Episode #2: HR - Perceptions of what People Professionals do. With guests Amanda Arrowsmith & Glenn Templemann.

Send a textSometimes HR was/is seen as the ‘fun police or just a "soft and fluffy" function of the business, but more so than ever the people professionals are the unsung heroes that are only visible when something has gone wrong.  Join Amanda, Glen and Michelle as they discuss why HR is important within the business and why it's key to remember "who is organising the busses". Amanda Arrowsmith: People and Transformation Director at CIPD LinkedIn/amandaarrowsmithGlenn Templeman: HR Consulting at Deloitte & Author of The HR Business Partner Handbook.  LinkedIn/glenntempleman Grab a copy of Glen's book The HR Business Partner Handbook____________________________________________________________________________________________________Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslaterPurchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.comWork with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.ukPodcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose