The UK is undergoing the biggest transformation in employment law in decades - and businesses can’t afford to ignore it.

In this episode, we unpack the sweeping reforms introduced through the Employment Rights Act 2025 and explore what they mean for employers, employees, and subcontractors alike. With 28 major reforms designed to shift the UK towards a more “pro-worker” framework, the way businesses hire, manage, and dismiss workers is changing fast.

Whether you employ staff directly, work with subcontractors, or simply want to stay ahead of the legislation, this episode breaks down the key changes in a practical, easy-to-understand way.

"Sales" is a bit of a loaded word, isn't it? You’re probably picturing suits, aggressive handshakes, and people who won't stop emailing you. But at Wise, it’s a whole different game.

And this week, our sales team are taking over the podcast!

We’re hanging out with the people who actually grow our platform. We talk about everything from the high of that first closed deal to the "silver bullet" features that make prospects realise they're missing out. No corporate jargon - just the team chatting about how they actually get things done.

We mark Mental Health Awareness Week by opening up an honest conversation about what mental health support really looks like inside a fast-paced, client-driven business.

Joined by our Mental Health First Aiders, we explore why this week matters, what it means in practice, and how we can all play a part in looking after ourselves and each other at work.

This episode goes beyond awareness. It’s about action, understanding, and making it easier for people to speak up, check in, and reach out when they need to.

Whether you’re feeling great, feeling stretched, or somewhere in between - this conversation is for you.

Fuel costs are one of the biggest overheads for logistics businesses - and often one of the least transparent.

In this episode of Talking Wise, we are joined by Arthur Elmes, owner of Carefuel to unpack how businesses can stop overpaying for fuel without taking on more admin.

We dive into how Carefuel helps businesses secure better fuel card deals, removes hidden surcharges and continuously tracks prices to protect against creeping costs. 

If you’re a business managing vehicles, fleets, or fuel costs - this episode shows how the right partnerships can create real savings and real value through Wise Advantage.

Do your working practices reflect a true self-employed working arrangement? Does your contract reflect the working practices accurately? Or are you just hoping you never got a knock at the door from HMRC?

Status can feel complex, but it often comes down to understanding the “big three.” These are the foundations self-employment - but they’re rarely explained in a way that’s easy to apply.

Our experts are cutting through the noise, breaking down the three key pillars used to assess self-employment:

❗Mutuality of Obligation
❗The Right to Substitute
❗Supervision, Direction and Control

Clear, practical, and straight to the point - making things understandable, not overwhelming.

Dan Richards, Deputy CEO at Wise, is joined by Lee Wilcox, Co-Founder & CEO of On The Tools.

They discuss the origins of On The Tools, the real challenges facing construction today - from recruitment and skills shortages to regulation and red tape - and why mental health remains such a critical issue in the industry. The conversation also explores the lack of support for self-employed contractors, the importance of practical perks, and the power of community in construction.

A must-listen for tradespeople, contractors, and anyone supporting the construction workforce.

For construction companies looking to learn more or contact Lee’s team, visit: https://onthetoolscard.com/

Sourcing vans shouldn’t slow your business down - but for many logistics companies, it does.

In this episode of Talking Wise, Dan Richards, Deputy CEO at Wise, sits down with the team from Vanaways to unpack what’s really happening in the van market - and how growing businesses can cut through the complexity.

We explore the real barriers stopping businesses from getting vans on the road - and how the Wise x Vanaways partnership is helping remove them.

We're joined by Gary Jacobs, founder of Gigzee and Eazitax, to explore the realities of self-employment in private hire and what businesses across industries can learn.

We talk the challenges drivers face day-to-day, the rules and regulations operators need to navigate, and how lessons from private hire can apply to logistics and other sectors. Whether you’re a private hire operator, a logistics business, or a self-employed driver, this episode gives you a clear picture of what works - and what to watch out for - when managing self-employed teams.

Most businesses don’t fail because they can’t recruit drivers - they fail because the back office breaks when they scale. In this episode, Dan Richards, Deputy CEO at Wise, joins our host Chloe Tierney-Martin to bust the five most common myths that quietly cost time, money, and create risk for growing logistics operations - and shares practical steps to fix them.

From Right to Work checks to contracts, compliance, and governance, this episode delivers actionable advice for logistics business owners and operators who want to scale efficiently without drowning in admin or rework.

Right to Work checks are a legal requirement for UK businesses - but many still aren’t confident they’re getting them right.

We're breaking down Right to Work checks in simple terms. We cover what a valid Right to Work check looks like in the UK, who is responsible for carrying out checks, when they need to happen, and the consequences of getting it wrong.

We also explore how businesses engaging self-employed workers can protect themselves from fines, legal risk, and reputational damage - without adding unnecessary admin.