In a recent episode of the A Better HR Business show, Ben spoke with Mary Cullen, Managing Director of Insight HR, an HR Consultancy and Outsourcing firm operating nationwide out of beautiful Kilkenny, Ireland, to talk about her journey from solo consultant to Managing Director of a thriving company offering a wide range of HR services to employers all over Ireland.

Mary is the visionary behind Insight HR, boasting over two decades of diverse industry experience. A proud alumna of UCD and the National College of Ireland, Mary is also a member of the CIPD.

As the driving force behind Insight HR, Mary not only oversees business operations but also provides invaluable strategic HR counsel to clients. Mary wears multiple hats, co-hosting the insightful HR Room podcast (with seasoned HR marketing pro, Eoin Lyons) and spearheading the monthly HR Room webinar series.

Empower your workforce by fostering a culture of open communication, where every voice is valued and heard.

Mary CULLEN, Insight HR

Established in 2000, Insight HR boasts a team of consultants hailing from diverse backgrounds.

With a growing team of 16 members, Insight HR combines academic prowess with extensive industry experience, providing a unique perspective not often found within internal HR departments.

Navigate the competitive landscape with a strategic edge: study your rivals, innovate relentlessly, excel in service, master marketing, and uphold a stellar reputation.

Mary CULLEN, Insight HR

In a wide-ranging discussion, Mary and Ben talk about:

In a recent episode of the A Better HR Business show, Ben spoke with Amy Spurling from the employee lifestyle benefits platform, Compt.

Compt helps HR build, manage, and streamline lifestyle benefit programs so employees can get the benefits they want and need most.

During her career, Amy has closed twelve rounds of debt and equity financing from venture firms and institutional sources totaling more than $200M. She also managed two acquisitions to close with values ranging from 10-30x revenue.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Ben and Amy talked about:

• What is Compt and how does it help employees and employers?
• The surprising range of lifestyle benefits possible using Compt.
• The challenges of marketing to HR buyers.
• Compt’s main marketing methods (content marketing with impressive SEO results & partnering).
• Compt’s Lifestyle Benefit Benchmarking Report.
• And much more.

This is part of our new article series on how to get clients for consulting businesses in the Human Resources industry. Today, we’re focusing on how to get clients for a Diversity and Inclusion business (D&I / DEI&B).

We’ll look at:

Getting the right HR consulting business help can be the key to not only surviving but thriving. Whether you’re a startup HR consultancy or looking to scale your existing firm, understanding how to leverage professional advice and services is crucial.

This article aims to equip HR consulting businesses with the knowledge and strategies needed for acceleration and growth…

And for a happier, easier, more profitable HR business.

In a recent episode of the A Better HR Business show, Ben spoke with Aimee Bateman, founder of the renowned career development platform, Careercake, and former CEO of a venture-backed EdTech startup.

Aimee Bateman is an entrepreneur who has faced the challenges of starting a business head-on. Despite being warned about the difficulties, she forged ahead with determination and a clear vision. She believes that sometimes being a bit “messed in the head” is necessary for entrepreneurs to take on the obstacles they will inevitably face.

Aimee’s story is one of perseverance, staying focused on the ultimate goal, and taking it week by week, month by month. Her journey exemplifies the tenacity and resilience required to succeed as an entrepreneur.

In 2010, Aimee Bateman embarked on a journey in talent development, launching a YouTube channel with a £10 second-hand camera. Over the next decade, she transformed it into the award-winning e-learning company, Careercake, supporting 10 million professionals worldwide.

In 2019, Careercake was voted the UK’s No.1 ‘Careers Advice Website,’ and in 2022, it was acquired by SocialTalent. Aimee, a globally recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and careers advocate, has also mentored over 3 million on LinkedIn Learning, sharing authentic insights for the challenges faced by founders and entrepreneurs.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Aimee and Ben talk about:

In a recent episode of the A Better HR Business show, Ben spoke with Angela Cheng-Cimini 鄭婷婷, SVP, Talent & CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing.

Harvard Business Publishing plays a pivotal role in advancing global leadership by providing leaders with groundbreaking ideas that tackle challenges, improve performance, and unlock leadership qualities in individuals.

The organization reaches professionals, corporations, educators, and students globally, delivering top-tier management thinking and practice through various channels, including articles, books, case studies, simulations, videos, learning programs, and digital tools, thereby engaging thousands of organizations and millions of subscribers and social media followers.

Harvard Business Publishing stands as a beacon for leadership excellence, exemplifying a steadfast dedication to empowering individuals with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing global landscape.

With 30 years of diverse Human Resources experience across consumer product goods, professional services, high-tech, and nonprofits, Angela has navigated businesses through various stages and led teams globally. Currently, as the Senior Vice President, Talent & Chief Human Resources Officer at Harvard Business Publishing, Angela oversees strategic HR functions.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Angela and Ben talk about: