The Problem with HR (with Careen Redman)

In this episode of A Human Perspective podcast, host Lola Oguntokun welcomes Careen Redman, Co-founder & CEO of humaneer. Careen shares her extensive experience in HR, from starting as a recruiter to founding humaneer.

Lola and Careen discuss the evolving role of HR, the difference between HR and People Ops, the purpose of HR, the challenges HR professionals face, and the importance of being strategic and proactive in HR. They also delve into why HR often gets a bad reputation and how HR can work more effectively within organisations, emphasising the need for support, transparency, and good tech tools.

The episode concludes with an introduction to humaneer, an app designed to support HR professionals.

00:00 Introduction to A Human Perspective Podcast

00:47 Meet Careen Redman: Co-founder of Humaneer

02:56 The Role and Perception of HR

06:39 HR as an Enabling Function

14:42 Strategic HR and Organisational Effectiveness

17:59 Transparency and Hiring Practices

22:50 HR's Role in Business Success

28:18 Improving HR-Business Collaboration

30:14 Understanding Business Departments

30:58 The Importance of Boldness in HR

34:02 Creating Safe Environments for Conversations

35:02 Effective Interview Strategies

38:53 Business Strategies for Supporting HR

43:23 The Role of Technology in HR

46:15 The Exciting Future of HR

52:36 Introducing humaneer: HR for HR

56:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts