Emma Savory

Recently, we had the privilege of jointly hosting a CPO breakfast with Catherine Osaigbovo, Partner at Page Executive. Together, we brought an inspiring group of leaders together to explore how pay equity, data transparency, and culture change intersect with broader #DEI goals.   In a session filled with honest insights and actionable strategies we drew on Catherine’s extensive understanding of the market and best practice and Natalie Saunders provided a thought-provoking overview of the pay gap landscape, sparking conversations that extended into pay equity across ethnicity and disability, as well as the potential impact of changes in employment law.   At Culture Consultancy, we understand that achieving equity isn’t just a compliance exercise, it’s about creating an inclusive culture that drives sustainable business success. From flexible working to clear progression pathways, embedding equity into your culture isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a business imperative.   We’ve summarised the session’s key insights and practical takeaways in a downloadable resource for you to explore further. 🔗Download the guide here: https://lnkd.in/enWveVUt   We’re excited to continue to support leaders in turning these insights into action, creating high performing workplaces where equity and inclusion are truly embedded.   We will be holding more events in 2025 - if there are any topics you would like us to cover or if you would like to attend our next event - please do get in touch! 📩Email us: [email protected]   #InclusionMatters #CPOInsights #DEIatWork #CultureChange #DiversityEquityandInclusion

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Understanding seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is key to minimising its impact on your employees and your organisation 💡 If you need help getting started, this blog from MHR covers the basics, with guidance to help your HR department handle it 👇 #HR #Wellbeing #MentalHealth

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Unfortunately, many people still think HR is for anyone and does not require specific skills, rather than liking people. Oh! My Goodness! What a mistake. HR is a Function as important as Finance, Marketing, Sales and YES! It requires deep knowledge and profound experience to be a successful HR leader. Regarding liking people, I expect that all leaders and employees like people, regardless their occupational field. Any thoughts? #humanresources #peoplemanagement

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📣 Nobody starts a career in HR to do a tonne of reactive admin, yet it is the biggest blocker to People teams fulfilling their strategic ambitions. Over 60% of people teams are either overwhelmed or burnt out by this constant reactive work. It just leads to frustration as HR doesn’t want to be: ❌ The Policy Police ❌ Administrators ❌ Babysitting Managers Most ‘People People’ I meet started out in HR to make a difference, they want to create environments where people can thrive at work. Here is what people teams want to be: ✅ Strategic thought leaders ✅ Making a commercial impact ✅ Proactive, working on projects that keep them ahead of the rapid pace of change I have been there, asking myself is this really what HR is about? Am I ever going to get to the work I enjoy and want to be doing? What got me out of the day-to-day grind of reactive admin was creating an employee experience strategy that sat alongside our People strategy. Having a connected and consistent employee experience gave me and the team over 30% of our time back, allowing us to deliver the strategic aims of our People strategy. If you are looking at eliminating your reactive admin and are wanting to become a strategic leader in your business, here is what you need to do: 📞 Schedule a call with The People Experience Group. 📝 They will create a bespoke People Experience plan based on your organisations needs. 👫 They will then partner with you for 12 months, following their PX7 method that has helped over 30 people and culture teams become strategic leaders. 🚀 You become a strategic leader and make the difference you wanted to when you set out in HR. Here is what you can expect from your partnership with The People Experience Group: - Access to experts from across the employee journey, from psychologists to leadership coaches. - You pay for an outcome, not their time so you have a true partner. - They will make you fall back in love with your work. Schedule a call here: https://lnkd.in/ezTuwNs8 and begin your people experience transformation today! Don’t become overwhelmed and burnt out, become the strategic leader you should be and make the difference you want to make. #PeopleandCulture #PeopleExperience

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"Respect!" What a simple yet super compelling reason for having hybrid and flexible working be a key part of company culture, referenced by Sam MacMillan, People Operations for GWI 🙏 More on GWI's hybrid journey here: https://lnkd.in/eqF8S6sm

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The recently announced NIC hike has caused many organisations to reassess their approach to salary sacrifice engagement. With so many personal and household factors at play – from Minimum Wage thresholds to Child Benefit and the Tapered Personal Allowance – blanket communications no longer cut it. To truly support employees, organisations must adopt a personalised approach that considers the full household picture, not just the individual. That’s why we’ve developed a calculator to help organisations assess the pension engagement opportunities available through 121 financial coaching and offset some of the upcoming cost increases next April. Curious about the savings potential for your organisation? Click the link in the comments below to find out more. #SalarySacrifice #EmployeeBenefits #PensionEngagement #HRStrategy

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There's been a lot of noise about 'sick note culture' recently 🤒 How real is this, and what threat does it pose to your workforce? Check out this thought-provoking blog from MHR to learn more 👇 #MentalHealth #SickNoteCulture #HR #Wellbeing

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With International Equal Pay day on the 18th September drawing close, the news recently has highlighted the importance for companies to review their policies and pay. Next may be appealing their £30m costs, but we do know they will not be the last to face this now employees can tackle companies together. So, what is your company like? Some are already looking into addressing any imbalance, and of course companies with over 250 employees need to report their gender pay gap. For those looking at new systems, automation, compliance, easy reporting etc,.is key to giving back time to create strategies to drive business forward. For anyone wanting a chat contact the team on [email protected] #equalpay #genderpaygap #retail #hr #software

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Is your HR team helping drive commercial value, or are they stuck in an operational rut? In his latest article, fractional People Director Ben Birchall shares how businesses can supercharge their HR function by taking a strategic approach. Whether it's mentoring existing teams or providing high-level leadership, fractional People Directors bring the expertise needed to align people strategy with business goals.  If you're looking to unlock your HR team's full potential and drive growth, check out the full article here! https://lnkd.in/gPtjKWP8 #strategicHR #BusinessGrowth #smegrowth #Leadership #HRTransformation

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With the announcement of the Autumn Budget raising a lot of questions in the HR community, I thought sharing our latest blog post might be useful. It provides a helpful summary of the UK Autumn Budget alongside some insights & trends employers & employees can expect to see in the Benefits space in the coming months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out https://lnkd.in/eVGppPZH #HR #Engagement #Autumnbudget

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⭐ Need help with HR but not sure where to start? ⭐ ✨ At Blossom HR Consultancy, we understand that addressing HR challenges can be complex. Whether you’re facing issues with an employee, feeling uncertain about your organisational culture or simply need some guidance on where to focus, we’re here to assist. ✨ Start with a FREE consultation with one of our experienced HR Consultants. We’ll work with you to find the right solution or provide the support you need to resolve your HR concerns effectively. ☎️: 01749 372990. #hrsupport #blossomhr #freeconsultation #hrconsultancy #wellssomerset #organisationalculture #hradvice #employeeissues #hrsolutions #professionalhr #consultingservices #businesssupport #ukbusiness #hrguidance #workplaceculture #hrhelp Rosie Wicks Sarah Hart Heidi Davies

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With Christmas being such a busy time of year, HR teams need to ensure they're supporting employees' needs 🎁 Could flexible working options be the right decision for your organisation? Read this blog from MHR for some handy tips on how to manage flexible workers over the festive period 👇 #HR #EX #FlexibleWorking

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📣  HR folks and business leaders who want to make sure they retain their HR team: Join our webinar with HiBob next week to learn how to support and nurture the team that takes care of your org. 💜 Remote CPO Barbara Matthews and a panel of culture and wellness experts will share their expertise. Save your spot!

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