S1E8: Getting HR Involved (with Alice Potter)

This week, Rob Baines sits down with Alice Potter, founder of Eighth House HR, to talk about her journey from teaching primary school children to guiding adults through the challenges of the workplace.

Alice shares how her time in the classroom prepared her for HR, the importance of clear communication, and why getting HR involved early can save businesses time, stress, and money. From funny classroom stories to jaw-dropping HR horror tales, this episode dives into what really happens behind the scenes when people, policies, and personalities collide.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome
01:10 – Meet Alice Potter from Eighth House HR
03:00 – From Classroom to Career Change
06:45 – Lessons from Teaching That Shape HR
10:20 – The Realities of Primary School Life
13:40 – How Teaching Prepared Her for HR Challenges
17:00 – The Turning Point: Entering the HR World
19:15 – “Getting HR Involved” – What It Really Means
22:00 – Why Small Businesses Need HR Early
25:10 – Communication: The Secret to a Healthy Workplace
28:00 – HR Horror Stories and Workplace Confessions
31:20 – Handling the Awkward Stuff Professionally
34:00 – Life Outside HR: Dogs, Kids, and Dough Kneading
36:15 – Comparing Teaching and HR
38:10 – Final Five: Superpowers, Films, and Advice
40:30 – Wrap-Up & Where to Find Alice