A day in the life: Learning & Development Specialist Janine Kavanagh
At PHX Ireland, our people are at the heart of everything we do. In this series, we take you behind the scenes to showcase the diverse roles and talented individuals who help drive our success every day. From HR to operations, logistics to finance, discover what it’s like to be part of our team.
In this edition, we sit down with Janine Kavanagh Learning & Development Specialist to learn more about her role, what a typical day looks like, and what she enjoys most about working at PHX Ireland.
1. How would you summarise your role in the business?
I support the Learning and Development needs of the company – whether that is developing new programmes and specific trainings, managing programmes and events that support development needs, or facilitating external offerings like our Skills for Work IT and English classes or the Retail Supervision Apprenticeship.
2. Before coming to work, what does your morning look like?
I am not a morning person, so I have about 20 alarms that I snooze my 20 alarms until I absolutely need to get up. Then I get ready and make my way to the office.
3. When you arrive to work, how do you kickstart your day?
The most important thing always is to look at my to-do list for the day and make sure it’s up-to-date and prioritise my tasks – then it’s time for coffee!
4. On your journey home, do you listen to podcasts, music or are you enjoying some peace and quiet? If so, which podcast/song?
I listen to my Liked Songs playlist on Spotify which could have anything from Taylor Swift or Charli XCX to The Wombats or The National.
5. What’s your favourite aspect of your job?
My favourite thing about my job is getting to connect with people from different business units and departments and collaborating on projects that will support our teammates.
6. What is one thing you wish you could have told your younger self before embarking on your chosen career path?
Don’t discount your experience, you know more than you think you do, even if it isn’t clear how it can help you yet.
7. Can you share one piece of advice for a new starter about to join the business?
There is a lot going on and a lot to learn – but also, there is a lot going on and a lot that you can learn, so embrace it and try your best.
8. How does living our inclusive value make a difference in the way you approach your work? I remind myself that everyone has a different perspective, a different experience, and a different learning style, so I try to be mindful of that when interacting/facilitating and developing content.
At PHX Ireland, our people make the difference. Whether it’s supporting our teams, driving innovation, or making an impact in their roles, every teammate plays a vital part in our success.
Learn more about working at PHX Ireland here.