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Laura F.

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People Director at Yoto
📍 Twyford, England, United Kingdom

Laura is a strategic and commercial People Director at Yoto with a passion for partnering with start-ups and growing businesses. An award-winning leader, named HR Business Partner of the Year in 2016, she is described by colleagues as pragmatic, dedicated, and knowledgeable. She holds a PG Dip from London Metropolitan University.

Laura is a strong advocate for work-life flexibility, balancing her senior leadership role with her family life. She actively shares her personal experiences with nursery drop-offs and pick-ups, emphasizing the importance of a supportive work environment for parents.

Beyond her core HR duties, she successfully managed the B Corp Application for a previous employer, showcasing her commitment to sustainable business.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
People Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Twyford, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Laura shows up

Decisive
Fast Adopter
Confident & Optimistic

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Priorities

Topics Laura cares about

Scaling Start-ups
Specializes in providing strategic HR leadership to support the fast and ambitious growth of businesses like Yoto and Childs Farm.
Work-Life Flexibility
Personally advocates for flexible work arrangements that support working parents and contribute to a positive employee experience.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
People Director
Yoto
1-2019 - 6-2022
HR Director
Childs Farm Ltd
8-2018 - 1-2019
Head of HR - ITN Productions & Corporate
ITN
11-2017 - 8-2018
Head of HR - ITN Productions and Technology
ITN
1-2017 - 11-2017
Human Resources Business Partner - ITN Productions and ITN Technology
ITN
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Media appearances

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Education
2009 - 2011
PG Dip
London Metropolitan University
2007 - 2008
CIPD
Westminster Kingsway College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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