Workplace Insights

Edward Obi
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Welcome to "Workplace Insights," the podcast that delves deep into the intricacies of modern-day workspaces.

  1. 12/08/2025

    Episode 89: What Could’ve Been Avoided with an HR Retainer

    What’s the real cost of skipping HR basics? In this episode of Workplace Insights, Edward Obi shares real UK cases where missing contracts, poor disciplinary processes, and outdated policies led to costly legal claims, and how consistent HR support could have prevented them. What we cover: Missing or incomplete employment contracts Unfair dismissal caused by procedural errors Misunderstood holiday entitlements How regular HR guidance reduces legal risk Listen now to learn from these real-world examples and protect your business from similar mistakes.

    6 min

  2. 23/07/2025

    Episode 88: When Reporting Abuse Leads to Retaliation

    Fired for reporting abuse? It happens more often than you'd think. In this episode of Workplace Insights, Edward Obi breaks down what unlawful dismissal really means and how employers can avoid costly mistakes when handling workplace complaints. What we cover: What counts as unlawful or automatically unfair dismissal Real-life examples of retaliation gone wrong Legal protections for employees who speak up Common mistakes employers make when handling reports How to protect your people and your business Free Download: Get your misconduct reporting checklist here → https://hrhubplus.com/misconduct-reporting-toolkit/ Connect with Edward Obi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardobismesupport/ Website: https://www.hrhubplus.com #UnlawfulDismissal #WorkplaceInsights #HRHubPlus #UKEmploymentLaw #HRSupport #NDABan #EmployeeRights #SpeakUpCulture

    5 min

  3. 01/07/2025

    Episode 87: 5 Common HR Filing Mistakes SMEs Make

    Struggling with HR compliance? One missed contract or ID check could cost your business thousands. In this episode of Workplace Insights, Edward Obi shares 5 common HR filing mistakes UK SMEs make — and how to avoid them. What we cover: Missing signed contracts Skipping right to work checks Poor recordkeeping for disciplinaries & training Disorganised HR files What you’re legally required to have on file Free Download:Get your HR compliance checklist here → https://lnkd.in/emgvyd2C Connect with Edward Obi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardobismesupport/ Website: www.hrhubplus.com #HRCompliance #WorkplaceInsights #HRHubPlus #UKBusiness #SMEAdvice #SmallBusinessSupport

    5 min
  4. Episode 86: When ‘Man Up’ Becomes a Death Sentence

    11/06/2025

    Episode 86: When ‘Man Up’ Becomes a Death Sentence

    In this deeply personal and important episode, Edward explores the dangerous culture of silence surrounding men’s mental health in industries like oil, gas, construction, and logistics. Drawing from his Nigerian heritage and professional work in HR, Edward breaks down why phrases like “man up” can be harmful and what we can do to change things. For more insights, check out our blogs here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrhubplus.com/blogs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrhubplus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hrhubplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HRHubPlusSME⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-hub-plus-limited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    6 min
  5. Episode 85: How HR Can Keep Teams Productive and Engaged During the Summer Months

    14/05/2025

    Episode 85: How HR Can Keep Teams Productive and Engaged During the Summer Months

    This episode explores the unique challenges HR professionals in the UK face during the summer period, when business slows in some sectors, and teams often operate with reduced capacity. For more insights, check out our blogs here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrhubplus.com/blogs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrhubplus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hrhubplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HRHubPlusSME⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-hub-plus-limited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    9 min
  6. Episode 84: Workplace Heat Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

    07/05/2025

    Episode 84: Workplace Heat Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

    Hot days at work can catch you off guard, even in Aberdeen. Stay ahead of it with simple, practical heat safety tips for the office, site, or home. For more insights, check out our blogs here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrhubplus.com/blogs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrhubplus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hrhubplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HRHubPlusSME⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-hub-plus-limited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    7 min
  7. Episode 83: Why UK Employees Are So Unhappy and What HR Leaders Need to Know

    30/04/2025

    Episode 83: Why UK Employees Are So Unhappy and What HR Leaders Need to Know

    A new report shows UK workers are now the second unhappiest in Europe. This episode digs into why morale’s so low and what businesses can do to turn things around. For more insights, check out our blogs here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrhubplus.com/blogs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrhubplus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hrhubplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HRHubPlusSME⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-hub-plus-limited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    9 min
  8. Episode 82: Drawing the Line on Defining a Woman in the Workplace

    22/04/2025

    Episode 82: Drawing the Line on Defining a Woman in the Workplace

    A deep dive into the evolving definition of womanhood at work. This episode examines legal, social, and policy implications of recognising gender identity alongside biological sex, and how businesses can navigate these changes responsibly. For more insights, check out our blogs here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrhubplus.com/blogs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrhubplus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hrhubplus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HRHubPlusSME⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-hub-plus-limited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    8 min
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Welcome to "Workplace Insights," the podcast that delves deep into the intricacies of modern-day workspaces.

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  • Creator
    Edward Obi
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Edward Obi
  • Show Website
    Workplace Insights