The Dental HR Diary
Episodes
The Real Cost of Losing Staff in Dental Practices (and why it keeps happening)
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over £80,000 can walk out of a dental practice in a year through staff turnover. In this episode, Victoria unpacks the real cost of losing team memb...
5 Smart Ways to Strengthen Your Practice
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final episode of Season One of The Diary of an HR Consultant! I’m Victoria, and if you’re a woman running a dental practice in thos...
Resilience and Empowering Women in Dentistry — with Guest, Julian Roberts
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m joined by resilience coach and executive mentor Julian Roberts, to explore a topic close to my heart — how women in small dental pra...
When Policies Feel Pointless
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Policies Feel Pointless — Making HR Actually Work in Small Teams If your staff handbook is gathering dust — or worse, causing confusion — t...
Before they quit: Spot the hidden signs
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’ll explore how to spot the subtle signs your team might be unhappy, before they decide to leave. I’ll share practical tips and...
Your First 5 Years: HR Truths No One Tells You!
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting and running a small dental practice is a rewarding but challenging journey—especially for women juggling leadership, clinical care, and a t...
A Deep Dive into Dental HR: Conflict, Contracts and Compliance
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Victoria Thomson turns the spotlight on the dental profession, exploring the unique HR challenges facing dental practices today — f...
Navigating the Digital Skills Gap: A Strategic Approach for UK Businesses
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded before the podcast focused specifically on dental practices. The principles discussed still apply broadly to people manageme...
Caring About Carers – What Employers Need to Know This Carers Week
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded before the podcast focused specifically on dental practices. The principles discussed still apply broadly to people manageme...
The UK–India Trade Deal: How it can Benefit Your Business
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded before the podcast focused specifically on dental practices. The principles discussed still apply broadly to people manageme...
Not Just Sick Days: The Secret World of Employee Leave
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, we’re diving into the lesser-known world of employee leave in the UK. Sure, you know abou...
Neurodiverse Negativity: Farage’s Harmful Comments
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded before the podcast focused specifically on dental practices. The principles discussed still apply broadly to people manageme...
The New Rules of Absence Management: Wellbeing, Workloads and Working from Home
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, Victoria dives into theThis episode was recorded before the podcast focused specifically on dental p...
Rethinking Retirement – Supporting Staff Without a Retirement Age
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded before the podcast focused specifically on dental practices. The principles discussed still apply broadly to people manageme...
Inclusion, Identity, and the Law: what the supreme court ruling means for businesses
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded before the podcast focused specifically on dental practices. The principles discussed still apply broadly to people manageme...
Navigating the Storm: How Trump’s Tariffs Impact the UK Employment Market
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded before the podcast focused specifically on dental practices. The principles discussed still apply broadly to people manageme...
A Day in the Life of an HR Consultant
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded before the podcast focused specifically on dental practices. The principles discussed still apply broadly to people manageme...