HR Unlocking Business Potential: Scott Sullivan, HR Director, Bates Wells

Scott introduces Bates Wells' decision to become the first B Corp certified law firm and shares how this connects with HR deliverables. Providing the example of Bates Wells' Climate Programme, Scott cites a green workplace pension as one of several HR opportunities. Discussing initiatives such as engaging colleagues with a climate focussed Employee Resource Group, Scott also shares his lived experience and thoughts on social mobility, opportunities for business to lead, and why he advocates that everyone in HR unlock the potential of their people for the future of both business success and a healthy planet. Topics in Scott's episode:  A Climate Programme and HR strategy One HR opportunity: a green workplace pension A climate related Employee Resource Group Role modelling and social mobility DE&I in the legal sector B Corps and the Better Business Act HR unlocking business potential Referenced resources:  Bates Wells website B Corp website HR – UN SDGs mapping tool The Better Business Act Join the free How HR Leaders Change the World community and get our weekly newsletter – be the first to learn about new episodes and receive free bonus materials that help you showcase how your HR work is also driving positive change: https://frombabieswithlove.org/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world We have a favour to ask! Would you tell an HR friend about the podcast? Or share the link with an HR team you think would find it helpful for their work? We're excited to bring more of your peers into the community, and hugely appreciate your help to make it happen!  Linkedin: @FromBabieswithLove Email: [email protected]  Website: https://frombabieswithlove.org/ How HR Leaders Change the World is brought to you by social enterprise, From Babies with Love.  Across Moments that Matter, we provide employee engagement gift services to global HR functions and donate 100% of our profit to orphaned and abandoned children around the world.  We transform commonly existing gift spend in to strategic, efficient and inclusive tools in your People Strategy, delivering Exceptional Employee Experience, and at the same time, ESG results.