MHR Podcast

Alice sits down with Kate to discuss getting started in your career: from graduate schemes and apprenticeships to the importance of networking and skills development.

Andy sits down with Charles to discuss Cyber Security Awareness Month, bust some myths and share some advice on how employees and businesses can make their work life more secure.  

Alice and Andy reflect on World Mental Health Day and this year's theme of 'workplace mental health' (as set by the World Federation of Mental Health). We discuss how important it is to have open conversations about people's wellbeing and an empathetic company culture.

In this episode, Alice and Andy discuss the topic of side hustles. We look at the reasons people may take on other revenue opportunities and how they can be balanced with your day job, along with considerations for HR.

In this episode Andy calls Connor and Leigh in Las Vegas as they attend the HR Tech Conference and Exhibition.

The team talk about what’s it's like to be at the event, what conversations the event is starting and why it’s important to be part of the discussion.

This week, Andy and Alice discuss the essential checklist for end-of-year reviews and proactive business planning for 2025.

Andy and Alice are joined by James Storey from Planet Mark to discuss why sustainability is so important for businesses and how MHR have worked with Planet Mark to work towards our sustainability goals.

We're celebrating the CIPP National Payroll Week in style! In this episode, Andy is joined by Kay to discuss how MHR is celebrating with PayFest and the new payroll research report.

This week Alice and Andy discuss work addiction, a healthy work-life balance, and what it means to be a workaholic. The team address the signs and red flags of bad work practice.

This week, Andy and Alice discuss the balance of learning on the job and lying about your skills at work. CV fraud isn't a good look, but development opportunities are always worth exploring.

Andy and Alice talk about how to manage work life balance, how to boost morale and manage holiday stresses during the summer when team members are away.  

This week, Andy and Alice discuss the importance of communicating and encouraging adoption of employee benefits packages in the workplace. They review research that suggests uptake is low and businesses need to do more.

This week, Andy and Alice look at how we can learn from high-performance athletes and the 2024 Olympics, including goal setting, teamwork, and training.

This week Alice sits down with Trefor Walters to understand what cybersecurity is and how it makes an impact to your organisation's data strategy.

The team sit down with MHR’s legislation expert James to discuss the key concerns and expectations businesses have following a general election and new government.

Andy and Alice review the headache that is migrating your HR and Payroll legacy system. Digital transformation can be free, and we show you how.

Andy and Alice tell us about what to expect from MHR and the live podcast episodes happening at this year's CIPD Festival of Work on 12th and 13th of June.

This week Andy and Alice discuss managing politics at work. The pair review appropriate ways to navigate discussing often controversial topics and manage healthy conflict in the workplace.

All aboard! Andy and Alice discuss best practices and approaches to new employee onboarding, what preboarding is, and how successful onboarding boosts business performance.  

We all know stress isn't good. Andy and Alice discuss how HR and employers can provide employees with the tools to combat stress in the workplace.

Andy chats to Alice about the DisruptHR event hosted in Nottingham last week, covering the engaging topics delivered by business and HR leaders.

Andy and Alice discuss the benefits and risks behind creating a more autonomous working culture to empower employees and harness automation in tech.

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.

To celebrate National Payroll Week, Andy and Emma discuss employee financial wellbeing, and steps that organisations can take to encourage financial freedom for their teams.

Make sure to sign-up for the MHR Payroll Summit happening on the 4th - 8th September to access the real-time payroll webinar, and a variety of free payroll resources.

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. 

...that laughter is the best medicine! This week, Andy and Emma discuss the positive and negative effects of humour in the workplace, and how it can be leveraged for the benefit of business. 

A little stress conversation a little more action please! This week, for National Stress Awareness Month, Andy and Emma talk about common stresses in the workplace and how people and businesses can tackle it. 

Things reach boiling point this week as Andy and Emma discuss office-based peer pressures and how teams can reduce it to a simmer. There’s a couple of yolks in there, too!

Shh! Shh! This week, Andy and Emma are discussing the rising trend of 'Quiet Hiring', where savvy HR leaders are focusing on upskilling existing employees to fulfil talent gaps in their organisations. We think that's something to shout about!

Shiver me timbers! This week, Andy and Emma are joined by MHR's Chief Security Officer, Will North, to discuss the increase in cyber security attacks on businesses across the UK - with advice on how to avoid your data being held to ransom!

