Best Morton Fraser MacRoberts Podcasts (2024)

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Contracts of apprenticeship in Scotland and the risks of terminating early 11:32

7d ago11:32

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Care should be taken if an employer is considering dismissing an apprentice, as a higher legal threshold applies for terminating a contract of apprenticeship in Scotland compared to other employees. In our latest podcast, Nikita Sandhu discusses the case of Hassan v Commsworld Ltd with David Hossack and highlights why the employer was found to have…

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Leadership, Creativity and Reflection - a conversation with Carien Borst Artist and Leadership Coach 35:58

2h ago35:58

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Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend is the podcast in which I talk to leaders about their own life and leadership stories, to encourage you to reflect on your values, beliefs, passion and purpose, and inspire you to be even more confident and courageous in your leadership. About this episode: Today’s guest is Carien Borst, Artist and Leadersh…

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Will the new Government change the rules for business immigration? 15:49

13d ago15:49

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In light of the recent General Election, Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss what is likely to change for employers sponsoring work visas and what other reforms would be useful in the visa system.By Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack

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On Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation - a conversation with Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult 23:46

14d ago23:46

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Hello, welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend. Today’s guest is Guy Newey, Chief Executive Officer at Energy Systems Catapult, and the title of our conversation is ‘On Accelerating Net Zero Energy Innovation’. I have had the privilege of partnering with Guy and working with a group of Future Leaders at Energy Syst…

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The King’s Speech - Employment law reform 20:44

19d ago20:44

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In our latest employment podcast, David Hossack speaks to Innes Clark and Hayley Johnson about the new employment legislation that the Labour Government has promised to introduce - what changes can we expect to see and when? Are these the most significant changes we have seen to the world of work over the past 20 years?…

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The four day working week 32:39

28d ago32:39

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In our latest employment podcast, we are joined by Tatiana Pignon from the Autonomy Institute to discuss a follow up report looking at the longer term effects of a four-day working week pilot which took place in the UK in 2022. Details of the report can be found via this link Making It Stick: The UK Four-Day Week Pilot One Year On - The Autonomy In…

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Be The Leadership Nudge – a conversation with Emma Harris Finance Director, M&S Food, Property and Retail 31:40

28d ago31:40

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experie…

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The AI Employment Bill 25:24

2M ago25:24

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In our latest employment podcast David Hossack is joined by Grace Corby of Cloisters Chambers to discuss the use of AI in employment and the proposed Artificial Intelligence (Regulation and Employment Rights) Bill. As one of the team involved in the drafting of the Bill, Grace is well positioned to cast light on this area. Details of the Bill, whic…

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Curiosity, Humility and Clarity: Empowering Others To Flourish – a conversation with Chris Harte, Chief Executive and Partner at Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP 25:34

1M ago25:34

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experie…

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Adams v Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre: when are gender-critical beliefs protected? 11:39

2M ago11:39

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In our recent podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at a recent employment tribunal decision which has attracted a significant amount of publicity, regarding an employee who was dismissed and discriminated against in light of her gender critical beliefs.By David Hossack and Fiona Meek

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Leading 4 Life – a conversation with Susie Ballentyne, Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Leadership Facilitator and Coach 37:07

2M ago37:07

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with my two guests, Susie Ballentyne an Independent Psychologist and Bob Judson, a fellow podcaster, facilitator, leadership coach, and keynote speaker. We delve together into: The importance of continually developing your skills as a leader, both individually and as part of a …

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General Election 2024: Labour propose major changes to employment law 27:18

2M ago27:18

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In our latest employment podcast, hosted by David Hossack, Innes Clark and Hayley Johnson discuss the employment law changes that Labour are proposing in the event that they win the general election.By David Hossack, Innes Clark and Hayley Johnson

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Becoming Compelling Skilled Sailors – a conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers 27:44

3M ago27:44

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Carolyn Youdell, Group eCommerce & Customer Engagement Director, Group Marketing Specsavers. I have known Carolyn for many years and am a huge fan, she is a regular speaker on the Marketing Leaders Programme, and herself a huge fan of developing marketing leadership. Toget…

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Industrial action and detriments short of dismissal: incompatible with human rights? 8:32

3M ago8:32

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In our latest podcast, David Hossack and Ellen Grant discuss the recent Supreme Court decision of Secretary of State for the Department of Business and Trade v Mercer and the impact this judgement may have on the protection of workers who take part in industrial action during working hours.By David Hossack and Ellen Grant

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Finding Your Collaborative Edge – Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd in conversation with Natalie Shering exploring their Collaboration Equation™ 52:54

3M ago52:54

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Co-Founders Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd in conversation with Natalie Shering for a special episode of Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend podcast. Here they explore why Curiosity, Care and Courage are the mindset and behaviours that underpin their Collaboration Equation™ to: Build Psychological Safety Practise Inclusive Dial…

