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Buzzing About HR
Kate Underwood
44 episodes
1 week ago
In this episode of Buzzing About HR, we drop into that familiar end of year moment. It is the 23rd of December. The calendar has slid onto the floor, budget papers are wedged under a mug, and the to do list looks like it is multiplying when you are not looking. If December chaos has a habit of following you into January, this episode is designed to stop that happening. This is a calm, practical reset to help you step into 2026 feeling organised rather than already behind. Over a brisk, biscu...
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In this episode of Buzzing About HR, we drop into that familiar end of year moment. It is the 23rd of December. The calendar has slid onto the floor, budget papers are wedged under a mug, and the to do list looks like it is multiplying when you are not looking. If December chaos has a habit of following you into January, this episode is designed to stop that happening. This is a calm, practical reset to help you step into 2026 feeling organised rather than already behind. Over a brisk, biscu...
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Buzzing About HR
Start 2026 Strong By Fixing Five Simple HR Jobs Today
In this episode of Buzzing About HR, we drop into that familiar end of year moment. It is the 23rd of December. The calendar has slid onto the floor, budget papers are wedged under a mug, and the to do list looks like it is multiplying when you are not looking. If December chaos has a habit of following you into January, this episode is designed to stop that happening. This is a calm, practical reset to help you step into 2026 feeling organised rather than already behind. Over a brisk, biscu...
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1 week ago
15 minutes

Buzzing About HR
Special Edition: The Employment Rights Bill Explained in Plain English for SME's
In this episode of Buzzing About HR, we turn down the noise and focus on what really matters. The UK Employment Rights Bill is full of big headlines and bigger opinions, but small businesses need something much simpler. Clear decisions, clear steps, and no late nights trying to decode legislation. This episode is about cutting through the chaos and translating recent rule changes into something you can actually use. Not theory. Not political noise. Just what applies to you, what is already ...
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2 weeks ago
19 minutes

Buzzing About HR
How Small Employers Can Build A Resilient Early Careers Pipeline In A Shaky UK Job Market
In this episode of Buzzing About HR, I want to talk about something that is getting lost in the headlines. Hiring might be slowing down, confidence might be wobbling, but small businesses can still build a really solid early careers pipeline without spending a fortune or exhausting their teams. This one is for anyone who has noticed fewer decent applicants, people disappearing halfway through the process, or managers saying they simply do not have the time or headspace to train someone new. I...
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2 weeks ago
19 minutes

Buzzing About HR
How To Keep Morale High And Customers Happy When December Chaos Hits
In this episode of Buzzing About HR, we step straight into the festive chaos that hits every small business in December. Hazel is asleep under a pile of Christmas lights, the inbox is bursting with last minute shifts and mystery calendar blocks, and everyone is only one rota change away from losing the plot. If December normally feels like a burnout buffet mixed with fairy lights, this episode is your life raft. I take you through the real reasons things go wrong at this time of year and how...
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3 weeks ago
15 minutes

Buzzing About HR
How To Get Ready For The UK Employment Rights Bill Without Drowning In Admin
Big HR changes are on the way, and we’re turning the noise into a clear plan. Kate breaks down the Employment Rights Bill for UK small employers with plain-English timelines, practical examples, and the exact places to focus so you protect people, manage risk, and avoid last‑minute scrambles. We start with what’s locked in versus what’s likely: a six-month unfair dismissal threshold from 1 January 2027, simpler statutory sick pay from April 2026 with day one eligibility and no lower earnings...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Buzzing About HR
How The Autumn Budget 2025 Hits Small Businesses
Send us a text In this episode of Buzzing About HR, I am digging into the Autumn Budget 2025 and what it actually means for small businesses. The headlines sound promising, but if you run a business, you know the real story is always in the numbers. This episode helps you understand what is changing, what it means for you, and what you can do next without any panic or guesswork. We talk about the big updates everyone is buzzing about right now and how they might affect wages, costs, hiring, t...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

Buzzing About HR
Making Men's Health Routine At Work
The moustaches are fun, but posters don’t cover shifts. We take a straight look at men’s health at work and how small teams can spot trouble early, protect time for care, and avoid expensive firefighting. From missed safety steps to hero shifts that end in burnout, we walk through the subtle signals leaders often miss and show how a few plain rules can turn chaos into calm. We share three vivid workplace snapshots: the appointment that never happens until it’s urgent, the calm supervisor who...
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1 month ago
13 minutes

Buzzing About HR
Quiet Quitting Isn’t The Problem; It’s The Signal You’ve Been Ignoring
The signs show up before the resignation letter lands: cameras off, ideas thin, meetings that end with nothing decided, and work kept tightly to the job description. We call it quiet quitting, but what’s really happening is a rational response to fuzzy goals, uneven workloads, and stalled growth. I unpack why disengagement is data, not defiance, and share a simple toolkit to turn the trend without cheesy pep talks or another all-hands. We start by naming the three big gaps that drain teams—c...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

Buzzing About HR
Practical Ways To Support Menopause And Keep Teams Fair
Send us a text In this episode of Buzzing About HR, I am diving into a question that so many businesses quietly worry about. Does offering menopause support genuinely help you keep brilliant people, or does it risk looking like special rules that create tension in the team? It is a tricky one, and today I take you through a grounded, practical way to get it right without drama. We start with the legal bits you actually need to know. Nothing overwhelming, just the parts that protect you and y...
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2 months ago
18 minutes

