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

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. 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. 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. Here's a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [3:30] Culture change one conversation at a time [9:30] HR helping leaders advocate for change [12:30] HR on an ESG Committee [17:30] Race, ethnicity, and class in modern society [26:05] One line to remember for your approach to inclusion [32:00] Having courage and kindness to hold people to account and drive change How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! Have you heard the exciting news?! 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!  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... We're utterly thrilled to announce that our special guest, presenting a galvanising keynote, is the amazing Erin Brockovich!  Watch Erin introduce How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! here 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. It's on 16th November 2022, at Linklaters, London.  Don't delay - we'll be in a big auditorium, but we know we won't be able to fit everyone that wants to come... so visit our website today to grab your seat before tickets sell out! It's set to be the most inspiring, changemaking, HR event ever, and we can't wait to see you there!