HR in Review 19 – Levelling Up and DEI in the Public Sector with Philippa Bonay

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About this Episode

In this HR in Review episode, Bill Banham speaks with Philippa Bonay, Director of People and Business Services at the Office for National Statistics (ONS), about the current challenges HR leaders face in a post-pandemic world. They discuss leadership strategies, how organisations can best support employees during times of uncertainty, and the importance of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in shaping the future of work.

Guest: Philippa Bonay
Philippa has extensive international corporate experience and has been responsible for leading people services across multiple sectors. She currently oversees HR, estates, facilities management, health and safety, and business services at ONS. Philippa also serves as HR Director for the Government Analysis Function and Government Statistical Service, overseeing 17,000 people.

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Questions for Philippa Include:

  • What is your leadership style at ONS, and how do you keep employees motivated and engaged?
  • How is the ONS adapting to the challenges posed by hybrid work and remote employees?
  • What is the impact of a potential privatisation of the ONS, and how does it affect the organisation’s employees and leadership team?
  • How do you use data to shape the ONS’s approach to DEI, and how does it inform your recruitment efforts?
  • Can you share more about the inclusion, culture, and wellbeing app you launched at ONS and how it supports your DEI initiatives?
  • What is the future of hybrid work in the public sector and its impact on recruitment?

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Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition

Host: Bill Banham
Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. Bill has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.

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Guest: Philippa Bonay, Director of People and Business Services at ONS
Philippa is an expert in HR and has vast experience in leading people services in both the private and public sectors. She is deeply involved in driving DEI initiatives and shaping the organisational culture at ONS.

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Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. He has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.

 

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