In this episode of A Human Perspective podcast, host Lola Oguntokun welcomes Careen Redman, Co-founder & CEO of humaneer. Careen shares her extensive experience in HR, from starting as a recruiter to founding humaneer.

Lola and Careen discuss the evolving role of HR, the difference between HR and People Ops, the purpose of HR, the challenges HR professionals face, and the importance of being strategic and proactive in HR. They also delve into why HR often gets a bad reputation and how HR can work more effectively within organisations, emphasising the need for support, transparency, and good tech tools.

The episode concludes with an introduction to humaneer, an app designed to support HR professionals.

00:00 Introduction to A Human Perspective Podcast

00:47 Meet Careen Redman: Co-founder of Humaneer

02:56 The Role and Perception of HR

06:39 HR as an Enabling Function

14:42 Strategic HR and Organisational Effectiveness

17:59 Transparency and Hiring Practices

22:50 HR's Role in Business Success

28:18 Improving HR-Business Collaboration

30:14 Understanding Business Departments

30:58 The Importance of Boldness in HR

34:02 Creating Safe Environments for Conversations

35:02 Effective Interview Strategies

38:53 Business Strategies for Supporting HR

43:23 The Role of Technology in HR

46:15 The Exciting Future of HR

52:36 Introducing humaneer: HR for HR

56:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of A Human Perspective podcast, host Lola Oguntokun converses with Lauren Humphrey, co-founder and CEO of Tandem, about the critical role of feedback in the workplace. Discover Lauren's journey in the tech industry, the inspiration behind Tandem, and practical advice for giving and receiving constructive feedback. The discussion covers psychological aspects, challenges managers face, effective frameworks, and strategies for one-on-one sessions and peer reviews. Additionally, explore how remote work, cultural nuances, and AI are reshaping feedback dynamics. Whether a manager or an employee, gain valuable insights into fostering a feedback-centric culture for enhanced communication and performance.

00:00 Welcome to A Human Perspective Podcast

00:47 Introducing Today's Guest: Lauren Humphrey

01:43 Lauren's Journey and Experience

03:43 Understanding Feedback: The Other F Word

05:21 The Importance of Feedback in Relationships

08:02 Effective Feedback Strategies

10:12 Feedback Frequency and Managerial Practices

14:35 Peer-to-Peer Feedback: The Holy Grail

16:40 Proactive and Preemptive Feedback

19:23 Building a Feedback Routine

20:43 Handling Reluctant Managers

21:54 Receiving Feedback Constructively

24:25 Personal Anecdotes on Feedback

26:28 Cultural Differences in Feedback

28:54 Impact of Remote Work on Feedback

31:06 Inspiration Behind Tandem

32:19 Creating a Feedback Culture

34:59 Future of Feedback

36:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of A Human Perspective podcast, host Lola Oguntokun converses with Martin Pannier, Founder of Primo, about the evolving role of Product Management.

They discuss Martin's journey from consulting to product roles at startups like Gusto and iziwork, and his current venture, Primo.

The conversation delves into the significance of Product in startups, the challenges faced in product strategy, and best practices for hiring and building a Product team. They also explore how a strong customer-centric Product culture can drive business success.

Tune in for insightful nuggets on effectively managing Product in modern companies.

00:00 Welcome to A Human Perspective Podcast

00:47 Introducing Martin Pannier and Primo

01:36 Martin's Journey into Product Management

03:16 Understanding the Concept of Product

07:45 The Role of Product in Different Companies

11:36 Challenges in Product Management

18:27 Advice for Aspiring Product Managers

34:43 Building a Product Culture at Primo

40:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts