The Work Agenda

Lewis Silkin

The Work Agenda brings together our podcasts related to the world of work, and features a number of podcast series (including IHELC – the In-house Employment Lawyers’ Community – and pay transparency) as well as one-off episodes on specialist topics such as immigration. Listen, subscribe and leave us a comment. More on us and what we do at www.lewissilkin.com. 

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    ‘Good Jobs’ Podcast: Family friendly reforms in NI and the road ahead for the ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill

    In this episode Leeanne Armstrong chats to Kate Nicholl, MLA and member of the Economy Committee, tasked with helping to bring the highly anticipated ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill to law in Northern Ireland. Kate and Leeanne discuss the importance of  the proposed family friendly reforms in NI, as well as the current status of the bill, the stages required to bring it into law, and whether it will pass at all within the current Assembly mandate.

    21 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 03 – Preparing for increased contingent workforce red tape

    The red tape and costs associated with a contingent workforce will be increasing throughout 2026 and beyond. We discussed the complex new requirements under the Employment Rights Act. The Act also introduces significant reforms to the regulation of umbrella companies and new responsibilities for payroll tax compliance bite in April 2026. We also looked at the government’s plans to make right to work checks compulsory for wider working arrangements with the associated civil and criminal sanctions for non compliance applicable. This episode is part of a mini-series covering the topics discussed at The Work Agenda 2026 conference, we hope you enjoy listening. Remember to share with colleagues and if you do have any comments, we would love to hear them.

    38 min

  3. 20 FEB

    The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 02 – The inside job: tackling insider threats and AI-driven data risks

    Technical defences alone won’t stop misuse, error or rogue insiders. From careless clicks to malicious insiders, employees remain the most likely source of data compromise. We unpack how everyday access rights and behaviours, including misuse of AI systems, become high impact breaches/risk incidents, and what “appropriate” security measures really mean in practice. Expect clear guidance on what good governance means, risk assessment, when and how to notify data regulators (around the world) and data subjects, and how to close incidents well to reduce repeat risk. This episode is part of a mini-series covering the topics discussed at The Work Agenda 2026 conference, we hope you enjoy listening. Remember to share with colleagues and if you do have any comments, we would love to hear them.

    41 min

  4. 18 FEB

    The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 01 – Navigating a respectful workplace culture

    Businesses are facing challenges in a modern work environment which is increasingly multi-generational and diverse. Employees are more aware of their rights and seeking to hold employers accountable for their actions and the actions of other employees/third parties. Using a case study to guide the discussion at The Work Agenda 2026 conference we shared practical solutions and explored some of the issues that we are seeing employers grapple with including sexual harassment (a year on from the introduction of the preventative duty), neurodiversity, divergence in socio-political views and speak up culture. This episode is part of a mini-series covering the topics discussed at The Work Agenda 2026 conference, we hope you enjoy listening. Remember to share with colleagues and if you do have any comments, we would love to hear them.

    49 min

  5. 4 FEB

    In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 23 – Collective consultation, new HR1 form and the Pay Transparency Directive

    In this episode, Sally and David discuss the recent collective consultation case, Micro-Focus Ltd v Mildenhall, the new HR1 form and the implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive.

    11 min

  6. 30 JAN

    ‘Good Jobs’ podcast: What will industrial relations reforms really mean for NI employers?

    In this episode, Paul Gillen is joined by David Hopper – both of them partners in the employment team here at Lewis Silkin – to talk about Theme C of Northern Ireland’s proposed “Good Jobs” Employment Rights Bill. From union access and lower recognition thresholds to e-ballots, while the seven-day industrial action notice stays put – this episode explores what’s likely to change now, what’s for later and practical takeaways on regulations and timelines in early 2026.

    21 min

  7. 28 JAN

    FCA guidance on tackling non-financial misconduct: what should firms do now?

    Join Wendy Saunders, Helen Adams and Rosie Moore as they explore the FCA’s final guidance on tackling non-financial misconduct. This discussion considers what it means, why it matters and, most importantly, what firms should be doing now. Join us for practical guidance designed to help busy teams turn insight into action.

    15 min

  8. 21 JAN

    In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 22 – Employment law developments in 2026

    Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10 minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.  In this episode, Lucy and Tarun discuss the removal of the cap on unfair dismissal compensation, key employment law developments in 2026, and what employment lawyers can do now to prepare.

    11 min
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The Work Agenda brings together our podcasts related to the world of work, and features a number of podcast series (including IHELC – the In-house Employment Lawyers’ Community – and pay transparency) as well as one-off episodes on specialist topics such as immigration. Listen, subscribe and leave us a comment. More on us and what we do at www.lewissilkin.com. 

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  • Creator
    Lewis Silkin
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Work Agenda
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    The Work Agenda