Providing the right support to mental health first aiders, how to make training not boring, and people strategies for growing an international fashion business in our special guest series round-up of HR:ER!
We were lucky enough to be joined by Paul McGregor the founder of Everymind at Work, Lucy Aylen the founder of Never Fully Dressed, and Gilly Cohen the Head of Global Performance at YMU Group.
People Strategies For Global Fashion Growth With Lucy Aylen, Founder Of Never Fully Dressed
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The fashion industry is known for being fast-paced and fiercely competitive. Lucy has transformed Never Fully Dressed from a small market stall into a global brand. Along the way, she shares the challenges of managing a growing team while expanding her business and how the job market has changed in recent years.
Lucy emphasises the importance of hiring with the future in mind, ensuring that new team members fill the skill gaps in the company. For example, if you already have strong financial expertise, your next hire should be a creative to balance the team and drive long-term business growth.
Providing the Right Support to Mental Health First Aiders With Paul McGregor, Founder of Everymind at Work
Mental Health First Aiders have become increasingly common in the workplace as part of efforts to support employee mental well-being. Everymind offers support specifically for these first aiders, with a key focus on the question: who supports them while they are helping everyone else?
We also delve into the legal implications surrounding this role. If a Mental Health First Aider experiences harm or burnout due to the pressures of their responsibilities, is the company liable? Additionally, we explore good examples of workplace well-being initiatives and where companies are going wrong with ‘wellbeing washing’.
How to Make Staff Training and Development Not BORING With Gilly Cohen, Head of Global Performance at YMU
YMU is a leading global talent management agency representing A-list celebrities such as Ant & Dec, Simon Cowell, and Davina McCall. Gilly Cohen has established a dedicated People Performance department at YMU, aimed at overseeing employee learning and development to create a culture of high-performance.
In her discussion, Gilly dispels the myth that Gen Z is the laziest generation, advocating their approach to a healthy work-life balance. She highlights how Gen Z seeks more than just a job; they want perks and development as standard. Additionally, Gilly shares strategies for transforming training – often perceived as dull – into training that motivate’s everyone to participate.
Are You Ready To Make Your Workplace Disaster-Free?
As we wrap up this HR:ER round-up, we hope these real-life scenarios and emergency measures help to save your business from its own emergency. If you’re seeking guidance on any of these topics, don’t hesitate to reach out for expert employment advice from our experienced advisors and lawyers!
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