The Work Agenda
Episodes
Pay Attention – Episode 17: the water passes, the pay gaps remain? Romania and the Pay Transparency Directive
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Romania’s name traces back to the Roman Empire, but its employment law regime is firmly rooted in the modern EU framework. In this episode, Tom Heys...
Building a neuroinclusive business
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026, corporate partner, Katey Dixon, talks to employment associate, Jen Kingsmill, about how founders can bui...
The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 04 – AI in litigation: a sword and shield
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing how employees bring employment disputes and how lawyers respond to them—and we all need to keep up. We look at what happens when empl...
‘Good Jobs’ Podcast: Family friendly reforms in NI and the road ahead for the ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leeanne Armstrong chats to Kate Nicholl, MLA and member of the Economy Committee, tasked with helping to bring the highly anticipated ...
The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 03 – Preparing for increased contingent workforce red tape
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The red tape and costs associated with a contingent workforce will be increasing throughout 2026 and beyond. We discussed the complex new requirements...
The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 02 – The inside job: tackling insider threats and AI-driven data risks
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Technical defences alone won’t stop misuse, error or rogue insiders. From careless clicks to malicious insiders, employees remain the most likely so...
The Work Agenda 2026 podcast series: Episode 01 – Navigating a respectful workplace culture
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses are facing challenges in a modern work environment which is increasingly multi-generational and diverse. Employees are more aware of their ...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 23 – Collective consultation, new HR1 form and the Pay Transparency Directive
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sally and David discuss the recent collective consultation case, Micro-Focus Ltd v Mildenhall, the new HR1 form and the implementatio...
‘Good Jobs’ podcast: What will industrial relations reforms really mean for NI employers?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Paul Gillen is joined by David Hopper – both of them partners in the employment team here at Lewis Silkin – to talk about Theme C...
FCA guidance on tackling non-financial misconduct: what should firms do now?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Wendy Saunders, Helen Adams and Rosie Moore as they explore the FCA’s final guidance on tackling non-financial misconduct. This discussion cons...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 22 – Employment law developments in 2026
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10 minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC...
Reflections on 2025
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode, Lucy and Julia reflect on the insights shared across our “In Conversation” and “Peer-to-Peer” podcast series. Together,...
雇用法と移民法の衝突：その交錯をどう乗り越えるか
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
移民法のルールと人種差別禁止の要請をどのように両立させればよいのでしょうか。英国弁護士のAbi FrederickとLi...
Good Jobs Podcast: Theme B with Kevin Gallagher and Patricia Coulter
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 of our "Good Jobs" mini series is here!In this episode, Kevin Gallagher is joined by Patricia Coulter of the Labour Relations Agency ...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 21 - ERB consultations: Maternity Returners & TU reforms
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lucy and Colin discuss the latest on the Employment Rights Bill, how the ban on maternity returners might work in practice and why yo...
Peer-to-Peer podcast with Jenny Shiers
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Future of Work Hub’s Peer-to-Peer podcast, Julia Paulding is joined by Jenny Shiers, Chief People Officer at Unily. They expl...
Pay Attention Episode 16 – Lithuania’s quiet head start on pay transparency
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lithuania is land of ancient amber, determined endurance, and unexpectedly functional pay transparency laws. While others brace for impact under the P...
‘Good Jobs’ Podcast: The Future of Zero-Hours Contracts
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the “Good Jobs” mini‑series, Managing Associate Emma Grossmith and Senior Associate Emmie Ellison unpack the headline proposa...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 20 – In the Course of Employment?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Colin and Tarun discuss when we might expect the Employment Rights Bill to receive royal assent, the changes you might need to make t...
Peer-to-Peer podcast with Cathy Temple
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Future of Work Hub’s Peer-to-Peer podcast, Julia Paulding, Chief People Officer at Lewis Silkin, sits down with Cathy Temple,...
Pay Attention Episode 15: Data privacy and pay transparency - an unresolvable conflict?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The EU’s Pay Transparency Directive is about shining a light on salaries; the GDPR is about keeping personal data under wraps. Put the two together ...
‘Good Jobs’ Podcast: Unpacking the Way Forward
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Belfast employment partners Ciara Fulton and Paul Gillen introduce the Department for the Economy’s “Way Forward” response to t...
