Tiger HR Tales: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Tiger HR Tales, a podcast series where Lead Consultant of Tiger HR, Aseel Ibrahim, chats to HR experts and picks their brain on topics that are near and dear to them, in the hope that it helps other HR professionals working today.
In this timely episode of ‘From the Tiger's Mouth’, we explore potential changes in UK employment legislation following the announcement of a new Labour government. Join Jamie Power, HR Consultant at Tiger Recruitment, and employment law expert Lucy Cobb, Operations Manager at BrightHR, as they break down the critical updates affecting HR professionals.
Lucy shares her top tips for navigating the upcoming changes in employment law, including essential insights on family-friendly leave and flexible working regulations.
For further learning, check out BrightHR's upcoming webinars on how the general election will affect business owners: https://www.brighthr.com/webinars/
In this episode of ‘From the Tiger’s Mouth’, we spoke to Lucy Brazier OBE, CEO of Marcham Publishing and leading authority on the administrative profession. Lucy's impressive career has shaped opportunities for business support across the globe.
From PAs to EAs, our host Rebecca Siciliano, Managing Director at Tiger Recruitment, explores trends in administration. Discover frameworks to upskill assistants, opportunities to embrace AI, top tips on delegation and more.
Lucy is the Author of 'The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential' and is giving away copies to the first listeners who download our Ultimate Guide on How to Hire a PA https://tiger-recruitment.com/ultimate-guide-to-hiring-a-pa/
Happy International Women's Day! In this empowering podcast episode, we dive into the world of leadership with a focus on strategies tailored for aspiring female leaders. Join us as we bring together a panel of accomplished professionals from Tiger Recruitment, each with a unique perspective on climbing the career ladder, overcoming challenges, and thriving in leadership roles.
Our esteemed host, Katie Hawksley-Blackburn, a senior recruitment consultant at Tiger Recruitment, leads an insightful conversation with a dynamic lineup of guests. From the Managing Director, Rebecca Siciliano, to the Director of the London City office, Angela Lopes, and the Head of the MENA region, Zahra Clark, to the Head of Zurich, Jane Leese, our panel represents a diverse range of leadership experiences and backgrounds.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tips on navigating the corporate landscape as a female leader. Our guests share their personal journeys, discussing the obstacles they faced and the strategies they employed to succeed. Whether you're just starting your leadership journey or looking for ways to advance your career, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
Discover how to build resilience, cultivate a supportive network, and leverage your unique strengths as a female leader. This International Women's Day, empower yourself with the tools and strategies needed to not only survive but thrive in leadership.
Join us for an engaging and uplifting conversation that celebrates the achievements of women in leadership, while providing actionable advice for those aspiring to make their mark. Don't miss this special episode!
HR Consultant, Jamie Power, interviews Dr Samantha Hiew, award-winning professional speaker and Founder of ADHD Girls, which she founded after receiving an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 40.
With neurodivergent individuals making up 15-20% of the global population, this episode addresses steps for businesses to empower neurodivergent workers and reap the rewards of a diverse workforce.
Principal Consultant Katie Hawksley-Blackburn discusses everything Gen Z hiring-related with Global Employer Brand Manager Charlotte Steggall, who specialises in early careers at WTW.
The episode provides employers with a comprehensive overview on what attracts Gen Z to a role, and what will make them want to stay long term at a company.
HR Consultant Jamie Power and Andy Yeoman, Strategic Developer at Totem Learning discuss what games can bring to your business. The conversation exhibits key insights into the value of gamification in HR.
This episode looks at how HR teams can use games and gamification to improve recruitment and onboarding processes, foster positive work environments and improve team dynamics.
Technical Consultant Arian Hasanyan, discusses the hot topic of AI and automation with Devon Lovell, People Partner and HR Consultant at Fitzgerald HR. The conversation unveils key insights for businesses to elevate their HR function.
This episode looks at how HR teams can use AI and automation to reduce their administrative burden, improve talent acquisition, create a company strategy and policy around AI, and more.
Tiger New York’s Senior Consultant Jessica Krisburg, sat down with Jessalynn Hudgins, founder of Whole Health Wellness, to discuss how HR teams can leverage employee wellness initiatives to improve mental health, workplace morale, and resonate with jobseekers and employees alike.
