Episode 7: An important moment for HR - reimagining work: Catherine Ward, former Chief People Officer at The British Council

Hear Catherine, former Chief People Officer at The British Council, Interserve and BMI Healthcare, share thoughts on why this is an exciting time to be in HR. In this episode Catherine also shares examples of her work in addressing gender imbalance and driving social mobility through employment pathways.    Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [6:46] Creating a talent management strategy across global cultures [9:37] Reimagining work and an exciting moment for HR [15:30] Diversity & Inclusion: the influence and responsibility of HR [19:08] Social Mobility pathways that give access to work and qualifications [25:16] Wellbeing and work design: time for HR to stand up and be counted! “I love How HR Leaders Change the World” – if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us achieve our goal, to reach more of your peers, so we can all contribute to further and faster change. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”. Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. We’ll add a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe now!