HR’s Role in Organisational Effectiveness – Part 1: Culture

About this event

The first in a three-part series exploring how people professionals can help their organisations thrive

In this series of three linked events, we will work with participants to explore and support each other in developing practical approaches, and maximising HR’s role in organisational effectiveness. This will be done through three lenses: culture, change management, and supporting line managers. All are interrelated, and are reflected as themes in the CIPD Working Lives Scotland 2024 Report.

Session 1 – HR and Culture

The significant economic and societal pressures of the day are making increasing numbers view work as a transactional activity rather than something more meaningful. This has implications for discretionary effort and retention.

These pressures are also impacting on our organisations, and the expectations of stakeholders. Performance and the bottom line is under increasing pressure also, which risks the prioritisation of profit over people.

HR has a key role to play as the custodians of culture, but people professionals are not responsible for it. As a result, how HR professionals choose to be in their organisations is really important.

This session will explore the stances that HR can take to ensure that culture supports both the needs of the organisation, and the individuals in it.

This supports the following elements of the CIPD Profession Map:

• Core knowledge – Culture and behaviour
• Core behaviours – Ethical practice / Professional courage and influence
• Specialist knowledge – Employee experience

Kim is an experienced HR and Well-being Consultant and certified Coach with a successful career spanning 30 years, having worked in senior roles for leading organisations, both in London and Aberdeen. These have included English National Opera, Discovery Networks, Richard Irvin and TAQA.

With an emphasis on culture and optimising organisational success, she has incorporated well-being and inclusivity into pragmatic people strategies for the past 20 years. With strategic insights and compassionate leadership, she has earned recognition for her contributions to cultivating healthier organisations, creating a lasting impact on employees and companies.

Kim is a Chartered Fellow and Vice-Chair of the North of Scotland and Islands Branch Committee.

Tom has spent the last 13 years working in NHS Scotland, priori to which he spent 10 years working in Hospital Trusts in London and the University of London. He has a background in organisational, leadership and workforce development, with significant experience as a coach and practitioner supporting the development of individuals and teams at all levels across a range of professional disciplines.

As Director of People & Culture, Tom leads on Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Workforce Sustainability, and Culture and Staff Experience in support of a sustainable health and care system. He is passionate about the role employers can play in creating environments where people can flourish, and the importance of putting the workforce centre stage in delivering value for patients, service users and colleagues.

Tom supports the CIPD as a member of the North of Scotland and Islands Branch Committee.

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