The HR Grapevine Podcast
Episodes
How to build the case for investment in the hybrid employee experience
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast in partnership with Actual Experience, we look into the key components of a winning business case when it comes to imp...
The debate over vaccine mandates in the workplace
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first HR Grapevine podcast of the new year, Head of Video Erik Niewiarowski and Head of Content Kieran Howells discuss the deeply divisive topi...
5 trends from 2021 that will define 2022
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Deputy Editor Kieran Howells and Online Editor Liam Souter cast their minds back over the past year and explore five of the mo...
How to use benefits and rewards to stop the Great Resignation
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, HR Grapevine Head of Content, Dan Cave, sits down with Michael Harper, Senior Account Director at Blackhawk Network, to discuss the r...
How HR & IT can collaborate to build a better employee experience
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how people leaders can facilitate collaboration between HR and IT – something which could play a vital part in employee ...
Could HR help employees with rising winter energy prices?
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With news surrounding rising winter energy prices, HR Grapevine talks about the impact that this could have on remote workers, and how the people func...
How should you reward employees this Christmas?
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, HR Grapevine Head of Content, Dan Cave, sits down with Blackhawk Network’s Michael Harper to discuss the fast-approaching festive season,...
Should you have a 2021 Christmas party?
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HR Grapevine's Head of Content, Dan Cave, sits down with Michael Harper, Sales Account Manager at Blackhawk Network, to discuss whether you should hav...
How has hybrid changed the employer-employee power balance?
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The coronavirus pandemic sparked a step change in working structures, with many employers now embracing a hybrid model of work that enables staff to f...
What our HR community is prioritising in Q4
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Q4 is now upon us, so what should HR be considering most in the coming months? In this episode of the HR Grapevine podcast, Deputy Editor Kieran Howel...
How to boost engagement for remote, hybrid & in-office teams
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HR Grapevine Head of Content, Dan Cave, sits down with Michael Harper, Sales Account Manager at Blackhawk Network, to discuss boosting engagement in t...
Future of work: are you worrying about the wrong things?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the podcast – and part of a series we are bringing to you in partnership with Actual Experience – we talk about the fut...
Does remote working still have a negative stigma?
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A recruitment boss sparked a fierce debate on LinkedIn this week by claiming that those who favour remote working are 'lazy' and 'just want to doss on...
What should HR consider with a four-day work week?
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With schools some firms and nations exploring the four-day work week concept, HR Grapevine looks at some of the top considerations for HR.
Could employers help solve the 'housing crisis'?
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On a housing landscape where it is increasingly difficult for certain groups to afford homes, HR Grapevine explores whether helping staff to get on th...
How HR can support working parents as school returns
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With schools in England and Wales returning this week, HR Grapevine looks at how the people function can support working parents.
Does HR need to rollout pandemic rewards to staff?
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following news of Morrisons festive reward to staff later this year, HR Grapevine looks at pandemic rewards could benefit the HR agenda.
What can HR do about climate change?
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the UN publishes its landmark report into global environmental issues, it falls to HR’s remit to ensure that businesses are considering their imp...
Could unlimited time off benefit the HR agenda?
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could unlimited time off benefit the HR agenda? by HR Grapevine
Could HR be impacted by increasing workloads?
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could HR be impacted by increasing workloads? by HR Grapevine
Should HR tell employees to ignore the NHS covid app?
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following news surrounding the ‘pingdemic’, HR Grapevine looks at how businesses say this has impacted them and shares ways that HR can manage the...
How should employers respond to online racism?
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How should employers respond to online racism? by HR Grapevine
What HR can learn from Iceland's four-day week success
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following success of Iceland's four-day work week trial, HR Grapevine explores how this concept could help the HR agenda, looking at legal considerati...
HR lessons from Brewdog's 'toxic' culture row
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following the public furore around BrewDog's alleged 'toxic' internal culture, HR Grapevine shares how HR can avoid similar pitfalls.
What HR needs to know about Pride Month 2021
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Pride month upon us, HR Grapevine shares examples of how some employers are celebrating this June.
How can staff volunteering boost your business?
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With this week marking National Volunteers’ Week, HR Grapevine talks about volunteering in the workplace and what benefits it could bring to HR.
Did George Floyd's death change racial equality at work?
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With this week marking a year since the sad death of George Floyd, HR Grapevine talks about whether this has changed racial equality at work.
Could 'Summer Hours Schemes' help boost staff wellbeing?
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Kellogg’s UK encouraging staff to take time away from their screens by offering Friday afternoons off work, HR Grapevine talks about summer hou...
How can HR support employee mental health?
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Mental Health Awareness Week approaching, HR Grapevine talks about how the people function can support employee mental health.
What should HR know about managing staff annual leave?
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With COVID-19 restrictions starting to ease and several bank holidays on the horizon, HR Grapevine talks about managing employee annual leave requests...
How HR can manage back-to-work emotions
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the podcast, Sophie Parrott, Online Editor at HR Grapevine, sits down with Dan Cave, Head of Content at Executive Grapevin...
