HR in Review

In this HR in Review episode, our guest Steve Foulger and host Bill Banham discuss some of the commercial and economic conditions that are having the biggest impact on companies' decisions at the moment. We also consider how the recession in the UK will affect HR decision-making in the next 12-24 months.

Show Notes

We're living through tough times. Just as we thought we had gotten through the worst of the pandemic, we were hit with knock-on effects like labor shortages, supply chain issues, and recessions - all exacerbated by an awful war in Ukraine. And let's not forget the impact the Brexit is now having on the economy and the union. So what's the result? The UK is staring at the strong possibility of a very difficult 2023 and 2024. Nevertheless, says today's guest, change can be what you make of it. 

Guest: Steve Foulger
Steve Foulger, Director of HR Services and Organisational Design at Connor, the people and change experts who help organizations to evolve and thrive through times of turbulence and change.
Specialties: Leading on HR strategy: restructures, organisational redesign, industrial and employee relations, change management, TUPE, consultation, engagement, resourcing, compensation and benefits etc.

Questions For Steve Include:
  • You host Connor Conversations. Tell me about the podcast and a couple of the most interesting/impactful conversations you've had on the show.
  • What are the trends you are seeing in HR at the minute?
  • What commercial and economic conditions are having the biggest impact on companies' decisions? How is an impending recession in the UK affecting HR decision-making for 2023?
  • Predictions for the UK labour market in 2023.
  • Times are tough, you recently shared 10 strategies to help companies be recession-proof as possible. Can you run through some of those with me now? https://connor.co.uk/insights/blog/organisational-change-hr-services/10-ways-to-build-a-recession-proof-strategy/
  • What are the dangers of looking compliant but not being compliant?
  • 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?
  • What is the single biggest change you think will happen in HR and leadership over the next 5-10 years?

About HR in Review
HR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk.  

HRreview provides news and advice on HR strategy and practice plus a host or related topics like recruitment, training, diversity, employment law, reward and wellbeing.

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What is HR in Review?

HR in Review is a podcast that brings you interviews with leading HR practitioners, academics and consultants. We cover a host of HR related topics like HR strategy, technology, recruitment, training, diversity, employment law, reward and wellbeing. Guests also share personal experiences and career tips, resulting in a varied and interesting discussion which we hope will provide you with useful and actionable advice, while also being an enjoyable and stimulating listen.

HR in Review is produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk