Small Talk, Big Dreams:

HR Blog for the Creative Industry

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Severed from the Past: Modern HR Reshaping the Creative Industries (No Mind Control Required)

I’m always talking about modern HR because these days, workplace culture isn’t just a background extra, it’s the main character.

So, imagine a world where your work self and your real life self are completely separate. Like, actually separate. Code switching on steroids! If you're a fan of the show Severance, you’ll know exactly what I mean (and if you’re not - highly recommend). I've been hooked since last season, and yes, I’m such a fan I even downloaded the Lumon app and, proud to say, I’ve cracked Macrodata refinement.

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How Adolescence Nailed Teamwork Under Pressure - One Take, One Team

Making a TV show is so complex and far from a walk in the park, but imagine filming every episode in a single, continuous take. No cuts, no do-overs—just pure, unfiltered performance. The team behind Netflix’s Adolescence pulled off, and it wasn’t just about the cast knowing their lines. It took serious teamwork, relentless rehearsals, and a rock-solid production crew to make it happen.

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What Paradise Can Teach Us About Managing Conflict on Set  

So, how do you stop a simple disagreement from turning into a full-blown production meltdown? Let’s take some lessons from Paradise and apply them to real-world conflict resolution strategies. For those that haven’t watched it - Spoiler alert!; and for those of you that have watched it - well done, you’re my people!

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And the Award Goes to… HR!

Awards season has wrapped up, leaving us with unforgettable speeches, surprise wins, and enough behind-the-scenes drama to inspire a whole new film.

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It’s Time to Rethink Training:

There`s no clear pathway into the creative industries, i.e, go to university, get a degree, turn up at a job interview and get hired. Now more than ever,

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Meditation Apps Won’t Cut It!

For a lot of people, it`s hard to carve out the time for yourself if you work a full-time job. Fortunately, we`ve got little reminders in our pockets now, that

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