In Conversation… with Professor Alan Felstead
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Future of Work Hub’s In Conversation podcast, Lucy Lewis is joined by Professor Alan Felstead, Emeritus Professor at Cardiff ...
Beyond Borders - Episode 13: What you need to know about employment law in China
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law....
Beyond Borders - Episode 12: Employment law in India – an overview
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law....
Beyond Borders - Episode 11: Employment law in Australia – an overview
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we demystify Australia’s famously intricate employment landscape, unpacking the interplay between the federal Fair Work Act, state/...
Beyond Borders | Episode 10: What you need to know about Singapore employment law
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law....
Beyond Borders | Episode 9: What you need to know about South Korean employment law
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law....
Beyond Borders | Episode 8: What you need to know about Hong Kong employment law
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law....
Beyond Borders | Episode 7: Navigating workforce reduction in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond Borders is your go-to podcast series for navigating the challenges of managing an international workforce and decoding the intricacies of inter...
Top tips when handling global mobility matters
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Nevins and David Lyons discuss their five top tips for HR professionals handling global mobility matters – from the key legal risks that may ari...
Pay attention episode 14: Five big problems, one Pay Transparency Directive
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at our Managing an International Workforce event, our next episode of Pay Attention focusses on the five biggest challenges facing emplo...
The AdLaw Insights Podcast, with Brinsley & Geraint (Ep 6): Green claims
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brinsley and Geraint examine the ‘will-they, won’t they’ saga that is the Green Claims Directive. They consider the landscape a...
In House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 19 – Employment Tribunal trends and the Employment Rights Bill
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will...
In Conversation... Geopolitical disruption and the future of work, what does this mean for employers?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of our In Conversation podcast recorded live at our Managing an International Workforce Conference.James Davies, Partner at Le...
The Fair Work Agency: plans for state enforcement of employment rights
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An important part of the Employment Rights Bill is the Fair Work Agency, a new single state enforcement agency for various employment rights that is d...
Pay Attention Episode 13: Is Denmark Already Løn-done on Pay Transparency?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With gender pay gap reporting already in place for over a decade, Denmark might seem ahead of the curve on pay transparency. But how much still needs ...
Beyond Borders | Episode 6: What you need to know about Spanish employment law
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law....
Beyond Borders | Episode 5: What you need to know about French employment law
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law....
5 years on: the pandemic legacy on working practices
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over five years since the first Covid lockdown, James Walters and Amy Russell-Hughes reflect on the pandemic’s impact on workplace practices. They d...
In Conversation with... Till Leopold
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Future of Work Hub’s In Conversation podcast, Lucy Lewis speaks with Till Leopold, Head of Work Wages and Job Creation, at th...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 18 – Pay Gap Reporting
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s discussion, we share our thoughts about the government’s consultation on introducing ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, a...
Pay Attention Episode 12: Pay Transparency in Sweden - No Cow on the Ice?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sweden has been running annual pay surveys since 1994 — so are they ahead of the curve, or just assembling the directive with their own set of instr...
Pay Attention – Episode 11: Circuses, Monkeys and Pay Transparency in Poland
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Poland’s equal pay regime may be minimal, but with the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive on the way, employers won’t be able to shrug and move on ...
Peer-to-Peer… with Rob Worrall
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Human skills, agility and proactive workforce planningIn our launch episode, Julia Paulding, Chief People Officer at Lewis Silkin, sits down with Rob ...
Maximising performance in a neurodiverse team
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lewis Silkin’s Lucy Hendley and David Regan are joined by special guests Tom Pridmore, Head of Reward, Benefits and Wellbeing at BD...
Beyond Borders | Episode 4: What you need to know about Belgian employment law
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law....
Pay Attention Episode 10: Belgium’s First Steps into Pay Transparency
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond its famous chocolates and beers, Belgium is now addressing the challenge of pay transparency. Historically without gender pay gap reporting man...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 17 – Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s discussion, we share our thoughts on the practical implications of the new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.
Beyond Borders | Episode 3: What you need to know about Italian employment law
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law....
In Conversation with… Dr Grace Lordan
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creating inclusive workplaces: diversity, ageing populations, and socioeconomic equityIn this episode of the Future of Work Hub’s In Conversation po...
