On this I'm joined by Jenny Cook, People Director at a specialist fleet company in the UK. I've known Jenny a long time and we've been trying to set up this recording for almost two years so I'm really pleased we've managed to get her on as a guest at last.
Jenny is someone who hasn't been pigeon-holed to one specific industry but has worked for a real breadth of companies in a variety of sectors. This is actually one of the topics we discuss, why some organisations insist on previous sector experience when they are recruiting but does it really matter? We also talk about thinking outside of the box when trying to recruit into certain roles in your organisation and looking for transferable skills rather than a like-for-like, and how this can open up a wider talent pool for you.
Jenny is someone who has energy in abundance (or Jenergy as she has rebranded it)! She is passionate about ensuring that the teams she leads understand the importance of being approachable and engaging, especially in an organisation where employees are spread around the country and might not have a lot of interaction with the HR team.
Jenny has a fantastic reputation amongst her network and it's clear to understand why. This is a fantastic episode and we have a few giggles along the way so I hope you enjoy listening.