HR Unpacked

HRUnpacked Episode 22- Improving staff digital maturity in 3rd sector with Guests Professor Marie Griffiths and Marc Harrison

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing Digital Maturity in the Third Sector. Charities have traditionally been slower to adopt digital innovations compared to their public and private counterparts and today we welcomeProfessor Marie Griffiths and Marc Harrison from Salford Business School who are working on a project to help charities improve their digital skills. For more details on the project , click on this link - Salford collaborates with local charity to drive digital transformation and enhance service [https://testlivesalfordac.sharepoint.com/:u:/r/sites/SalfordBusinessSchoolHub/SitePages/Salford-collaborates-with-local-charity-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-enhance-service.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=duaM19]

HRUnpacked Episode 21- The Healing Process: A Restorative Approach to Resolving Workplace Disputes- Guests Tracy Boylin and Rebecca Foreman

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing The Healing Process, which was established to support current and former NHS Highland employees affected by bullying. Based on “Healing Principles” agreed upon by NHS Highland executives, trade unions, and whistleblowers, The Healing Process provided a non-adversarial avenue for addressing concerns, prioritising personal recovery over blame. Today we welcome Tracy Boylin and Rebecca Foreman, who have been heavily involved in the foundation and running of The Healing Process.  You can download 'The Healing Process WhitePaper' discussed in this podcast by clicking on this link - https://salford.figshare.com/articles/preprint/The_Healing_Process-_A_no_blame_approach_to_resolving_workplace_disputes/28639127?file=53145224 [https://salford.figshare.com/articles/preprint/The_Healing_Process-_A_no_blame_approach_to_resolving_workplace_disputes/28639127?file=53145224]

HRUnpacked Episode 20- Menopause in the workplace- Guest Emma Neville - Founder at This Is Me

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing Menopause in the workplace, which under current legislation, is covered under the Equality Act 2010 and the Health and Safety at Work Acts. We are delighted to welcome Guest Emma Neville - Founder at This Is Me- Emma is the founder of the online community This Is Me [https://www.instagram.com/emmanevillethisisme/?hl=en], a person-centred counsellor, and a passionate philanthropist who volunteers for numerous charities. She is also a qualified menopause coach. Emma was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) at the age of 40, experiencing early menopause more than a decade before the UK average of 51. This diagnosis led her to research menopause extensively, deepening her understanding of its phases and inspiring her to become a menopause coach. Determined to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding menopause, Emma created This Is Me, an online community where she shares her story and encourages open conversations. Her mission is to reshape the narrative and be part of the generation that makes menopause matter.

HRUnpacked Episode 19-The Employer Confidence Index 2025 with guest Alan Price - Group Chief Operating Officer at Peninsula UK

Welcome to this podcast where we will be reviewing Peninsula’s Employer Confidence Index report [https://www.peninsulagrouplimited.com/resource-hub/business-advice/uk-employer-confidence-index-2025/], taking a look at some of the key issues and challenges that businesses around the world are facing. We are delighted to welcome Alan Price , Group Chief Operating Officer at Peninsula UK You can download the Peninsula’s Employer Confidence Index report [https://www.peninsulagrouplimited.com/resource-hub/business-advice/uk-employer-confidence-index-2025/] HERE [https://www.peninsulagrouplimited.com/resource-hub/business-advice/uk-employer-confidence-index-2025/]

HRUnpacked Episode 18- An update on the Employment Rights Bill - Potential labour law changes in 2025 and 2026 with Guest Nicola Mullineux - Associate Director - HR Content at Peninsula

Welcome to this podcast where we will be reviewing the Employment Rights Bill, taking a look at some of the key employment law changes made as well as prospective changes over the next 12 months. We are delighted to welcome Nicola Mullineux , Associate Director - HR Content at Peninsula   This podcast is based on the amended Bill as it was published on 27 January 2025. It is still possible that adjustments will be made to the details of these proposals as it proceeds through the parliamentary process.  Due to the procedural steps needed to bring in new laws, it is not likely that implementation of these changes will take place until 2026.