Image The MHR Podcast Listen Now 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. Hosted by Andy Fowler and Emma Hatton, with new episodes available on a weekly basis. Share your stories with us in our Facebook group! Latest podcasts Image Zealous Gen Z This week, Andy and Emma discuss the September influx of Gen Z into the workforce, and the importance of embracing their talents and creating a lasting impact on their careers. Watch now Image Back to School Blues It's back to business for Andy and Emma this week as they discuss the impact of coming back to work after the summer holidays, and what organisations can do to re-energise their team and add value. Watch here Image Financial Freedoms To celebrate National Payroll Week, Andy and Emma discuss employee financial wellbeing, and steps that organisations can take to encourage financial freedom for their teams. Watch here Image Pulling a Sickie This week Andy and Emma are talking all things sick days, from the etiquettes of battling illness at work to the craziest reasons employees have pulled a sickie! Watch here Image Social Graces It's all in the detail this week as Andy and Emma discuss the importance of building your brand on LinkedIn, with hints and tips on how to make your profile stand out - and common (and often cringeworthy) mistakes to avoid! Watch here Image Rise and Grind! It's time to smell the coffee this week as Andy and Emma discuss the impact of hustle culture on employers and employees - and how to prioritise yourself first. You should hear Andy's hustle routine! Watch here Image Corporate Companions Andy and Emma go together like PB & J this week as they discuss the benefits of building friendships at work. The real question is, how well do they really know each other? Watch here Image Flexible Working Bill This week, Andy and Emma review the latest Flexible Working Bill to pass through Royal Assent - and how employers and employees alike can benefit. Watch here Image Meeting Madness Andy and Emma are back from their holidays - and they've been served a meeting medley! The duo discuss the rise in workplace meetings and alternative solutions to improve productivity and communication. Watch here Image Holiday Hoopla We're all going on a summer holiday this week as Andy and Emma discuss the rising trend of 'hush holidays' - and the responsibilities that organisations have to manage their employees annual leave entitlement. Watch here Image Runs in the Family It's a family affair this week as Andy and Emma discuss the advantages of a family owned business - and celebrate our most recent Midlands Family Business of the Year Award win! Watch here Image Feeling the Benefit This week, Andy and Emma discuss the changing culture of workplace benefits and their importance to employees. They also explore some more nuanced benefits... plant leave anyone? Watch here Image We're Halfway There! Wooooah! This week, Andy and Emma celebrate reaching 25 episode milestone of the MHR Podcast with a half-year review. Prepare for lots of reminiscing! Watch here Image AI for Hire That's Ms Ingram, to you and I. This week, Andy and Emma discuss the development of AI bot, Avery Ingram who is now available to hire by businesses - it is said she is 'Avery good assistant!' Watch here Image Generation Budget This week, Andy and Emma discuss the changing landscape of the job market - with more graduates favouring salary over mental health during the financial crunch - and what businesses can do to support all employees with their financial wellbeing. Watch here Image Location, Location, Location This week, P̶h̶i̶l̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶K̶i̶r̶s̶t̶y̶ Andy and Emma discuss the importance of choosing your office location wisely and the business benefits it can bring. They also discuss some office 'quirks' that raise a few eyebrows! Watch here Image Free Spirit This week, Andy and Emma discuss the changing relationship with alcohol in workplace culture, and how organisations can create a more inclusive environment for their teetotal colleagues. Watch here Image Workplace Wellness 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. Listen here Image Got Milk? This week, Andy and Emma discuss common workplace 'icks' - like food theft - and the impact that these petty crimes can have on business culture. Listen here Image A Royal Appointment 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! Listen here Image ABC of Learning ...easy as 123! This week, Andy and Emma are joined by Ian McKinnon, Product Owner of Learning here at MHR to discuss the changing landscape of learning and what businesses can do to improve their LMS strategies. Listen here Image Humour has it... ...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. Listen here Image From Distress to De-stress 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. Listen here Image Don't 'Crack' Under the Pressure 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! Listen here Image It's Oh So Quiet (Hiring!) 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! Listen here Image It's a (Data) Pirate's Life 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! Listen here Image Spring (Budget) has Sprung 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? Listen here Image The (Tax Year) End is Nigh 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! Listen here Image Time is Money 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… Listen here Image Bad Practice Pancakes 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! Listen here Image People Systems & Employee Engagement 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. Listen here Image Us vs. the Machines II: Judgement Day 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! Listen here Image B.A.U. 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! Listen here Image Skills Gaps 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. Listen here Image Us vs. the Machines This week Andy and Emma are discussing all things AI, the rise of ChatGPT and how this may affect working life going forward. Listen here Image Employee Experience 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. Listen here Image New Year, New Us 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. Listen here Image Data-Driven: What's Next? with Neil Martin Jemma and Andy are joined for the final time by Neil Martin, to discuss strategically planning the direction of your organisation and to ask Neil some personal highlights from throughout his Formula 1 career. Listen here Image Data-Driven: The Current Climate with Neil Martin In the second part of the three-part-special with Neil Martin, discover what the current climate of data analytics looks like, as well as the challenges of application and adoption of a solid data strategy. Listen here Image Data Driven: Embracing Risk with Neil Martin 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. Listen here Image Budget 3: Revenge of the Hunt 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. Listen here Image Leadership: Building Resilience 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. Listen here Image Leadership: In Crisis In this episode, Liz Whitfield, Managing Director of Growth Plans, joins Jemma and Andy to discuss the role of leadership and how it can support businesses in a crisis. Listen here Image The Mini Budget Andy and Jemma are joined by Neil Tonks, to discuss the new Mini Budget announced on Friday 23 September and the impact this will have on businesses going forward. Listen here Image The Future of Payroll Jemma and Andy are joined by Camilla King to talk all about the future of payroll, National Payroll Week and how businesses can empower their employees with more detailed insights through real time features. Listen here Image Recruitment In this episode, Jemma and Andy are joined by Emily Glover, our Head of Talent and Resourcing. They discuss The Great Resignation, talent shortages and the recruitment challenges faced in a post-pandemic world. Listen here Image Sustainability In this episode, Jemma and Andy are joined by Alex and Alice from our graduate scheme. They talk all things sustainability, and how the world of work is focusing more on ESG as younger generations enter the workforce. Listen here Image Festival of Work Special Andy and Jemma are back to discuss the CIPD Festival of Work, and to listen to some interviews taken at the event. Listen here Image Internal Training Chris Mellors, Internal Trainer at MHR joins Andy and Jemma for our latest podcast, to discuss how internal training has changed post-pandemic. Listen here Image Finance In this episode, Jemma Panther and Andy Fowler talk to our Enterprise Sales Executive Jonathan Rose and discuss the role of financial management in business and adopting new finance systems. Listen Here Image The world of data security Join Jemma, Andy and Will North, Chief Security Officer at MHR, as they discuss how to keep data safe and secure Listen here Image Spring Statement In our latest podcast, Jemma and Andy are joined by our Legislation Manager, Neil Tonks, as they discuss The Chancellor's Spring Statement. Listen here Image Employee Engagement In this episode of the MHR podcast, Rebecca Carter joins Andy and Jemma to discuss the importance of employee engagement. 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