Jun 3, 2026
What happens when an HR professional finds themselves on the other side of redundancy?
In this episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast, Tara is joined by Sarah Boxall, HR and recruitment professional with more than 20 years of experience across the private sector, local government, higher education, and the NHS.
Sarah offers a unique perspective on navigating organisational change, career uncertainty, and the realities of looking for work during a period of significant transformation across the health and care system. Sarah shares practical advice for anyone facing change, considering their next career move, or supporting others through workforce transitions.
In this episode, Sarah discusses:
- What redundancy feels like from the employee perspective, even when the process is handled well
- The emotional reality of delivering difficult news as an HR professional
- Why uncertainty can be more challenging than change itself
- How to approach job searching during periods of organisational disruption
- The importance of maintaining an up-to-date CV
- Understanding the "hidden job market" and where opportunities are often found
- Using LinkedIn effectively to build connections and discover new roles
- Identifying your non-negotiables when considering your next career move
- Managing mindset, resilience, and confidence during periods of career transition
- Why flexibility, purpose, and job satisfaction matter as much as salary
This is an honest and practical conversation for anyone navigating workforce change, supporting colleagues through uncertainty, or considering what comes next in their own career.
Find Sarah on LinkedIn here.