Guest: Kirstin FurberBill Banham's guest this week is Kirstin Furber, Director of People at Channel 4. Kirstin is responsible for all of Channel 4’s HR and People functions, leading a strategy to enable and underpin a dynamic culture that fosters creativity, diversity, inclusion and innovation.More about Kirstin FurberShe joined Channel 4 from Kantar Consulting where she was Chief People Officer working across the Consulting and Global divisions to build a culture of growth. Prior to that, Kirstin held senior roles at several prominent media companies including Twentieth Century Fox, Discovery and, more recently, as People Director for BBC Worldwide where she spent over seven years developing the organisation’s culture to support and deliver a global growth strategy.Key TopicsKirstin's role at Channel 4What 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?The possible impact that privatizing Channel 4 could have for it’s employees and leadership team.What are some of the biggest challenges for folks attempting to lead during times of uncertainty?Kirstin's session at DisruptHR London called 'Banishing Sunday Night Blues' and some of the hoped-for learning outcomes.Top tip for other HR professionalsThe single biggest change you think will happen in HR over the next 5-10 yearsAbout HR in ReviewHR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk.  HRreview provides news and advice on HR strategy and practice plus a host or related topics like recruitment, training, diversity, employment law, reward and wellbeing.--------------------Never miss an episode! Subscribe on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iEX50Bm47JKrh695D4U0uApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hr-in-review/id1595358789?uo=4Amazon Music and Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/153a4440-d8b3-4bb3-8008-197041e57548or search HR in Review on your favourite podcast player--------------------Discover More Great HR Content at HRreviewWhy not join our free Premium podcast channel for early and bonus editions and ad free content?  Sign up here: https://hrreview.co.uk/podcastSubscribe to HRreview’s Daily email newletter here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/signupDiscover our online training courses for HR and more here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/hrtrainingEnjoy more HR content from Inside HR, our exclusive webinar channel here: https://www.hrreview.co.uk/free-webinars--------------------Join Us on Social MediaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2061371/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRreviewUKTwitter: https://twitter.com/hrreviewPinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/hrreview/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HrreviewCoUk--------------------Get in TouchTo provide feedback, suggest a speaker or find out about sponsoring a podcast, please email podcast@hrreview.co.uk