HS Direct

Direct Approach

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Want to keep on top of the business must-knows – from trends and industry updates to legislation changes and best practice guidance in Health & Safety, HR & Employment Law? Introducing the HS Direct podcast! Created for ambitious small business owners, our experts will help you keep ahead of the curve and ensure your business is operating safely and compliantly and in the best place possible to survive and thrive. If you’ve got any topic suggestions or questions about the content covered, drop us an email at marketing@hsdirect.co.uk.

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Episodes

How to win more work through tendering 24.04.2026 24:50

Sick of losing out on tenders? Not sure where to start with SSIP, accreditations, or ISO certifications? In this episode of The Direct Approach podcast, Ian and Ben break down exactly what you need to win more work through tendering - and bust some of the biggest myths holding contractors back. Whether you're a sole trader chasing your first council contract or an established firm looking to land...

Accreditations: the key to bigger contracts 24.02.2026 19:21

Accreditations. Everyone says you need them, but no one tells you why they matter or how to get started. In this episode of The Direct Approach Podcast, Ian and Ben get straight to the point. Tune in as they break down everything you need to know about Health & Safety accreditations and why they’re one of the biggest growth levers for contractors and construction businesses. Whether you’re bei...

AI-powered Health & Safety: The safe way to use it 04.12.2025 26:40

AI can write a policy in seconds… but should you trust it with Health & Safety and compliance? In this episode of The Direct Approach, Ian and Ben are joined by Ryan, Commercial AI Lead at Citation. Together, they explore the real impact of AI on Health & Safety, why generic outputs can be risky, how to use AI safely with a trust-but-verify approach, and what “agentic AI” means as tools st...

The value of peace of mind 11.11.2025 10:39

Hello and welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, The Direct Approach! From e-learning to employee contracts, health and safety docs to stellar accreditations, join hosts Ben and Ian as they talk about what HS Direct is, and how it helps give businesses two important things: time back, and peace of mind.