HR:ER

Tracking Every 15 Minutes… Is This Really Legal? 21.07.2026 32min

Would you be comfortable being asked to log everything you do at work in 15-minute intervals, every day? That’s what our HR consultancy tackles in our latest episode! An employee with a strong performance record and no disciplinary issues has been asked to complete detailed activity tracking to improve “visibility” of their workload.Our all-in-one solution is designed to help you prevent claims before they arise, while providing tribunal cover that protects your business against claims, compensation, and legal costs up to £250,000 - with zero excess to pay.https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/james146/ /

⚽ Is it Coming Home...or Into a Disciplinary? 08.07.2026 29min

The World Cup doesn't just divide fans...it can divide the workplace too. On the podcast, we're tackling the biggest workplace football debates, and of course, our silly paddles are back! 🎙️⚽ ⚽ Office sweepstakes - harmless fun or should they be banned? 🍹 Buzzballs at the office World Cup party - yes or no? 👕 Football shirts at work? 🤒 Repeated "post-match" sick days - absence review? 🗣️ Talking more about football than actually working? Do you think it’s coming home? Let us know in the comments 💬 ⚖️ Find out more about our all-in-one solution, including employment insurance that covers your business for claims, compensation, and legal fees up to £250,000 – with no excess to pay. 👉 https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/jame...#FifaWorldCup #WorldCup #Football #EmploymentLaw #HRER /

When Ollie Crashed Into Dawn at Work 16.06.2026 28min

Don't worry, Dawn survived. But after recording a podcast, Ollie accidentally reversed into the front of her car in the studio car park. It sounds like a simple bump... but what if it wasn't? 🤔 If an accident happens during work hours but off company premises, does HR need to get involved? 🤕 If someone had been injured, how much legal risk could that create for the business? ⚖️ Could a "minor" incident quickly escalate into a major HR, legal, or insurance headache? In our latest HR:ER episode, we break down the HR, legal and practical lessons every employer should know from one unexpected car park collision. https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/james146/#HR #HumanResources #EmploymentLaw #PeopleManagement #HRPodcast /

A Welfare Case Turned Operational Crisis 02.06.2026 32min

🚨 A welfare case turned operational crisis. An employee's flexible working request was approved to support caring responsibilities. A welfare meeting followed. The employee was signed off with mental health concerns. Now the business wants to introduce even later shifts, making the agreed arrangement unworkable. In this episode, we explore the legal, practical, and people implications of changing working hours, managing welfare concerns, and balancing business needs with employee rights. With our unified offering, conduct the right checks, resolve issues efficiently, and reduce risk with our lawyer-led employment software, consultancy, and CPD-accredited e-learning. https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/james146/ #HRER #FlexibleWorking #HRPodcast #PeopleManagement #EmploymentLaw /

“My AI Lawyer Sent That” 19.05.2026 37min

"Please disregard the resignation letter… my AI lawyer sent it.”Yes, really. ⚖️ An employee off sick for 6+ months 📂 Multiple grievances + a huge SAR request 🤖 An AI-generated legal letter alleging discrimination & constructive dismissal So: Is the resignation valid? Should AI-generated complaints be taken seriously? Who’s liable when AI gets it wrong? How should HR respond? Tune in to find out more! And get in touch to hear about our AI virtual assistant in our portal, which can draft disciplinary letters, provide guidance on appropriate actions, assess whether decisions are legally compliant, and so much more. https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/james146/#HR #EmploymentLaw #ArtificialIntelligence #EmployeeRelations #HRER /

Transgender Employee, Incorrect Pronouns, Neurodiversity and the Law 05.05.2026 40min

What happens when two protected characteristics collide? An employee with dyspraxia struggles to consistently use a colleague’s correct pronouns after their gender transition. They say it’s not intentional - it’s their disability. But the risk? A potential discrimination claim.We explore: Mistake or discrimination? Legal risks for employers Reasonable adjustments & support How HR can prevent issues early Avoid discrimination altogether with our practical CPD training, employment law software, and legal consultancy - all designed to keep you out of tribunal and reduce legal costs. https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/james146/#Neurodiversity #EmploymentLaw #HRPodcast #DiversityAndInclusion #HRER /

HR:ER Reads Mean Comments 21.04.2026 33min

HR:ER just read your meanest comments… out loud 🎙️🔥 And honestly? Some of you did NOT hold back 👀 💬 “Has this woman swallowed a HR manual, get a life love” 💬 “You don’t pay my sick pay b*tch” 💬 “I’d focus more on getting your barber into a disciplinary mate” We’re also owning up to our own mistakes. If you’ve ever thought HR gets it wrong… or been on the receiving end of it - this one’s for you. #HRPodcast #WorkplaceDrama #MeanComments #HRER #EmploymentLaw /

