Curious how to design benefits that attract top talent and align with your company’s goals? In this episode, we dive into an insightful conversation with HR expert Krissana Wallace on the importance of employee input in shaping benefits at early-stage startups. Krissana shares real examples of how misaligned benefits can hurt employer branding and how inclusive policies like bereavement leave can create a more empathetic workplace. We also explore the role of AI in analyzing employee feedback and provide actionable advice for crafting benefits that enhance professional development while meeting the unique needs of your team. Plus, Krissana offers networking tips and strategies for securing sustainable revenue. Connect with host Vikki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe Connect with Krissana Wallace: www.linkedin.com/in/krissanawallace

Krissana’s Consulting website: https://www.hrexperts.ai/

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In today's episode I'm shared by Melanie, who made a career shift from Paralegal into HR, and has built out an entire HR function at her organization. It becomes clear as she speaks the value her varied experience has given her in terms of her creativity, collaboration and culture creation practices.

This is a great episode for anyone considering a career shift, or building out a new HR function.

• Connect with podcast host Vikki here https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe
• Connect with Melanie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-gonzalez-/
• Behavioral Science Research Institute: https://www.bsrinstitute.org/

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In today’s episode of the People and Culture podcast, I’m joined by recruitment expert Elizabeth Willets, who brings her wealth of experience to share the do’s and don’ts of hiring.

Prepare for some shocking real-world recruitment stories that highlight what not to do, as well as invaluable tips for employers looking to improve their job ads and hiring practices.

Key takeaways include:

• Common hiring mistakes that can drive top candidates away
• How to craft job ads that attract the right talent
• The "Flex Trap" and how to avoid it

Elizabeth’s stories and insights will have you rethinking your approach to recruitment, with actionable strategies to ensure you attract diverse, top-tier candidates—and avoid those recruitment pitfalls.

Connect with our host, Vikki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki.yaffe

Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-willetts/

Elizabeth Willetts is the Founder of Investing in Women (https://investinginwomen.co.uk/) - a female-empowering job board and community helping family-friendly AND forward-thinking employers hire professionals looking for fulfilling flexible and part-time work. She is an experienced Recruiter with over 17 years of experience - both in-house at one of the Big 4 and from one of the UK's largest recruitment agencies. Elizabeth is also a mum to two daughters - Emily and Annabelle (and a Labradoodle called Dougal). She is a passionate believer in the power of part-time and flexible work to retain women in the workplace and close the gender pay gap.

Her debut book, Flex (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394267797?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_TVFTS04C48K9V5PBC12V&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_TVFTS04C48K9V5PBC12V&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_TVFTS04C48K9V5PBC12V&skipTwisterOG=1) - a dynamic guide for anyone wanting to build a successful career ― on their terms is due out in January 2025.

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