Buzzing About HR
Buzzing About HR by https://www.kateunderwoodhr.co.uk is the go-to podcast for anyone looking to make their workplace better. Hosted by HR expert Kate Underwood, each episode dives into the latest HR trends, essential tools, and practical strategies to help businesses of all sizes navigate the ever-evolving world of work. From improving employee engagement to tackling real-world HR challenges, Kate shares actionable advice you can implement right away. Whether you're an HR professional, a business owner, or someone passionate about people, this podcast will keep you ahead of the curve and buzzing with ideas to drive success in your workplace.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 24 episodes
Buzzing About HR
Latest Episodes
How One Appeal Mistake Cost a Pub More Than Halloumi Fries
A shift manager with a clean record was unfairly dismissed for giving a colleague a 50% staff discount for takeaway food instead of the policy-compliant 20%. The tribunal ruled that the appeal process failed to consider proportionality, treatin...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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10:30
HR Without the Headache: Decoding the Employment Rights Bill
Feeling overwhelmed by the Employment Rights Bill landing in your inbox? Take a deep breath – you've got time. The latest legal roadmap outlines changes rolling out in stages between 2025 and 2027, not crashing down tomorrow.This episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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9:24
The Reality Check Your Business Needs Before Hiring Your Next Freelancer
Have you ever hired someone who invoices monthly, works regular hours, and calls themselves a freelancer? That seemingly straightforward arrangement might be putting your business at serious financial risk. I'm shedding light on the murky world...
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Episode 23
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10:04
Your Business Has a Legal Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment—Here's Exactly What to Do
Have you caught up with the Worker Protection Amendment yet? Since October 2024, all UK employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work - and there are no exemptions for small businesses.Whether...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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12:09
Navigating the Complexities of UK Maternity Pay: A Small Business Guide
Drowning in maternity paperwork? Feeling like you're juggling flaming spreadsheets while trying to decipher HMRC emails more terrifying than overdraft notifications? You're not alone.Today's episode dives deep into the complex world of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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13:37
