Interview with Robin Arbuthnot - Director of Human Resources & Organisational Development, Simon Community
Published on: 20/06/2017
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In this interview, Robin outlines some of the challenges working in the third sector, highlights the importance of commercial awareness for any HR practitioner and explains how praise and good communication from management can drive higher performance.

Name: Robin Arbuthnot

Position & Organisation: Director of HR & OD

Number of Employees: 300

Time in Post: 6 months

Previous Job: Director of HR & Support Services, Praxis Care

Tell us about your business in a sentence

We exist to support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to achieve a meaningful and independent place in their community.

What was your first ever job?

My very first job as a student was selling music subscriptions at the Ideal Home Exhibition,

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