The 7people Podcast: Your Guide to Creating Irresistible Organizations

• Benefits...that ACTUALLY benefit! 🧘‍♀️

  A great benefits package isn’t just about throwing some trendy perks at employees, and hoping for the best.They can significantly help attract, retain and amplify talent to drive business success.But, ONLY when they're strategically designed to meet your specific workforce's needs, and align with your business goals.Join 7people People & Culture professionals Paul and Flo as they discuss: Benefits 101: Benefits vs perks vs ways of working. What’s the difference, and how should each be handled? Common benefits pitfalls: Why lack of benefits flexibility, inclusivity and personalization to your org = time and money killers. And how to solve them! Maximizing impact: We explore trending benefits topics like wellbeing and parental leave, using benefits as behavioural incentives, and building leadership buy-in. Making it practical: Where to start with picking the right benefits? Plus, we share our favourite low-cost, high-impact benefits strategy!Packed with fresh insights, actionable takeaways and engaging real-life scenarios to mull over, this episode offers a great crash course on the world of benefits, and how to make them work for your org.CHAPTERSBenefits 101
00:00 Intro00:34 Why do benefits matter?
02:48 Changing needs over time
04:07 Benefits vs compensation
05:40 Benefits vs perks
09:36 Benefits vs ways of workingAvoiding common pitfalls
10:25 Tailor to your org
12:37 Always ask why (not just go with the loudest voice)
13:26 Not REALLY a benefit…
14:10 Flexibility is key (pensions, holiday allowance)
16:09 Keeping commuting allowance fairDeep dives
18:18 Trending: wellbeing
19:34 Missed opportunities
21:26 Convincing leadership
22:20 Trending: parental leave
24:06 Where to start impact analysis?
24:50 Tax considerationsDilemma case study breakdown
25:15 Higher salary or better benefits?
26:48 Benefits as a behavioural toolPractical toolkit
28:34 Our best budget benefits hack
30:40 Linking benefits to valuesKey takeaways
31:38 Audit, analyse, be flexible, adapt
32:47 Focus on foundations + impact, not just fun

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• 9. Strengths-based Working: Unleash your Superpower! 🦸‍♀️ (feat. Eva de Meijier)

  What if we studied what was right with people, rather than what’s wrong with them? 💪 Conversations around success and performance so often focus on fixing weaknesses and gaps. But what if we flip the perspective, and instead ask: "What went well? What should we keep investing in, to make good things GREAT?". Most likely: you can naturally start performing at a higher level, grow faster in these areas, and collaborate more effectively across people's different strengths, to become a high-performing TEAM (not just a group of high performers). Understanding our natural talents, and using them as productivity tools to achieve our goals, is the basis of the strengths-based approach from CliftonStrengths. This episode, we're thrilled to be joined by special guest and coach Eva de Meijer from Strengths Consultancy, to dive into this fascinating topic. It's a must-listen for all dedicated HR professionals, managers, and individuals who want to bring out the best in themselves or their people. Learn more about the strengths-based approach and turning your strengths into your superpowers at work, via the Strengths Consultancy website, and their new book "Unleash Your Superpower") 🌟. CHAPTERS Intro to strengths 0:00 Intro  0:39 Today’s topic and guest 2:04 Why focus on strengths > weaknesses? 3:53 HOW you achieve success, not complacency 4:27 Assessing strengths: Strengthsfinder tool 6:48 What are strengths (vs skills)? 8:12 Adapting strengths to your job Case studies: strengths 9:22 Our top 5! 10:13 Eg strengths: Developer + Positivity 10:38 Eg strengths: Arranger + Achiever  11:27 Your ‘normal’ = biggest strength? 11:58 Eg strength: Strategic thinking   Using strengths at work 13:17 Performance reviews + feedback 15:43 As a performance tool  16:48 Powerful pairs  19:33 Guilty pleasures: strength correlation? 21:11 Knowledge is power 22:07 High performing teams  24:19 Organizational benefits of strengths 25:19 Managing team blind spots  Practical tips to getting started  27:12 Top manager tips 29:47 Identifying our strengths  31:55 Compliments Wall (free idea!) 33:00 Reflecting as a team 33:42 Final takeaways  About this podcast Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! 👋🏻 Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work. Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners. Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast. About 7people 7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).

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• 8. Sick Leave & Absenteeism: When sick hits the fan

  How would you handle an employee that calls in sick after a bad performance review? Or unexpectedly goes on a yoga retreat abroad, while on long-term sick leave? 🤔 Sick (leave) happens 🤒. It's part of being human, and working in HR. So how can we handle absenteeism cases effectively, with kindness and confidence? Join Paul & Flo as they break down this complex area, and share their best tips and tricks to: 💊 Navigate the sick leave regulations maze 💊 Spot the 'yellow flags' - when to intervene? 💊 Rethink how we approach sick days and culture 💊 Best support an employee's recovery and reintegration 💊 Work smarter with the wider sick leave team 💊 Use data to refine absenteeism processes, and target key company issues Packed with tons of practical tips for how to implement these principles in practice, this episode is essential listening for all HR professionals, managers, founders...or really anyone looking to improve the absenteeism culture and numbers at work. Chapters 0:00 Before we start... 0:49 About today's topic Data-based processes 1:40 1 in 20 people: The data you can't ignore 3:26 Short vs long-term absence 5:25 Spotting yellow flags: when to intervene 7:33 Rethink sick days & culture 8:38 Complex rules to practical policies Who's who in a sick leave case 10:53 The 'Golden Triangle': Employee, Manager, HR 12:17 The company cost of absence 13:57 What HR can('t) ask? 15:26 Company doctors & Arbo: make them work for you 17:04 Reintegration: Don't rush it! Employee case: "LT absentee is on a yoga retreat abroad!" 18:18 Holiday during sick leave? 20:50 Clear policies are key 22:00 Leading with kindness Employee case: "LT absentee suddenly wants to return before a salary cut!" 23:12 "Suspiciously convenient" timing? 26:08 Creative policies to push the right buttons 27:43 Trust & autonomy wins ❤️ Employee case: Sick after a bad performance review 28:28 Sick after performance review 30:34 A judgement call 31:14 Consultation vs Mediation 32:16 Final takeaways About this podcast Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! 👋🏻 Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work. Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners. Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast. About 7people 7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).

