About this podcast
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Here’s what you can expect:
– Real talk on workplace wellbeing and HR
– Practical advice for how to navigate the HR space
– Lessons from HR professionals and who’ve seen it all
– Honest stories about what it’s really like behind the scenes at work
New here? Meet Plumm.
We’re an all-in-one HR and wellbeing platform built to help teams thrive. From payroll and learning tools to mental health support and our AI assistant, Emma, we help HR teams take care of people and processes, without the usual hassle.
Explore more at www.heyplum
Episodes
The newest 20 of 46 episodes
- Why Every Leader Must Understand Menopause at Work · 34 minIf half your workforce will face it, why is it still taboo? Today Margaret Wood, a menopausal transition facilitator, dismantles the myths, explains the brain science, and shows…
- The Truth About Managing the Anxious Generation · 40 minThey’re not lazy. They’re anxious and misunderstood. In this powerful episode, Jessamine Ringer breaks down what every leader needs to know about Gen Z and the future of work…
- Why Most Companies Still Fail to Protect Women · 37 minShe lost everything, but refused to lose herself. After surviving domestic abuse, Chloe Wallace rebuilt her life from scratch, turning pain into purpose. Today she’s a trauma…
- Stop Managing Hours. Start Managing Outcomes. · 35 minIn this episode, Alice Stone shares her journey from HR apprentice and young mum to People Director and why a truly human-centred approach beats rigid rules. We unpack the real…
- Why Working Parents Are Leaving — And How to Fix It · 34 minWorking parents aren’t the exception, they’re half your workforce. In this episode, Becki Nazareth (L&D leader, turned working parent & carer specialist) shares what really…
- From Barista to Head of People Ops: The Skills That Transformed My Career · 33 minA career in HR isn’t about formal training, it’s about skills you already have. In today’s episode, Rosalinda Buttice shares her remarkable journey from barista to Head of…
- The Hidden Truth About Candidate Experience · 35 minWe say we’re “people first”, but candidates can tell when we’re not. This conversation is a reality check for how hiring actually feels in 2025. In this episode, Marie…
- What If It All Works Out? | HR Secrets for Scaling & Success · 38 minWhat if it all works out? In this episode, we chat with Abigail Cooper, People Partner, who shares invaluable insights on scaling teams and HR strategy. Abigail Cooper's journey…
- How Boundaries Can Transform Your Career: The Power of Self Advocacy · 34 minIn this episode, Claire shares her journey from HR to well-being strategist, revealing why setting boundaries is key to both personal and professional success. Claire talks…
- 42% Leave Suddenly: Is Your Succession Plan Ready? · 37 minWhen 42% of leaders leave without warning, most companies panic. Amanda, finance turned HR strategist and chartered manager, explains how to future-proof your team before the…
- How to Actually Build Culture | Tiger de Souza · 36 minWe say we want “nice” cultures, then wonder why people burn out. Tiger de Souza, People leader at Samaritans, reveals how charities and mission-driven teams can balance purpose…
- I Burnt Out At The Top Of My Career, And Had To Rebuild My Life · 42 minWhat happens when you climb to the top of your career… but lose yourself along the way? In this powerful conversation, Matt shares how he accidentally fell into HR, rose through…
- From Athlete to Global HR Leader: The Power of Community with David Hughes · 32 minWhat if the key to retention, engagement, and authentic leadership isn’t perks or pay but community? In today’s episode, I sit down with David Hughes, Global Head of Talent at…
- The Shocking Truth About Financial Well-Being | Why Your Money Matters at Work · 38 minWhat if your financial health is the key to improving your work performance? In this powerful episode of The Plum Pod, Georgia is joined by Andrew Mulder, People Director at…
- The Hidden Struggles of HR: Why We Need to Start With Ourselves · 39 minIn this episode, Alan, a seasoned HR leader, shares his insights on the emotional journey of navigating change in the workplace. He highlights the difference between change and…
- HR Is Broken – Here’s How We Fix It · 36 minHR isn’t protecting people. It’s protecting companies. But what if that’s the problem? In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Georgia from Access HR sits down with Shane…
- The Truth About Building High-Performing HR Teams · 33 minWhat does it really take to lead a successful HR team in today’s fast-changing world? In this episode of The Plumm Pod, Georgia sits down with Lauren McDonagh, Head of People at…
- The Fatal Mistake in Every Failing Strategy: Are You Doing This Too? · 37 minEvery failed strategy starts with one blind spot: the lack of curiosity. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the power of curiosity as the foundation of successful…
- I Didn't Fit the Mold – So I Became the Blueprint · 36 minShe didn’t fit the mould, so she became the blueprint. Keeran Gunnoo is a powerhouse in personal and corporate employer branding, shaping narratives for some of the world’s most…
- The HR Role Everyone’s Ignoring Until It’s Too Late · 32 minWhat if HR wasn’t just support... but your biggest brand asset? In today’s episode, we sit down with Jessie, People Director at one of the UK’s most innovative creative…
