HR Laws and Flaws
HR Laws and Flaws
HR Habitat Ltd

HR Laws and Flaws

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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
Story Time: why we turned down a client!
26 April 2024

Story Time: why we turned down a client!

If 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
13 October 2023

How to Make Redundancies in a Small Business

Disclaimer: 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
09 October 2023

Shocking Questions I’ve Been Asked as a HR Business Owner

Throughout 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
28 September 2023

Intro: new style content you can expect on this platform

To 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...
I'm Against 'International Women's Day'
31 March 2022

I'm Against 'International Women's Day'

We 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.
'Sleep is For the Weak' vs. 'No Sleep Makes One Weak' with Dr Lindsay Browning
10 November 2021

'Sleep is For the Weak' vs. 'No Sleep Makes One Weak' with Dr Lindsay Browning

Listen 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,...
From Rags to Riches - Selling DVDs for £1 to a £14million a year Business - True Story ft Rob Stone
03 November 2021

From Rags to Riches - Selling DVDs for £1 to a £14million a year Business - True Story ft Rob Stone

Rob 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...
Being Bullied or Being a Bully? Defining the Blurred Line ft Linda Crockett
27 October 2021

Being Bullied or Being a Bully? Defining the Blurred Line ft Linda Crockett

I 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...
Single Mum Gives Up Career to Care for Neurodiverse Son. Could This Have Been Avoided? Ft Erin Walsh
21 October 2021

Single Mum Gives Up Career to Care for Neurodiverse Son. Could This Have Been Avoided? Ft Erin Walsh

Erin 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...
Manage Tantrums at Home and Perfect Your Performance in the Boardroom ft Camilla McGill, Parent Coach
11 October 2021

Manage Tantrums at Home and Perfect Your Performance in the Boardroom ft Camilla McGill, Parent Coach

A 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...