In this episode of the HR in Review Podcast, we explore why companies are asking for their employees to return to the office and also discuss how organisations can encourage a better work-life balance. Kate also stresses the importance of ensuring all employees have equal opportunities for advancement, despite working a 4 or 5-day working week. Guest: Kate Palmer Is a thought leader in HR and employment law; and a Director of HR Advice and Consultancy at global employment law consultancy, Peninsula. She joined Peninsula in 2009 from a worldwide facility services company where she was Senior HR ..read more

In this episode of the HR in Review Podcast, host Amelia Brand is joined by Rachael Tate, HR Director for National Fostering Group. They dive into the crucial topic of developing fostering-friendly policies in the workplace! This episode not only sheds light on the possibilities of combining fostering and employment but also explores the significant impact that fostering-friendly HR policies can have on both employees and organisations. Kate speaks from her experience working for National Fostering Group, which is the UK's largest fostering organisation. They specialise in helping children an ..read more

In this episode of HR in Review, Bill Banham speak with James Hems, Head of HR, People and Culture at Bluewave Technology. They mostly talk about the hiring trends and motivations of Gen z vs Millennials when it comes to jobs. Guest: James Hems James is foremost a partner, parent and dog owner. He didn't start life in the People profession, instead, he forged his path as a manager and leader of people within various business functions. There, James developed and fine-tuned his approaches around HR and People, in particular People experience and productivity. In leveraging these skills and expe ..read more

In this episode of HR in Review, Amelia Brand welcomes financial wellbeing expert Ruth Handcock. They delve into the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on employers and employees, discussing salary hunting, potential solutions, and the role of managers in supporting financial wellbeing. The looming pensions crisis is explored, along with the taboo nature of discussing finances at work.  Also, Ruth shares insights on creating a safe space for employees, particularly for remote workers. Join Amelia for a concise and insightful discussion on financial wellbeing in the workplace. Guest: Rut ..read more

In this episode of the HR in Review show, we look at what could change within management development in the next decade and how leaders can be more accountable for their professional development. Bill's guest this time is Tom Manning, Founder at The Pathway Academy. Guest: Tom Manning Tom founded The Pathway Academy in 2014; that equips managers and leaders with the tools they need to create a healthy, honest, candid, accountable culture that can thrive. He is also a Non Executive Director at Premier Education UK and Investor Director at Yuseal Ltd. Questions for Tom: What do you think will c ..read more

In this HR in Review episode, our guest is Rashaad Hutchison Price, a seasoned people professional who has over 22 years of experience in the HR space specializing in Banking, Finance, and Fintech. Rashaad has worked extensively in Africa, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. Rashaad is also a speaker at the upcoming DisruptHR Aberdeen summit happening on Oct 11. Guest: Rashaad Hutchison Price Having started his career as a generalist, Rashaad moved into a specialist space of Learning and Talent for 15 years before moving back into a generalist role within Human Resources and now is the He ..read more

In today's episode, we're delving into i4cp’s report "The Productivity Predicament." The report examines the challenges of maximising employee productivity without sacrificing empathy in the workplace. Guest: Mollie LombardiMollie Lombardi is a top industry analyst, with extensive experience gathering and interpreting new data, but she also moves beyond the numbers, translating them into real decisions and actionable insights. Over the years, Mollie has studied all aspects of HR. A particular focus of her work currently is how payroll, wellness, and retention interplay to help organizations fi ..read more

In this HR in Review episode, we look ahead to DisruptHR London and DisruptHR Birmingham. Bill's guest this time is Perry Timms, Adjunct Faculty at Hult International Business School and HR Magazine's #1 HR Thought Leader of 2022, and Founder at People and Transformational HR Limited. Guest: Perry Timms Perry is also the author of the book Transformational HR. He has been listed as one of the most influential HR executives by world-renowned organizations and is passionate about changing the world of work. Perry is also a global TEDx speaker and adviser on the future of work and HR. Questions f ..read more

In this episode of the HR in Review podcast, we take a pulse of the current labour market and try to predict what the UK and EU economies can expect in the year ahead. Guest: Julius Probst Bill Banham's guest is Julius Probst, PhD, European Labor Economist at Appcast, and speaker at DisruptHR Cambridge on Oct 24. Julius was born in Germany but has mostly studied abroad. He did his High School in France and his Bachelors in the Netherlands. He graduated with a Masters in economics and a PhD in economic history from Lund University in Sweden. During the final year of his PhD, Julius worked for h ..read more

In this episode of the HR in Review podcast, Bill Banham talks with Naysan Firoozmand, Global Head of Coaching at Hult EF Corporate Education and speaker at DisruptHR London 18.0 happening September 25. Guest: Naysan Firoozmand   Naysan has 20+ years of experience of working with senior leaders across a wide range of public and private sectors. He says he is inspired and intrigued by human behavior and the influencing factors around why people do things the way they do them within their specific context. ​ As Vice President and Global Head of Coaching at Hult EF, Naysan and his team suppo ..read more