HR Voices Podcast

Episode 23: Employment Law Update

HR Voices
A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 13th May 2024
Episode 23: Employment Law Update
Guest: Claire Taylor-Evans, Employment Law Practitioner and Partner of Boyes Turner
In this episode of HR Voices, we discuss the recent changes in employment law that came into effect in between January and April 2024. We also look at future legislation due to come into effect later on in the year.  
In this episode, we cover:
The recent changes in employment law in the UK including:
Holiday reform and holiday pay calculations
Introduction of Carer’s Leave
Family friendly rights extend the entitlement to be offered suitable alternative roles to pregnant employees and those on maternity, adoption or shared parental leave in a redundancy situation.   
Paternity leave to be taken as two-non consecutive blocks of one week and at any point during the first year of the birth or the adoption of their child. 
Flexible working reforms including Day 1 rights and the right to make up two requests per year. 
Increases to statutory payments 
Increase in fine from £20,000 to £60,000 for employing illegal workers
We also cover the proposals to bring more legislation into effect later on in the year. These include:
Duty to prevent sexual harassment, which is expected to come into force in October 2024
Fire and rehire 
Predictable hours entitlement for workers on zero-hours contract and other atypical contracts
Employers are urged to update their policies and procedures, train their managers and to keep accurate records.
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www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
http://www.boyesturner.com 

Episode 22: Building Resilience into Your Business Recap & Thoughts

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: Monday 29th April 2024
Episode 22: Building Resilience into Your Business Recap & Thoughts
In this episode of HR Voices, Mary and Charlotte discuss the key takeaways from their chats with our guests on episodes 17 to 21 and offer their thoughts as experienced HR and People Consultants.
In this episode, we cover:
The blueprint for building resilience into your business for long-term success. 
The importance of personal resilience and looking after yourself as a business owner.
How building resilience into your business right from the onset ensures that your business is sustainable and scalable. 
The essence of value-based pricing and why it is vital to business resilience. 
The marketing matrix, choosing the right marketing strategy for you and your business. 
Niching and Specialising. 
Mindset - resilience through adapting an entrepreneur mindset to achieve success. 
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www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryasante/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-allfrey/
 

Episode 21: Developing Resilience in Leaders and Organisations with Ben Rendle

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 15th April 2024
Episode 21: Developing Resilience in Leaders and Organisations
Guest: Ben Rendle
In this episode of HR Voices, we dive into how business owners and leaders can develop resilience. 
In this episode, we cover:
The benefit of competing on value.  You have to build the case for your value through your messaging all the way through your engagement with your clients. 
The importance of money mindset in running a successful business. 
The switch between an employee mindset to business ownership and entrepreneurial mindset. 
Different price options and a clear value pathway for pricing. 
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www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
https://inspireddevelopment.net/
 
https://www.facebook.com/inspireddevelopmentltd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lynda-folan-a241061b/
A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 15th April 2024
Episode 21: Developing Resilience in Leaders and Organisations
Guest: Ben Rendle
In this episode of HR Voices, we dive into how business owners and leaders can develop resilience. 
In this episode, we cover:
The benefit of competing on value.  You have to build the case for your value through your messaging all the way through your engagement with your clients. 
The importance of money mindset in running a successful business. 
The switch between an employee mindset to business ownership and entrepreneurial mindset. 
Different price options and a clear value pathway for pricing. 
Thanks for listening to HR Voices! 
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you could leave us a review. 
www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
https://inspireddevelopment.net/
 
https://www.facebook.com/inspireddevelopmentltd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lynda-folan-a241061b/
 

Episode 20: How to build resilience into your business through marketing with Anneve Hutchinson

