HR Unpacked

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.

HRUnpacked Episode 16 - How to create a decent organisation culture, attract good talent and develop brand appeal with Laura Kelly, Head of Talent and Culture at GG Hospitality.

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing the topic of creating a decent organisation culture, attract good talent and develop brand appeal
We are delighted to welcome Laura Kelly, Head of Talent and Culture at GG Hospitality.
Laura has 17 year’s experience in the hospitality industry and has significant experience within HR across multiple brands. Laura’s focus remains on the employee journey and experience as well as developing team members and delivering core brand values. Welcome Laura
Expertly Produced and Edited by Rhys Beard

HRUnpacked Episode 15 - Men's mental health & how the workplace can help with Hannah Bermudez

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing the topic of Men's mental health which has become an increasingly important public health issue, with significant implications for individuals, families, and society at large. Mental health statistics show that over a third of men (35%) think they've had a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their life.
According to research by The Priory organisation:
• 77% of men polled have suffered with symptoms of common mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress or depression
• 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health
• 29% of those say they are "too embarrassed" to speak about it, while 20% say there is a "negative stigma" on the issue
• The biggest cause of mental health issues in men’s lives are work (32%), their finances (31%) and their health (23%)
• 40% of men polled said it would take thoughts of suicide or self-harm to compel them to get professional help
We are delighted to welcome Hannah Bermudez, Director of People & Culture at Salford City Football Club. – Hannah is a highly qualified and experienced HR Professional as well as a qualified Management Coach and Mentor.
As Director of People & Culture, Hannah advises the Board on business critical and strategic areas at the Club, relating to Human Resources; Safeguarding; Player Care; ED&I; and Welfare & Wellbeing.

HRUnpacked Episode 14 - Employment Law reform in the Election Manifesto's with Nicola Mullineux Associate Director - HR Content at Peninsula

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing the 2024 General Election, taking place on the 4th July, we’re taking a look at some of the key promises relating to employment law made by the leading political parties.
 
We are delighted to welcome Nicola Mullineux , Associate Director - HR Content at Peninsula

HRUnpacked Episode 13 - How to help people be happy at work - with Sir Cary Cooper

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing Wellbeing at Work with  the effects of lockdown still affecting workplaces and how the balance has tilted from sickness absenteeism to sharp rises in presenteeism and leaveism. Other recent research also shows that, despite much more homeworking during and after pandemic lockdowns, 43% of people still experience presenteeism and slightly more (47%) leaveism.Research shows that good line management can make the difference between having great days at work and having a miserable time
 
We are delighted to welcome Sir Cary Cooper who is a distinguished psychologist and professor specializing in organisational psychology and workplace well-being. Currently, he serves as the 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. With a prolific career spanning over four decades, Professor Cary has authored and edited over 250 books and numerous scholarly articles. His research focuses on occupational stress, mental health in the workplace, and work-life balance.

HRUnpacked Episode 12 - What is Neurodiversity and how can employers support staff?

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing Neurodiversity which affects between 15–20 % of the UK population.  According to the National Autistic Society, 45% of neurodivergent people have lost or left their job because of challenges due to being misunderstood, with 102 cases being heard at employment tribunals in 2022 where employees said that their neurodiversity was part of the reason for the discrimination they experienced.
 
We are delighted to welcome Kayleigh Frost who is Head of Clinical Support at Health Assured, WelcomeKayleigh, great to have you on our podcast to discuss this important and increasingly challenging topic.  

HRUnpacked Episode 11-Improving the workplace with The Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing the Good Employment Charter which supports all employers in the Greater Manchester region regardless of size or sector, to improve employment standards.
We’re delighted to welcome Ian MacArthur who is Director of the GM Good Employment Charter

HRUnpacked Episode 10 - Can AI support HR professionals at every stage of the employee lifecycle?

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing AI and whether it can support HR professionals at every stage of the employee lifecycle.
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Maria Kutar who is a Reader in Information Systems at Salford Business School, Co-Lead of the Disruptive Technologies Research Cluster and a Board member of the UK Academy for Information Systems (UKAIS).
Maria is a multiple award-winning educator with extensive experience in curriculum development and academic leadership. Seeking to inspire individuals and businesses to achieve success through the use of digital technologies, Maria has fostered an understanding of the ethical and societal implications of their actions.
 

HRUnpacked Episode 9 - Accent-discrimination - Should accent be a protected characteristic

Welcome to this podcast where we will be discussing Accent Discrimination and whether it should be a protected characteristic.
We’re delighted to welcome PROFESSOR ROB DRUMMOND who is Professor of Sociolinguistics, Head of the Research Centre for Creative Writing, English Literature and Linguistics (CELL), and a founding member of the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies.
He has extensively researched on the ways in which spoken language varies between individuals and groups of speakers, and the role that language variation plays in the construction and performance of identity. His book, You’re All Talk: Why we are what we speak explores the enormous diversity in our spoken language to reveal extraordinary insights into how humans operate: how we perceive (and judge) other people and how we would like ourselves to be perceived.
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2023/oct/08/we-still-make-judgments-from-the-way-people-talk-rob-drummond-decodes-accent-prejudice
https://www.bigissue.com/life/regional-accents-disappearing-rob-drummond/

HRUnpacked Episode 8 - Quiet Quitting and the importance of employee engagement

The notion of ‘quiet quitting’ has been around for centuries with trade unions using ‘working to rule’ as a means of industrial action. However, there is now a contemporary trend where Generation Z workers are encouraged to do the bare minimum at work in order to avoid burnout, as they 'recalibrate what's important to them' after Covid. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Dr Ashley Weinberg who is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford as well as a Chartered Psychologist. He has 20 year’s experience in lecturing, researching and consultancy work, having produced four books on well-being at work and provides a fascinating insight into the psychology behind Quiet Quitting as well as the impact it has on the psychological contract.