HR Strategies for Success with Kelly Vines

In this episode, Alex Cuttiford speaks with HR consulting expert Kelly Vines about her career journey and the critical aspects of employee engagement, performance management, and workplace culture. They discuss the challenges organisations face in maintaining employee engagement, the importance of authentic leadership, and how effective onboarding and training can enhance retention. Kelly emphasises the need for open communication and feedback in fostering a supportive work environment.

Takeaways
Kelly Vines has over 23 years of experience in HR.
Employee engagement is crucial for organisational success.
Leaders should be vulnerable and authentic to build trust.
Feedback must be acted upon to maintain employee trust.
Lack of clarity and purpose can lead to disengagement.
HR's role extends beyond payroll to strategic support.
Performance management conversations should be constructive.
Investing in employee development can reduce turnover.
Effective onboarding is key to employee retention.
Open communication is essential for a healthy workplace culture.

Sound bites
"Feedback without action burns trust."
"Lack of purpose causes disengagement."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kelly Vines and Her Journey
04:49 The Importance of Employee Engagement
10:01 Challenges in Employee Engagement
14:53 Navigating Performance Management Conversations
19:49 Training and Development Concerns
24:40 Onboarding and Retention Strategies
29:54 Building a Supportive Work Culture