HR Voices Podcast

Episode 46: Conversations That Matter – From Legislation to Lived Experience in Today’s Workplaces

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Episode 46: Conversations That Matter – From Legislation to Lived Experience in Today’s Workplaces

Hosted by: Charlotte Allfrey & Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd

📅 Release Date: 31st March 2025

🔍 Episode Overview:

In this reflective roundup episode, Charlotte and Mary revisit key highlights from Episodes 39 to 45 of the HR Voices podcast. They cover everything from game-changing employment law to difficult yet vital conversations around retirement, neurodiversity, and domestic abuse. Whether you’re an HR consultant, small business leader, or simply passionate about people at work — this episode is a goldmine of insight, inspiration and action.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:
⚖️ 1. Employment Law Updates with Amanda Trewhella (Ep. 39)
    • Major changes coming in 2025: Day-one unfair dismissal rights, new flexible working rules, and third-party harassment responsibilities.

      • What businesses must do now to prepare.

        • 📊 2. Strategic Planning with Colin Hall (Ep. 40)
        • Why every business—large or small—needs a plan (even if it changes!).

        • How tools like SWOT and PESTLE can help you adapt to change.

          • 💙 3. Blue Monday & Mental Health in the Workplace (Ep. 41)
          • Unpacking the reality behind Blue Monday and January burnout.

          • Mental health tips and why psychological safety is more than a buzzword.

            • 🤖 4. HR Trends for 2025 (Ep. 42)
            • How AI, wellbeing, and DEI are shaping the future of HR.

            • Why upskilling, reskilling, and employee listening matter now more than ever.

              • 👵 5. Retirement Conversations with Anne Cannings (Ep. 43)
              • Why it’s time to normalise conversations about retirement.

              • Planning financially, emotionally, and professionally—for both employees and independent consultants.

                • 🧠 6. Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Zoe Carroll (Ep. 44)
                • How to move beyond compliance and build truly inclusive, neurodiversity-friendly environments.

                • Why equity > equality, and practical tips to get started.

                  • 🏠 7. Supporting Employees Facing Domestic Abuse with Emma Bray (Ep. 45)
                  • The signs HR and line managers should look out for.

                  • Why having the right policy and referral network could save someone’s life.

                    • 💡 Key Takeaways:

                    ✅ Keep conversations human — laws and tech matter, but people are the heartbeat of HR.

                    ✅ Proactive beats reactive — plan now for legal changes, cost-of-living impacts, and employee wellbeing.
                    ✅ DEI is ongoing — not just an initiative but an everyday culture shift.
                    ✅ Empower line managers — give them the tools and confidence to support their teams.
                    ✅ Support is strategy — mental health, retirement, and domestic abuse all affect performance and retention.

                    🔗 Related Episodes to Catch Up On:

                    🎧 [Ep. 39 – Employment Law Roundup 2024 with Amanda Trewhella]

                    🎧 [Ep. 40 – Strategic Business Planning for 2025 with Colin Hall]
                    🎧 [Ep. 41 – Blue Monday and Mental Health in the Workplace]
                    🎧 [Ep. 42 – HR Trends for 2025]
                    🎧 [Ep. 43 – Retirement Planning with Anne Cannings]
                    🎧 [Ep. 44 – Making Workplaces More Neurodiversity Friendly with Zoe Carroll]
                    🎧 [Ep. 45 – Supporting Employees Facing Domestic Abuse with Emma Bray]

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