Ep 250 - The Biggest HR Challenges of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

We've reached a milestone - 250 episodes of The HR Room Podcast!
To mark the occasion, we’re taking a step back to look at how dramatically the world of HR has transformed since Episode 1… and what the next era of HR might look like.

Dave and Mary are joined by Liam Barton, Commercial Director at Insight HR, to reflect on where HR has been, where it is now, and where it’s heading.

Together they unpack the challenges that defined the early years of the podcast, the issues dominating today’s workplace, and the forces that will shape HR’s future.

Guests

• Mary Cullen – Founder & Managing Director, Insight HR
• Liam Barton – Commercial Director, Insight HR

Topics include:

• Looking Back: HR in 2021
• HR Challenges That Have Evolved - and Those That Haven’t
• The Rise of Workplace Conflict
• DEI, Culture & Behaviour
• Legislation & Compliance: What’s Reshaping HR in Ireland
• Looking Ahead: HR in the Next 250 Episodes

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