to Influence, learn practical tips for effective communication and teamwork. The discussion emphasizes adapting to different styles to minimize conflicts and enhance team dynamics. Plus, find out how assessments can help you improve awareness of your own behaviors and those of others, leading to a more harmonious work environment.

Do you ever wish you had an employment lawyer sitting next to you, who you could turn to with any questions?Well - today you have one! In this episode, Fay speaks to employment lawyer, Julie Jones who answers the top 10 questions she is asked by HR teams about getting redundancies right (where fewer than 20 people are losing their roles).She shares her advice and 'must know' information for anyone faced with arranging redundancies. And even if you don't have any redundancies looming immediately, it's well worth listening to the episode to store away her tips for the future.Key Points From This Episode[00:06] How to make handling redundancies feel easier from an emotional perspective.[00:08] What to do if more people put themselves forward for voluntary redundancy when you have more volunteers than needed, without upsetting anyone.[00:11] Why team building activities are a good idea for the employees who 'survive' the redundancy process.[00:13] Can you have a selection pool of one when making redundancies?[00:13] The five fair reasons for making redundancies.[00:17] Helpful ideas to protect the organisation from losing in an employment tribunal.[00:18] How to determine a criteria for selection.[00:23] Answering the question, "Can employers avoid making redundancies if their employees are on zero hours contracts?"[00:26] Dealing with individual consultation for someone who is on maternity leave.[00:28] Rehiring for the same role (but at a later date).[00:31] Rules around 'bumping'.[00:35] Important timings to be aware of when an employee is trialling a new/alternative role. [00:39] Redundancy payment requirements when ending a fixed term contract.[00:43] Julie's top book recommendationRate & Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, I'd be hugely grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, as this helps encourage Apple to show the podcast to more people.If you are kind enough to give me a review, please do let me know, so that I can say 'thank you'. You can always reach me at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.ukEnjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive my free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Useful LinksBright Sky Career Coaching websiteConnect with Fay on LinkedinConnect with Julie Jones on LinkedInStarford Legal HR’s websiteJulie's book recommendation: "Alchemy - the surprising power of ideas that don't make sense" by Rory SutherlandOther Bright Sky resources to help with redundancies:9 ways to help employees facing redundancyAlternatives to redundancy - things to consider firstHow occupational charities could help during difficult timesUnderstanding and supporting staff when making redundanciesMentioned in this episode:Help That’s There when It’s Needed MostMenopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Kara Connect

Do you ever wish you felt more confident at work?We could all do with a bit of a confidence boost from time to time. Maybe you have a constant underlying feeling that you lack confidence, or perhaps you wish you could be more confident about one thing in particular (e.g. speaking up in meetings, delivering presentations, handling a tricky colleague).Whatever your confidence gremlins are; this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast is here to help.Key Points From This Episode[02:55] Are you putting yourself under too much pressure, or not taking action because you're worried you'll fail? Learn how moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset can help.[06:30] Learn how to figure out your strengths (your highly developed skills that energise you when you use them). You might be surprised! Knowing them can help give your confidence a boost.[11:56] Recognise your achievements. It can be too easy to get caught up in constantly moving forwards, trying to achieve your next big goal. Taking the time to stop and acknowledge the progress you've made is a powerful way of helping your confidence.[12:39] Download my free 'Tracking Achievements' worksheet.[15:27] Hold onto positive feedback by setting yourself up with a 'praise folder' that you can turn to for a confidence 'pick me up' when times are tough.[18:02] Learn how to begin tackling one particular area that you don't feel confident about.[22:13] Understand the difference between your comfort zone, your growth zone and panic zone, to help you build up your confidence step-by-step without becoming overwhelmed or stressed out.[27:38] Try out these coaching questions to help you come up with your own plan to tackle your confidence gremlins.[30:43] Real-life examples of personalised confidence-building plans to inspire and reassure you.Rate & Review the PodcastIf you found this very first episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, I'd be hugely grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, as this helps encourage Apple to show the podcast to more people.If you are kind enough to give me a review, please do let me know, so that I can say 'thank you'. You can always reach me at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.ukEnjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive my free weekly HR Coffee Time email.Useful Links The Bright Sky Career Coaching website"Mindset" by Carol Dweck - the book"Mindset" by Carol Dweck - the TED talk"StrengthsFinder 2.0" by Tom Rath - the bookFree 'Tracking Achievements' WorksheetConnect with Fay on LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode:Help That’s There when It’s Needed MostMenopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Kara Connect

Welcome to the trailer for the HR Coffee Time podcast; a weekly show full of tips and ideas to help you have a successful and fulfilling HR career (without working yourself into the ground). Join host and career coach, Fay Wallis, as she explains what to expect from the podcast.