The Brightmine Podcast (UK)

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XpertHR is now Brightmine. This podcast brings you must-have employment law guidance, HR best practice and insights, from the team behind the UK's leading online HR resource.

  1. 5D AGO

    Gender pay gap reporting – lessons learned and what comes next

    Pay gap reporting is about to get an important upgrade.  Michelle Gyimah, pay gap strategist and founder of Equality Pays, joins the podcast to break down what the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes really mean - and how HR can get ahead of the likely next wave: ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting. Resources How to measure and report a gender pay gap How to lead HR planning for the Employment Rights Act 2025 On your radar - Employment Rights Act 2025 updates and HR mythbusting

    38 min

  2. MAR 18

    Pay reviews in 2026 – balancing budgetary pressures and employee expectations

    With early pay awards showing signs of growth, Sheila Attwood joins the podcast to dig into what the data tells us about pay award plans for the year ahead, and how employers can navigate the growing tension between affordability and employee expectations. Related resources Pay trends March 2026: Pay awards edge up in early 2026 but outlook remains cautious Pay award forecasts for 2026 On your radar - Employment Rights Act 2025 hub

    16 min

  3. FEB 26

    Employment Rights Act 2025 - why HR should review its probationary process before July 2026

    The Employment Rights Act 2025 marks a major shift in unfair dismissal law. From January 2027, the qualifying period will drop from two years to six months - applying retrospectively to employees hired from July 2026 - and the cap on compensatory awards will be removed altogether. Stephen Simpson, principal editor at Brightmine, joins the podcast to break down the changes and share practical steps HR should be taking now to prepare. Related resources How to manage probationary periods How to lead HR planning for the Employment Rights Act 2025 On your radar - Employment Rights Act 2025 hub      Webinar: Employment Rights Act 2025 - a user's guide

    18 min

  4. FEB 16

    Employment Rights Act 2025 – will women in the workplace benefit?

    Caroline Green, author of The Career Confidence Toolkit for Women, joins the podcast to discuss measures in the Government's Employment Rights Act 2025 - harassment and flexible working reforms, menopause action plans - and set out ways in which employers and employees alike can benefit from the forthcoming legislative changes. Read the transcript Related resources HR for HR: The Employment Rights Act 2025 - will it improve the lives of women in the workplace? How to lead HR planning for the Employment Rights Act 2025 On your radar - Employment Rights Act 2025 hub

    33 min

  5. JAN 29

    Wellbeing that works - what the research tells us

    Neurodiversity. Menopause. Men's health. What are organisations doing and what should they be doing to truly support the wellbeing of their people? Brightmine HR data insight analysts Hannah Mason and Vernujaa Nagandiram join the podcast to reveal surprising trends and share their latest research insights. Tune in now and discover what your organisation could be doing better - starting today. Read the transcript Related resources Webinar: Supporting men's health in the workplace - a holistic approach to wellbeing Workplace wellbeing: Who gets left behind? Menopause policy Model neurodiversity policy

    25 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    HR priorities for 2026 – top tips for a great year

    What's on the horizon for HR and reward professionals in 2026? In this episode, Brightmine experts Bar Huberman and Sheila Attwood break down the latest research and reveal the top priorities shaping the year ahead. Plus, CEO Scott Walker joins the conversation to explore one of the most transformative trends of recent years - AI in the workplace. Tune in for actionable insights, expert analysis, and a look at what's next for HR strategy. Related resources On your radar - Employment Rights Bill updates and HR mythbusting How to lead HR planning for the Employment Rights Bill Training guides and PowerPoint presentations: The complete list Top HR priorities for 2026

    29 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    Employment Rights Bill – preparing for the April 2026 changes

    Join the Brightmine team as they guide listeners through the Employment Rights Bill's bumpy journey through Parliament and offer practical advice on how HR professionals can prepare for the legislative changes expected to come into force in early 2024. Stay ahead of the curve as our experts break down what's changing - from trade union rules and sick pay to family leave and whistleblowing protections - and get actionable tips to keep your organisation compliant.  Read the transcript Resources On your radar - Employment Rights Bill updates and HR mythbusting How Lewis Silkin developed and rolled out its equalised new parent leave policy Employment Rights Bill essentials: Statutory sick pay eligibility

    29 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    Employment Rights Bill – the whats and whens of the trade union-related reforms

    With the Employment Rights Bill nearing the end of its journey through Parliament, Laura Merrylees, senior legal editor at Brightmine, is joined by Nick Chronias, a partner at DAC Beachcroft, to discuss the Bill's many trade union-related changes and provide a phase-by-phase guide to how HR departments can prepare for their implementation. Read the transcript Related resources Employment Rights Bill: 10 key policies employers need to revamp On your radar: Employment Rights Bill updates and HR mythbusting Podcast: Employment Rights Bill - where we are now, what to expect next Webinar: Getting probationary periods right as Employment Rights Bill changes loom Key takeaways Phased rollout: Changes will begin two months after Royal Assent, with major reforms in April and October 2026, and final measures in 2027. Union ballots: Unions will be able to organise industrial action ballots more easily, with less information required and a reduced notice period (from 14 to 10 days). The rule requiring 50% turnout is still being debated. Union recognition: From April 2026, unions face lower hurdles for official recognition, including reduced membership and turnout thresholds. Workplace access: Starting in October 2026, unions will gain rights to access workplaces (physically and digitally), with strict timelines for employer responses and agreements. Informing staff: Employers must regularly inform employees of their right to join a union - new starters should get written statements, and existing staff receive annual reminders. Protections for union activity: Employees and union reps will be protected from penalties (other than pay deductions) for participating in official industrial action. Enforcement and consultations: Government consultations on these reforms are open until December 2025; breaches of access agreements may result in substantial fines (£75,000 per breach). Employer impact: All employers should update policies and prepare for shorter timelines, new communication duties and increased union engagement.

    34 min
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