Family Feuds at Work: When Political Arguments Turn Professional 31.03.2026 29min

A father and son clash over politics - and now it’s escalated into tense meetings, team discomfort, and formal grievances. The twist? Their uncle owns the business.In this episode, our HR consultancy answers:• What HR should do first• Do family ties change anything?• Where “free speech” becomes workplace risk• Are political beliefs protected in the UK?Keep conflict out of your workplace - manage grievances, disciplinaries, and policies with our HR software, complete with legal guidance. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot. /

Caught Watching Adult Material at Work 17.03.2026 27min

An employee reports a colleague watching explicit content in the office. She’s uncomfortable. He denies it. IT may hold the answer… but what should HR do first? In this episode, our HR consultancy discusses: What managers should do in the first few hours after an allegation How to run a fair workplace investigation How far employers can go when checking devices and browsing history Whether this behaviour could be gross misconduct Our HR software makes reporting simple and structured - built-in guidance ensures every grievance follows the right steps, and you can even spot patterns across disciplinary cases to prevent a claim before it happens. Book a demo: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/james146/ #HR #SexualHarassment #HRPodcast #DataProtection #HRER /

Stop Choosing Between Safety & Profit with Simon Hayhurst 03.03.2026 30min

Health & safety still sitting on your to-do list? On the podcast, Simon Hayhurst, IOSH Certified and Managing Director of Big Mountain Consultancy, explains why so many SMEs delay action - and why that mindset is risky.We cover:⚖️ The myth that safety slows growth💰 Balancing risk with commercial reality🤝 Why HR & H&S must work together📉 The true legal, financial & reputational cost when things go wrong📚 His message (and upcoming book): You don’t have to choose between safety and profit.🎓 Start with our CPD-certified health & safety e-learning - done in under an hour, real-world scenarios, from anywhere. https://hroes.co.uk/packages/e-learning/health-safety/#HealthAndSafety #Leadership #SMEs #RiskManagement #HRER /

The Workplace Reality of Menopause with Dr Lucy Mather 17.02.2026 37min

Women aged 40-55 are often at the peak of their careers. They are senior leaders, decision-makers, technical experts, and culture carriers. Yet many are being pushed out or are struggling at work because of their symptoms. If businesses aren’t paying attention, they risk losing experienced talent at the height of their careers - costing the organisation through legal claims and increased recruitment expenses. In this episode, we sit down with Dr Lucy Mather, GP and menopause specialist, and founder of Jaya Life, to discuss what menopause looks like in the workplace and how employers can better support their staff. Get in touch for support: https://www.jayalife.com/ We’ve created a CPD-certified Menopause e-Learning course - completed in just 30 minutes, accessible anywhere, written by award-winning employment lawyers, and endorsed by Lucy herself! /

Reasonable Adjustments: Why Are We Still Getting This Wrong? Featuring employment barrister Chelsea Brooke-Ward 03.02.2026 31min

Reasonable adjustments sit at the heart of fair work - yet they remain one of the most misunderstood (and litigated) areas of employment law.🎙️ On the podcast this episode:Chelsea Brooke-Ward, Head of Employment and Employment Barrister at Park Square Barristers, cuts through the confusion and gets practical about what the law actually requires.We cover:👉 What triggers the duty to make reasonable adjustments (and what doesn’t)👉 Whether a diagnosis or legal language is really needed👉 Common employer mistakes: doing too much vs doing nothing👉 What “reasonable” means in practice👉 What to do when adjustments don’t workIf you’re unsure what reasonable adjustments mean in practice, get in touch with Park Square Barristers or our award-winning lawyers.#EmploymentLaw #HRLeadership #ReasonableAdjustments #PeopleManagement #HRER /

Avoiding Discrimination Claim Due to Menopause Symptoms 20.01.2026 31min

What do you do when an employee is underperforming, refuses every reasonable adjustment, and cites menopause as the reason?In this episode of HR:ER, our HR consultancy dissects:✔️ When does “reasonable adjustments” become enough is enough?✔️ Can you start a PIP without it looking like discrimination?✔️ Does under two years’ service reduce legal risk - or not at all?✔️ What menopause symptoms really look like at workPlus, we share practical prevention strategies so this situation never escalates again - including menopause awareness training and performance management systems.Prevent unlimited compensation claims with our CPD-accredited Menopause Awareness e-learning. Complete it in just 30 minutes, anywhere, developed by award-winning lawyers - and included free with our HR software.#HRPodcast #MenopauseAtWork #PerformanceManagement #HRCompliance #HRER /