Get ready for the Future of Pay Reporting and Pay Equality
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join David Lorimer, Anna Bond, Tom Heys, and Sally Hart in this special podcast episode recorded at The Work Agenda conference in February. They discu...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 16 – Court of Appeal decision on Higgs v Farmor’s School and an update on the amended Employment Rights Bill
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s discussion shares our thoughts on the practical implications of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Higgs v Farmor’s School along wit...
Beyond Borders | Episode 2: What you need to know about German employment law
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law....
In Conversation with… Peter Cheese
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shaping the future workplace: insights on people, AI, leadership and flexibilityIn the latest episode of our “In Conversation…” podcast series f...
Employing apprentices: top tips for success
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why can’t you just use a standard employment contract for an apprentice? Must parents sign the contract as well? Who should manage your apprentices ...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 15 – Neonatal leave and DEI
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s podcast features David and Tarun discussing the practicalities of neonatal leave, which is coming into force in April, and what the rol...
In Conversation with... Lucy Lewis
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strategic Workforce Priorities for 2025 and Beyond – What matters most?In the first episode of our “In Conversation…” podcast series for 2025,...
Pay Attention Episode 9: Liberté, Égalité… Transparency? France and the Pay Transparency Directive
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
France is famous for its worker protections - strict rules, a 35-hour workweek, and a lunch break that even revolutions dare not disturb. But how does...
The future of performance processes and probationary periods
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of 2025, join Sarah McWhinney and James Walters as they explore the importance of having clear performance management from day on...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 14 – What’s happening in employment law 2025
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode of the year sees Lucy and Sally discuss what we can expect from the world of employment law this year ranging from the changes to NM...
Pay Attention Episode 8: Ordnung muss sein - implementing the Pay Transparency Directive in Germany
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pay Attention, Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Jessica Jacobi from Kliemt to delve into Germany’s approach to the Pay Tr...
Pay Attention Episode 7: Does Pay Transparency Really Work?
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Pay Attention, we step back from the details of the Pay Transparency Directive to take a big-picture look at whether pay tr...
Pay Attention Episode 6: Sparring with Change on the Island of Ireland
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pay Attention, Tom Heys, David Lorimer and Siobhra Rush lace up the gloves to examine how the Pay Transparency Directive is reshapi...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 13 – Workforce consultation in small-scale redundancies and priority status in redundancy
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our last episode of the year sees Colin and David discuss a Court of Appeal decision on workforce consultation in small-scale redundancies, an EAT dec...
In Conversation with… Reflections on 2024 with Lucy Lewis
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of this year, we’ve hosted conversations with leading experts and thinkers to explore their perspectives on the future of work and c...
When employment and immigration law collide: Navigating the crossover
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you reconcile immigration rules with the obligation not to discriminate on the grounds of race? Join Abi Frederick and Naomi Hanrahan-Soar as ...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 12 – The Employment Rights Bill – Restructurings and Trade Union reform
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s discussion continues our thoughts on the new Employment Rights Bill, this time focusing on the new trade union rights as well as the fi...
In Conversation with... James Davies and David Hopper
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this month’s podcast, where we reflect on the impact of recent global elections on the future of workplace regulation. Join Lucy and part...
Pay Attention Episode 5: A Finnish Line on Pay Transparency
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pay Attention, we cross the “Finnish line” on pay transparency with Nana Karanen, a leading expert on Finland’s employment la...
Beyond Borders | Episode 1: What you need to know about Irish employment law
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast helping you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment la...
New wave: Family leave in the future
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah McWhinney and Becs Peedell discuss what’s driving the focus on workplace support for new parents, why the shared parental leave system is brok...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 11 – Employment Rights Bill
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s discussion shares our thoughts on the Employment Rights Bill and the details employers need to know.
Neurodiversity in the workplace: Thinking differently about thinking differently
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Bond and Jen Kingsmill, along with guests Professor Amanda Kirby and Mel Francis from Do-IT Solutions, delve into the topic of neurodiversity in ...
In Conversation with... Vivienne Ming
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of our “In Conversation…” podcast series for 2024, Lucy speaks with Dr Vivienne Ming, a theoretical neuroscientist, entrep...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 10 – Next’s equal pay case and the latest news on predictable terms and the right to disconnect
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s discussion covers the Next equal pay case, and the latest news on predictable terms and the right to disconnect.
