The Employment Law & HR Podcast

By: Alison Colley Solicitor from Real Employment Law Advice
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  • Established in August 2014 this is a podcast for Employers, HR professionals and anyone who is interested in employment law & HR. It is designed to bring you an update on the Law and best practice for managing and recruiting staff and for dealing with any issues that may arise at work. Employment law changes on a daily basis and it can be really hard to keep up to date with the changes and essential elements of what you need to know to successfully run your business. This podcast is designed to bring you all the information you need to know in an easy to listen, easy to understand and easy to implement way. Looking at things from a practical as well as legal perspective. Your legal lighthouse, guiding you through a sea of employment legislation.
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Episodes
  • Suicide Awareness for Employers

    Suicide Awareness for Employers
    Dec 9 2024
    In this episode 237 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Steve Phillip founder of The Jordan Legacy an organisation founded following his life-changing experience after the death of his son Jordan. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What employers need to be aware of with regards to suicide.Tips on how to manage conversations about suicide.Why every employer has a role to play in preventing suicide.Resources that all employers can access.Managing employee wellbeing and mental health generally. Resources Zero Suicide Alliance 20-minute free video training resource: https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/training The Hub of Hope – postcode search for local help and support: https://hubofhope.co.uk/ The Jordan Legacy website: https://thejordanlegacy.com/ The Jordan Legacy Help & Resources website page: https://thejordanlegacy.com/help-resources/ Steve Phillip Steve Phillip was a successful leadership & sales coach and corporate speaker, heading towards semi-retirement, when, in December 2019, he received a call that would change his life forever; his 34 year old son, Jordan, had taken his own life. Within 12 months of this life-changing experience, Steve established The Jordan Legacy CIC to provide hope to people who are feeling suicidal, by engaging all those who share his ambition prevent all preventable suicides’. With a following of more than 60,000 people on LinkedIn, Steve delivers impactful and inspiring talks and interviews, using his own lived experience and insight to help others spot the signs that someone might be struggling with their mental health and how to provide support to those who are feeling suicidal. Steve delivers talks and interviews on the topic of suicide awareness and prevention to corporate organisations, charities, education centres, the Police, the Military and other organisations and community groups throughout the UK and overseas, including policy makers in various UK Government departments. 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗛 Website: https://thejordanlegacy.com/ Jordan’s Space – The Jordan Legacy’s fortnightly radio show https://thejordanlegacy.com/jordans-space-on-yowah/ E: steve@thejordanlegacy.com LinkedIn – (Steve’s profile): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevephilliphope/ LinkedIn – The Jordan Legacy Company page https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jordan-legacy-foundation/ Instagram: @jordanlegacyUK https://www.instagram.com/jordanlegacyuk/ Twitter – The Jordan Legacy: @jordanlegacyUK https://twitter.com/jordanlegacyUK Twitter – (Steve’s profile) @hopestevep https://twitter.com/hopestevep Facebook – (The Jordan Legacy) https://www.facebook.com/thejordanlegacycic/ Training for your Team Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams. Please drop me an email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw
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    32 mins
  • Effective One to One and Supervision Meetings: Tips for Managers

    Effective One to One and Supervision Meetings: Tips for Managers
    Nov 25 2024
    In this episode 236 of the podcast I bring you my tips and ideas on how to have effective one to one and supervision meetings with staff. One of the things that many managers struggle with when managing people is maintaining regular meaningful communications with staff. In this episode of the podcast I cover: What is a one to one and supervision meeting.What is the difference between a one to one and a supervision meeting.Why it is important to incorporate in your management of staff.Why it does not have to be a complicated process.Why it is effective in improving performance.The steps needed to hold effective one to one and supervision meetings.What to include in your conversation.Why follow up is critical to successHow it will save you time in the long run. When preparing for one to one’s or supervision meetings I strongly recommend you read the work by Gary Vaynerchuck on Kind Candour. You can read a blog post on it here: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/kind-candor-and-why-how-you-deliver-the-medicine-matters-road-to-twelve-and-a-half-series/ Alternatively his book, Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success is even better as a resource for managers. You can purchase the book via Amazon HERE * *please note that if you use this link it is an affiliate link which means whilst it will not cost you any more however we will receive a referral payment from Amazon. Sexual Harassment Training Requirements: Prevention Obligation DIY Training for Employees – £18 per person (inclusive of VAT) We have created a training programme for all employees so that they understand what Sexual Harassment is, how to report and what they should be doing to help prevent sexual harassment. The training can be completed as required and will take approximately 75 minutes to complete. For more information or to access the course please go to: We are also offering a discount for bulk orders to please contact me by mail alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk for more information. Certificates will be provided for all attendees as proof of training. Training for your Team Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams. Please drop me an email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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    19 mins
  • Redundancy Protection on Maternity Leave

    Redundancy Protection on Maternity Leave
    Nov 11 2024
    In this episode 235 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about a recent case decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, Hunter V Carnival plc in which the Appeal Tribunal considered the protection provided by regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999. In this episode we cover: The protection provided to women on maternity leave by regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999.The analysis of a suitable alternative vacancy in the context of maternity leave protection when a redundancy situation arises.What employers have to consider if they are making redundancies when an employee is on maternity leave or another period of family leave.What the difference is between reducing numbers of staff in a role and creating new reduced number roles. You can read the full judgment here: Hunter v Carnival plc Sexual Harassment Training Requirements: Prevention Obligation Webinar Training for Managers 20th November at 10am 90-minute training webinar to ensure they understand what sexual harassment is, how to prevent sexual harassment and reporting and investigation obligations and processes. Each webinar is 90 Minutes, and the cost is £81.96 per person. To book please head to Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sexual-harassment-prevention-training-for-managers-tickets-1059654728819?aff=oddtdtcreator Marie Fall, Chief People and Culture Officer from Axel Arigato had this to say about the training provided: “We recently participated in a workshop led by Alison Colley on sexual harassment prevention, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. Alison brought an engaging and structured approach, delivering critical insights with clarity and depth. The session was interactive, making the complex topic accessible and relatable for all our leaders. The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting both the quality of the content and Alison’s expert facilitation. We left feeling equipped and motivated to foster a safe, respectful workplace culture. Thank you, Alison, for an impactful session!” DIY Training for Employees – £18 per person (inclusive of VAT) We have also created a training programme for all employees so that they understand what Sexual Harassment is, how to report and what they should be doing to help prevent sexual harassment. The training can be completed as required and will take approximately 75 minutes to complete. For more information or to access the course please go to: We are also offering a discount for bulk orders to please contact me by mail alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk for more information. Certificates will be provided for all attendees as proof of training. Training for your Team Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams. Please drop me an email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw
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    18 mins

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