Alastair Swindlehurst

Not Another HRPodcast

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Not Another HR Podcast is a practical, no-nonsense podcast about the realities of HR, employment law, and running businesses with people in them. Hosted by HR consultant Alastair from EZHR and employment lawyer Rachel Rigg from Horsfield Menzies, the podcast explores the messy middle where employment law meets real workplaces. Each episode tackles the issues HR professionals, managers and business owners are dealing with right now — from new legislation and tribunal trends to workplace culture, grievances, investigations and the occasional completely unexpected problem. Rather than getting los...

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Alastair Swindlehurst

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A.I, A.I.,....Oh! Why Every Business Needs an AI Policy (Before It's Too Late) 29.06.2026 41:49

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the workplace—but most businesses are adopting AI faster than they're putting the right safeguards in place. In this episode of Not Another HR Podcast, HR consultant Alastair Swindlehurst and employment solicitor Rachel Rigg explore the biggest technology and AI pitfalls they're seeing businesses fall into every week. From employees using ChatGPT w...

Not Another HR Podcast - Stress, Tribunals & Business Survival: The Challenges Employers Are Facing Right Now 08.06.2026 39:17

This week on Not Another HR Podcast , Rachel and Alastair tackle the growing tension between supporting employees and managing businesses that are already under serious pressure. From occupational health frustrations and “reasonable adjustment” requests, to whether HR is becoming too bureaucratic, this episode dives into the messy reality employers are navigating right now. We discuss: Why employe...

Not Another HR Podcast #4 Tribunal Chaos, AI Grievances & Why HR Is Getting Harder 05.05.2026 41:22

In this episode of Not Another HR Podcast, Rachel Rigg (Horsfield Menzies) and Alastair Swindlehurst (EZHR) unpack the growing pressure facing employers as tribunals rise, grievances become more complex, and AI starts inserting itself into workplace disputes. From sexual harassment and ADHD-related claims to AI-generated grievances and six-year tribunal timelines, the conversation looks at what’s...

Not Another HR Podcast #3 13.04.2026 42:15

In this episode of Not Another HR Podcast , Rachel Rigg (Horsfield Menzies) and Alastair Swindlehurst (EZHR) break down the latest developments in UK employment law—and what they actually mean for employers trying to keep up. From April’s annual rate increases (including National Minimum Wage, SSP, and redundancy caps) to the ever-evolving complexity of holiday pay, the conversation dives into the...

NAHRP #2 The Compliance Wave (and How Not to Drown in It) 22.03.2026 58:49

April is bringing a wave of HR changes—and if you’re an employer, it can feel like you’re about to be hit by all of them at once. In this episode of Not Another HR Podcast, Alastair (Founder at EZHR) and Rachel (Senior Associate at Horsfield Menzies) break down what actually matters, what’s just noise, and where businesses should focus their time. From statutory sick pay changes and National Minim...

Not Another HR podcast #1 HR Is About to Get Messy: The Impact of New Employment Laws & AI Grievances 08.03.2026 42:31

Welcome to Not Another HR Podcast – the podcast for HR people who want practical conversations, not textbook answers. In this episode, Alastair and Rachel talk through some of the big employment law changes coming down the line and what they actually mean for businesses trying to operate in the real world. From statutory sick pay changes and paternity rights, to sexual harassment laws, AI-generate...