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 1st April 2024
Episode 20: 
Guest: Anneve Hutchison, co-founder of The Corporate Escape Club
In this episode of HR Voices, we explore how to build resilience into your business through marketing. 
In this episode, we cover:
The importance of developing a marketing plan that works for you and your business. Marketing is a matrix and every activity links together in order to build a thriving business long-term. To build resilience into your business, you’ll need to
Build a strong and robust pipeline
Network in the right rooms
Specialise or niche in your area of expertise
Be able to consult and advise on deeper issues. 
Thanks for listening to HR Voices! 
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you could leave us a review. 
www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
www.thecorporateescapeclub.co.uk 
 
www.linkedin.com/in/anneveh
www.linkedin.com/company/the-corporate-escape-club 

Episode 19: How to structure your business for resilience and efficiency with Mark Lumley

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 18th March 2024
Episode 19: How to structure your business for resilience and efficiency
Guest: Mark Lumley, Freeths LLP.
In this episode of HR Voices, we discuss the importance of creating, protecting and increasing the value of your business by putting the right systems and processes in place. 
In this episode, we cover:
Copyrights and intellectual property
Risk management
Terms and conditions
Client engagement
Thanks for listening to HR Voices! 
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you could leave us a review. 
www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
https://www.freeths.co.uk/people/mark-lumley/ 
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-lumley-98a2979/ 

Episode 18: Developing Resilience in Leaders and Organisations

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 04/03/2024
Episode 18: Developing Resilience in Leaders and Organisations
Guest: Dr Lynda Folan, Inspired Development
In this episode of HR Voices, we dive into how business owners and leaders can develop resilience. 
In this episode, we cover:
Resilience as a prerequisite for effective leadership. Dwelling on Lynda’s research, we look at three key areas that you need to develop from a resilience perspective. 
locus of control
Self concept wellbeing (emotional intelligence)
Constructive thinking 
Lynda also shares three tips for building or increasing your resilience. 
Thanks for listening to HR Voices! 
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you could leave us a review. 
www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
https://inspireddevelopment.net/
 
https://www.facebook.com/inspireddevelopmentltd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lynda-folan-a241061b/

Episode 17: Building Resilience into your business - A Personal Perspective

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 19th February 2024
Episode 17: Building Resilience into your business - A Personal Perspective
Guest: Pinky Jangra
In this episode, Pinky Jangra, Resilience and Wellbeing coach discusses her take on resilience and how building resilience into your business can help you cope better with uncertainties and challenges in your business. . 
Pinky’s top three tips for building resilience into your business are:
Get really clear on your vision for your business. 
Expect and accept that there will be challenges along the way.  
Remember resilience is about growth. Taking baby steps each day, and each week will lead to growth each month. 
Thanks for listening to HR Voices! 
If you enjoyed this episode, please like and share. We'd love it if you could leave us a review. 
www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
Join the HR Independents Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrindies/ 
https://pinkyjangra.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkyjangra/
About our Speaker:
 
Pinky provides resilience and wellbeing talks and trainings to organisations. She loves to empower people to effectively handle challenges inside and outside the workplace. She teaches practical tools that people can use daily to get real results.
 
She also coaches people 1:1. As a consciousness coach, She uses advanced visualisation techniques to help people get out of stress and resistance and into resilience and growth so they can create a life that they would truly love.

Episode 16: Running an Award Winning HR Consultancy Business - Emerging Talent

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 5th February 2024
Episode 14: Running an Award Winning HR Consultancy Business - Emerging Talent
Guest: Laura Reilly of Taurus HR Solutions
In this episode we showcase the winner of the Emerging Talent Category of the HRi 2023 Awards. This award is for an Independent HR and People Consultant or Practice, building a business of high potential or are innovative in their approach to business and have been in business for less than 3 years. 
Laura Reily of Taurus HR Solutions is the winner of the Emerging Talent category of the HRi 2023 Awards. She discusses her remarkable journey to setting up her Independent HR and People business. Laura talks about her experience in trialling different business models to find out what works best for you. She started Taurus HR by acquiring another business and has now taken on employees to further develop the business. 
Laura shares some great tips for growing a successful HR consultancy business. 
Thanks for listening to HR Voices! 
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you could leave us a review. 
www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
Join the HR Independents Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrindies/ 
www.taurushr.co.uk
www.linkedin.com/in/laura-reilly-hrd
https://www.linkedin.com/company/taurushrsolutions/
https://www.facebook.com/TaurusHRSolutionsUK
 
About our Speaker:
 
Laura is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management, Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with a certificate in employment practice.  She also trained in employment tribunal advocacy through Central Law Training, with coaching from an experienced retired employment judge and trainer of solicitors and barristers, and thoroughly enjoys advising and representing clients in employment tribunals in addition to undertaking mediation work.  
 