Accidentally Telling the Whole Company to F*ck Off 06.01.2026 30min

Reply-all.400+ people.Including the CEO.One stressed, sleep-deprived employee on a business trip thought they were replying to spam…They weren’t.Now the CEO wants them fired. Is this gross misconduct… or just a very human mistake? In this episode, our HR consultancy tackle an increasingly common workplace crisis.What safeguards should’ve existed to stop this ever happening?(Hello HR systems and our data protection training 👀) https://hroes.co.uk/e-learning/data-protection/#DataProtection #PeopleProblems #HR #EmploymentLaw #HRER /

Workplace Christmas Do’s and Don’ts 🎄 25.11.2025 33min

Think your festive spirit is harmless fun? A tribunal might think differently… 👀 Our HR consultancy shares the do’s and don’ts of workplace Christmas behaviour - from homemade mulled wine to karaoke chaos and questionable Secret Santa gifts. Grab your headphones (and maybe your policy handbook). 🎁🎅Make sure you’re ready when the Christmas fallout hits. Our HR software includes a Disciplinary Decider to guide you through tricky situations - and when things escalate, our award-winning lawyers are on hand to help with the clean-up. https://bit.ly/4hqTEpAWe’re rated Excellent on Trustpilot. ⭐Sign up for our webcast, Handling the Xmas Party Fallout, here: https://bit.ly/4ikjDzv /

How to Deal With an Employee Who Constantly Falls Asleep 11.11.2025 29min

Dave has been nodding off at his desk for up to 90 minutes a day… for years. 😬His manager knows, but no one’s taken action.So - is it a health issue or a performance issue? Should HR make reasonable adjustments… or start a disciplinary process? And what happens when managers ignore repeated performance problems?🎧 Listen now - and find out how to wake up your workplace.Handle performance management the right way with our HR software - featuring a full suite of performance tools, disciplinary processes, and legal guidance to keep your business out of tribunal, from just £2pp. Our top-rated employment lawyers are always on hand for extra support.https://bit.ly/4hqTEpA /

Caught In The Restructure - Maternity Discrimination 28.10.2025 32min

Two maternity leaves. One restructure. Endless risk. So, what should HR do? Our HR consultancy dives into this workplace emergency.🤰 What protection do pregnant employees really have?⚖️ Can you pre-allocate roles before consultation ends?💰 What’s the true cost - legally and culturally - of getting this wrong?Maternity discrimination can cost £100k+ per case. Build a clear redundancy policy fast with our HR software, including policy generator and redundancy calculators - from £1PP. Get expert legal advice from £6PP when you need it. https://bit.ly/4hqTEpA#HRPodcast #MaternityRights #MaternityDiscrimination #Redundancy #HRER /

The Employee Who Never Showed Up 14.10.2025 35min

What do you do when a new hire never actually returns to work… but every absence comes with another heartbreaking reason? In this episode of HR:ER, our HR consultancy tackles one of the toughest dilemmas small businesses face: chronic absenteeism with limited legal resources. When does support turn into formal action? How can you verify absences ethically? What protections should employers understand when mental health is involved? Tackle absenteeism before it starts with our Bradford Scoring tool - at the heart of our HR software. It flags risks early, tracks attendance, and streamlines welfare meetings. Get it free today when you purchase any of our e-learning products! https://hroes.co.uk/ /

Earning HR’s Seat at the Table: Beyond Operations to Strategy 30.09.2025 34min

Too often, HR gets left out of the room when the big financial and strategic decisions are being made. But what if HR was seen as a growth driver - not just a support function?On this episode of HR:ER, we're joined by Bernard Savage, Director at Size 10½ Boots, to dissect:- Why HR is still sidelined in business planning- How leaders can reframe HR as commercially strategic- How professionals can progress and earn a seat at the tableFollow Size 10½ Boots: https://tenandahalf.co.uk/Get our software free - including automated Right to Work checks, a grievance module, a disciplinary decider, and custom policies - when you purchase our e-learning.#Podcast #HRLeadership #BusinessStrategy #CareerProgression #HRER /

Creating Truly Customised Benefits on a Budget with Dipa Mistry Kandola 16.09.2025 36min

HR leaders are under more pressure than ever: deliver better employee benefits, but do it with tighter budgets. So how do you create benefits packages that actually work - for a hybrid, multigenerational workforce- without overspending? That’s exactly what we unpack in our latest podcast with Dipa Mistry Kandola - CEO at Parallel Employee Benefits, Advisor, Chartered Director, and SaaS scale-up expert. In this HR:ER episode: ✅ What a truly customisable benefits programme looks like in practice. 💰 How expectations have shifted in the last 5 years - and how to keep up cost-effectively. 💡 Where HR should start when building a benefits strategy. Follow Parallel Employee Benefits: https://www.parallel-eb.co.uk/Get our software free - including automated Right to Work checks, a grievance module, a disciplinary decider, and custom policies - when you purchase our e-learning. /