I’m thrilled to bring Jane Murphy back as a guest. We finished the last season with Jane talking through her career of working for some of the world’s biggest and most recognised brands, and this time we’re uncovering what it’s like to operate as a HR Business Partner with international responsibility.
Whilst Jane worked at Cadbury’s they were involved in one of the most public acquisitions that has happened in the UK. The takeover by Kraft made headline news all over the media but I was curious to learn from Jane what it was like to work in the HR team through such a challenging period. Explaining how she had to try and put her own concerns to the back of her mind and focus on the task in hand, Jane also talks about how the skills needed to do the job changed.
Whilst at Kraft, but more so in her current role, Jane has also had remit to deliver HR support across international regions. We discuss how it’s not always as glamorous as people may perceive and what to do if you make a mistake when trying to navigate unfamiliar local legislation.
As always, Jane is a fountain of information, insights, and anecdotes so this is a must listen for anyone who aspires or is curious about working in an international role or how to get through a challenging acquisition.
If you would like to contact Jane or have any questions, then please feel free to email her on jane.murphy@alexander-dennis.com