Episode 15 - Running HR with Kate Marchant

Episode 15 - Running HR with Kate Marchant

Author: Stuart Wallis September 24, 2025 Duration: 48:31

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 Than Just Policies



"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."




Stuart Wallis has spent a career at the intersection of people and industry, and in Hard Hats and Head Space with Stuart Wallis, he brings that entire world to the microphone. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a series of real conversations drawn from Stuart's own network, featuring guests whose experience is as diverse as it is deep. You'll hear from figures in construction and recruitment, sure, but also from unexpected quarters like egg-farming and publishing. Each episode digs into the tangible connections between work, personal wellbeing, and the dynamics of the modern workforce, deliberately sidestepping fluffy jargon and corporate speak. The discussions are grounded, often challenging, and designed to pull practical insight from every story. By focusing on the human elements behind the job titles, this podcast reveals how different paths can offer surprising lessons for leadership, resilience, and finding purpose. Tune in for candid talks that feel more like a coffee with seasoned professionals than a formal interview, always aiming to leave you with a clearer perspective on your own work and headspace.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 26

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