Friends in Benefits
This is Friends in Benefits. A podcast hosted by Reward Strategy’s editor, Amber-Ainsley Pritchard, and - you may have guessed it - her friends in benefits, from those in pay and reward, to HR, pensions and employment law!This series aims to be informative, but also chatty. Each episode will focus on the guest's career, what’s hot, what’s not and what’s happening in the world of pay and reward.Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here: https://www.reward-strategy.comContact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfina...
Episode 20: Lucile Kamar, ITN
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focused on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Lucile Kamar, head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ITN. She talks to Jade Burke about how organisations can embark on a journey to be more diverse "with humility" and why there's always progress to be made.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact editorial@shardfinancialmedia.com or Louis Bryant at: lbryant@shardfinancialmedia.com.
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Episode 19: Andrea Cook, Total Fitness
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Andrea Cook, head of people at Total Fitness, where we discovered her thoughts on attracting and retaining talent, as well as why she would have liked to be an actress if she wasn't in the people profession.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact editorial@shardfinancialmedia.com or Louis Bryant at: lbryant@shardfinancialmedia.com.
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Episode 18: Liz Lay, Aldi UK
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Liz Lay, corporate finance & admin manager at Aldi UK and chair of the board of directors at the CIPP, to find out her thoughts on what payrollers should explore when it comes to L&D and her tips to help teams strategise.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Jade Burke at: jburke@shardfinancialmedia.com or Louis Bryant at: lb...
Episode 17: Katie Sharpe, Mazars
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Katie Sharpe, head of UK payroll at Mazars, where she shared her thoughts on how the role of the payroller has evolved over the past few years and why she believes they should be their own champion.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Jade Burke at: jburke@shardfinancialmedia.com or Louis Bryant at: lbryant@shardfinancialmedia.com.
Episode 16: Syreeta Brown, Virgin Money
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Syreeta Brown, group chief people & communications officer at Virgin Money, who shared how she learnt new muscles to take on her role and why HR should be known as the "chameleon function".
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com, Jade Burke at: jburke@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
Episode 15: Mel Noon, Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Mel Noon, head of payroll at Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate, where outdated payroll systems, thoughts on how the payroll process can be more sustainable and the importance of family-friendly polices were all considered.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com, Jade Burke at: jburke@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
<...Episode 14: Rachael Knight, Royal Opera House
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Rachael Knight, payroll manager at Royal Opera House, where we discussed the importance of encouraging the younger generation into payroll and how the profession can prepare for the Health and Social Care Levy.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com, Jade Burke at: jburke@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
...Episode 13: Rupal Patel, Metro Bank
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Rupal Patel, director of reward & performance at Metro Bank, where we discussed why the firm introduced flexible bank holidays and how employers can encourage open discussions on financial wellbeing.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com, Jade Burke at: jburke@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
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Episode 12: Suresh Banarse, Wahaca
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Suresh Banarse, people director at Wahaca, to find out how the Mexican restaurant offers diverse benefits that appeal to its entire workforce, as well as how it is being more sustainable.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com, Jade Burke at: jburke@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
Episode 11: Michelle Parczuk, Avon
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Michelle Parczuk, VP for people, culture & organisation at Avon, about environmental ethics and the importance of sustainability, as well as how to champion female representation in the workplace.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com, Jade Burke at: jburke@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
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Episode 10: Jerome Williams, Sovereign Housing Association
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Jerome Williams, equality diversity and inclusion lead at Sovereign Housing Association, about why change needs to come from the top to tackle D&I, the benefits of pay gap reporting and his aspirations to one day open a comic book shop.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com, Jade Burke at: jburke@shardfinancialmedia.c...
Episode 9: Wendy Drinkwater, ITV
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Wendy Drinkwater, head of people payments (talent and payroll) at ITV, on attracting younger workers into payroll, the importance of saving and the minimum wage.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com, Jade Burke at: jburke@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
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Episode 8: Victoria Foley, Beauty Pie
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Victoria Foley, people director at Beauty Pie, on diversity, automation and business growth during a pandemic.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
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Episode 7: Debbie Bullock, Aviva
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Debbie Bullock, Wellbeing Lead at Aviva, we spoke on the need to build a psychologically safe workplace, how younger workers are gravitating to jobs with a social purpose and the future of wellbeing policies.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
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Episode 6: Sam Westwood, The White Company
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Sam Westwood, Head of People at The White Company, about the quirks of working in retail, remote working pay policies and the importance of empathy.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
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Episode 5: James Whittaker, The Telegraph
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with James Whittaker, Head of Reward at The Telegraph, about pay transparency, shared parental leave for grandparents and male metal health.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com or Ben Miller at: bmiller@shardfinancialmedia.com
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Episode 4: Cristina Bertua-Mera, NSPCC
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In this episode we chatted with Cristina Bertua-Mera, Head of Reward and Benefits at the NSPCC, about supporting frontline staff, quirks of the not-for-profit sector and whether reward professionals in charity are too empathetic.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here.
Contact Amber-Ainsley Pritchard at: apritchard@shardfinancialmedia.com
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Episode 3: Nick Day, Managing Director, JGA Recruitment
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In the third episode of this series, Reward Strategy's Editor Amber-Ainsley Pritchard chats with Nick Day, Managing Director of JGA Recruitment. As the COVID-19 lockdown begins to ease, they discuss the future of the payroll profession, why Nick set up business during the financial crash and the obligation the recruitment sector has to put forward diverse candidates.
If you are in need of work or new employees, reach out to Nick via LinkedIn or...
Episode 2: Dommy Szymanska, Pay & Reward Manager, Europe, Stella McCartney
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In the second episode of this series, Reward Strategy's Editor Amber-Ainsley Pritchard chats with Dommy Szymanska, Pay & Reward Manager, Europe, at Stella McCartney, while in lockdown. They discuss Dommy's journey from payroll into reward, how she applies her learnings from the tech sector into rewarding those in retail and how the English fashion label is dealing with the pandemic.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here: https://www.reward-strategy.c...
Friends in Benefits, featuring Megan O'Shaughnessy, Head of Consumer Reward at BT
Friends in Benefits is a podcast hosted by Reward Strategy, a brand focussed on all things pay and reward.
In the first episode of this series, Reward Strategy's Editor Amber-Ainsley Pritchard chats with Megan O'Shaughnessy, Head of Consumer Reward at BT, about her journey into the profession, workplace policy around the menopause and whether employees should be rewarded for long service.
Please note, this episode was recorded before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.
Reward Strategy provides online, in-print and in-person content. Find out more here: https://www.reward-strategy.com
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