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• 7. Reorganizations & Culture After Change: Reflect, Reset, Rebuild

  Reorganizations: a phrase that terrifies HR professionals and employees alike. 😱 Contrary to popular belief, it's not 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 a code word for layoffs. And there's a lot of nuances around why they happen and how you can prevent them (or indeed, if they are always a bad thing 👀). But regardless of the why, they're rarely ever a simple or pleasant experience for anyone involved. So what's the 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗥 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, to ensure a smooth new chapter for ALL parties?  For those affected, those left behind, and the organization as a whole. Packed with tons of practical tips for how to implement these principles in practice, this episode is essential listening for all HR professionals, managers and founders...who will almost inevitably need to deal with this tricky people situation sooner or later. Chapters 0:00 Before we start... 0:49 About today's topic Data-based processes 1:40 1 in 20 people: The data you can't ignore 3:26 Short vs long-term absence 5:25 Spotting yellow flags: when to intervene 7:33 Rethink sick days & culture 8:38 Complex rules to practical policies Who's who in a sick leave case 10:53 The 'Golden Triangle': Employee, Manager, HR 12:17 The company cost of absence 13:57 What HR can('t) ask? 15:26 Company doctors & Arbo: make them work for you 17:04 Reintegration: Don't rush it! Employee case: "LT absentee is on a yoga retreat abroad!" 18:18 Holiday during sick leave? 20:50 Clear policies are key 22:00 Leading with kindness Employee case: "LT absentee suddenly wants to return before a salary cut!" 23:12 "Suspiciously convenient" timing? 26:08 Creative policies to push the right buttons 27:43 Trust & autonomy wins ❤️ Employee case: Sick after a bad performance review 28:28 Sick after performance review 30:34 A judgement call 31:14 Consultation vs Mediation 32:16 Final takeaways About this podcast Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! 👋🏻 Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work. Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners. Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast. About 7people 7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).

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• 6. Mental Wellbeing at Work: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive 💪🏻 (feat. Emma White at OpenUp)

  Mental wellbeing is a critical topic for all of us, both as HR professionals and as human beings. 🧠❤️‍🩹 And with most of us spending an average 90,000 hours of our lives at work - it really is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace. (Fittingly, the exact theme for this year's World Mental Health Day on 10 October). This episode we're thrilled to be joined by special guest star Psychologist Emma White, from mental wellbeing platform OpenUp. Sharing her wide psychology and HR expertise, we discuss why and how we should be approaching this important (and sometimes overwhelming) topic. Just a few insights we'll cover... ✨ Flip the perspective: How can we focus on 'building resilience' by helping people thrive, rather than just better survive a negative threat like burnout? 🤸‍♀️ ✨ Psychological safety in the workplace: what does it actually mean, and how to build it? ✨ Boundaries: What does this actually mean, how to make them feel less awkward, and how to foster a culture that values them (for the collective good)! Packed with tons of practical tips for how to implement these principles in practice, this episode is essential listening for all HR professionals, managers, founders...or really anyone looking to improve mental wellbeing at their work. Chapters 0:00 Before we start... 1:04 About today's guest 2:25 Why is mental wellbeing such a hot topic right now? 4:09 Balancing the human vs business case for employee wellbeing 6:30 Leading (negatively) by example: Are we rewarding the wrong attitudes to mental health at work? 9:44 Connection over content: reducing the stigma around mental health discussions 14:05 Top tips for recognising and discussing team mental wellbeing concerns effectively 18:55 Consent is key: When an employee isn't ready to discuss your concerns 20:27 Preventing burnout: Stopping the water before it boils over 23:04 Preventing burnout: What can managers actually do to help? 25:43 Defining mental wellbeing: it's like a chair... 26:45 Is flexible working the solution? 28:08 Setting boundaries: What and how? 30:35 In defence of managers: we see your challenges! 32:22 'CPR' at work: Shift the focus on 'resilience' 34:57 Psychological safety: NOT just providing a comfort blanket 38:04 3 small steps you can take NOW About this podcast Say hello to your favourite new HR podcast! 👋🏻 Join People & Culture professionals Flo & Paul from 7people as they dissect the weird, funny and strange topics they encounter in their day-to-day HR work. Each episode we'll focus on a variety of People-related topics and share our experiences, stories, tips and tricks, inspired by the many fascinating real-life "Have you got 5 minutes?" questions shared by our listeners. Thank you to our friends at Personio for sponsoring this podcast. About 7people 7people is a People and Culture consultancy based in Amsterdam. We're on a mission to create irresistible organizations, by providing practical and creative HR solutions for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies all across Europe (and beyond!).

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