
Small Talk, Big Dreams:
HR Blog for the Creative Industry
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.
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.
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!
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.
What The Traitors Teaches Us About Building Trust in the Workplace
If you haven’t yet succumbed to the wildly entertaining chaos that is The Traitors, let me paint the scene: a group of strangers gathers in a gothic castle to play a high-stakes game of deceit, alliances, and psychological warfare.
🎉 Wrapping Up 2024: Milestones, Updates & Opportunities for HR Leaders
Regardless of the size of your company and if it`s bolstered by its reputation and kitted out with the snazziest offices and kitted...
How The Great British Bake Off Can Inspire Leadership and Workplace Culture
Regardless of the size of your company and if it`s bolstered by its reputation and kitted out with the snazziest offices and kitted...
Performance Management for Creative Teams: Balancing Freedom and Expectations in High-Pressure Settings
Regardless of the size of your company and if it`s bolstered by its reputation and kitted out with the snazziest offices and kitted...
Lights, Camera, Action: New Laws Demand Proactive Measures Against Sexual Harassment in Film, TV & Theatre.
Regardless of the size of your company and if it`s bolstered by its reputation and kitted out with the snazziest offices and kitted...
It's not corporate – Its just bloody professional!
Regardless of the size of your company and if it`s bolstered by its reputation and kitted out with the snazziest offices and kitted...
On the Road Again: Why Your Theatre Tour Needs HR Support
Regardless of the size of your company and if it`s bolstered by its reputation and kitted out with the snazziest offices and kitted...
Behind the Scenes: Why Leadership Development Matters in Entertainment Production
Regardless of the size of your company and if it`s bolstered by its reputation and kitted out with the snazziest offices and kitted...
Behind the Curtain: HR's growing role in Theatre Production
Regardless of the size of your company and if it`s bolstered by its reputation and kitted out with the snazziest offices and kitted...
TSHRC Has Been Transformational - Alice Williams
Regardless of the size of your company and if it`s bolstered by its reputation and kitted out with the snazziest offices and kitted...
TSHRC Has Made HR Fun — Rachel Coldicutt
Technological innovation is at the crux of contemporary society, helping to develop more advanced systems and economies, however
Fragile Founders: How a Toxic Work Culture Can Destroy your Business
Regardless of the size of your company and if it`s bolstered by its reputation and kitted out with the snazziest offices and kitted...
The Beginners Guide to HR in TV and Film
HR in TV and Film production is a fairly new concept that can be challenging to navigate…..
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,
Pride Shouldn’t Start and End in June:
We should never underestimate the power of progress, from the legislative and legal wins that have afforded LGBTQ+ peoples protections and
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