In this episode of HR in Review, Bill Banham speak with James Hems, Head of HR, People and Culture at Bluewave Technology. They mostly talk about the hiring trends and motivations of Gen z vs Millennials when it comes to jobs.
Guest: James Hems
James is foremost a partner, parent and dog owner. He didn't start life in the People profession, instead, he forged his path as a manager and leader of people within various business functions. There, James developed and fine-tuned his approaches around HR and People, in particular People experience and productivity.
In leveraging these skills and experiences as the manager James transitioned into the world of HR / People in 2021 taking on roles focussing on all aspects of the candidate and people experience.
Currently at Bluewave Technology, James is a standalone Head of HR, People and Culture. With the responsibility for delivering business success through effective People strategy, planning and execution while also executing day-to-day People Operations.
James's philosophy is that HR is a catalyst that ignites people at all levels - supporting, enabling and empowering them to achieve incredible outcomes.
This approach to investment in People is how James sees the best organisations delivering long-term sustainable success.
When he's not working to improve the workplace environment he spends time on various community projects, wherein he was named in the 2023 New Year's Honours list for services to the community.
Questions for James include:
- Mission of Bluewave Technology
- Disrupt talk
- Tell us about your LI group, Cambridge HR
- Hiring trends at Bluewave Technology
- Motivations of Gen Z v Millennials
- You've had quite an unusual entry into HR - how did that come about?
- If you could pass on one crucial lesson you have learned in your career - in one minute or less - what would be your top tip for HR professionals and leaders?
- What is the single biggest change you think will happen in HR and leadership over the next 5-10 years?
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