In this episode I caught up with the amazing Emily Horton from More Diverse Voices to talk about using inclusive language in the workplace, we cover: ✅ What is inclusive language ✅ How to apologise when you get things wrong ✅ Great examples of using inclusive language in the workplace ✅ Authenticity and inclusive language ✅ Understanding privilege ✅ Allyship ✅ Useful resources to help with using inclusive language GET IN CONTACT You can get in contact with Emily here...

In this episode, about I caught up with the amazing Katie Allen from Katie Allen Consulting to talk all things Allyship, we cover, ✅ What is Allyship? ✅ Why is Allyship important and why does it matter? ✅ How can individuals be allies and be supportive? ✅ What should you avoid when wanting to be an ally? ✅ Being an ally in the workplace ✅ How can Leaders be allies and create inclusive working spaces? ✅ What is performative Allyship? ✅ What is an Echo...

#employmentlaw #employment #law #hr #discrimination #unfairdismissal #harassment #banter 2023 saw some unusual cases reach the Employment Tribunal in the UK. In this episode, I'm joined by Roscoe Fernandes, an Employment Lawyer from Centurion Legal, to discuss these cases in more detail and what both employees and employers need to know about their outcomes. We talk through; ✅ Unfair Dismissal with a case of a train driver pranking an employee ✅ Sexual Discrimination with a case...

2023 saw some interesting cases reach the Employment Tribunal in the UK. In this episode, I'm joined by Joanna Sutton, an Employment Lawyer from Nockolds Solicitors Limited to discuss these cases in more detail and what both employees and employers need to know about their outcomes. We talk through; ✅ Making reasonable adjustments in AECOM Ltd v Mallon ✅ Sexual Harassment in Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Ltd ✅ Agency Worker Rights in Kour v Angard Staffing Solutions...

In this episode, we caught up with Tina Neve to discuss perfectionism and how it effects individuals in the workplace. We cover questions like: ✅ What is perfectionism? ✅ What are the main causes of perfectionism? ✅Is perfectionism always a bad thing? ✅ How does perfectionism impact people? ✅ How does perfectionism impact people in the workplace? ✅ What are the signs of someone being a perfectionist? ✅ Are there any tools that people can use to manage perfectionism? CONTACT TINA tinane...

In this episode we cover workplace stress and how employees and businesses can manage its effects. Speaking to Sean Riley, an Occupational Psychologist, we cover questions like: ✅ How would you define workplace stress? ✅ What are the common causes of stress in our daily lives? ✅ How does stress impact people and businesses? ✅ What signs indicate someone is experiencing stress at work? ✅ What are some effective ways of managing stress in the workplace for both employees and employers? ...

In this episode, we talk to Anita Arscott-Brookes, an accredited menopause expert, about all things menopause. We cover all things menopause related including: ✅ What is Menopause ✅ What is perimenopause ✅ Menopause symptoms ✅ Menopause statistics ✅ How does menopause effect people ✅ How does menopause affect people at work ✅ How can businesses support employees going through menopause ✅ Should menopause related, concerns be considered as sickness absence...

In this episode, we cover key questions about Cybersecurity with Marc Briggs. We talk through: ✅ What is Cybersecurity? ✅ Why are more people talking about cybersecurity? ✅ How have cyber threats evolved over the years? ✅ What's the worst that could happen to an organisation that is subject to a cyber threat? ✅ Examples of cybersecurity issues ✅ What security considerations businesses should take into account ✅ What steps small businesses can take to improve their cybersecurity ✅ Al and...

This week we're talking about Neurodiversity with the effervescent Kirsty Heap of Kirty Heap Coaching. This episode covers 👀 : ✅ What is neurodiversity ✅ Why neurodiversity is important ✅ What can organisations do to support neurodiverse employees ✅ Kirsty's personal journey with dyslexia in the workplace ✅ The importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace ✅ Resources available to support employers 📱 Have you downloaded our Free App yet? You can grab a...

This episode covers how sick pay (Statutory Sick Pay or SSP) works in the UK. Suitable for both employees and employers we cover the basics including: ✅ What Sick Pay is? ✅ Who gets Sick Pay? ✅ How much Sick Pay is? ✅ What Fit Notes are? ✅ Typical questions my clients ask DOWNLOAD OUR APP Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tap-hr/... Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/ de... GET IN CONTACT: Book a free consultation to see how we can support your business ...