In Conversation with... Simon Roberts
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the seventh episode of our “In Conversation…” podcast series for 2024, Lucy speaks to Simon Roberts, anthropologist, author and co-founder of...
New duty to prevent sexual harassment: Are employers doing enough?
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abi Frederick and James Walters talk about the new legal duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment. With the law changing on 26 October...
Two Employment Bills! Pod save the King
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Leckey and Amy Russell Hughes discuss the big employment law changes announced in the King's Speech on 17 July. They talk through how day 1...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 9 – Waiving future claims in settlement agreements and outsourced workers
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s episode features Colin and David discussing an EAT decision on waiving future claims in settlement agreements and a clue to Labour’s ...
Pay Attention Episode 4: “chi ha tempo non aspetti tempo” – Italy and the Pay Transparency Directive
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pay Attention regulars Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Ornella Patane, a partner at the Italian firm Toffoletto De Luca Tama...
What a Labour government means for legal migration
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration was a crucial part of the Labour manifesto, now that they are in power listen to Supinder Sian and Naomi Hanrahan-Soar take stock of what ...
In Conversation with... Giles Gibbons
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the sixth episode of our “In Conversation..” podcast series for 2024, Lucy speaks to Giles Gibbons, co-founder and CEO of Good Business, a stra...
The Balancing Exercise: Navigating Tensions in a Diverse Workplace
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our new podcast series for HR professionals, Anna Bond and Lucy Hendley explore the complexities of upholding company culture ...
Pay Attention Episode 3: Workers' representatives and the Pay Transparency Directive
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 3 of “Pay Attention”, Tom Heys, David Lorimer and David Hopper explore the significant impact of the role of workers’ representatives...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 8 - General election special – labour proposals
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s discussion is a general election special covering the employment law changes the Labour party would introduce if it wins the election n...
Pay Attention Episode 2: Employee rights to pay information
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The impact of the new Pay Transparency Directive extends beyond gender pay gap reporting, also granting a swathe of new rights for employees to access...
In Conversation with... Alexander Milner-Smith and Bryony Long
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this fifth episode of our “In Conversation…” podcast series for 2024, Lucy is joined by fellow Lewis Silkin partners and co-heads of the Data...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 7 - Holiday pay and reasonable adjustments
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s podcast features Colin and David discussing the takeaways from two recent EAT decisions on holiday pay and reasonable adjustments.
In Conversation with... David Liddle
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this fourth episode of our “In Conversation…” podcast series for 2024, Lucy revisits a fascinating conversation she had on navigating and man...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 6 - Our return to office survey results and what to watch out for with the National Minimum Wage rise
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s podcast features Lucy and Sean discussing the results of our very own IHELC return to office survey as well as what to watch out for wi...
In Conversation with... Ben Willmott
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of our “In Conversation with…” podcast series for 2024 Lucy is joined by Ben Willmott, Head of Public Policy in the CIPD. ...
In Conversation with... Avivah Wittenberg-Cox
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our “In Conversation with…” podcast series for 2024 Lucy is joined by Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, CEO of 20-first, one of th...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 5 - Controversial beliefs in the workplace and statutory guidance on fire and rehire
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s podcast features Colin and Tarun discussing an employment tribunal decision on handling controversial or offensive beliefs in the workp...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 4 - Workforce consultation in the EAT and redundancy protection legislation
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s podcast features Sally and David discussing the new legislation extending priority status in redundancies to pregnant employees and tho...
In Conversation with... Naomi Hanrahan-Soar
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our “In Conversation with…” podcast series for 2024 Lucy is joined by fellow Lewis Silkin partner Naomi Hanrahan-Soar.Lu...
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 3 - Employment law in 2024
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month’s podcast features Colin and Tarun discussing the new and upcoming changes to employment law that will be on the agenda for in-house empl...
Pay Attention Episode 1: What is the EU’s groundbreaking Pay Transparency Directive?
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of our "Pay Attention” series, we delve into the EU’s groundbreaking Pay Transparency Directive. Join us as we explo...
New year new standards: will regulated individuals in financial services need to be “paragons of virtue”?
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) are looking to re-emphasise the regulators’ position tha...
In Conversation with... Reflections on 2023 with Lucy Lewis
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of this year, we’ve hosted conversations with leading experts and thinkers to explore their perspectives on the future of work and c...