HR Laws and Flaws
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Why aren’t (some) business owners doing enough to look after their workforce? Why are CEOs not doing enough to really drive diversity into the company? As a nation do we really understand the struggles people have in balancing their work and life? I get to the root of the issues, the genuine thoughts and feelings around the working world and working mums and dads, and this is a rollercoaster of emotions and thought processes from employers, employees and those who are finding it difficult to get into work. Join me in this journey of empowering the mentality of stakeholders and managers alike
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Story Time: why we turned down a client!
April 26, 2024 19:16 - 15 minutes - 7.6 MBIf there’s anything I’ve learnt in business is when and how to say “no”. This is a short story of a time when I turned down aclient who would’ve been with us for perhaps years to come.
How to Make Redundancies in a Small Business
October 13, 2023 05:13 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBDisclaimer: every redundancy matter is different, and employers should seek HR & employment law consultancy advice to manage their redundancy process in the most fair and lawful manner. In this episode I describe in detail how to follow a lawful redundancy process, how to manage the consultations, and what to include in correspondence to employees.
Shocking Questions I’ve Been Asked as a HR Business Owner
October 09, 2023 14:42 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThroughout the years, Ive been asked some very thought-provoking questions. The answers are shocking as the questions. Hopefully these answers will help you if you’re a business owner, or even if your aspiring HR consultancy practice owner. Wait until end to hear my thoughts around what diversity means today! It’ll spark some thought and debate.
Questions I’ve Been Asked as a HR Business Owner
October 09, 2023 14:42 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThroughout the years, Ive been asked some very thought-provoking questions. The answers are shocking as the questions. Hopefully these answers will help you if you’re a business owner, or even if your aspiring HR consultancy practice owner. Wait until end to hear my thoughts around what diversity means today! It’ll spark some thought and debate.
Intro: new style content you can expect on this platform
September 28, 2023 00:18 - 1 minute - 793 KBTo all business owners, leaders, managers, executive leaders, we have finally answered all of your questions and concerns. At HR Habitat we deal with hundreds of clients all over the UK, so we know what type of concerns you have. In this new style content we will be: looking at employment in bitesize pieces, dissecting tribunal cases so that you don’t make the same mistakes, and we will be speaking to business leaders just like you on the challenges they face in todays workplaces. There’s no ...
I'm Against 'International Women's Day'
March 31, 2022 22:27 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWe are always screaming things like 'equality for women' etc, but why? Listen to this bitesize episode with a huge impact, to find out why we do not agree to this celebration.
Creator of 'The Candle That Smells Like Discrimination' - Gender and ethnic minority diversity - WE ARE ALL HUMAN. With Chris King
November 29, 2021 16:19 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBWhat a topic, what a person- Chris is UNREAL. From creating The Candle That Smells Like Discrimination to making a real change in her luxury travel recruitment agency, they are making a real change by storm. This conversation really taught me a lot, it proved to me that working collaboratively means magic can happen. Just listen Chris and the passion that lies in their voice. It's time we accept everyone, make space for everyone and understand each other, and if there's anyone I would wa...
'Sleep is For the Weak' vs. 'No Sleep Makes One Weak' with Dr Lindsay Browning
November 10, 2021 16:14 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBListen to this very real episode on the impact of sleep and lack of sleep & insomnia. While its ok for you to not sleep and try to function, please don't impose this thought process on your staff. The increasing number of stakeholders who expect workers to carry on with no sleep & with high levels of job related stress is hitting an all time high. While targets are important, and yes, having a workforce that understands this is paramount, is not to say that when a member of staff approaches ...
From Rags to Riches - Selling DVDs for £1 to a £14million a year Business - True Story ft Rob Stone
November 03, 2021 02:55 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBRob Stone joins me today to talk about how he’s gone from have absolutely nothing to where he is today, turning over £14million a year. Success doesn’t come easy and while Rob speaks about his hunger and his thirst to make it, I’m am wowed but his determination and his resilience. But, every good comes at a price right? Rob tells us about his regrets and his down falls. What would you do in his position?
From Rags to Riches - Selling DVDs for £1 to a £14million a year Business - True Story
November 03, 2021 02:55 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBRob Stone joins me today to talk about how he’s gone from have absolutely nothing to where he is today, turning over £14million a year. Success doesn’t come easy and while Rob speaks about his hunger and his thirst to make it, I’m am wowed but his determination and his resilience. But, every good comes at a price right? Rob tells us about his regrets and his down falls. What would you do in his position?