In this episode we spoke to Sharon Livermore of Domestic Abuse Education about how she raises awareness of domestic abuse and supports employers with how they can support employees who are suffering. We cover: Sharon's story of surviving domestic abuse ✅ How employers can support employees going through domestic abuse ✅ Spotting changes in behaviour which could be signs of domestic or financial abuse ✅ Ways to support employees suffering domestic abuse in the workplace ✅ Creating safe spaces ...

In this episode, we cover leadership and how businesses can support and develop great leaders. We talk through questions like: ✅ What's the difference between leadership and management? ✅ Leadership skills ✅ What's the definition of a good leader? ✅ What happens when we don't support leaders? ✅ How can you measure good leadership? ✅ How to be a great leader ✅ What tools can support leadership development? DOWNLOAD OUR APP Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tap-hr/... Google Play...

In this episode we catch up with Chris Eastwood from Penfold to talk through all things UK pension related that employers need to know, we cover pressing questions including: ✅ What are pensions? ✅ How do pensions work? ✅ Why are pensions important? ✅ What is the pensions crisis? ✅ Why have pensions got a bad reputation? ✅ What do employers often get wrong about pensions? ✅ How much do employers and employees have to pay into pensions? ✅ What happens if employees don't want to pay into pensi...

In this episode, we chat with Tosh Polpitiye of Astute Law about all things contracts of employment. We cover: ✅ Why it's important to have contracts of employment ✅ What contracts of employment are ✅ When you should issue contracts of employment ✅ When you should and shouldn't download template contracts of employment ✅ Different types of contracts including zero hours contracts ✅ Issues and pitfalls that employers should avoid ✅ The difference between employee handbooks and contracts ...

This episode covers some key questions; ✅ What are bank holidays? ✅ Who is entitled to them? ✅ What to do when additional bank holidays are added A question we’ve been asked a lot recently is do I have to give people the day off on 8th May 2023, this podcast gives an overview and seeks to answer this question. The Prime Minister has announced that the 8th of May 2023 will be a Bank Holiday in the UK to mark King Charles |||'s coronation. Rishi Sunak said the day will allow families and com...

In this episode, Trish and Anita discuss how the Insights Discovery tool can help businesses improve team communication. A psychometric tool based on the psychology of Carl Jung, Insights Discovery is built to help people understand themselves, understand others, and make the most of the relationships that affect them in the workplace. You can find out more about Tap HR here; https://www.taphr.co.uk/ Full details of our podcast terms and conditions can be seen here; https://ww...

In this episode, our Founder is joined by Oliver Pryke of Cambridge Employment Law to cover the basics of managing redundancies and what you need to know if you're being made redundant. We cover; ✅ What redundancies are, the legal definition ✅ How to manage a redundancy process ✅ The biggest mistakes businesses make when it comes to redundancies ✅ The correct way to plan for redundancies ✅ Tips for employees going through redundancies ✅ Redundancy consultation meetings ✅ Redundancy pay...

In the episode, we talk through when you need HR Software and how to choose what works for your business. In this episode we cover off; ✅ When businesses need HR software ✅ The benefits of having it ✅ How to choose software that works for you ✅ The things to consider when implementing HR software ✅ Some of the available providers You can see more about Tap HR here https://www.taphr.co.uk/ Please see our podcast terms here https://www.taphr.co.uk/tap-hr...

This episode gives an overview of the top 7 policies your business needs to have when you're operating in the UK and employing people. In less than 10 minutes this podcast gives an overview of what policies you need and recommends free resources that you can use to support your business. You can find out more about Tap HR here https://www.taphr.co.uk/ As always our podcast provides advice, do make sure you take your own legal advice, you can see our full podcast terms here https://w...

In this episode, we explore the top 5 HR mistakes that businesses make. HR is one of the most important departments within a business, and it's important to make sure you're doing everything you can to keep your employees happy and productive. By understanding the top 5 HR mistakes businesses make, you'll be able to keep your team on track and positively improve your workplace! You can find out more about Tap HR here https://www.taphr.co.uk/ As always our podcast provides advice, do make...