The Xperthr Podcast

Research suggests that AI is making a nonsense of the traditional equivalence between output and productivity and creating a new category of worker: the person who is thriving themselves into exhaustion. Jeremy Hollander joins the podcast to discuss how HR can tackle these issues by upgrading productivity measurements to distinguish sustainable high performance from intensity that is destined to end in burnout. Related resources Webinar: Maximise HR efficiency - AI solutions that drive business growth and increase employee satisfaction Webinar: Mapping the path from Excel to AI - An expedition into people analytics AI fundamentals: How to identify AI needs in HR Use of AI chatbots at work policy

Pay gap reporting is about to get an important upgrade.  Michelle Gyimah, pay gap strategist and founder of Equality Pays, joins the podcast to break down what the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes really mean - and how HR can get ahead of the likely next wave: ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting. Resources How to measure and report a gender pay gap How to lead HR planning for the Employment Rights Act 2025 On your radar - Employment Rights Act 2025 updates and HR mythbusting

With early pay awards showing signs of growth, Sheila Attwood joins the podcast to dig into what the data tells us about pay award plans for the year ahead, and how employers can navigate the growing tension between affordability and employee expectations. Related resources Pay trends March 2026: Pay awards edge up in early 2026 but outlook remains cautious Pay award forecasts for 2026 On your radar - Employment Rights Act 2025 hub

The Employment Rights Act 2025 marks a major shift in unfair dismissal law. From January 2027, the qualifying period will drop from two years to six months - applying retrospectively to employees hired from July 2026 - and the cap on compensatory awards will be removed altogether. Stephen Simpson, principal editor at Brightmine, joins the podcast to break down the changes and share practical steps HR should be taking now to prepare. Related resources How to manage probationary periods How to lead HR planning for the Employment Rights Act 2025 On your radar - Employment Rights Act 2025 hub      Webinar: Employment Rights Act 2025 - a user's guide

Caroline Green, author of The Career Confidence Toolkit for Women, joins the podcast to discuss measures in the Government's Employment Rights Act 2025 - harassment and flexible working reforms, menopause action plans - and set out ways in which employers and employees alike can benefit from the forthcoming legislative changes. Read the transcript Related resources HR for HR: The Employment Rights Act 2025 - will it improve the lives of women in the workplace? How to lead HR planning for the Employment Rights Act 2025 On your radar - Employment Rights Act 2025 hub

Neurodiversity. Menopause. Men's health. What are organisations doing and what should they be doing to truly support the wellbeing of their people? Brightmine HR data insight analysts Hannah Mason and Vernujaa Nagandiram join the podcast to reveal surprising trends and share their latest research insights. Tune in now and discover what your organisation could be doing better - starting today. Read the transcript Related resources Webinar: Supporting men's health in the workplace - a holistic approach to wellbeing Workplace wellbeing: Who gets left behind? Menopause policy Model neurodiversity policy

What's on the horizon for HR and reward professionals in 2026? In this episode, Brightmine experts Bar Huberman and Sheila Attwood break down the latest research and reveal the top priorities shaping the year ahead. Plus, CEO Scott Walker joins the conversation to explore one of the most transformative trends of recent years - AI in the workplace. Tune in for actionable insights, expert analysis, and a look at what's next for HR strategy. Related resources On your radar - Employment Rights Bill updates and HR mythbusting How to lead HR planning for the Employment Rights Bill Training guides and PowerPoint presentations: The complete list Top HR priorities for 2026

Join the Brightmine team as they guide listeners through the Employment Rights Bill's bumpy journey through Parliament and offer practical advice on how HR professionals can prepare for the legislative changes expected to come into force in early 2024. Stay ahead of the curve as our experts break down what's changing - from trade union rules and sick pay to family leave and whistleblowing protections - and get actionable tips to keep your organisation compliant.  Read the transcript Resources On your radar - Employment Rights Bill updates and HR mythbusting How Lewis Silkin developed and rolled out its equalised new parent leave policy Employment Rights Bill essentials: Statutory sick pay eligibility

With the Employment Rights Bill nearing the end of its journey through Parliament, Laura Merrylees, senior legal editor at Brightmine, is joined by Nick Chronias, a partner at DAC Beachcroft, to discuss the Bill's many trade union-related changes and provide a phase-by-phase guide to how HR departments can prepare for their implementation. Read the transcript Related resources Employment Rights Bill: 10 key policies employers need to revamp On your radar: Employment Rights Bill updates and HR mythbusting Podcast: Employment Rights Bill - where we are now, what to expect next Webinar: Getting probationary periods right as Employment Rights Bill changes loom Key takeaways Phased rollout: Changes will begin two months after Royal Assent, with major reforms in April and October 2026, and final measures in 2027. Union ballots: Unions will be able to organise industrial action ballots more easily, with less information required and a reduced notice period (from 14 to 10 days). The rule requiring 50% turnout is

