From Big Corp to SME - Making the Leap in HR with Joanna Holmes

We Need to Talk About... · Apr 30, 2026 · 28m

Joanna Holmes, HR Director at Wilsons Solicitors, joins Louise to talk about what it's really like to move from big corporate HR into an SME. After 25 years in the profession - including stints at KPMG and B&Q - Joanna shares what she gained from large organisations, why she ultimately craved something different, and the lessons she's learned about getting stuck in, protecting your thinking time, and resisting the urge to change everything on day one.