The HR Issue

In our exciting season finale, Nebel welcomes Kellie Nedelcoux, Founder of Career and Parenthood, and Cecilia Crossley, Founder of Uplifting People and From Babies with Love, to share their insights on the intricate world of career transitions. Together, they delve into the pivotal moments that shape professional paths and how HR changemakers can foster a supportive culture that embraces employees...

Featuring guest Joanne Lockwood, Founder of SEE Change Happen & Inclusion Bites Academy, this episode explores the essential shift from mere inclusion towards cultivating genuine belonging within organisations. Nebel and Joanne unpack clear strategies for embedding inclusive values into workplace culture, a renewed focus on positive people experiences and the real impact of leadership training...

In this episode, Nick Court, CEO at The People Experience Hub, joins Nebel to discuss the critical role employee voice plays in shaping company culture.  The conversation defines what true listening looks like and highlights practical strategies to move beyond metrics and genuinely harness feedback.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Nebel speaks with Carolyn Shepherd, Founder & Lead Consultant at Emmeline AI and HR Most Influential Thinker 2025, about the transformative power of AI in the workplace. Carolyn discusses the need to challenge conventional mindsets and for leaders to adopt a growth-oriented approach that reduces friction and empowers employees. Together they explore how organisations can leverage AI not...

Kicking off season 2, Nebel Crowhurst is joined by Perry Timms, Chief Energy Officer at PTHR and HR Most Influential Thinker 2022 for an insightful episode looking at the crucial need to align Employee Value Propositions with evolving employee beliefs and expectations, as well as the challenges facing HR in delivering this against a backdrop of shifting priorities and technological advancements.&n...

Looking back at Season One with Chris Britton and introducing our new host for Season 2: Nebel Crowhurst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HR Issue Season 2 is coming soon. From budget cuts to DE&I, culture to engagement, we’re unpacking the big challenges shaping people teams across the UK. Season 2 starts on January 20th 2026. Subscribe now and stay ahead of the issues that matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unpacking the Employment Rights Bill   Join us for this very special episode of The HR Issue where we break down the upcoming Employment Rights Bill, its groundbreaking policies and what it will mean for employees, organisations and HR teams across the country in 2026 and beyond.   Fractional CPO, one of HR Magazine's Most Influential Practitioners of 2025 and host of the upcoming s...

Often when we talk about employee wellbeing, we neglect to think of ourselves, the HR professionals behind the programmes, the initiatives and the benefits. But in HR, we’re seeing more and more people leaving their roles, often citing burnout as the major reason.     Fresh off the publication of her recent study into the state of HR wellbeing, Dr Jo Burrell, multi-ward winning clin...

What we eat has a huge impact on our physical health, the energy we have, and our mental wellbeing. This ultimately plays a part in shaping the individual that we bring to our personal and professional lives. But we often overlook what our brains need in terms of nutrition to support sleep, mental health and overall cognitive function.    Chris will be joined by Kimberley Wilson, a chart...

The role that fitness has on reinforcing positive mental health, through the release of endorphins, reduction of stress and even alleviation of symptoms of anxiety and depression, is undeniable. But with 46% of UK employees feeling unsupported by their employer when it comes to physical wellbeing, organisations clearly need to be doing more to support the health of their people.    ...

Money can be a taboo subject amongst family and friends, but with only 6% of Brits feeling comfortable enough to discuss financial anxiety with their colleagues or managers, it’s no surprise that many employees are suffering in silence. Providing benefits to extend people’s salaries is almost expected of employers in 2025 but going above and beyond that to offer financial education and put a syste...

With many UK companies now employing a blend of full-time, part-time and contingent workers, working across in-person, remote or hybrid roles, the challenge for employers to support the wellbeing of each and every individual has never been higher. And at a time when 1 in 3 UK employees experiences loneliness and disconnection at work, it’s been proven that a one-size-fits-all approach simply won’t...

The HR Issue - a new podcast exploring the evolving world of work. From budget cuts to DE&I, culture to engagement, we’re unpacking the big challenges shaping people teams across the UK. Season 1 drops August 12th . Subscribe now and stay ahead of the issues that matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.