MHR Podcast

Andy and Alice discuss the benefits of considering financial wellbeing in your workforce, and review how businesses can soothe financial woes and help make their employees feel more secure.

The end of the financial year can be stressful for payroll teams. Andy and Alice are taking you through MHR’s tax year end checklist to consider what this means for businesses.

Joe joins Andy and Alice to talk about Epilepsy Awareness Day, bust some myths about how it can affect people at work, and discuss what businesses can do to support employees with epilepsy.

This week, we're talking about labour hoarding and how this practice benefits organisations looking to retain talent and avoid expensive recruitment processes.

Alice and Andy are joined by Julia as they celebrate International Women’s Day and reflect on what we can all do to support the theme of ‘Inspire Inclusion’ in the workplace.

We’re back for another update reflecting on the freshly released Spring Budget. Andy is joined by MHR’s legislation experts to discuss how the new announcements affect businesses and employees.  

In this episode, Alice and Andy discuss the changing expectations on moving and changing careers. How long does a newer generation expect to stay in a role? And is this the same for all industries?

Andy and Alice discuss the difficulties faced by remote workers this week including productivity monitoring and the fear of disconnection as the modern world continues to evolve. 

This week is all about the environment you work in, and how crucial it is to have a productive space whether you’re office-based or not. Andy and Alice cover what a workplace should offer you and the benefits an optimal space provides.

This week, Andy and Alice talk about communication. They review our latest Employee Experience research and discuss how HR tech provides a route to building a better on employee retention and satisfaction.  

This week, Andy and Alice continue our predictions mini-series to take a look at what the world of Learning will look like in 2024.

Remember - a developed employee is an empowered one!

This week, Andy and Alice discuss their predictions for the world of Finance in 2024 - are Finance leaders feeling the crunch in more than just their numbers?

Andy and Alice discuss the key challenges facing the world of work regarding HR. From team burnout, to building a diverse workforce and the supporting roles to be played by automation and AI - it's not one to be missed.

We do a deep dive into the key payroll challenges businesses and employers will face this year. Andy and Alice discuss the risks payroll departments face, how real-time payroll can solve these and ways payroll can support financial wellbeing.

Andy and Alice chat through the biggest HR challenge for the start of 2024 - retention. They discuss how businesses can kick start the new year with resolutions on employee development, communication and recognition, along with how a good people software can help.

Andy and Alice sit down for one last time this year for a 2023 wrap up: recapping the trends, changes and key themes throughout the world of work this year.

As the world of work winds down for Christmas, Andy and Alice tackle the challenges presented to HR over the festive period and how to handle them.

This week, Andy and Alice are exploring how organisations can make their HR processes more sustainable from recruitment, training through to performance management and the talent benefits it can bring.

In a special episode, Andy sits down with MHR's Legislation Team, Neil and James to discuss the latest announcements in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and what they mean for UK businesses.

This week Andy and Emma discuss the importance of corporate giving, and how businesses and charitable organisations alike can benefit from working together. Andy has the 'stache to prove it!

This week Andy and Alice recognise Talk Money Week, discussing the importance of having open conversations about money, and how organisations can identify and safeguard the financial wellbeing needs of their employees.

This week Andy and Emma give a sneak preview of MHR's predictions on what to expect in the world of work in HR, Payroll and Finance in 2024. The forecast? A busy one!

With the *cough* Christmas holidays *cough* fast approaching, Andy and Emma discuss how technology can support onboarding the influx of temporary workers during the festive season.

It's time to break the stigma and raise awareness around Menopause. In a special episode, Andy and Emma are joined by Julia Roberts to discuss the importance of encouraging colleagues to talk more openly about menopause and how employers can support the wellbeing of those experiencing it.

This week Andy and Emma are joined by Julia Roberts for a special episode in recognition of World Mental Health Day - highlighting the importance of considering good mental health as an integral part of our overall health and wellbeing.

This week Andy and Emma are joined by Jaime Foster for a special episode in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - highlighting the importance of breaking the taboo with education about the disease in the workplace.

This week Andy and Emma discuss how businesses are investing in AI employees, and raise the question of how ready businesses are to embrace the technology. 

This week Andy and Tom explore the various routes that both employees and employers can take to enable personal development and growth.

This week Andy and Emma discuss the September influx of Gen Z into the workforce, and the importance of embracing their talents and creating a lasting impact on their careers.

It's back to business for Andy and Emma this week as they discuss the impact of coming back to work after the summer holidays, and what organisations can do to re-energise their team and add value.

This week Andy and Emma are talking all things sick days, from the etiquettes of battling illness at work to the craziest reasons employees have pulled a sickie!

It's all in the detail this week as Andy and Emma discuss the importance of building your brand on LinkedIn, with hints and tips on how to make your profile stand out - and common (and often cringeworthy) mistakes to avoid!

It's time to smell the coffee this week as Andy and Emma discuss the impact of hustle culture on employers and employees - and how to prioritise yourself first. You should hear Andy's hustle routine!

Andy and Emma go together like PB & J this week as they discuss the benefits of building friendships at work. The real question is, how well do they really know each other?

This week, Andy and Emma review the latest Flexible Working Bill to pass through Royal Assent - and how employers and employees alike can benefit. 

Andy and Emma are back from their holidays - and they've been served a meeting medley! The duo discuss the rise in workplace meetings and alternative solutions to improve productivity and communication. 

We're all going on a summer holiday this week as Andy and Emma discuss the rising trend of 'hush holidays' - and the responsibilities that organisations have to manage their employees annual leave entitlement.

It's a family affair this week as Andy and Emma discuss the advantages of a family owned business - and celebrate our most recent Midlands Family Business of the Year Award win! 

This week, Andy and Emma discuss the changing culture of workplace benefits and their importance to employees.

They also explore some more nuanced benefits... plant leave anyone?

Wooooah! This week, Andy and Emma celebrate reaching 25 episode milestone of the MHR Podcast with a half year review. Prepare for lots of reminiscing!

That's Ms Ingram, to you and I. This week, Andy and Emma discuss the development of AI bot, Avery Ingram who is now available to hire by businesses - it is said she is 'Avery good assistant!'

This week, Andy and Emma discuss the changing landscape of the job market - with more graduates favouring salary over mental health during the financial crunch - and what businesses can do to support all employees with their financial wellbeing.

This week, P̶h̶i̶l̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶K̶i̶r̶s̶t̶y̶ Andy and Emma discuss the importance of choosing your office location wisely and the business benefits it can bring.

They also discuss some office 'quirks' that raise a few eyebrows!

This week, Andy and Emma discuss the changing relationship with alcohol in workplace culture, and how organisations can create a more inclusive environment for their teetotal colleagues.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, Andy and Emma are joined by Julia Roberts, Internal Trainer and Mental Health First Aider here at MHR to discuss this years theme of Anxiety and what organisations can do to support their employees.

This week, Andy and Emma discuss common workplace 'icks' - like food theft - and the impact that these petty crimes can have on business culture. 

In celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III, this week Andy and Emma are discussing the positive benefits that a change in leadership can bring to a business.

They also discover their Royal Names!

...easy as 123! This week, Andy and Emma are joined by Ian MacKinnon, Product Owner of Learning here at MHR to discuss the changing landscape of learning and what businesses can do to improve their LMS strategies.