Buzzing About HR
How To Keep Clients Without Breaking Employment Law
Send us a text In this episode of Buzzing About HR, I am diving into one of those moments every HR person and business owner knows too well. A client is pushing for speed, your gut is shouting no, and you are stuck trying to keep the work without dropping your standards. We have all been there. I walk you through a simple way to stay calm, respond confidently and keep things legal without blowing up the relationship. You will hear wording you can use straight away, practical alternatives th...
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2 months ago
11 minutes

Buzzing About HR
From Cake Crumbs To Fair Perks: How To Spend HR Budget Where It Works
Send us a text A birthday cake, a messy keyboard, and a very pleased office dog set up a sharper question: are your perks pulling their weight or just glossing over deeper problems? We dig into a clear, UK‑focused approach to benefits that actually help people work and live better, starting with the truth that pay must be right before perks can shine. We share a simple framework that keeps teams included and spending tight. You’ll hear why small health wins like flu jabs, eye tests and a rea...
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2 months ago
8 minutes

Buzzing About HR
Why Promoting Your Star Performer Can Backfire And What To Do Instead
Send us a text In this episode of Buzzing About HR, host Kate Underwood tackles a familiar challenge for many businesses: what happens when your best doer becomes your newest manager. You know the story. Someone’s brilliant at their job, so you promote them… then watch them drown in rotas, one-to-ones and tough conversations they’ve never been trained for. Kate walks through a fair, practical way to grow real managers without losing your top talent along the way. She starts with the big tensi...
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2 months ago
7 minutes

Buzzing About HR
Flu Jabs: Perk or Pressure?
Send us a text Flu-jab season can help teams or harm trust. We show how to offer voluntary, privacy-first vouchers that cut absence without rota penalties, proof demands, or “us and them” culture. • why winter absence spikes disrupt rotas • how a voluntary scheme reduces risk • legal and data basics in plain English • minimal data design and deletion dates • inclusive comms for allergy, pregnancy, and faith • manager training to stop shaming and shift nudges • practical fixes for common poli...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

Buzzing About HR
You Can't Fire Someone Just Because They Called You a Dickhead
Send us a text Heated words exchanged on a Friday afternoon lead to an instant dismissal that could cost a business thousands in tribunal payments. Why? Because process matters more than the actual language used. Whether you're running a small business or handling HR solo, navigating workplace conduct issues is fraught with legal pitfalls. One poorly handled disciplinary action can spiral into costly tribunal claims, damaged team morale, and reputational harm. The truth is, tribunals don't s...
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4 months ago
16 minutes

Buzzing About HR
Beyond the Wagging Tails: The Real Impact of Dogs in the Workplace
Send us a text Office dogs can transform workplace culture when implemented thoughtfully, but require careful planning to avoid potential pitfalls. From boosting morale and facilitating connections between colleagues to serving as recruitment tools, dogs offer numerous benefits that must be balanced against considerations for allergies, safety, and fairness. • Dogs can significantly improve workplace morale and reduce stress levels • Regular dog walks encourage movement and provide healthy r...
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4 months ago
10 minutes

Buzzing About HR
How One Appeal Mistake Cost a Pub More Than Halloumi Fries
Send us a text 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, treating negligence as deliberate dishonesty and ignoring the employee's long service. • Long-serving shift manager allowed 50% discount on takeaway food when policy only permitted 20% • Business dismissed for gross misconduct after CCTV and ti...
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4 months ago
10 minutes

Buzzing About HR
HR Without the Headache: Decoding the Employment Rights Bill
Send us a text 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 episode cuts through the complexity with a clear timeline of what's changing and when. We start with union-related measures at Royal Assent (likely late 2025), moving to the April 2026 changes including day-one rights to paternity leave, sick pay fro...
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4 months ago
9 minutes

Buzzing About HR
HR Paperwork That Actually Saves You (Not the Stuff That Just Looks Important)
In this episode of Buzzing About HR, we are tackling one of the biggest time drains in small businesses. HR paperwork that looks official, feels heavy, and completely fails you the moment something goes wrong. If your records live across policies, screenshots, folders and WhatsApp messages, this one is for you. This episode is about getting you out of the paperwork snowstorm and into something far simpler. Records that are short, signed, dated and easy to find. The kind that protect your peo...
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5 months ago
11 minutes

Buzzing About HR
Your First Week Sets The Truth About Your Business And Whether Good People Stay
In this episode of Buzzing About HR, we start with a first day that far too many people recognise. No logins. An induction from 2016. A team who did not know someone was starting, let alone their name. And by lunchtime, that new hire is already wondering if they made a mistake. A messy first day tells people everything they need to know about your business. And it is rarely the message you want to send. This episode is about turning that chaos into a simple, repeatable onboarding system that ...
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5 months ago
16 minutes

Buzzing About HR
When A Quick Raise Fixes One Problem And Starts Five More
In this episode of Buzzing About HR, we are talking about that moment every small business owner dreads. The kettle is on, payroll is tight, and an email lands with a counteroffer attached. July has a habit of doing this. Budgets are already set, cover is thin, and suddenly, competitors are dangling a bit more money or a promise of Fridays off. Instead of panic-matching and accidentally setting fire to your pay structure, I walk you through a calm, repeatable way to make fair pay decisions th...
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6 months ago
14 minutes

Buzzing About HR
In this episode of Buzzing About HR, we drop into that familiar end of year moment. It is the 23rd of December. The calendar has slid onto the floor, budget papers are wedged under a mug, and the to do list looks like it is multiplying when you are not looking. If December chaos has a habit of following you into January, this episode is designed to stop that happening. This is a calm, practical reset to help you step into 2026 feeling organised rather than already behind. Over a brisk, biscu...