The HR Insights Podcast

The HR Insights Podcast EP6 with Mark Riddell, MD of M3 Networks. Focus on flexible working and working from home

In this episode looking at HR related matters connected with Covid-19 and return to work, I look at the issues regarding flexible working and working from home as we adapt to this new norm.  My final guest in this series is Mark Riddell, Managing Director of M3 Networks who will share some top tips regarding IT support and cyber security considerations when working from home. Contact: Caroline Rochford - info@carolinerochfordconsulting.co.uk Mark Riddell - mark.riddell@m3networks.co.uk Information on Access to Work during covid-19 outbreak:    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-factsheet/access-to-work-factsheet-for-customers#claiming-access-to-work-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/access-to-work-factsheet/access-to-work-factsheet-for-customers#claiming-access-to-work-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak] Resources: https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/workers/home.htm [https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/workers/home.htm] https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/working-at-home [https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/working-at-home] https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/working-from-home/ [https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/working-from-home/] Produced by Kerr Mathieson for Audio Outsource Music by www.purple-planet.com

The HR Insights Podcast EP5 with Kris Bryce, Exc. Dir, Pitlochry Festival Theatre. When you can't return to work - the worst case scenario.

In this episode looking at HR related matters connected with Covid-19 we consider the issues arising when your staff can’t return to work and instead you face the possibility of redundancies.  My guest is Kris Bryce, Executive Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre and we talk about the practical experiences he has had when facing redundancy issues. Contact:  Caroline Rochford - info@carolinerochfordconsulting.co.uk Kris Bryce - kris.bryce@pitlochryfestivaltheatre.co.uk Useful Information: https://www.acas.org.uk/manage-staff-redundancies [https://www.acas.org.uk/manage-staff-redundancies] Produced by Kerr Mathieson for Audio Outsource Music from www.purple-music.com

The HR Insights Podcast, Ep4 with Paul Mudd, Wellbeing and Mindfulness Expert -Returning to work - wellbeing and wellbecoming

In this episode looking at HR related matters connected with Covid-19 and return to work, I look at the psychological impact that Covid-19 has had on us all and consider how best to deal with this when staff being to return to work.  My guest is Paul Mudd, an expert in wellbeing and mindfulness. Contact: Caroline Rochford - info@carolinerochfordconsulting.co.uk Paul Mudd - paul@themuddpartnership.co.uk [paul@themuddpartnership.co.uk] Resources: https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/ [https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/] http://www.psychologyassociates.org.uk/ [http://www.psychologyassociates.org.uk/] https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/news/cipd-and-mind-launch-guidance-for-managers-to-support-mental-health-at-work/ [https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/news/cipd-and-mind-launch-guidance-for-managers-to-support-mental-health-at-work/] Produced by Kerr Mathieson for Audio Outsource Music supplied by www.purple-planet.com

The HR Insights Podcast EP3 with Andrea Quinn, Behavioural Science Expert. Returning to work - the practicalities

Episode 3 In this episode looking at HR related matters connected with Covid-19 and return to work, I look at the practical changes businesses need to make to accommodate staff returning to work and also the practical steps to help staff comply with this overcoming old habits and learning new ways of working.  My guest is Andrea Quinn, expert in the application of behavioural science. Contact Caroline Rochford - info@carolinerochfordconsulting.co.uk Andrea Quinn andrea@geelox.co.uk [andrea@geelox.co.uk] Useful links: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-infection-prevention-and-control/covid-19-personal-protective-equipment-ppe [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-infection-prevention-and-control/covid-19-personal-protective-equipment-ppe] https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/working-safely/index.htm  [https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/working-safely/index.htm ] Produced by Kerr Mathieson for Audio Outsource music supplied by Purple Planet Music

The HR Insights Podcast EP2 with Lorraine Smith, HR Consultant. Returning to work - who and how?

In this episode of a 6-part series looking at HR related matters connected with Covid-19, I consider what businesses need to start thinking about when re-boarding their staff coming back to work; and suggest some changes to HR related documents and policies that may need to be updated together with how to manage annual leave during this time. My guest is Lorraine Smith, fellow HR Consultant who will provide some insights from her experience advising clients to date. Contact: Caroline Rochford - info@carolinerochfordconsulting.co.uk Lorraine Smith - Owner, Bravo Zulu HR, lorrainesmith@bravolzuluhr.co.uk Produced by Kerr Mathieson for Audio Outsource music from www.purple-planet.com