MHR Podcast

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. Don't forget to join our Facebook group to engage in any discussions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mhrpodcast

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.