Being Bullied or Being a Bully? Defining the Blurred Line ft Linda Crockett
October 27, 2021 11:18 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBI have a conversation with Linda Crocket- workplace bullying expert in Canada. Almost all of us have a different definition to what bullying means or how behaviour is exactly defined. Is bullying and act or a behaviour? Is it even bullying if it’s between two professional adults in the workplace? The reason why organisations do not have clear policies on this is because of the very fact that these questions remain unanswered. But today, Linda makes it transparent for both employers and employ...
Being Bullied or Being a Bully? Defining the Blurred Line
October 27, 2021 11:18 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBI have a conversation with Linda Crocket- workplace bullying expert in Canada. Almost all of us have a different definition to what bullying means or how behaviour is exactly defined. Is bullying and act or a behaviour? Is it even bullying if it’s between two professional adults in the workplace? The reason why organisations do not have clear policies on this is because of the very fact that these questions remain unanswered. But today, Linda makes it transparent for both employers and employ...
Single Mum Gives Up Career to Care for Neurodiverse Son. Could This Have Been Avoided? Ft Erin Walsh
October 21, 2021 17:08 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBErin talks to me about her struggles with being a young single mum to later find out about her son, Jack's Autism. While her path in life wasn't easy she has a very important message to other parents out there who are going through similar situations. And equally importantly, she has a message for all employers in todays corporate world. Listen to Erin's account of her life and the very raw emotions she experienced and how her previous employer and current employer dealt with her as a person....
Single Mum Gives Up Career to Care for Neurodiverse Son. Could This Have Been Avoided?.
October 21, 2021 17:08 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBErin talks to me about her struggles with being a young single mum to later find out about her son, Jack's Autism. While her path in life wasn't easy she has a very important message to other parents out there who are going through similar situations. And equally importantly, she has a message for all employers in todays corporate world. Listen to Erin's account of her life and the very raw emotions she experienced and how her previous employer and current employer dealt with her as a person....
Manage Tantrums at Home and Perfect Your Performance in the Boardroom ft Camilla McGill, Parent Coach
October 11, 2021 11:14 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBA first in the Career Progression and Parenthood series. PARENT GUILT. This phrase resonates with all parents. This sense of guilt is oftentimes down to the fact that parents feel that being at work means that they are not being fully productive parents. This is entirely untrue and today I shift this mindset with my special guest Camilla McGill, founder of My Parenting Solutions. Camilla is a very successful business owner and coach and has over 20 years experience in this field. She says, it...
Neurodiversity - What is it? And how can these mind conditions increase workplace innovation?
October 09, 2021 16:51 - 23 minutes - 37 MBAn intro on the phrase Neurodiversity
Shortage of fuel?? UK businesses and mums are the two main sufferers of the panic buying of petrol
September 26, 2021 22:31 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIt’s like the bog roll saga all over again, & this time I’m prepared for the chain reactions that follow. Panic buyers are not considering the detrimental effects that this has on UK businesses. Listen to this episode of #TeaAndTalksWithTina where we break down the difference between basic physiological needs of humans in order to SURVIVE and the desired needs in order to THRIVE. It’s just one step in driving compassion into our every day lives. Thanks for listening, and enjoy.
I came across so many Afghani Refugees during my holiday break in the UK
September 24, 2021 23:43 - 27 minutes - 25 MBWitnessing refugee babies in nappies, confused toddlers and young adults refugees - Personal experiences forced me to raise this topic. What can businesses do to show solidarity to the Afghanistan refugees in the UK? Charities claim that businesses are coming forward at staggering rates to provide help and support to the refugees. But I get into what you can actually do, and you’d be surprised at the amount of options available to you! (It increases positive publicity for you too)! Listen to ...
Flexible Working? I asked people what this means & the results are astonishing
September 16, 2021 21:28 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBTo get to the bottom of why so many frown at the idea of flexible working is key in changing the mindset of those people. So, I ran a survey. I asked 100 people , inclusive of CEOs and staff alike, what flexible working meant to them. The results show something really interesting….. didn’t expect this!
Flexible Working? I asked 100 people what this means & the results are astonishing
September 16, 2021 21:28 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBTo get to the bottom of why so many frown at the idea of flexible working is key in changing the mindset of those people. So, I ran a survey. I asked 100 people , inclusive of CEOs and staff alike, what flexible working meant to them. The results show something really interesting….. didn’t expect this!
Confidence to ask for that pay rise and confidence in understanding & engaging with your staff
September 16, 2021 13:24 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWe often have plans in life, whether that's a new career or expanding our business, but what is the one KEY factor we all overlook? As humans, we often juggle options and have huge decisions to make, but do we really have the confidence to approach these in the correct manner? Laura Bentley is an amazing life coach who helps women who want to create a change in life whether thats after having children or coming back after a career break. We discuss growing your inner confidence in all things;...
