BACK your people

By Backhouse Jones

BACK your people is THE podcast for operators who have people management on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.

Every fortnight we take 10 minutes out to disc

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How many episodes does BACK your people have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

BACK your people episodes:

January 25, 2024 Agency and self-employed drivers - the hidden sting in the tail
The Senior Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt recently provided useful clarification about operators using agency and self-employed drivers during one of his hearings. Jo Dawson-Gerrard, Mark Davies and Laura Smith discuss what was said, the key issues and ways for operators to mitigate their risk.

You can read more here: https://backhousejones.co.uk/scrutinize-agency-driver-arrangements/

Look out for our training session on this here:
https://backacademy.com/training/
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
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13min
December 22, 2023 "Can I have a word?" The importance of positive conversations at work
Ever dread hearing or using that phrase "Can I have a word?" Jo Dawson-Gerrard, Jon Myhill and Heather Lunney discuss the importance of positive conversations for people management.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
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18min
December 08, 2023 Hot heads - Do we have to accept a "heat of the moment" resignation?
Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Tahira Patala discuss the what to do when an employee resigns in the heat of the moment and whether or not an employer has to accept this.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
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15min
November 24, 2023 Managing the works Christmas party mayhem - before, during and after
Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the mayhem of the works Christmas party and how to handle before, during and after.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
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19min
November 10, 2023 Pulling a sickie? Managing the malingerer in the workplace
Today Julia Davies and Laura Smith discuss the issues surrounding malingering - what it is and how to manage it.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
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11min
October 27, 2023 Under the influence? What to do when a driver turns up to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the HR and employment issues for businesses in the transport sector regarding drivers being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst at work and how to handle this.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
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15min
October 12, 2023 The who, what, when, where, why, and how of TUPE
Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney de-bunk the myths surrounding the rather complicated Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE"). We cover: what is is; when it applies; and how to avoid it's nasty sting in the tail.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to to cover in BACK your people future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
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13min
September 29, 2023 The downside of being social - The HR issues of social media and work
Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the HR and employment issues for businesses in the transport sector surrounding social media usage by employees.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
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15min
September 20, 2023 BACK in the playground? Bullying at work
Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the HR and employment issues for businesses in the transport sector surrounding bullying at work and the Bullying and Respect at Work Bill which has recently been proposed.
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
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11min
September 01, 2023 Handling criminal convictions
Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the issues surrounding employing staff with criminal convictions, what to ask at the recruitment stage, the difference between spent and unspent convictions, what do do when new information comes to light and how to handle employees under investigation (as opposed to having a conviction).
The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice. If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.
Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes. We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.backhousejones.co.uk
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20min

FAQs about BACK your people:

How many episodes does BACK your people have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.