What is a Career in HR Like? In Conversation with an HR Consultancy Business Owner

On the show today we meet Karen! Karen works as a Human Resources (HR) Consultancy Business Owner in the UK. 

Karen kindly shares with us: 

• Common misconceptions of the HR role
• An overview of the HR industry and typical roles within an HR department 
• The purpose of the HR role
• What an HR consultancy business owner does on an average day  
• Most enjoyable parts of the role 
• Challenging parts of the role 
• Proudest moments in the role 
• How Karen became an HR consultancy business owner from aspiring Pan’s People dancer & PE teacher 
• Highs of the career journey  
• Challenges of the career journey 
• Proudest moments of the career journey  
• Importance of role models and mentors  
• Helpful education, training and skills for aspiring HR professionals 
• The future of the HR profession 
• Advice and resources for people who are keen to find out more about a career in HR: 
  • Disruptive HR 
  • HR Disrupted – Lucy Adams
• Advice for her younger self and you!  

Other resources:

• The Top Regrets of the Dying – Bronnie Ware

We also talk about: 

• The advantage of surrounding yourself with positive people 
• The benefit of transferable and in-demand skills 
• The value of getting a foot in the door and learning on the job 
• The power of humility, curiosity and continuous learning 
• The importance of believing in yourself 
• Getting out of your comfort zone 

So if you’re curious and wondering what an HR professional does or how to become an HR professional, listen, watch and enjoy! 

PS – If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you!