Does your organisation provide fair and equal leave and pay for all new parents? The Government has launched a full 18-month review of family-related leave and the Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce some changes in this area. In the meantime higher expectations among the workforce appear to be prompting organisations to take matters into their own hands and to develop ambitious new policies. In this episode of the podcast Zeba Sayed, senior legal editor at Brightmine, talks to Becs Peedell, employment lawyer at Lewis Silkin, about her organisation's equal new parent policy - and how it is seeking to encourage other firms to follow suit. Read the transcript Resources Equalised new parent leave policy How Lewis Silkin developed and rolled out its equalised new parent leave policy Statutory neonatal care leave: What HR needs to know On your radar - Employment Rights Bill updates and HR mythbusting Key Takeaways The podcast discusses UK parental leave, the newly launched Government review and law fir

Ro Carracedo Lopez, senior International legal editor at Brightmine, discusses the EU Pay Transparency Directive, how member states are adopting its provisions into national law and · not least · its implications for UK organisations with Wouter Heere, Associate at Littler Netherlands, and Rui Rego Soares, Associate lawyer at Littler Portugal. Related resources Global EU pay transparency directive implementation comparative table Demystifying the EU Pay Transparency Directive for UK employers Podcast: Gender pay gap reporting - a global view

Darren Newman joins us to unpack the complexities of the Employment Rights Bill, soon to become the Employment Rights Act. We explore the bill’s sweeping scope and discuss the practical implications for UK businesses. Listeners will gain expert insight into what’s coming, what remains uncertain and how HR teams can prepare for the most significant overhaul of employment law in decades. Related resources On your radar - Employment Rights Bill updates and HR mythbusting HR for HR: How to build strong relationships to deal with the Employment Rights Bill Webinar: Getting probationary periods right as Employment Rights Bill changes loom

UK employment law is evolving - are you prepared? In our latest podcast, Susie Munro, senior legal editor at Brightmine, looks at three recent tribunal cases relating to probationary periods, and discusses the upcoming introduction of a day-one right to claim unfair dismissal.  We share actionable insights, real tribunal stories and practical steps to help your organisation stay compliant and competitive. Listen now to future-proof your HR strategy! Read the transcript Related resources On your radar - Employment Rights Bill updates and HR mythbusting Webinar: Getting probationary periods right as Employment Rights Bill changes loom Probationary periods: Tribunal round-up

This episode of the Brightmine podcast features Shantha David, Head of Legal Services at UNISON, in conversation with Robert Shore and Laura Kimpton. We dive into how the Bill is reshaping UK employment law, and explore the implications for HR.  Shantha has won landmark victories in the Supreme Court that have reshaped the legal landscape. Her work champions equity, dignity and justice for workers across the public sector. Read the transcript What to read, listen to and watch next On your radar  April 2025 employment law changes: Five-point checklist for HR  Podcast: Neonatal care leave - a practical guide   Webinar: Ethnicity data disclosure - fostering trust and building engagement for a better workplace

Join us on the podcast as Jeya Thiruchelvam, Internal Communications and Engagement Lead at Brightmine, shares powerful insights on how organisations can truly harness the full potential of their people. Discover how employees can grow, thrive, and elevate their careers · all without changing employers. It's a conversation about talent, transformation, and the future of work you won't want to miss. Download the transcript Related Brightmine resources Managing retention: Creating a retention strategy Leadership development: A driver of business success Four steps HR can take to help businesses and employees embrace the new "squiggly" careers era Podcast: Rethinking recruitment and reskilling  

Cathryn Edmondson, lead consultant at Innecto Reward Consulting, joins the podcast to talk about gender pay gap reporting - its history, current challenges and the upcoming legislative changes that organisations need to know about. What to read, listen to and watch next Pay transparency - do the right thing Mind the gap: How are countries implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive? Podcast: Gender pay gap reporting - a global view Webinar: Pay transparency - the value of honesty and some pitfalls to avoid

Ferzana Ahmed and Mith Ragukaran, solicitors at law firm Fragomen, join us to talk through the latest immigration developments and issues affecting HR professionals, including what's on the horizon. Read the transcript Related resources Transition to eVisas 2024: Key updates and action points for employers  Immigration rules and right to work On your radar 

In October 2024 the Government launched a major overhaul of employment law in the form of the Employment Rights Bill. A number of important amendments have been introduced since the proposed legislation was first published. Stephen Simpson, principal editor at Brightmine, joins the podcast to provide an update and help HR departments prepare for the changes. Download the transcript What to read, listen to and watch next On your radar  April 2025 employment law changes: Five-point checklist for HR  Podcast: Neonatal care leave - a practical guide   Webinar: Ethnicity data disclosure - fostering trust and building engagement for a better workplace 

Jo Broadbent, counsel knowledge lawyer at Hogan Lovells, joins us to discuss the new right to neonatal care leave and look at likely forthcoming changes to family-friendly employment rights in the Employment Rights Bill.  Read the transcript Related resources Webinar: Statutory neonatal care leave - how employers can prepare Neonatal care leave Neonatal care pay Neonatal care leave: Four scenarios employers could face

Susie Munro, senior legal editor at Brightmine, looks at three cases where employers have lost "discrimination arising from disability" claims after treating workers unfavourably because of disability-related absence.  Related resources Disability-related absence: Tribunal round-up On your radar Disability discrimination - line manager training