HR Coffee Time

Podcasting is a low-cost but effective way of sharing crucial HR and wider-business information, building a strong employer brand, onboarding, or delivering content for in-house professional development programmes. In this episode, career coach and podcast host; Fay Wallis, takes you behind the scenes of the HR Coffee Time podcast. She explains why starting a podcast could be a great idea and how...

Have you lost your direction and motivation at work and don’t know what to do about it? In this episode of HR coffee time, career coach Fay Wallis shares one thing that might help. Have a listen and get ready to feel reenergised about your career. Key Points From This Episode [01:08] Fay explains what a ‘career anchor’ is [03:28] The first career anchor – technical or functional competence [04:14]...

Have you ever found yourself having to make redundancies and struggling to know what to say to your colleagues who are losing their jobs? Or, perhaps you're facing redundancy yourself and trying to navigate the huge mix of emotions that you may now be experiencing. In this episode of HR coffee time, Grief Recovery Expert; Emma Tomes, explains how the loss of a role can lead to feelings of grief an...

If you’re about to start a new HR leadership role, your first 100 days are a crucial (but overwhelming) time. It can be hard to know where to start and how to make the best impression. But don’t worry, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Career coach Fay Wallis is joined by Leadership Advisor and Author Niamh O’Keefe, to offer you advice on how to start and create a successful plan for...

Have you ever had that horrible feeling that you're a fraud, you're not good enough at your job, that everyone's going to realise you have no idea what you're doing? And this is all happening, even though you aren't being given any negative feedback at all? If any of this resonates with you, you may be experiencing imposter syndrome. The good news is that there are things you can do to help. Liste...

No matter what size team you're working in, personal user manuals are a simple, free and easy tool that can help teams thrive. Listen to this HR Coffee Time episode, to hear career coach Fay Wallis share what personal user manuals are, why they're a great idea, some typical questions or prompts that you could include in them, and then finally, how to make sure that you're using and rolling them ou...

Have you ever had an idea that was shut down at work, even though you passionately believed it was a brilliant Initiative, or you had an idea that you just couldn't get enough buy-in for from all the people you needed to? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help as Fay shares the different types of influencing style’s that you could use to become more influential at work. Key Points From Thi...

Even the most ambitious & focused of us can stumble when it comes to figuring out what we want next for our career and how to go about getting it. So, it isn’t surprising to hear that career development conversations at work can feel a bit tricky. Whether it’s your own career you want to develop, or you want to encourage career conversations to take place at work that truly empower people, you...

As an HR professional, you need to constantly communicate by email for a whole host of reasons, whether that’s to pass work along to a colleague, to get a senior stakeholder on board with an idea, to pass on crucial information to the entire workforce, to get people to take action, or perhaps even to confirm happy or sad news. It can be tricky to figure out how to master the art of effective email...

LinkedIn has some fantastic features that will help you to get your next job. Some of them are really well known, while others are tucked away, or released without any major announcements, so you may not have come across them before. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, career coach & outplacement specialist Fay Wallis shares 3 little-known LinkedIn features which will help you get your next HR...

5 generations (and a 6th coming) are currently working alongside each other in the workplace. They’re all shaped by different experiences and world events and have their own expectations of their careers and their colleagues. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, HR Consultant, Michelle Hartley, talks to Career Coach, Fay Wallis. She explains the key differences between the different generations and...

Have you recently been promoted within your organisation? Are you wondering how you can excel and face the changes your new leadership role brings? This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help, providing you with key tips on promotion pitfulls to avoid and strategies to succeed in your new HR leadership role. Key Points From This Episode [00:43] A recap of episode one – ( Setting yourself up for...

Whether you’re thinking of getting ready for retirement yourself, or you’d like to support colleagues with this key life and career transition, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Key Points From This Episode [00:36] Introduction to Sue Gouldman [02:17] Sue’s advice on retirement [03:01] The common challenges of retirement – lack of structure and routine [03:37] The common challenges o...

If you’re facing redundancy, or find yourself having to make other people redundant, this episode is here to help. Listen now to hear tips and strategies to help you or the people around you get ‘unstuck’ and move forward successfully. Key Points From This Episode [01:47] Introduction with Sarah Archer [02:19] Redundancy statistics in 2020 [03:40] Introduction to Fay Wallis [05:33] What is the ‘ch...

If you’re nervous or doubting your ability to be strategic in your new HR leadership role, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. It’s the second in a series of episodes focused on supporting you in your new role. In it, career coach Fay Wallis shares her HR Strategy Shaping Interview Template and explains how to use it to build relationships and trust, while gaining key insights into the...

At the time of recording this episode of HR Coffee Time we’re in the middle of a recruitment crisis – organisations are finding it incredibly hard to fill their vacancies. With stories of ‘The Great Resignation’ and salaries creeping up to tempt people to move from their current role, there has never been a more important time to make sure you have strategies in place to retain the people within y...

Understanding and supporting neurodiversity at work is important for many different reasons. Not only can it help you unlock access to talent and skills that are currently missing from your organisation; it can also lead to higher levels of engagement, inclusion and innovation. In this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, Neurodiversity Champion, Speaker & experienced HR professional, Mel Fr...

Starting a new job at any organisation can feel daunting but stepping into an HR leadership role can feel particularly nerve-racking. You care about doing a great job and you know that all eyes will be on you during your first few months, waiting to see how you perform. In this episode of the HR Coffee Time career coach, Fay Wallis shares four tips that will help to set you up for success in your...

You’ll have to handle conflict at work on many occasions throughout your HR career. Whether it’s conflict you’re experiencing yourself, or people in the organisation are turning to you for help because there is conflict within their teams. This episode is packed full of tips to help you handle it confidently and effectively. Career Coach Fay Wallis interviews Ginny Radmall from The Ivy Way, who ge...

In this episode of HR Coffee Time Sharon Peake (CEO of Shape Talent) talks through the 8 people in your network who will set you up for career success. Listen to the episode to find out who these 8 people are and what you can do to identify them and build a relationship with them. This is the last in a series of episodes about networking. The other episodes on this topic are: · Episode 16: How to...

Whether you've never done succession planning, or you have it in place but aren't sure it's going as well as it could, this episode is here to help. Jo Taylor from Let's Talk Talent shares her insights into why the traditional 9 box grid method doesn't work and what to use instead. She also has some helpful examples of organisations that are doing succession planning well. Key Points From This Epi...

For the last HR Coffee Time of 2021, Fay shares 10 questions for you to reflect on, to help you look back on the year and make a plan to take forward to next year. Looking back is a good way of learning from the past, taking the time to recognise your achievements and key learnings. It can also give you ideas for your next goals and want you want to achieve from the year ahead Key Points From This...

If you’re committed to your HR career and want to make a positive impact in the organisation you work in, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Karen Moran, one of the co-founders of Disruptive HR, shares her views on the future of HR. She explains how to get rid of outdated practices and future-proof your career by changing your approach and building your skills. Key Points From This Ep...

Do you find it hard to set yourself goals, or to stick to them? If this is the case, don’t worry, you’re not alone! It’s something that most people struggle with. In this episode of the HR Coffee Time podcast, career coach Fay Wallis shares her tips for creating meaningful career goals (that you can stick to) for the year ahead. Key Points From This Episode [00:17] The Essential HR Planner has a c...

Networking is an incredibly useful way of overcoming whatever career challenge you’re facing. If you feel a bit nervous about networking, or have been avoiding it because it feels uncomfortable, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. In it, Fay shares 9 simple tips to help you become more confident about networking. This is the third episode dedicated to networking. The first two episodes...