the HRD talks
by Actons Solicitors
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Linda Sleath, Group HR Director at Tayto Group
Linda Sleath, Group HR Director at Tayto Group
About this podcast
Nic Elliott, HR Director & Head of employment at Actons, and one of HR Magazine’s most influential practitioners talks to HR Directors and People Directors about their journey into HR, gets their insights into current trends in the world of work and takes their advice on the future of HR and how HR professionals can deliver value and progress their careers.
Actons is the independent Nottingham law firm. We’re well-known for our open and friendly culture, underpinned by top-quality legal advice. Whilst our origins date back some 200 years, we’re a modern, progressive, ambitious law firm. We're proud to work with SMEs, owner managed business, individuals and large corporates, providing practical and commercial legal advice.
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Episodes
- Linda Sleath, Group HR Director at Tayto Group · 42 min · Season 3 Episode 1In this episode of the HRD Talks podcast, host Nic Elliott speaks with Linda Sleath, Group HR Director at Tayto Group, the UK's largest family-owned snack manufacturer, and home…
- Kim Knight, Deputy Chief People Officer · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 10In this episode of the HRD Talks podcast, host Nic Elliott speaks with Kim Knight, Deputy Chief People Officer at Coventry University, about her diverse HR career, including…
- Sharon Frost, Global People Director · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 9In this episode of the HRD Talks podcast, host Nic Elliott interviews Sharon Frost, Global People Director, whose career spans retail, entertainment, education, marketing, and…
- Ceri Gott, Culture & Leadership Coach · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 8In this episode of the HRD Talks podcast, host Nic Elliott interviews Ceri Gott, Culture & Leadership Coach, formerly Chief Growth & Culture Officer at Hawksmoor International…
- Dr Jo Burrell, Clinical Psychologist & Co-Founder at Ultimate Resilience · 45 minIn this special episode of the HRD Talks podcast, host Nic Elliott interviews Dr Jo Burrell, clinical psychologist and founder of Ultimate Resilience. She's also HR Magazine's…
- Jan Lynegar, Director of Talent Acquisition and Organisational Development at Marston's PLC · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this episode of the HRD Talks podcast, host Nic Elliott interviews Jan Lynegar, Director of Talent Acquisition and Organisational Development at Marston's PLC. Jan shares her…
- Claire Cathcart, HR Director at Elevate Hub · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode (recorded at Foyles in London in December 2024, thanks to them!), Claire Cathcart, HR Director at ELEVATE, talks to Nic about her career journey. She initially…
- Nimira Kassam, People Services Director at PPL PRS · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode Nimira Kassam, People Services Director at PPL PRS Ltd talks to Nic, recorded at the PPL PRS offices in Leicester. Nimira shares her career journey, having…
- Dawn Browne, People & Talent Director at Fuller's · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode Dawn Browne, People and Talent Director at Fuller’s talks to Nic as the podcast goes on tour, recording from the Hercules pub in central London! Dawn shares her…
- Neil Morrison, Group HR Director at Severn Trent · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode Neil Morrison Group HR Director at Severn Trent shares his career journey, from the NHS to Argos, through to Penguin Random House Publishing and then Severn…
- Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode Vicky Walker, Group Director of People at Westfield Health shares her career journey, including 20+ years at Tesco and working her way up to her current role at…
- Karen Jewell, Director, HR and Organisational Development at Equip UK Technologies Ltd · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode Karen Jewell, Director, HR and Organisational Development at Equip UK Technologies Ltd shares her career journey from HR roles in the energy sector, to HR…
- Pat Woodfield, Executive Group Director, Business Strategy, People & Culture at YMCA Robin Hood Group · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode, Pat Woodfield, Executive Group Director, Business Strategy, People & Culture at YMCA Robin Hood Group shares her career journey from executive personal…
- Charlotte Coore (Head of People & Culture at 200 Degrees) & Zoe Ogden (People Director at Impression) · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode, recorded back in March 2023 on International Women’s Day, Charlotte Coore, Head of People & Culture at 200 Degrees Coffee and Zoë Ogden, People Director at…
- Adam Dilks, Group People Director at Nightcap Plc · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode Adam Dilks, Group People Director at Nightcap Plc shares his career journey in HR from a training scheme at Tesco, to his current role helping Nightcap achieve…
- Ben Horner, HR Director at Boots UK & ROI & NO7 · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode Ben Horner HR Director, Boots UK & ROI and No7 shares his experience from nearly 20 years at the company. Nic talks to Ben about his transition from the Boots…
- Maria Hawley, Director of People at Fisher German · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode Maria Hawley, Director of People at Fisher German LLP, shares her journey from selling underwear on a market stall, to a career in nursing, through to building a…
- Andrew Stephenson, Chief People Officer at Equiniti · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode Andy talks to Nic about his journey from selling TVs in Currys into the People Director roles at some of the UK’s most recognisable brands. Andy shares his views…
- Jane Rawden, People Director at Teal Transformations Ltd · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode Jane shares insights with Nic from her wide experience, having worked at Babcock, in professional services, Awbery Management and Bistrot Pierre. Jane contrasts…
- Sarah White, People & Culture Director at Staffline plc · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 1In this episode Sarah White, People and Culture Director at Staffline plc, shares her experience of working at BAE Systems, Boots, Carlsberg and most recently Staffline, who…
