Buzzing About HR
Buzzing About HR by https://www.kateunderwoodhr.co.uk is the go-to podcast for anyone looking to make their workplace better. Hosted by HR expert Kate Underwood, each episode dives into the latest HR trends, essential tools, and practical strategies to help businesses of all sizes navigate the ever-evolving world of work. From improving employee engagement to tackling real-world HR challenges, Kate shares actionable advice you can implement right away. Whether you're an HR professional, a business owner, or someone passionate about people, this podcast will keep you ahead of the curve and buzzing with ideas to drive success in your workplace.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
Buzzing About HR
Latest Episodes
Navigating the Complexities of UK Maternity Pay: A Small Business Guide
Drowning in maternity paperwork? Feeling like you're juggling flaming spreadsheets while trying to decipher HMRC emails more terrifying than overdraft notifications? You're not alone.Today's episode dives deep into the complex world of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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13:37
Can a Well-Crafted PIP Save Your Business?
Ever hidden a Performance Improvement Plan in your bottom drawer, hoping you'll never need it? You're not alone. Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) are often dreaded by managers and employees alike, but this episode transforms th...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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13:59
Cake, Crisis & Compliance: A Decade in HR
A decade ago, I sat at my Harry Potter desk under the stairs, redundancy papers in one hand and a comforting slice of cake in the other, reluctantly agreeing to "try" consulting for six months. Ten years, countless cups of coffee, and an embarr...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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11:48
The Legal Minefield of Retracting Job Offers in the UK
Every HR professional and small business owner dreads that moment: you've extended a job offer to your perfect candidate, only to discover you need to take it back. Whether it's an unexpected budget freeze, a failed reference check, or a genuin...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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13:05
Between Algorithms and Empathy: The Future of HR
Have you ever wondered if robots are coming for your HR job? After my visit to the HR Technologies UK show at Excel London, I've been buzzing with questions about artificial intelligence in Human Resources—and it turns out you have been too.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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14:36
