Episode 71: HR is a powerful catalyst: Elly Tomlins, Chief People Officer, Britvic

<p>Discussing that the role of HR leaders is as a powerful catalyst for others creating change, Elly shares her views on how the culmination of small changes over many years creates tectonic shifts in approaches to people and business.</p> <p>Elly also shares her personal passion for understanding of race and ethnicity in society, and a wonderfully simple one line to summarise her approach to inclusion.</p> <p>Highlighting the importance of kindness and empathic leadership, Elly invites you to step into this approach to role modelling, and to encourage others to do the same.</p> <p>Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about:</p> <p>[3:30] Culture change one conversation at a time</p> <p>[9:30] HR helping leaders advocate for change</p> <p>[12:30] HR on an ESG Committee</p> <p>[17:30] Race, ethnicity, and class in modern society</p> <p>[26:05] One line to remember for your approach to inclusion</p> <p>[32:00] Having courage and kindness to hold people to account and drive change</p> <p><strong>How HR Leaders Change the World - Live!</strong></p> <p>Have you heard the exciting news?!</p> <p>With huge thanks to you for the 5 star reviews and wonderful feedback you've sent us, we're launching our first one day conference, How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! </p> <p>As well as learning from inspiring HR Leaders on how your strategic, commercial HR work is also creating change and delivering ESG goals, you'll be able to discuss ideas, challenges, co-create best practice with your peer and... there's more...</p> <p>We're utterly thrilled to announce that our special guest, presenting a galvanising keynote, is the amazing Erin Brockovich! </p> <p><a href= "https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live"> Watch Erin introduce How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! here</a></p> <p>In her inspiring session you'll hear Erin share her experience and advice on how you too can harness the power of your role to create positive social change.</p> <p>It's on 16th November 2022, at Linklaters,