This week, Rob Baines sits down with Alice Potter, founder of Eighth House HR, to talk about her journey from teaching primary school children to guiding adults through the challenges of the workplace.Alice shares how her time in the classroom prepared her for HR, the importance of clear communication, and why getting HR involved early can save businesses time, stress, and money. From funny classroom stories to jaw-dropping HR horror tales, this episode dives into what really happens behind the scenes when people, policies, and personalities collide.Chapters00:00 – Welcome01:10 – Meet Alice Potter from Eighth House HR03:00 – From Classroom to Career Change06:45 – Lessons from Teaching That Shape HR10:20 – The Realities of Primary School Life13:40 – How Teaching Prepared Her for HR Challenges17:00 – The Turning Point: Entering the HR World19:15 – “Getting HR Involved” – What It Really Means22:00 – Why Small Businesses Need HR Early25:10 – Communication: The Secret to a Healthy Workplace28:00 – HR Horror Stories and Workplace Confessions31:20 – Handling the Awkward Stuff Professionally34:00 – Life Outside HR: Dogs, Kids, and Dough Kneading36:15 – Comparing Teaching and HR38:10 – Final Five: Superpowers, Films, and Advice40:30 – Wrap-Up & Where to Find Alice

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