Laura’s team offer generalist HR advice and support, with the aim of keeping clients out of tribunals wherever possible.  Laura’s mission is to make work interesting and enjoyable, she advocates best practice within her own company and ensures her employees are supported with their professional development as well as enjoying a work/life balance.   Laura noticed a gap in affordable legal services, being able to manage and advise on risk – particularly for smaller businesses. Taurus HR was born and founded from Laura’s legal roots (her dad was a commercial solicitor before sadly passing away) and desire to help businesses access affordable, practical HR and legal advice.

Episode 15: Running an Award Winning HR Consultancy Business - Inspirational Indie

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 22nd January 2024
Episode 15: Running an Award Winning HR Consultancy Business - Inspirational Indie
Guest: Michelle Hartley of People Sorted
In this episode we showcase the winner of the Inspirational Indie Category of the HRi 2023 Awards. This is a peer-to-peer nominated award, which recognises an Independent HR and People Professional who has inspired or supported others on their indie journey and made a significant difference for them. 
Michelle Hartley of People Sorted is the winner of the Inspirational Indie category of the HRi 2023 Awards. She is also the founder of the HR Geeks Squad. Michelle is a breath of fresh air to the HR Indie Community. The wonderful nominations she received from her peers is a testament to her. She shares with us her journey to becoming an Independent HR Consultant and the importance of collaboration and community when you are running your HR and People business. 
Michelle also shares her top tips which includes having a clear plan, networking and collaborating with others. 
 Thanks for listening to HR Voices! 
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you could leave us a review. 
www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
Join the HR Independents Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrindies/ 
www.peoplesorted.co.uk
www.linkedin.com/in/michellehartleyfinderofawesome
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hr-geek-squad 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/find-your-awesome-business-partner 
 
About our Speaker:
 
Michelle regularly speaks about  her lived experience with burnout, mental health, women in the workplace and is a passionate advocate for her 'micro' concepts in both inclusion and self care. 
 
She works with organisations on a wide range of topics including Equity, Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion, Insights Discovery, HR and Team Building.
 
Her business, People Sorted has a mission to SLAY death by PowerPoint and rage against the beige label that HR seems to attract!

Episode 14: Running an Award Winning HR Consultancy Business - High Growth Indie

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.
Hosted by Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.
DATE: 8th January 2024
Episode 14: Running an Award Winning HR Consultancy Business - High Growth Indie
Guest: Jo Taylor of Let’s Talk Talent
In this episode we showcase the winner of the High Growth Indie Category of the HRi 2023 Awards. This award recognises an HR Independent Consultant or Practice that has experienced high growth in profit, sales, or employment levels. 
Jo Taylor, the winner of the High Growth Indie category of the HRi 2023 Awards and Managing Director and Founder of Let’s Talk Talent, shares with us her amazing journey. Jo started her HR business in 2015 and now has a team of 10. She talks about the benefits of having a coach in running a successful business and the importance of finding your style as a business owner. 
She shares some valuable top tips for growing a successful HR consultancy business. 
Thanks for listening to HR Voices! 
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love it if you could leave us a review. 
www.hrindependents.co.uk
 
Join the HR Independents Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrindies/ 
https://letstalktalent.co.uk/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jotaylorc4/ 
 
About our Speaker:
 
Jo Taylor has 25+ years experience in HR as Head of Talent at TalkTalk, and Head of Learning at Channel 4, and is now Managing Director of Let's Talk Talent.
 
Let's Talk Talent https://letstalktalent.co.uk/ is a Talent Management Consultancy based in the UK that help our clients strategically unlock the potential of their people.