Moorcrofts Means Business

This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees our Employment Law Partner, Matt Jenkin, talk with Katherine Watkins, Head of HR consultancy at Insurance HR solutions about the very latest in flexible working.

In the episode, Matt and Katherine discuss:

• the increase in flexible working applications as more employers require employees to return to the office
• employees expectations of flexible working in a today’s candidate driven market
• the Government’s proposals to change flexible working requests
• practical tips in how to handle flexible working requests; and 
• making the best use of trial periods

Listeners can find out more about Katherine and the work she does at:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/transformationalhr/

For those who want to hear Employment Law updates, connect with Matt Jenkin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjenkin/

This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees our Employment Law Partner, Matt Jenkin, welcome Jennifer Blackburn of JB People Solutions to talk about a topic that is often at the heart of an employment dispute - how to have difficult conversations and give effective feedback.  

In the episode, Matt and Jennifer discuss:  

• when employers and managers need to give effective feedback
• what happens when effective feedback isn’t given
• why do managers and team leaders struggle to give effective feedback and have difficult conversations; and 
• tips for giving effective feedback. 

Listeners can find out more about Jennifer and the work she does at: https://www.helmleadership.co.uk/.

For those who want to hear Employment Law updates, connect with Matt Jenkin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjenkin/

This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees our Employment Law Partner, Matt Jenkin, talk with Tamsin Regnes about appreciating and harnessing differences in the work place.  

Tamsin is a certified MBTI Practitioner and Type Coach Certified Professional.  Tamsin works with individuals and organisations to find out what makes some individuals tick and appreciate that others may tock.  

In this episode Matt and Tamsin talk about:  

• the concept of personality type
• the benefits of discovering what makes you tick and others tock
• the challenges that can arise when differences in personality type aren’t appreciated
• managing others and recognising that cognitive diversity is a good thing.  

You can find out more about personality type and the services that Tamsin offers at: https://www.tamsin-regnes.co.uk/.

Connect with Matt Jenkin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjenkin/

This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees our Employment Law Partner, Matt Jenkin, welcome Steve Herbert, Head of Benefits Strategy at Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing, to talk about the Government’s response to the “Health is everyone’s business” consultation published over the summer and whether this was a missed opportunity to tackle ill-health absences in the workplace.  

In the episode, Steve and Matt discuss:  

• the background to the response
• whether the decision not to reform statutory sick pay is just kicking the can down the road
• if the response will lead to improved use of occupational health
• how fit notes could be improved; and 
• the role that employee benefits and insurance has to play.  

For those who want to hear more from Steve and attend any of the Howden webinars, connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-herbert-seminars/.

For those who want to hear Employment Law updates, connect with Matt Jenkin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjenkin/

This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees our Employment Law Solicitor, Lindsey Abbott, discuss work life balance and how it benefits the bottom line with Gill Gayk of GMG Coaching.  

In the episode, Lindsey and Gill look at:

• The mental wellbeing of staff
• The financial wellbeing of the company
• How these two seemingly polar opposites work together to benefit each other.

You can find out more about the GMG Coaching here: https://www.gmgcoaching.co.uk/

Connect with Lindsey Abbott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-abbott/

Connect with Gill Gayk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gill-gayk/

This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast, sees our Employment Law Partner, Matt Jenkin, talk all things CSR with Owen Hughes, strategic consultant from CSR Accreditation and a passionate advocate of CSR.  

In the episode, Matt and Owen look at:

• what CSR really means
• how it has evolved
• its increased importance and benefits
• how accreditation can help an organisation with its CSR strategy and; 
• top tips for organisations embarking on the CSR journey.

You an find out more about the CSR Accreditation here - https://csr-accreditation.co.uk/

Connect with Matt Jenkin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjenkin/

Connect with Owen Hughes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenhughes/

This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast, sees our Employment Law Partner, Matt Jenkin talk with Patti McCarthy, a speaker and author who helps expats as well as coaching and training organisations to embrace the opportunities which cultural diversity provide.  

Patti and Matt discuss:

• the 4 R’s – reward, research, reflect and reach out 
• Patti shares some useful tips and strategies for bridging cultural gaps including the importance of culture in your zoom room.

You an find out more about Patti’s coaching and training here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattimccarthy/
and access the videos she mentions during the episode here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnN45f7RwDjGxaaXBMw-JjA

Connect with Matt Jenkin on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattjenkin/

Connect with Patti McCarthy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattimccarthy/

This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast, sees our Employment Law Partner, Matt Jenkin and  Commercial Property Partner, Julia Ferguson discuss  the impact of the pandemic and lockdown on office working.

During the conversation, Matt and Julia cover:  

• returning to the office as lockdown eases
• what will the office look like as we return
• the impact of hybrid working models
• how are landlords and tenants reacting to the changing landscape; and 
• tips when reviewing office space requirements.

Connect with Matt Jenkin on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattjenkin/
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Connect with Julia Ferguson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ferguson-80014819/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ferguson-80014819/

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This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast, sees our Employment Law Partner, Matt Jenkin,  talk with Tony Silver about how to get the best out of LinkedIn.  

Matt and Tony discuss:  

• the growth of LinkedIn
• tips for building a great profile
• what type of headshots should you use
• how to create a great banner 
• how to stay active on LinkedIn
• using video and hashtags; and 
• the future of LinkedIn.

Connect with Tony Silver on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tonyksilver/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyksilver/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyksilver/

Connect with Matt Jenkin on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattjenkin/
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This episode of the Moorcrofts Means Business podcast, sees our Employment Law Partner, Matt Jenkin,  discuss building a healthy organisation with Tim Martin.  

Tim is CEO at Work In Confidence and is passionate about helping organisations engage with, understand and develop their talent better.  

Tim and Matt talk about:  

• what a healthy organisation looks like
• the tangible benefits if an organisation is healthy
• how an organisation can become healthy; and 
• how to deal with the common inhibitors to achieving this.

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For more information about Work In Confidence, visit: www.workinconfidence.com https://www.workinconfidence.com/