HR Buzz Live Chat

HR Buzz Live Chat: HR Buzz Live: Pay Pressure – How Employers Can Support Financial Wellbeing

With the cost of living continuing to bite, financial stress is becoming one of the biggest wellbeing challenges in the workplace. But what can employers realistically do to help? Join us for a candid conversation with Rob Brookes, Financial Advisor at Mortgage Advice Bureau, and Archie Heaton, Head of Commercial at Level (On-Demand Pay), as we explore the realities facing employees today – and the practical, impactful steps HR and reward teams can take to make a difference.
From pay flexibility to financial education and empathetic leadership, we’ll discuss:
The real impact of financial stress on performance and engagement
How employers can support employees beyond salary increases
Innovations in financial wellbeing benefits
The role of culture and communication in destigmatising money worries
So, pop the kettle on, grab a cuppa, join the chat, and leave with ideas you can take back to your teams.

Nature or Nurture? Why make people manage when they're not up to the job?

Ever faced a situation where you didn’t know how to respond as a manager? Should you even be a manager? Not everyone has the skills, and with reports stating that poor management is at the root of employee engagement, it is something HR needs to get its head around. Join Sonia Moore, seasoned HRD and founder of The Situational Coach and Trish Hewitt- LLB, MA, FCIPD Hewitt, CPO and founder of Haylo HR® as we explore how people professionals can help transform management, from everyday dilemmas to big leadership challenges.

The Culture Check: Is your leadership what talent is looking for?

What does the talent really wants from today’s leaders? We explore why culture has never been more critical to attract and retain the best.
This month's chat is hosted by Verity Gough, and features special guest Kul Mahay, CEO of Ignite Your Inner Potential, emotional intelligence coach, TEDx speaker, and organiser of The Human Centred Leadership Conference 2025. Kul is in good company with our second guest, Kal Kukadia FREC ✅, who has 20+ years of experience in strategic and operational talent development, recruitment, executive search, and global outsourcing/offshore talent solutions. Together, we explore the shift towards human-centred leadership, the evolving expectations of candidates, and how recruitment strategies need to adapt for the future of work.

The Salary Sacrifice Sweet Spot: Why aren’t you on board?

Salary sacrifice schemes are a win-win – boosting employee engagement and saving businesses money. So why aren’t more companies taking advantage? Salary sacrifice schemes are a win-win – boosting employee engagement and saving businesses money. So why aren’t more companies taking advantage?Join host Jamie Keeling as we discuss into the benefits, the misconceptions, and the missed opportunities of salary sacrifice with two industry experts:Asel Tuaima 🐙⚡️ – Business Development Consultant at Octopus Electric Vehicles helping businesses navigate the EV transition.Emma Anderson – Salary Sacrifice Lead at CBVC Vehicle Management, your fleet partner leading the charge in EV leasing and employee benefits.Whether you're already on board or just curious, this session will uncover how salary sacrifice could transform your employee benefits strategy.

Is 'sun-setting' DEI initiatives the latest HR hurdle?

As businesses face increasing pressure to scale back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, what does this mean for the future of workplace culture, talent strategy, and employee engagement? We are joined by Steve Foulger, Director of Transformational Change & People Services at NFP, and Vicky Campbell, founder of Advance Populus, executive coach specialising in career transition, leadership development and organisational design, as we explore the shifting landscape of DEI in HR.

HR Buzz Live Chat: Are Employers Responsible for their Employees' Financial Wellbeing

How HR can help encourage better money management and improve employees' financial education. Is it the role of the employer to ensure people are savvy with their money? Where does the responsibility lie? Kim Uzzell from The Financial Wellbeing Academy gives us the lowdown...

HR Buzz Live Chat: Authenticity at work and Third Sector Challenges

Deborah Onabashi, People Manager and Co-lead at Crisis Women's Network and Liz Crutchley, DEI expert from Orange Orchid joins us to discuss authenticity at work - and the HR challenges facing the Third Sector.

HR and Vendors: What makes you hate being sold to?

Do you dread calls with HR vendors? What do they do that grind your gears? How can the relationship be nurtured so you get what you need? How can HR better manage sales conversations? We discuss all this and more with special guests Nick Court, CEO of The People Experience Hub, Emma Djemil, ex HRD and founder of The HR Big Meet, and our host Jamie Keeling.

Authenticity in Action and Third Sector Challenges

Liz Crutchley, DEI expert from Orange Orchid joins us to discuss authenticity at work - and the HR challenges facing the Third Sector.