From Recruitment to Retention: Redefining the People Function with Christine

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In this episode, we sit down with Christine, Head of Talent & People at a pioneering quantum computing start up, to explore her unexpected journey from studying psychology during a global recession to leading people strategy in one of tech's most innovative sectors. Christine shares what it means to bridge the gap between talent acquisition and HR, the challenges of scaling a team from 12 to 100, and why retention is just as strategic as hiring. We dive into: Why HR wasn’t the original plan and how Christine found her way back to it The real differences between recruitment and talent acquisition How people teams can (and should) collaborate to improve onboarding and retention Conducting painful but powerful audits to build HR foundations Mental resilience, imposter syndrome, and defining your leadership philosophy This episode is packed with candid insights for anyone navigating the intersection of recruitment, people ops, and start up growth. Whether you're an aspiring HR leader or just wondering how to grow your career in people roles, Christine’s story will inspire and ground you.