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Employment Tribunal hearings insight 28:44

4M ago28:44

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David Hossack speaks to Hayley Johnson, Legal Director and Andrew Crammond, Barrister from Trinity Chambers about what you need to know about how Employment Tribunal hearings work in practice from giving evidence, how hearings in England and Scotland differ, to dos and don'ts during hearings.By David Hossack and Hayley Johnson

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Stimulating Brilliance through the power of conversation - a conversation with Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions - an international learning and development consultancy 25:57

3M ago25:57

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Akin Thomas, CEO and Founder of AKD Solutions - an international learning and development consultancy - built upon an ethos of stimulating brilliance through providing the space for people to engage in transformative and disruptive, and impactful fun learning experiences. …

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Gender critical teacher not unfairly dismissed or discriminated against 12:24

4M ago12:24

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David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the case of Lister v New College Swindon where a teacher was dismissed for - amongst other things - failing to use a pupil's preferred name and pronouns.By David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean

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Can a 'social media storm' justify a dismissal? 9:54

4M ago9:54

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In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss the Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates Ltd (T/A Global Artists) and another in which the EAT considered whether there had been direct religion or belief discrimination or harassment when a Christian actor was dismissed from a role.…

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Be Brave, Focus & Fly – a conversation with Karen Wilkinson, award winning and inspiring Marketing Director 24:17

4M ago24:17

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Karen Wilkinson, inspiring and award winning Marketing Director. We delve together into: The power of connecting with your Values & Purpose How knowing your Strengths and not sweating your weaknesses is the best way to Focus and Fly Why Courage & Belief and Stepping out of…

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Digital Departures 21:59

4M ago21:59

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David Hossack is joined by Tim LaTulippe from iDiscovery Solutions to discuss investigative steps that employers might take when there is a concern about sensitive information being taken by a departing employee. Tim's contact details can be found at Timothy LaTulippe - Director, UK/EEA (idsinc.com)By David Hossack and Tim LaTulippe

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Can a trial period in a new role be considered as a reasonable adjustment? 7:32

5M ago7:32

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In this week's employment podcast, Lily Braunholtz and David Hossack discuss the recent case of Rentokil Initial UK v Mr M Miller which looked at whether redeployment in an alternative role for a trial period could be considered a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act.By David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz

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On Knowing Yourself and Building Relationships – a conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and Wales 26:29

4M ago26:29

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission for England and Wales We delve together into: How as a leader the main tool in your leadership is yourself, which means you need to understand how you work - your strengths and weaknesses Why getting the right team is crucial…

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Navigating Work and Terminal Illness 13:38

5M ago13:38

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The CIPD's new guidance on managing terminally ill employees is considered in this week's podcast by David Walker in conversation with David Hossack.By David Hossack and David Walker

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The Secrets Behind Building Resilience in Leadership – a conversation with Julian Roberts, Executive Business Coach, Podcast Host of Helping Organisations Thrive 27:00

5M ago27:00

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experie…

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Dismissal and re-engagement: complying with the new statutory Code of Practice 15:32

5M ago15:32

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In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney discuss the new statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement which is expected to be brought into force this summer and the steps employers should take to comply with this.By David Hossack and Alan Delaney

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Increased fines for illegal working - what do employers need to do to protect their business? 14:33

5M ago14:33

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The penalty for hiring someone without the right to work is now £45,000 for a first offence. Business immigration expert Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack talk about the possible consequences for a breach of the right to work rules, how and when businesses should be checking the right to work and the practical steps that need to be in place.…

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Employment tribunal compensation limit increases for unfair dismissal awards 9:39

5M ago9:39

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In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss the latest employment tribunal compensation award limit increase as well as taking a trip down memory lane to look at how employment tribunal compensation for unfair dismissal claims has developed over the years.By David Hossack and Innes Clark

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Understanding Ourselves and Understanding Others: A Leadership Perspective – a conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group at the Department for Education 35:22

5M ago35:22

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with John Edwards, Director General, Regions Group, at the Department for Education, UK. John and I were invited to be in conversation by and for the annual Transform Applied Leadership Summit, held virtually this year on 8th March 2024. The title of our conversation Understand…

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The Crucial Role of Settlement Agreements: Ability to Settle Future Claims? 9:30

6M ago9:30

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In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Rhianna Robinson discuss the recent case of Bathgate v Technip Singapore PTE and what it means for the ability to settle future claims within settlement agreements, whether known or unknown at the time of signing.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: the what, why and how 20:10

6M ago20:10

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In this podcast David Hossack is joined by Sue Johnson, Managing Partner, Inclusion & Diversity Consulting Practice at Odgers Berndtson to take a fresh look at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and to consider how this can impact positively on the performance of an organisation.By David Hossack and Sue Johnson

