Episode 15 - Running HR with Kate Marchant
From Hard Hats and Head Space with Stuart Wallis by Stuart Wallis
September 24, 2025 · 49 min · Season 1 · Episode 15
About this episode
Stuart and Kate Marchant discuss the intricacies of HR, focusing on mediation and personal connection in resolving workplace issues.
Summary In this episode, Stuart and Kate Marchant discuss the intricacies of HR, focusing on the importance of mediation and personal connection in resolving workplace issues. They share insights on handling grievances, making reasonable adjustments, and the challenges of managing HR in both corporate and consultancy settings. HR, mediation, workplace issues, grievances, reasonable adjustments, corporate HR, consultancy HR is about people, not just policies. Mediation can resolve many workplace conflicts. Personal connection is key in HR. Reasonable adjustments are crucial for inclusivity. Corporate HR often involves managing egos. Consultancy offers a more personal HR approach. Grievances are rarely straightforward. Effective HR requires understanding individual circumstances. Communication is vital in resolving HR issues. HR can be rewarding and impactful. The Art of Mediation in HR Making HR Personal Again Navigating Workplace Conflicts with Mediation HR Insights from Corporate to Consultancy The Power of Personal Connection in HR Resolving Grievances: Beyond Policies HR Challenges and Solutions Mediation: A Key Tool in HR Understanding Reasonable Adjustments in HR HR: More…
People in this episode
Host: Stuart Wallis
Guest: Kate Marchant
Topics covered
- HR
- mediation
- workplace issues
- grievances
- reasonable adjustments
- corporate HR
- consultancy HR
Keywords
- HR
- mediation
- workplace conflicts
- grievances
- reasonable adjustments
- corporate HR
- consultancy HR
- personal connection
- communication
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