Humanising HR at Channel 4

Editor’s note

Dear readers,

Happy Holidays!

Change has been coming to the HR function for a long while, but no more so than the year just gone. We have seen it adapt to be more agile, communicative and data-driven.

In this insightful case study, Kirstin Furber, people director at Channel 4, discusses how the organisation has redefined the function entirely. Now, as the People team, its focus is to drive better partnership, inclusivity and authenticity through the business.

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All the best,

Amy Kirkham – Senior Content Editor, HRD Connect

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