Dr Damian Treanor, Pragmatic HRM

Your 12 minute HR lesson

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Need to know more to be a great HR professional? Want to know more about managing people? Are people problems like complex calculus to you? These short lessons help you think about get the best out of your people, and be the best you can be. This content does not constitute legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, please consult a qualified professional. © 2025 Auburn Chambers Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Dr Damian Treanor, Pragmatic HRM

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What does ER mean? 04.08.2025 12:47

ER is a skill set within HR that many struggle with. To make it harder, it's not even clear in the industry what people mean when they use the terms ER, or Employment Relations. In this episode I talk about the dual meanings of ER, how they are two different sets of work that require different sets of knowledge, and different sets of skills, so you can understand the differences.

What does sorry mean? 04.08.2025 14:56

Apologies are an important social tool for getting us back to harmony. But does it always work? what does sorry mean? If someone apologises, is that a giant history eraser? Do we have to accept, or can we set aside? Understanding what sorrry means, and what people mean when they say it is an important skill for every HR professional or manager.

The wrong tools 04.08.2025 10:15

When is a manager's style wrong? Why do we need to intervene? There are many ways of dealing with situations, but most of the time rough handling of others isn't appropriate. This lesson helps you think about how and when the ends justify the means.