HR tips for re-engaging furloughed employees
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the podcast, Sophie Parrott, Online Editor at HR Grapevine, sits down with Kieran Howells, Deputy Editor at Executive Grap...
How can HR combat video call fatigue?
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With many employees continuing to work from home amid the pandemic, HR Grapevine talks about video call fatigue and looks at how the people function c...
HR's biggest challenges in the pandemic year
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Tuesday marking one year since the first lockdown was announced in the UK, HR Grapevine takes a look at the people function’s biggest challenge...
What HR needs to know about IR35
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HR Grapevine speaks to an award-winning IR35 expert to get an insight into what the changes to private sector engagement mean for talent, cost and the...
What does HR need to know about International Women's Day
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD), HR Grapevine explores some of the challenges during the pandemic and also sheds light on how employers are...
PinkNews COO on how to support trans staff
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, HR Grapevine sits down with the COO and a junior producer at PinkNews to talk about how HR can support trans employees, as we...
HR tips for long-term homeworking
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With several firms announcing that staff can ‘work from anywhere’, HR Grapevine shares tips for the people function when it comes to long-term hom...
What is HR doing for LGBT+ History Month
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With February marking LGBT+ History Month, HR Grapevine shares examples of what employers are doing to celebrate, as well as insights from Stonewall a...
How has the pandemic impacted apprenticeships?
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the podcast, Sophie Parrott, Online Editor at HR Grapevine, sits down with Daniel Cave, Head of Content at Executive Grape...
What does HR need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With more people receiving the vaccine, HR Grapevine discusses what HR needs to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. *Vaccine stats and figures correct ...
HR tips for supporting wellbeing in 'lockdown 3.0'
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the podcast, Sophie Parrott, Online Editor at HR Grapevine, sits down with Jade Burke, Online Editor of myGrapevine, to ta...
How to leverage employee voice
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the podcast – and part of a series we are bringing to you in partnership with Achievers – Sophie Parrott, Online Editor...
Smashing your personal & HR goals in 2021
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the New Year upon us, HR Grapevine discusses setting personal and HR goals for 2021.
How can HR improve employee recognition?
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the podcast – and part of a series we are bringing you in partnership with Achievers – HR Grapevine speaks to Dr Natali...
What is HR doing to reward staff this Christmas?
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the festive season now upon us, HR Grapevine discusses the importance of rewarding staff and shares exclusive insights from HR experts at Thames ...
MBA founder on HR mindset & crisis management
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MBA founder on HR mindset & crisis management by HR Grapevine
How HR can virtually include trans staff
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With this week marking Trans Awareness Week, HR Grapevine discusses the importance of ensuring that trans staff feel included at work and shares exclu...
How can HR best support managers?
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the podcast – and part of a series we are bringing you in partnership with Achievers – HR Grapevine speaks to Dr Natali...
What does a second lockdown mean for HR?
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, MPs backed the Government’s month-long lockdown in England between November, 5, 2020 and December, 2, 2020 to try and tackle a surge in t...
Why sleep is an important part of business success
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the clocks winding back an hour in the UK this Sunday and everyone benefitting from an extra hour in bed, HR Grapevine discusses the importance o...
How HR can support staff mental health during COVID-19
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Saturday, October 10, 2020, marking World Mental Health Day, HR Grapevine discusses the importance of supporting employee mental health particula...
Should HR consider culture alignment?
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the podcast – and part of a series we are bringing you in partnership with Achievers –HR Grapevine speaks to Dr Natalie...
How HR can achieve virtual inclusion
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In light of National Inclusion Week, HR Grapevine speaks to the experts to find out how the function can achieve virtual workplace inclusion.
Remote work director: Do you need one?
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With more employers suggesting that they want to see homeworking opportunities going forwards, HR Grapevine explores whether, if remote working does b...
Working from home long term: good or bad?
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With many employees working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, HR Grapevine discusses whether long-term homeworking is a good or bad thing...
How HR can prevent burnout in the function
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The HR function has played an instrumental role during the pandemic and it is likely that workloads have crept up.
How will work perks change post-COVID?
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With many UK workers continuing to work from home, HR Grapevine discusses how work perks might change post-COVID...
How HR can boost virtual colleague relations
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With many UK employees still working from home due to the pandemic, HR Grapevine discusses how the people function can boost virtual colleague relatio...
How HR can prepare for a potential second lockdown
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following the lockdown restrictions on some areas in the North of England, HR Grapevine discusses how the people function can prepare for a second loc...
What does HR need to know about the Spain quarantine rules?
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the UK Government announcing that holidaymakers returning to the UK from Spain must quarantine for two-weeks, HR Grapevine explores how this migh...
How HR can make staff less anxious about going back to work
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week HR Grapevine Online Editor Sophie Parrott and Executive Grapevine Digital Media Deputy Editor Kieran Howells discuss how HR should handle em...
How HR can prevent gender disccrimination
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, Jade Burke, Online Editor of myGrapevine, sits down with Dan Cave, Head of Content at Executive Grapevine Digital Media, to ...