Confidence to ask for that pay rise and confidence in understanding your staff ft Laura Bentley
September 16, 2021 13:24 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWe often have plans in life, whether that's a new career or expanding our business, but what is the one KEY factor we all overlook? As humans, we often juggle options and have huge decisions to make, but do we really have the confidence to approach these in the correct manner? Laura Bentley is an amazing life coach who helps women who want to create a change in life whether thats after having children or coming back after a career break. We discuss growing your inner confidence in all things;...
Sex Discrimination Tribunal- I speak to Mum who wins case & is awarded £183k in damages!
September 14, 2021 09:50 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBI speak to Alice Thompson - a mum & a career minded professional who took her employer to court over discrimination as her flexible working request was turned down with no tangible reasons or grounds of rejection. Alice returned to work after her Maternity leave with no room to balance her life as a mum and her career. Alice now runs her own successful firm but is also working to help other mums in similar situations. While Alice's news hit major headlines with the likes of BBC, LBC, 5LIVE Ra...
Sex Discrimination Tribunal- I speak to Mum who wins case & is awarded £183k in damages! Ft Alice Thompson, Tribunal Claimant
September 14, 2021 09:50 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBI speak to Alice Thompson - a mum & a career minded professional who took her employer to court over discrimination as her flexible working request was turned down with no tangible reasons or grounds of rejection. Alice returned to work after her Maternity leave with no room to balance her life as a mum and her career. Alice now runs her own successful firm but is also working to help other mums in similar situations. While Alice's news hit major headlines with the likes of BBC, LBC, 5LIVE Ra...
Suicidal Employees - How should a business approach this ? VITAL you know this
September 11, 2021 17:35 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWe never think these things will happen, but they do happen. But what do you do if you’re an employer and you have an employee who is known to be suicidal? You have so many obligations here from legal, operational and just plain human obligations. Listen to find out what you need to do
INTRO: post BBC interview, I speak to Tracey about her tribunal where she won a £183k compensation!
September 08, 2021 18:34 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBThis is a WARNING video and an intro video for a very sensitive topic that I’m going to uncover. I get to speak to Tracey who has been on every single major news outlet and major radio shows such as LBC and BBC Live 5 about her workplace experience of discrimination and sexual harassment. Tracey has won the case with a compensation of £183,000 from her employer. The news outlets have all covered the events. I am here to uncover the series of events that led to this and what I’m going to tell ...
Why is it important employers support mental health? What is chronic stress? A chat with Work-Life Balance Coach.
September 08, 2021 11:19 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThis is the audio from my YouTube interview https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC39aQ1WIObhc3nOXAdJhq_w If you're an employer, do you really understand what it means and what it takes to consider mental health in the work place? My special guest, Olga Frankow and I, uncover the difference between stress that is acceptable in the workplace and stress levels that need managing before it causes detrimental affects on performance. Employers often think investing in mental health is costly and time...
Why is it important employers support mental health? What is chronic stress? Ft Olga Frankow, Work-Life Balance Coach.
September 08, 2021 11:19 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIf you're an employer, do you really understand what it means and what it takes to consider mental health in the work place? My special guest, Olga Frankow and I, uncover the difference between stress that is acceptable in the workplace and stress levels that need managing before it causes detrimental affects on performance. Employers often think investing in mental health is costly and time consuming. But what can be done to ensure that stress is managed at the first instance before it beco...
Workplace discrimination- intro of what’s to come
September 07, 2021 09:14 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBIn the last month , I have come across so so many employees who have experienced workplace discrimination or unfair dismissal. Here, I don’t want to play the blame game. Instead, I want to get into the minds of all parties involved to see what it is that causes such events. Or maybe, these events didn’t even take place? If you’re an employer, get in touch.
But… what exactly is Diversity & Inclusion? I make a CONTROVERSIAL statement here, but hear me out..
September 04, 2021 14:45 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIn a daily lives we come across advocates of diversity and inclusion whether it’s your favourite shop or your favourite programme, but WHAT is exactly diversity and inclusion? What does this mean for you, and what does this mean for your employer?
Uncovering Workplace Equal Opportunities
September 04, 2021 13:58 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBDo we as a nation really understand what it means to be inclusive? Join me as I talk to industry professionals to really understand if they know what it takes to drive equality in their workforce. I also speak to employees to get their take on the working world. Is the working world appealing to mums and dads, and what can your employer do to help you balance work and life? Join me on my journey to get that one step closer to being an inclusive community