Hi Reader,
Do you ever feel like working in HR can be a bit lonely?
It’s something that’s come up again and again in my recent podcast conversations with Chief People Officers.
In this week’s episode of 🎙️HR Coffee Time, my guest, Nebel Crowhurst, talked about the importance of building a strong network - having people outside your organisation you can turn to when you need advice, a sounding board, or simply someone who understands what it’s like to do what you do.
Nebel shared some brilliant tips for starting to build that network, including saying yes to opportunities where you can meet other HR professionals in real life.
If that’s something you’d like to do, there are some great opportunities coming up ...
🏆 Celebrate HR excellence with Personio
My podcast sponsor, Personio, is hosting their People & Culture IMPACT Awards - an exclusive evening celebrating the brilliant work happening across UK People teams. Hosted at a private members club in London, this is your chance to celebrate outstanding HR professionals and connect with industry peers.
📅 13th November: 6.30pm - 10.30pm
📍 The Groucho Club, 45 Dean Street, London
💫 Nominate a deserving person or team
✨ Bring your team or colleagues along
🥂 Enjoy an evening of celebration and connection (smart casual dress code)
You can register (and/or submit a nomination) for free:
It’s a wonderful way to recognise the impact HR professionals make - and I love that it’s completely free to attend and to nominate.
I’ll be at the event and I'm really looking forward to celebrating the brilliant work happening across HR. Please do let me know if you decide to go - I'd love to see you there and say 'hello'.
🗓️ Take a day to plan your best year yet
And if you’d like some time to pause before the end of the year and get ready for 2026, there are still a few places left for The HR Planning Day on Thursday 27th November at the Roehampton Club in Barnes, south west London.
It’s a chance to slow down to speed up - stepping away from the day-to-day demands to think about what you and your organisation need for the year ahead.
You’ll leave feeling clear, motivated, and ready to make 2026 your best year yet, with a copy of The Essential HR Planner – 2026 edition included.
Find out more about The HR Planning Day and book your place.
However you choose to spend your November, I hope it gives you a chance to connect with others who truly “get” what it’s like to work in HR.
Best wishes,
Fay
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