Are you too casual for Zoom interviews?
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so many organisations turning to virtual hiring during the pandemic, HR Grapevine explores candidate attire in Zoom interviews
What does WFH mean in a heatwave?
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With temperatures soaring this week, HR Grapevine talks about what working from home means in a heatwave.
What HR needs to know about racial inequality at work
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following the killing of George Floyd and the civil protests that have taken place around the world, HR Grapevine discusses racial inequality at work.
How HR can encourage staff to switch off
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the lines continuing to blur between work and home life, HR Grapevine shares HR tips for encouraging staff to down tools after the working day.
How can HR do virtual Pride celebrations?
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Pride month almost upon us, HR Grapevine shares tips for virtually facilitating Pride celebrations among remote workforces.
How HR can support lockdown mental health
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, HR Grapevine shares best practice for supporting employee mental health, particularly during the COVID-19 pandem...
What HR should know about returning staff to work
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following the publication of the Government’s ‘COVID-secure’ guidelines, HR Grapevine talks through the latest developments and shares tips for ...
How HR can support lockdown wellbeing
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With employees working at home through another week of lockdown, HR Grapevine shares tips for supporting employees with their physical, financial and ...
How HR can support furloughed staff
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the Government’s furlough scheme opening earlier this week, HR Grapevine talks through the legalities that employers and employees must abide b...
How HR can sensitively tackle layoffs
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so many business culling staff members due to the coronavirus pandemic, HR Grapevine explores the legalities of laying staff off and shares best ...
How HR can create a positive remote culture
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so many people currently working from home, HR Grapevine shares tips for creating a positive remote culture and delves into the various strategie...
Tips & tricks for launching virtual L&D
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so many employees working remotely, HR Grapevine shares tips for launching and implementing virtual L&D, delves into methods for making it engagi...
How HR can master comms in a crisis
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With so many employees working remotely, HR Grapevine shares tips for keeping good communication channels with colleagues, as well as examples of orga...
Remote working tips & tricks
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the Government asking businesses to work remotely where possible, HR Grapevine shares tips on managing a disconnect between employers and staff, ...
Coronavirus: What does HR need to know?
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With news around Coronavirus continuing to circulate, HR Grapevine shares tips for HR leaders wanting to safeguard both staff and the business and sha...
S2 Ep8: Is trust in HR broken?
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With new research suggesting that a large portion of mid to senior-level managers don't feel comfortable talking to the people function, HR Grapevine ...
S2 Ep7: Expenses policies & ethical business
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With an employer hitting headlines over an expense policy that banned staff from claiming back anything containing meat, HR Grapevine explores expense...
S2 Ep6: Can staff skive due to stormy weather?
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Storm Ciara hit headlines causing a wealth of travel disruptions for commuters. HR Grapevine discusses whether staff should be able to work flexibly a...
S2 Ep5: Can employees be forced to work overtime?
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An employee took to Mumsnet asking colleagues to stop judging her for leaving the office on time. HR Grapevine explores whether employers can legally ...
S2 Ep4: Should casual office chat be banned?
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the Chartered Management Institute's Head has said that football chat should be banned at work, HR Grapevine explores whether this ban can strai...
S2 Ep3: D&I in the hiring process
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The BBC has hit headlines after asking job candidates to disclose information about their parents' roles and education in a diversity push. HR Grapevi...
S2 Ep2: Should staff get extra annual leave for not smoking?
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A company boss hit headlines after introducing a new policy that rewards non-smoking employees with extra annual leave. HR Grapevine discusses whether...
S2 Ep1: Pay ratio reporting & executive pay
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With research from The High Pay Centre and CIPD shedding light on 'eye-watering' statistics around executive pay, HR Grapevine chats through the data ...
S1 Ep8: How to give your employees a good experience over Christmas
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the Christmas season well and truly upon us, HR Grapevine provides tips on how to create a good employee experience over the festive period.
S1 Ep7: Workplace safety & employee training
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With an employee admitting that their workplace training helped to save their son's life, HR Grapevine discusses the importance of health and safety t...
S1 Ep6: HR's guide to surviving Christmas
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the Christmas period upon us, HR Grapevine discusses office Christmas parties, employee gifting and maintaining staff productivity throughout Dec...
S1 Ep5: Office design & the employee experience
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With employee experience currently a hot topic in the HR space, HR Grapevine unpicks the impact that office design has on productivity and engagement ...
S1 Ep4: Is hiring getting less human?
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With technology prompting a shift in the way that employers recruit, HR Grapevine explores whether hiring is becoming less human.
S1 Ep3: Can you refuse to answer work emails?
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With technology prompting employees to reply instantaneously and 24/7, HR Grapevine questions whether it is acceptable to excuse slow replies saying '...
S1 Ep2: Romance at work
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbook's sacking over a consensual relationship with a colleague, HR Grapevine explores workplace relationships and...
S1 Ep1: Flexible working & burnout
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With 'always on' cultures prompting extreme work routines, HR Grapevine discusses whether flexible working is the solution to burnout.