They also analyse the future trends in employee wellbeing, how employers can utilise technology to support wellbeing policies, strategies and tips for HR teams, and much more.
Tiger’s Head of HR Recruitment, Nicola Watson sits down with Megan Hunt, Head of HR at AllBright, to discuss how policies can create greater gender balance.
AllBright is powered by a group of change-makers and ambitious women, committed to creating an equitable world. Megan shares how their mission is driven internally - from levelling the playing field to creating greater opportunities for all.
Essential listening for HR! Tiger’s Head of HR Recruitment, Nicola Watson sits down with Megan Hunt, Head of HR at AllBright, to discuss how HR policy can create greater gender balance.
AllBright is powered by a group of change-makers and ambitious women, committed to creating an equitable world. Megan shares how their mission is driven internally - from levelling the playing field to creating greater opportunities for all.
How can a business help its employees through the cost of living crisis, while also maintaining healthy growth? Tiger's HR Consultant Mark Fletcher talks to SmileTime CEO Natalie Quail who has some actionable tips and advice on how to successfully tackle this challenge.
Is it time to rethink employee appraisals? Many staff and employers would say so, and our latest podcast guest agrees. Tiger's MD Rebecca Siciliano talks to Paul Marsh, founder of HR service company Lightbulb. Find out why he thinks "it should be more about conversation and less about documentation" and much, much more!
This month, Aseel is joined by Zainab Al-Farabi, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Teenage Cancer Trust. In the episode, Aseel and Zainab discuss the importance of intersectionality in workplace D&I practices. During the chat, they touch on:
- The origins of the term ‘intersectionality’
- The danger of using intersectionality as a buzzword
- Zainab’s personal experience
- How HR professionals and business leaders should incorporate intersectionality into D&I practices
This month, Aseel is joined by Leng Montgomery, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist and Freelance Consultant, who is recognised for his TEDX Talk in 2018 'Why we need to listen to trans people tell their own stories’. In the episode, Aseel and Leng discuss transgender visibility in the workplace, which is a key part of inclusion when it comes to implementing D&I policies and practices.
During their chat, they touch on:
- Leng’s personal journey as a transgender man looking for work, his experiences in the workplace and his role as a D&I specialist
- Advice for businesses looking to become more inclusive in their company culture
- Where companies can start when looking to make their business or team more inclusive
This month, Aseel is joined by Bibi Sheikh who is an Executive Coach, Facilitator and Speaker with over 20 years' experience in recruitment, HR, talent and mobility. She now has her own company, coachresults, which focuses on behavioural and cultural change for organisations, teams and individuals.
They discuss why emotional intelligence (EQ) is so important in succeeding. Popularised in the late '90s, EQ is a critical skill for strong leadership skills. COVID has impacted this and forced EQ to come to the fore.
Aseel and Bibi discuss how workers need to have a better understanding of themselves and their colleagues, how pausing and navigating to find the behavioural response that is most suitable is so important. Working on your EQ, being empathetic and caring for the wellbeing of employees has never been more important.
If you have any questions or any points to discuss, please feel free to get in touch with Bibi, or visit her website, coachresults.com
Welcome to Tiger HR Tales, a podcast series where the Lead Consultant of Tiger HR, Aseel Ibrahim, chats to HR experts and picks their brain on topics that are near and dear to them, in the hope that it helps other HR professionals working today.
This month, Aseel is joined by Pavita Cooper, a leading talent and diversity expert, who has over 25 years' experience as global head of talent working across a range organisations. She is also the founder of More Difference, a talent and career insight business that works with organisations and individuals to help promote talent in all forms.
In this episode they discuss diversity in recruitment practices, with the hope to inspire HR and recruitment specialists to feel equipped to improve their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices.
Welcome to Tiger HR Tales, a podcast series where the Lead Consultant of Tiger HR, Aseel Ibrahim, chats to HR experts and picks their brain on topics that are near and dear to them, in the hope that it helps other HR professionals working today.
In the first episode, Aseel chats to Tracey Carlton, Director of HR and Corporate Communications at the Bank of London and the Middle East (BLME) about burnout and the effect of the pandemic on the wellbeing of HR staff.