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Amanda Arrowsmith
@ajarrowsmith.bsky.social
Cotswolds living Chief People Officer at the CIPD. Carer for OH with stage 4 cancer. Lover of all things people related, MCFC and NY Jets. Personal Account
If you build it - they will come

If you know which film this is from let me know. I today realised that a whole generation have no clue what I’m talking about.

#genx
April 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Having to stop is bloody lovely sometimes
February 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🕯️ Blessed Imbolc and St. Brigid's Day! The wheel turns and spring whispers its first secrets. Time to light a candle, bake some bread, and feel that spark of creativity Brigid brings.

Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Bríde!

#Imbolc #StBrigidsDay #CelticSoul #WheelOfTheYear​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
February 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Made my BBC News live debut this morning. Managed not to stumble (too much).
January 16, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Please do take part if you work in the people profession.
Here is one for the HR folk, the people people and the...well it's just for them really

Each year we run the state of the people profession, and the 2025 survey is live now!

Please do take part, 5 mins of your lovely time 🙏🏻

survey.pxhub.io/r/SOTPP25
Survey Platform - The People Experience Hub
The People Experience Hub Survey Platform
survey.pxhub.io
January 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Back in masks at oncology today. A rise in both Covid and the flu.

Fun (not)
January 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
My cup is full. himself is just over two weeks into a months long chemo break and after a lovely quiet Christmas we went to visit my oldest friend (not our ages - we’ve been friends for 46 years), her partner and our godchildren. Lunch, laughs and love. Home to a freezer door martini, nfl & fire.
December 29, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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🚨 Notice to all #CIPDmembers 🚨

We’re excited to invite you to our #AnnualGeneralMeeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Join us online or in person.

PSA: Only current chartered members can vote ☑️

📅 Log in to book your place and see full details: ow.ly/iVgI50UtfqX

#CIPD #AMG #AnnualReport
December 18, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Results are in. I passed my Masters. Phew and also yay.
snoop dogg is giving a speech in front of a microphone and saying i wanna thank me for believing in me
ALT: snoop dogg is giving a speech in front of a microphone and saying i wanna thank me for believing in me
media.tenor.com
December 9, 2024 at 2:51 PM
I love seeing everyone’s Christmas trees and decorations. I love when they share the pictures and I get little glimpses of joy.

So go on if you’re ahead of the game an your tree is up please share #christmastree #christmasdecorations
December 1, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Bloomin lovely catch up with @thelittlebrownbird.bsky.social last night. Not quite the usual betwix our birthdays due to life stuff but an annual tradition that I cherish.

Too much chatting to take a pic.
November 27, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Reposted by Amanda Arrowsmith
"We'll be engaging with our members in the people profession to inform this important review and ensure that those that are able to work, can find work that also works for them." Peter Cheese, CIPD

Read our full statement here: www.cipd.org/en/about/pre...

#HR #GetBritainWorking #Inclusion
CIPD | CIPD Welcomes 'Get Britain Working' Plans to Tackle Economic Inactivity and Boost Workforce Inclusion
It also calls for a greater ambition from government to boost the profile of apprenticeships and build better links between employers and jobcentres
www.cipd.org
November 26, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Christmas gift sewing today. Maybe a couples of Christmas trees like this one I made before too.

Or sit on the sofa reading a book.

Decisions decisions.
November 23, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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Top-10 CIPD evidence-based tips for building high performing teams. 🚀 Would you make any additions to our list?

You can read our full report and more recommendations for practice here: www.cipd.org/en/knowledge... #HR #Teams
November 22, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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Growth & productivity need a skilled, engaged workforce. And #HR is well placed to help plug skills gaps & drive engagement at work. Managers are also crucial, they motivate their teams to perform well. A virtuous circle - in theory! We're interested to hear your take on how to make this work? 1/2
November 22, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Oh look im on that there TikTok again sharing interview tips with @cipd.bsky.social vm.tiktok.com/ZGdYuaCpr/
TikTok - Make Your Day
vm.tiktok.com
November 20, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Reposted by Amanda Arrowsmith
Hot on the heels of @cipd.bsky.social, our public policy team now have our own account for updates on policy and the CIPD's engagement with government and parliament.

We'll start posting more regularly in the next few weeks...
Hi sorry we're late to the party! We got an invitation some time ago from the very kind @mjcarty.bsky.social, then things got a little busy launching on TikTok (!) Anyway, enough excuses 😅we're so glad to join you all; we plan to be part of conversations on making work, work for everyone. #HR
November 20, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Cold and bright here today. I love it when it’s like this.
November 20, 2024 at 10:50 AM
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In celebration of Scottish Book Week you can get your copy of Hope at the shop below

shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/hop...
Hope book
When do you think of hope, where does it take you? Hope is the promise of a brighter future. It's not blind faith that things will work out in the end, it's the trust we place in ourselves and those a...
shop.scottishbooktrust.com
November 19, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Reposted by Amanda Arrowsmith
📆 SAVE THE DATE 📆

On 8th Feb 2025 we're holding a 24hr letter writing marathon to mark #WorldCancerDay, raise funds & generate letters to send to cancer patients. This will be a global event & all are welcome, be sure to put the date in your diary! 💌

www.frommetoyouletters.co.uk/blog/24hr-on...
Save the date of our 24hr online Letter Writing Marathon: Saturday 8th February 2025. We’d love to have you with us. — From Me To You
Save the date of our 24hr online Letter Writing Marathon: Saturday 8th February 2025. We’d love to have you with us.
www.frommetoyouletters.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:06 AM
@nebelc.bsky.social hello hello.
November 19, 2024 at 3:18 PM
In one of my volunteer roles I am an independent committee member for the NCVO.

Having just reviewed the operations report phew they get a lot done.

Voluntary orgs and charities really are the back bone of our society imho
November 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Loving this months book from Rare Birds Books by @elleandthebooks.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 4:33 PM
If you followed me for HR be warned, there will also be crafting, books, cancer and sport.
November 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM