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In today's HR in Review episode, we discuss managing political disagreements in the workplace. With only a few weeks left to go until the election, political conversations in the office are becoming more prevalent and tensions could rise. So, who's responsibility is it to manage the differing interests and how should organisations be thinking about free speech in this context?

Guest: Toby Hough, People and Culture Director, HiBob

Toby Hough is driven by unlocking the business impact of strong organisational culture and people strategy. Toby joined HiBob in 2021 with almost 5 years of experience having previously worked as Director of People & Culture at hiber and Head of People and Culture at Medallia. Having previously served as a member of management teams representing the people function, Toby has a solid understanding of the people challenges faced by growing organisations. 

Questions for Toby include:
What role should companies play in managing or facilitating political/social conversations among employees in the workplace?  What policies or guidelines should organisations implement to keep workplace political discourse respectful and avoid damaging conflicts? What's the best way for companies to facilitate an environment of mutual understanding around differing political perspectives?  With generational divides evident in attitudes towards sociopolitical discussions at work, how can companies bridge those gaps and create an environment where employees from different age groups feel comfortable voicing their opinions respectfully?What steps should managers take when political discussions lead to conflicts between employees?Who’s responsibility is it to foster this environment which allows for healthy political discussions? HR, leaders, employees themselves? About HR in ReviewHR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk.
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In today's HR in Review episode, we talk about AI and HR in policing. Bill Banham's guest today is Andrew Thain, Head of HR - People Services at the Norfolk and Suffolk Police.

Guest: Andrew Thain, Head of HR, Norfolk and Suffolk Police

Andrew is a skilled People leader. He posses strong communication and collaborations skills. He has over 10 years in HR and 6 years being appart of the CIPD.

Questions for Andrew include:
Over the past few years, how has AI changed how HR is done?What is the future for AI in HR?What are the challenges and opportunities to operating HR within the Web3 space? Should employees be scared of AI?About HR in ReviewHR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk.
HRreview provides news and advice on HR strategy and practice plus a host or related topics like recruitment, training, diversity, employment law, reward and wellbeing.
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In this episode of the HR in Review show, we focus on the why and how of creating "human-centered cultures" and why it should be a priority for leaders and HR.

Guest: Kul Mahay - Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Ignite Your Inner Potential

Kul served for 32 years in the UK police service, of which two-thirds were spent at leadership level.  During his time as a police leader, he has overseen complex and varied departments and commanded critical and major operational scenarios. He is regularly called upon to comment on issues around organizational culture and embedding emotional intelligence into organizational practices.
Kul has been coaching leaders for over 20 years and works with a global client base. Using his deep knowledge of Emotional Intelligence, Kul has worked with police forces, universities, fire services and the oil industry in UK, UAE, Qatar, India and Ukraine to help develop empowered cultures.  His passion for leadership is evident in everything that he does.  His personal coaching client base has spanned the globe. 
He is also the founder of the Human Centred Leadership Conference happening in Birmingham on May 22nd. The conference features a special edition of DisruptHR Birmingham. 

Questions for Kul:
You are a big proponent of the power of EI. At a high level, why does emotional ​intelligence matter in the workplace?How can leaders create environments that foster a ​culture of dialogue and feedback and how did you encourage it in your career as a senior police leader?In under 90 seconds, what's your blueprint for a ​more human-centric ​work culture? Tell us about the Human Centred Leadership Conference on May 22. What are some of the hoped-for ​takeaways for attendees? Can you tell us about a few of the speakers?Conference line is https://meetings.dialpad.com/room/billbanham
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In this episode of the HR in Review Podcast, we cover two important employment law topics; we explore the Increases to civil penalties for employers engaging illegal workers and talk about the Statutory code of practice on ‘fire and rehire’ policies.
Joining Amelia Brand today is Stephen Mutch a Director of Employment and HR and Michael McNally an Associate Partner of Employment and HR, both from Pannone Corporate LLP.

Guest: Stephen Mutch, Director - Employment and HR, Pannone Corporate LLP

Stephan is the Director of the Employment Group at Pannone Corporate. Together with the whole of the Employment Group, he is committed to providing first class advice and assistance to HR professionals across a full range of companies thoughout the UK.
His specialties include: Ad-hoc HR advice, defending employment tribunal claims, advice on discrimination, unfair dismissal, changing terms and conditions and all disciplinary and grievance matters, seminar presentation on all employment law matters.

Questions for Stephen:
Can you explain the civil penalties and why they’ve been increased?How can an employer avoid facing such penalties then? Can you give any advice over what an employer can do if they’re facing a fine?Are there any specific industries or sectors that are particularly vulnerable to employing illegal workers, and what steps can employers in these sectors take to mitigate this risk?How do increases in civil penalties impact the recruitment and hiring processes for employers with global operations or diverse workforces?What is the code of practice and how does this help prevent illegal working?
Guest: Michael McNally, Associate Partner - Employment and HR, Pannone Corporate LLP
Michael is an experienced commercial employment lawyer and tribunal advocate. He mainly acts for employers and have particular experience of advising in the manufacturing, retail, care, transport and logistics, leisure and hospitality sectors.
He is also an experienced workplace investigator having carried out a number of sensitive and high profile independent investigations. And has expertise in advising service providers on their obligations under the Equality Act.
Questions for Michael:
Could you explain for our listeners exactly what is ‘fire and rehire?’ And why is it used?Have there been any recent high-profile cases when this practice has been adopted?So, a statutory Code of Practice was published in February this year, making clear how employers must behave in this area. Why has this code been issued exactly?What are the potential liabilities for employers considering such a process? What does the statutory code mean for employers in practice?Can you discuss any potential long-term effects of fire and rehire practices on employee retention and talent acquisition?About HR in ReviewHR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk.
HRreview provides news and advice on HR strategy and practice plus a host or related topics like recruitment, training, diversity, employment law, reward and wellbeing.
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In this episode of the HR in Review Podcast, we explore why companies are asking for their employees to return to the office and also discuss how organisations can encourage a better work-life balance.
Kate also stresses the importance of ensuring all employees have equal opportunities for advancement, despite working a 4 or 5-day working week.
Guest: Kate PalmerIs a thought leader in HR and employment law; and a Director of HR Advice and Consultancy at global employment law consultancy, Peninsula.
She joined Peninsula in 2009 from a worldwide facility services company where she was Senior HR Manager. Her exploits included providing HR & employment law support to over 30 UK hospitals and dealing with high-profile NHS union cases—expertise she now brings to Peninsula clients.
Today, she is involved in all aspects of HR and employment law advice and continues to develop Peninsula’s expert law advisors and ensures each client gets the answers they need every time they call.
As an industry opinion leader, her expertise is sought after frequently. Her authoritative HR and employment law commentary is regularly featured on BBC TV and radio channels as well as in major publications such as The Times.
Questions for Kate include:
How do you think flexible working contributes to things like employee satisfaction and retention?How can policymakers support the widespread adoption of flexible working policies, whilst also advocating for work-life balance initiatives?How do you think a 4-day working week impacts company culture and things like team dynamics?Can you give examples of industries that might work better with a 4-day work week and some that might not work so well?Is there is a correlation between reduced working hours and improved mental health?Do you think a 4-day week would impact productivity? If so do you have any strategies that managers could employ to effectively measure and manage productivity?About HR in ReviewHR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk.
HRreview provides news and advice on HR strategy and practice plus a host or related topics like recruitment, training, diversity, employment law, reward and wellbeing.
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In this episode of the HR in Review Podcast, host Amelia Brand is joined by Rachael Tate, HR Director for National Fostering Group. They dive into the crucial topic of developing fostering-friendly policies in the workplace!
This episode not only sheds light on the possibilities of combining fostering and employment but also explores the significant impact that fostering-friendly HR policies can have on both employees and organisations.

Kate speaks from her experience working for National Fostering Group, which is the UK's largest fostering organisation. They specialise in helping children and young people find fostering families and support foster carers to help children in safe and caring environments while they are with us.  
Guest: Rachael Tate
Rachael Tate (FCIPD, LLb) is the Human Resources Director for National Fostering Group, the UK’s largest Fostering organisation which focuses on changing the lives of children in foster care. Prior to working for National Fostering Group, Rachael mainly worked for global and national organisations, having gained experience through a range of strategic people projects, restructures, business transformation, growth phases and employee engagement. Rachael is passionate about the ‘People Profession’ and enjoys making a positive difference to people’s working lives, creating space where colleagues feel valued and supported.
Questions for Rachael include:
Do you think it's possible to foster children and work at the same time?What should an employer do to help an employee who wants to foster a child?Foster parents don’t have the same statutory rights as legal guardians or birth parents do. Could you expand on the impact this could have on an employee who is a foster parent?What are some examples of well-known organisations that have implemented HR policies specifically designed to support foster parentsIn terms of talent recruitment and retention, how do you think fostering-friendly HR policies can help organisations attract and retain skilled employees who are considering foster parenting?About HR in ReviewHR in Review is a podcast produced by the leading UK HR website www.hrreview.co.uk.
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