Love might be in the air this February, but what relationship is without its spats? As CIPD research recently found conflict to be “very much part of organisational life”, we set out to learn how to walk towards conflict and have better workplace disagreements. People Management’s Lilly Howlett and Siobhan Palmer spoke to Richard Watkins, founder and director of Let’s Go, and learned that ‘shithousing’ others’ ideas can be just as helpful as ‘greenhousing’ them in positivity. CEO of UK...

At the start of the year, many people resolve to ditch alcohol and junk food and hit the gym in a bid to get healthy – and many businesses are using this to bolster their health and wellbeing offerings for 2020. So there’s no better time for That HR Podcast to closely examine organisational wellbeing, and ask if employers are starting to look beyond token gestures. People Management’s Francis Churchill and Maggie Baska are put through their paces at Drag Diva Fit – one of London’s more...

It’s been a long year, let alone decade. Before many people wind down to celebrate Christmas and see in the new year, That HR Podcast sat down with some industry experts to break down some of the biggest topics affecting HR, from equal pay to Brexit. Lilly Howlett and Siobhan Palmer spoke to former Royal Mail CEO and #MeTooPay advocate Dame Moya Greene, and Hannah Netherton, partner at CMS Law, to get to the bottom of the gender pay gap. Is it all a problem of progression opportunities for...

Broadcasting from HR’s most anticipated event of the year, the People Management team took the pulse of the profession at the CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in Manchester – including a discussion of the power of analytics to drive progress in inclusion. Maggie Baska and Siobhan Palmer discuss data with Trevor Phillips – writer, broadcaster and chairman of Green Park Interim and Executive Search – and the CIPD’s CEO, Peter Cheese, and get to the bottom of whether legislative drives...

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With only a few weeks left until the official deadline for Brexit, the government has so far failed to make definitive plans around key issues for employers, including the future of immigration, the visa regime for skilled workers and if the UK will leave the EU with a deal. But what does this mean for employers who are still in the dark on how to prepare their workforce for Brexit? In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management’s Maggie Baska and Lilly Howlett speak with Gerwyn...

After endless months of speculation, the government has finally confirmed that IR35 will be rolled out to the private sector next year. But what does that mean in practice for businesses? In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management’s Francis Churchill speaks to Matt Fryer, group compliance director for Brookson Legal, to find out how the changes will affect employers, and what organisations should be doing to prepare. Plus, with the new football season around the corner, reporter...

Losing a day from the working week without a reduction in pay seems almost too good to be true, which is why the four-day week has captured the public imagination. But is it all that simple? In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management junior writer Lauren Brown meets experts from the CIPD and TUC to delve deeper into the pros and cons of the four-day week, the business case and the challenges it could pose. The team also travel to the CIPD's Festival of Work to meet mental health...

In this episode, Lauren speaks to expert CEO coach Dave Bailey about the weird and wacky habits of the super-successful, and their responsibility (or not) to set an example for their employees at a time of rife presenteeism and mental ill-health. A team of guest editors is also welcomed into People Management towers to put their burning questions to CIPD chief executive Peter Cheese; and your favourite agony uncle Tim Pointer counsels a listener feeling trapped at work. Join People...

In this episode, Emily meets activist and creator of #SallyInHR Kelechi Okafor, to talk about racial microaggressions in the workplace, and the importance of educated diversity and inclusion. Plus, Lauren takes a roadtrip to Birmingham to find out whether Britain is due a pay rise – and Tim Pointer has stern words for recruiters who don’t follow up. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your...

In this episode, Lauren talks with experts about those avocado-craving millennials, and discovers how organisations could benefit from moving away from reductive stereotypes. Plus, Emily sits down with founder of Disruptive HR Lucy Adams to discuss the value of small changes, and Tim Pointer solves another listener query. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at...

That HR Podcast is back with its first episode of 2019! Lauren visits meets the HR director of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, who refused to allow a huge pre-launch strategy to be scuppered when a fire broke out in the hotel last summer. Deb Khan, author of She's Back: Your Guide To Returning To Work explains how to support female progression in the workplace, and Tim Pointer solves another listener query. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that...

Grab a mince pie and settle in for That HR Podcast’s festive bonanza episode! As the year draws to a close, experts Ben Willmott and Zofia Bajorek look back on some of the big HR moments of 2018 – and go head to head in an ‘embarrassing business’ quiz. Emily Burt visits the Ministry of Fun to learn about the challenges of the world’s most famous seasonal worker, and Tim Pointer offers wisdom for all HR professionals facing their work Christmas party. Join People Management staff writers...

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Apprenticeships sound like a great concept on paper, so why have the latest government reforms been such a pain to implement? Editor of FE Week Nick Linford and director-general of The 5% Club Lady Cobham discuss in this month’s expert panel, while brand consultant Jennifer Holloway analyses the personable power of Richard Branson. Plus, agony uncle Tim Pointer tackles a teambuilding day gone up the garden path. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast...

As Donald Trump live tweets his presidency, our expert panel asks: what are the rules for having a good relationship with social media at work? Lauren Brown meets an HR director taking the profession to new heights; and agony uncle Tim Pointer returns with another listener query. Join People Management staff writers Emily Burt and Lauren Brown on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email...

If your business performed an ethnicity pay audit, are you confident the figures would cast you in a favourable light? Experts Frank Douglas and Suzanne Semedo explain why the pay disparity between white and black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) workers is just one small part of a far wider problem. Plus, PM visits the Royal Court Theatre to find out how Vicky Featherstone is taking on #MeToo with a groundbreaking behavioural policy, and agony uncle Tim Pointer resolves another listener...

Much like the terminator, That HR Podcast is back – and this month we want to know if artificial intelligence really is coming for HR and L&D roles. We talk about the rise of workplace tech with resident expert Jeff Wellstead; and take a trip to the glamorous central London offices of Condé Nast International, to discover how the publishing industry is tackling the shift online. Plus, agony uncle Tim Pointer advises a listener looking to take a dive into self-employment. Join People...

That HR Podcast is back, and as corporations roll out the rainbow flags for Pride Month 2018, we’re asking: how can we make our workspaces genuinely LGBT+ inclusive? Our expert panel discuss the importance of allies in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace; and L&D guru Perry Timms tackles tech-based learning. Plus, agony uncle Tim Pointer advises a listener who is trying to get their foot in the door of the HR profession. Join People Management staff writer Emily Burt on the podcast...