What do you hope to achieve at Burton’s Biscuits in the future?
Over the last 18 months our work in HR has transformed the culture and engagement levels within our business (up 14% in 18 months). In the next two years, my strategy is to further embed the great work we have done around work-life balance, modern and flexible working and our colleagues genuinely loving coming to work. Since Q4 2016 this increased engagement has resulted in some amazing financial improvements to our business and I am excited about the positivity of our business and our plans for the next few years.
What is your guiding philosophy for HR?
My strong view is that HR should be personable, commercial, genuine and supportive. Behaving less like the HR police and more like an extended team member that supports innovation and positive change will enable HR to take more of a leadership role and will result in being welcomed into teams with open arms. I also believe that HR should lead and role model the culture that they want to see and most of all ensure that people are remembering to have fun.

What do you hope to achieve at Burton’s Biscuits in the future?
Over the last 18 months our work in HR has transformed the culture and engagement levels within our business (up 14% in 18 months). In the next two years, my strategy is to further embed the great work we have done around work-life balance, modern and flexible working and our colleagues genuinely loving coming to work. Since Q4 2016 this increased engagement has resulted in some amazing financial improvements to our business and I am excited about the positivity of our business and our plans for the next few years.
What is your guiding philosophy for HR?
My strong view is that HR should be personable, commercial, genuine and supportive. Behaving less like the HR police and more like an extended team member that supports innovation and positive change will enable HR to take more of a leadership role and will result in being welcomed into teams with open arms. I also believe that HR should lead and role model the culture that they want to see and most of all ensure that people are remembering to have fun.
