The Engage People Podcast - Conversations with the Brains Behind Ireland's Best Companies - Featuring Gillian French, Chief People Strategist at Workvivo

Conversations with the Brains Behind Ireland's Best Companies - Featuring Gillian French, Chief People Strategist at Workvivo

10/11/23 • 41 min

In this episode of the Engage People podcast, Gillian French, Chief People Strategist at Workvivo and trailblazer in the Irish HR community, joins us to discuss the importance of aligning business with talent.

We delve into the concept of alignment between employers and employees, highlighting the need for clear expectations and honesty during the interview process. Gillian shares insights on building a strong relationship based on mutual understanding and how this can lead to happier and more productive workplaces.

Listen in to gain valuable perspectives on attracting, developing, and retaining the right people for your business:

Alignment - Gillian gives insight on how to foster a relationship where both the employer and the employee are aligned on expectations.
Test for Skills - She outlines the importance of designing an interview process that makes sure to test for the specific skills required for the role.
Hire Hard, Manage Easy - Gillian gives her thoughts on taking the time to conduct a thorough recruitment process to ensure you hire the right people.
Organisational Skills - Organisational skills are crucial in managing the recruitment process.
Context Matters - Gillian explains each hiring process is unique, so avoid trying to fit a one-size-fits-all framework.
Preserve and Nurture Culture - She advises on the importance of focusing on maintaining and nurturing your company culture as you grow.
Employee Experience - Prioritise improving the workplace experience for your employees. Provide platforms and tools, like Workvivo, that simplify internal communications, keep employees connected, and drive engagement.

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Listen in to gain valuable perspectives on attracting, developing, and retaining the right people for your business:

Alignment - Gillian gives insight on how to foster a relationship where both the employer and the employee are aligned on expectations.
Test for Skills - She outlines the importance of designing an interview process that makes sure to test for the specific skills required for the role.
Hire Hard, Manage Easy - Gillian gives her thoughts on taking the time to conduct a thorough recruitment process to ensure you hire the right people.
Organisational Skills - Organisational skills are crucial in managing the recruitment process.
Context Matters - Gillian explains each hiring process is unique, so avoid trying to fit a one-size-fits-all framework.
Preserve and Nurture Culture - She advises on the importance of focusing on maintaining and nurturing your company culture as you grow.
Employee Experience - Prioritise improving the workplace experience for your employees. Provide platforms and tools, like Workvivo, that simplify internal communications, keep employees connected, and drive engagement.

Enjoy listening and let us know what you think over on our socials!

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Conversations with the Brains Behind Ireland's Best Companies - Featuring Aine Kilkenny, Co-Founder of Riley

In this episode of the Engage People podcast, our host Paul McClatchie speaks with Aine Kenny, co-founder of Riley, an Irish business that offers a subscription service for 100% organic cotton period products.

Aine shares the story of how Riley came to be, driven by the founders' own experience of not having access to period products when they needed them. She discusses the company's mission to provide sustainable and accessible products, and their expansion into supplying corporates.

Listen in for valuable insights and key learnings:

Act with passion and speed - Aine and her co-founders swiftly turned their business idea into reality, launching Riley just four months later.
Celebrate milestones - Aine emphasizes the importance of celebrating even the smallest wins.
Leverage media coverage - Media played a crucial role in raising awareness about Riley.
Educate and raise awareness - Aine stresses the significance of education and open conversations about female health. Riley conducts workshops and programs to empower girls and boys, fostering inclusivity and informed discussions about menstruation.
Address period poverty - Riley aims to combat period poverty by providing accessible and sustainable products.
Collaborative change - Aine believes that breaking taboos and fostering inclusivity in menstruation requires collective effort.

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