About this Episode
In this HR in Review episode, Bill Banham speaks with Kirstin Furber, Director of People at Channel 4, about the challenges and opportunities associated with her role and the ongoing discussions around the potential privatization of Channel 4. They also discuss the impact of this on the leadership team and employees, and how the company is evolving its culture to meet the needs of a changing workforce.
Guest: Kirstin Furber
Kirstin is the Director of People at Channel 4, where she is responsible for HR and people functions. She has previously held senior roles at Kantar Consulting, BBC Worldwide, Twentieth Century Fox, and Discovery. Kirstin has built a reputation for her leadership in driving culture change and global growth strategies within the media industry.
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Questions for Kirstin Include:
- Tell our listeners about your role at Channel 4.
- You are quoted as saying “Channel 4 has always been a force of change, a box shaker and very progressive, but for that to be allowed to happen, the HR infrastructure must support it.” What have been the biggest challenges you’ve faced at Channel 4 so far and how are you keeping Channel 4’s people happy, motivated, and progressive in their collective outlook?
- Can you talk about the possible impact that privatizing Channel 4 could have for its employees and leadership team?
- What are some of the biggest challenges for folks attempting to lead during times of uncertainty?
- Tell us about your session at DisruptHR London called ‘Banishing Sunday Night Blues’ and some of the hoped-for learning outcomes.
- If you could pass on one crucial lesson you have learned in your HR career – in one minute or less – what would be your top tip for other HR professionals?
- What is the single biggest change you think will happen in HR over the next 5-10 years?
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Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition
Host: Bill Banham
Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. Bill has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.
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Guest: Kirstin Furber, Director of People at Channel 4
Kirstin is responsible for Channel 4’s HR and people functions, and she leads the company’s efforts to build a progressive culture that supports creativity and inclusion.
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