In a special episode of the MHR Podcast, Andy and Emma are joined by Neil Tonks to review Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget announcement. 

With discussion around childcare reform, corporation tax and workforce accessibility - will it be a (spring) clean sweep for the Conservatives?

The tax year end is nigh this week as Andy and Emma invite MHR's Legislation Guru, Neil Tonks, to review the 22/23 tax year and what to expect for 23/24. 

And as 'Bare Minimum Monday's' make the news, they discuss other corporate buzzwords that should also come to an end!

Time is of the essence this week as Andy and Emma discuss the pitfalls of employee time theft and absenteeism – and the importance of bringing together workforce and people management systems. 

And it’s not just time that is being stolen…

In the spirit of Lent, this week Andy and Emma sit down to discuss bad management habits that need to go, from micromanagement to lack of team building – and how People Management Systems may just be the tonic!

Andy and Emma discuss the woes of paper holiday requests, old-style intranets, and how the right technology should aid employee communication and engagement across organisations. 

Emma guest-stars in the Quick-Fire Round once again.

Andy and Emma invite MHR’s Research Director Hannah Jeacock to the podcast to discuss ChatGPT again, what it could mean for the future of work and Andy declares his love for payroll!

Andy and Emma discuss the concept of 'Business as Usual,' how the world of work is anything but usual in a post-pandemic world and Emma stars in Guess That Business Acronym!

Andy is joined by Producer Tom alongside Julia Roberts and Chris Mellors, Internal Trainers at MHR, to discuss the increasing skills gaps organisations are facing, common themes across departments and how the right training can aid employee retention.

This week Andy and Emma are discussing all things AI, the rise of ChatGPT and how this may affect working life going forward.

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Andy and Emma chat about the January blues and what businesses can do to support all aspects of wellbeing for employees, with insights from MHR's Employee Experience report.

We’re going weekly! Join us for a new era of the MHR Podcast, where we bring you all the latest news and stories from the world of HR, payroll and finance.

Andy Fowler and our new host Emma Hatton, are joined by Emily Glover, our Head of Talent & Resourcing to discuss New Year's resolutions and some fascinating stories from the end of last year.

Jemma and Andy are joined for the final time by Neil Martin, previous Formula 1 strategist for Scuderia Ferrari, Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology and McLaren Racing. 🏎️

In this episode, they discuss strategically planning the direction of your organisation and ask Neil some personal highlights over the course of his career in Formula 1.

Jemma and Andy are joined by Neil Martin, previous Formula 1 strategist for Ferrari, Red Bull Racing and McLaren Racing, for the second part of this 3-part-special.

In this episode, discover what the current climate of data analytics looks like, as well as the challenges of application and adoption of a solid data strategy.

Jemma and Andy are joined by Neil Martin, previous Formula 1 strategist for Ferrari, Red Bull Racing and McLaren Racing, for this 3-part-special on how his journey with analytics and data drove his Formula 1 career and why every business should be data-driven.

In this episode, Jemma and Andy are joined by Philip Edwards, our Finance Director, to discuss the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, and the impact this will have on businesses and individuals going forward.

In this episode, Jemma and Andy are joined again by Liz Whitfield, Managing Director of Growth Plans, to discuss how building organisational resilience starts at a leadership level, and the traits great leaders have.

In this episode, Liz Whitfield, Managing Director of Growth Plans, joins Jemma and Andy to discuss the role of leadership and how it can support businesses in a crisis.

Andy and Jemma are joined by Neil Tonks, to discuss the new Mini Budget announced on Friday 23 September and the impact this will have on businesses going forward.

Jemma and Andy are joined by Camilla King to talk all about the future of payroll, National Payroll Week and how businesses can empower their employees with more detailed insights through real time features.

In this episode, Jemma and Andy are joined by Emily Glover, our Head of Talent and Resourcing.

They discuss The Great Resignation, talent shortages and the recruitment challenges faced in a post-pandemic world.

In this new episode, Jemma and Andy are joined by Alex and Alice from our graduate scheme. They talk all things sustainability, and how the world of work is focusing more on ESG as younger generations enter the workforce. 

In this episode, Andy and Jemma talk about the CIPD Festival of Work.