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It’s not much but neither is it nothing – a conversation with Tanya Shadrick author of The Cure for Sleep, memoir of a late waking life; founder of the Selkie Press and editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed ... 40:08

6M ago40:08

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About This Episode In this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Tanya Shadrick - author of The Cure for Sleep: her memoir of a late waking life, a story of breaking free, and making a more creative life; Tanya is founder of the Selkie Press; editor of the Wainwright Prize-listed Wild Woman Swimming. She is a community builder of writer…

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Deadnaming: out of order in Kingston Upon Thames 7:35

6M ago7:35

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Nikita Sandhu and David Hossack discuss a recent Employment Tribunal case where it was found that the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames discriminated against a trans employee by “deadnaming”.By Nikita Sandhu and David Hossack

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Extending equal pay rights to race and disability - right idea but wrong method? 9:18

6M ago9:18

9:18

In this week's podcast, Sarah Gilzean and David Hossack discuss the recent news that the Labour Party are considering extending the right to bring equal pay claims to those who believe they are being paid less on grounds of their race or disability. Protection against pay discrimination on these grounds already exists so are these proposals really …

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Slaying the Monster of Poverty in Africa – a conversation with Moses Tai Founder and CEO of African Development Choices (ADC), Author of ‘There Is Shade’ and Speaker 33:31

6M ago33:31

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have sha…

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Hybrid working and flexible working requests: recent Tribunal judgment highlights limitations of fully remote working 8:14

7M ago8:14

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In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz discuss the recent case of Wilson v FCA and what it means for flexible working.By David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz

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"Heat of the moment" resignations 9:31

7M ago9:31

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In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case which centred around a "heat of the moment" resignation and look at the legal rules around retracting a resignation given in these circumstances.By David Hossack & Fiona Meek

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Leadership, Love and Landscape – a conversation with Roger Mortlock, CEO, CPRE, the countryside charity 30:56

7M ago30:56

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational personal leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experie…

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Hybrid working wellbeing: what employers and employees need to know 25:55

7M ago25:55

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Emma Mamo, Assistant Director of Workplace & Business Development at Scottish Action for Mental Health, and MFMac's Nicole Moscardini, discuss the challenges that employers and employees may face with hybrid working from a legal and wellbeing perspective. They also provide practical tips for employers and employees on how to get the most out of hyb…

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Does the definition of woman in the Equality Act include a trans women with a gender recognition certificate? 14:57

7M ago14:57

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Sarah Gilzean and David Hossack discuss the recent decision of the Court of Session on this question and other potential developments on this issue.By David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean

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What to expect in employment law in 2024 18:22

8M ago18:22

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In our weekly employment podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss the key legislative changes that employers should prepare for this year.By David Hossack and Innes Clark

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Feedback: Give it Kindly, Receive it with Grace – a conversation with Febronia Ruocco, Strategic Insights Professional, Executive Coach and Mentor 36:00

7M ago36:00

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have sha…

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Indirect discrimination: same disadvantage 11:06

8M ago11:06

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David Hossack and Andrew Gibson discuss the introduction of the new Section 19A of the Equality Act on 1 January 2024 and the potential implications of this for employers and employees.By David Hossack and Andrew Gibson

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Employment law review of the year 24:17

9M ago24:17

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In our weekly employment law podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark reflect on the key employment law developments of the past 12 months.By David Hossack and Innes Clark

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Burnout, Thriving and Everything In Between – a conversation with Meera Craston, experienced senior leader, executive coach and co-founder of Next Brave Move 28:10

8M ago28:10

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow your confidence and courage as a leader. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights and rich experience…

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Further Developments in Holiday Pay 9:04

9M ago9:04

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David Hossack and Andrew Gibson discuss the potential impact of the Supreme Court ruling in Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew.By David Hossack and Andrew Gibson

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New ICO guidance on monitoring at work 17:16

9M ago17:16

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In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney look at the recent guidance for employers from the ICO on monitoring staff at work.By David Hossack and Alan Delaney

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Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Small Practical Steps, Big Impactful Strides - a conversation with Martin Glover, HR Director for Morton Fraser 35:38

9M ago35:38

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Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence, care and courage in your leadership. I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their personal inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life. They offer valuable insights an…

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New right to request a predictable working pattern 11:45

9M ago11:45

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In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney look ahead to the detail of the new right, to be introduced next year, for certain workers to request a more predictable working pattern.By David Hossack and Alan Delaney

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Can lie detector results be used as evidence in an Employment Tribunal? 12:31

9M ago12:31

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In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at the recent case of Henry v Tattu Manchester Limited and discuss the interesting question of whether lie detector evidence could be used in employment tribunal proceedings.By David Hossack & Fiona Meek

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