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Episodes
94 episodes
In Conversation… with Professor Alan Felstead
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 University and a leading expert on work, skills and employment. Alan shares insights from the la...
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Work and Class episode 1: social mobility in the workplace – mentoring
In this, our inaugural episode of Work and Class - our social mobility series spotlighting initiatives that can really make a difference to social mobility in the workspace – we discuss mentoring. Our host Sophie Jamieson is joined Nick Ezieful...
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The AdLaw Insights Podcast, with Brinsley & Geraint (Ep 7): Advertising less healthy foods
Join Brinsley and Geraint, and Rebecca (Becky) Moore, a partner in our Manchester office, for a deep dive into the UK’s latest rules on advertising less healthy foods (LHF). There are some key changes taking place, that will revolutionise food ...
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Beyond Borders - Episode 13: What you need to know about Chinese employment law
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law.In this episode, we explore performance management under PRC law, including the high th...
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Beyond Borders - Episode 12: Employment law in India – an overview
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law.In this episode, we navigate the complexities of India’s employment law landscape. From...
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Beyond Borders - Episode 10: Employment law in Australia – an overview
In this episode, we demystify Australia’s famously intricate employment landscape, unpacking the interplay between the federal Fair Work Act, state/territory legislation and the 120-plus modern awards that set industry-specific minimum standard...
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Beyond Borders | Episode 10: What you need to know about Singapore employment law
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law.In this episode, we delve into Singapore’s unique tripartite approach to labour policy,...
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Beyond Borders | Episode 9: What you need to know about South Korean employment law
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law.In this episode, we focus on South Korea’s pro-employee environment in the context of p...
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Beyond Borders | Episode 8: What you need to know about Hong Kong employment law
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law.In this episode, we focus on Hong Kong’s business-friendly environment and discuss the ...
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Beyond Borders | Episode 7: Navigating workforce reduction
Beyond Borders is your go-to podcast series for navigating the challenges of managing an international workforce and decoding the intricacies of international employment law.In this special live episode, recorded...
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Top tips when handling global mobility matters
Amy Nevins and David Lyons discuss their five top tips for HR professionals handling global mobility matters – from the key legal risks that may arise when employees work abroad to how you can support the business with their long term business ...
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Pay attention episode 14: Five big problems, one Pay Transparency Directive
Recorded live at our Managing an International Workforce event, our next episode of Pay Attention focusses on the five biggest challenges facing employers in relation to the new obligations of the Pay Transparency Directive. Expect practical in...
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LS@SXSW AI and creativity - Hero or Villain?
Recorded live at SXSW UK, this podcast brings together leading voices from the creative, legal, and technology sectors to debate whether AI is a hero or villain in the world of creativity. The panel delves into the profound question...
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The AdLaw Insights Podcast, with Brinsley & Geraint (Ep 6): Green claims
In this episode, Brinsley and Geraint examine the ‘will-they, won’t they’ saga that is the Green Claims Directive. They consider the landscape around green claims in the UK and EU in light of these latest developments, and explore the potential...
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Remote work and global mobility – rethinking the future of where we work
Join Lewis Silkin’s Tarun Tawakley, Amy Nevins, and David Lyons as they delve into the complexities and opportunities of remote work and global mobility, recorded live at SXSW UK. This insightful session explores the shift towards international...
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Pay Attention Episode 13: Is Denmark Already Løn-done on Pay Transparency?
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 to change under the new EU Directive? In this episode, we are joined by Yvonne Fredericksen of...
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Beyond Borders | Episode 6: What you need to know about Spanish employment law
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law. In this episode, we turn our attention to Spain, exploring the role and influence of works co...
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Beyond Borders | Episode 5: What you need to know about French employment law
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law. In this episode, we focus on France, delving into bonuses, working time rules, the right to d...
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5 years on: the pandemic legacy on working practices
Over five years since the first Covid lockdown, James Walters and Amy Russell-Hughes reflect on the pandemic’s impact on workplace practices. They discuss how it influenced sickness management and employee wellbeing, as well as the ongoing 'ret...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 18 – Pay Gap Reporting
In this month’s discussion, we share our thoughts about the government’s consultation on introducing ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, as well as the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the meaning of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010.
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Pay Attention Episode 12: Pay Transparency in Sweden - No Cow on the Ice?
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 instructions? Tom and David are joined by Jenny Hellberg from Elmzell Advokatbyrå to unpack Sweden’s ...
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UK immigration White Paper - what employers need to know
The UK government has published an Immigration White Paper with the overarching aim of reducing net migration to the UK. The Paper includes a range of measures that will significantly impact UK businesses and individuals. Partners Andrew Osborn...
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Pay Attention – Episode 11: Circuses, Monkeys and Pay Transparency in Poland
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 like it’s someone else’s circus. We’re joined by Bartek Raczkowski to explore what happens when a fa...
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Maximising performance in a neurodiverse team
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 BDO, and Ed Thompson, Founder and CEO of Uptimize. The panel explore what steps employers can take...
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Pay Attention Episode 10: Belgium’s First Steps into Pay Transparency
Beyond its famous chocolates and beers, Belgium is now addressing the challenge of pay transparency. Historically without gender pay gap reporting mandates, the nation is witnessing its first steps in this arena - the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxel...
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