HR:ER

HR:ER

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HR:ER episodes

  • A Welfare Case Turned Operational Crisis
    🚨 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


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    33 min
  • “My AI Lawyer Sent That”
    "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


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    38 min
  • Transgender Employee, Incorrect Pronouns, Neurodiversity and the Law
    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


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    41 min
  • HR:ER Reads Mean Comments
    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


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    34 min
  • Family Feuds at Work: When Political Arguments Turn Professional
    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.


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    30 min
  • Caught Watching Adult Material at Work
    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


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    28 min
  • Stop Choosing Between Safety & Profit with Simon Hayhurst
    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


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    31 min
  • The Workplace Reality of Menopause with Dr Lucy Mather
    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!


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    38 min
  • Reasonable Adjustments: Why Are We Still Getting This Wrong? Featuring employment barrister Chelsea Brooke-Ward
    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 work

    If 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


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    32 min
  • Avoiding Discrimination Claim Due to Menopause Symptoms
    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 work

    Plus, 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


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    32 min

About HR:ER

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HR: ER is the emergency room for business owners, HR professionals and anyone else who is responsible for managing or employing a team of people.

Hosted by Hroes founder Elissa Thursfield, with…