246: Looking After the People Who Look After the People

Send us Fan MailIn the third episode of our Friendships at Work series, we’re joined by the brilliant Abigail Wilmore — founder of People Flow and former HR leader in the luxury fashion world (think Stella mccartney and Tom Ford). We explore how friendship, connection, and human-first design are reshaping the future of work — not just for employees, but for the HR professionals supporting them.Abi shares her journey from corporate burnout to creating the People Flow Community — a beautiful, nourishing space for HR professionals to reflect, recharge, and speak openly without masks. It’s a timely reminder that friendships at work don’t always look like pub trips and whatsapp chats;  sometimes, they’re built on safety, shared purpose, and the quiet relief of not having to perform.We unpack how meaningful connection fuels culture, wellbeing, and resilience — especially in high-pressure roles. Its about putting people before policy; how friendship, flow & self-care is redefining HR.Abi also offers practical ways for leaders and HR teams to reimagine the future of people strategy, from monthly self-audits to embedding belonging into everyday business.Whether you're in HR, leading a team, or reflecting on your own friendships at work — this episode will inspire you to prioritise connection and rethink what people-first leadership really means.As Abi says: "You can’t pour from an empty cup — especially when you're the one holding space for everyone else. HR needs friendship too."You can connect with Abigail Wilmore via her LinkedIn profileFind out more about People Flow here