My career as an employment lawyer spans over 25 years. During that time I have assisted organisations of all shapes and sizes with both employment law and information law issues. As you can imagine, I have seen dramatic change in the way we manage people in the workplace, mainly for the better.Three key areas for HR professionals to navigate in their role today are employee well being, data management and innovation, particularly AI. These all require knowledge and expertise that until relatively recently were not associated with the HR role. As an employment lawyer and privacy professional I work with my clients to incorporate these aspects consistent with their culture and values, creating a safe, inclusive and diverse workforce under their care.In Autumn 2024, Prettys (together with Waddington Brown) launched an initiative to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace called ‘Unwelcome Attention’. Learn more here: https://prettys.co.uk/insights/unwelcome-attention-harassment/Proud holder of CIPP/E certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals