
HR: ER is the emergency room for business owners, HR professionals and anyone else who is responsible for managing or employing a team of people.Hosted by Hroes founder Elissa Thursfield, with 15 years of first-hand lawyer and consulting experience and software service specialist Oliver Robinson they provide you with a generous dose of insights and practical advice.From hiring nightmares to compli... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

Don't worry, Dawn survived. But after recording a podcast, Ollie accidentally reversed into the front of her car in the studio car park.
It sounds like a simple bump... but what if it wasn't?
🤔 If an accident happens during work hours but off co... more
🚨 A welfare case turned operational crisis.
An employee's flexible working request was approved to support caring responsibilities. A welfare meeting followed.
The employee was signed off with mental health concerns. Now the business wants to in... more
"Please disregard the resignation letter… my AI lawyer sent it.”
Yes, really.
⚖️ An employee off sick for 6+ months
📂 Multiple grievances + a huge SAR request
🤖 An AI-generated legal letter alleging discrimination & constructive dismissal
So... more
What happens when two protected characteristics collide?
An employee with dyspraxia struggles to consistently use a colleague’s correct pronouns after their gender transition. They say it’s not intentional - it’s their disability. But the risk? A p... more
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A good mix of entertainment and information (infotainment?), recommend to any professionals or people in management. I am looking forward to the next episode!
Just what I need on my coffee break!
Spent my lunch break today listening to this - some top tips for middle management and anyone in the HR industry.
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HR:ER blends practical HR guidance with employment law and workplace compliance, featuring hosts who bring legal insight together with real-world HR experience. Episodes cover topics from reasonable adjustments, menopause in the workplace, and discrimination risks to handling conduct policies, sick leave, and workplace safety—often using case studies and guest expertise to translate complex rules into actionable steps for managers and HR teams. A notable strength is the duo's ability to balance legal risk with empathetic, people-first guidance, and to spotlight industry experts and practitioners who offer tangible, ready-to-apply tips. Listeners are likely HR professionals, business leaders, and in-house counsel seeking clear, pragmatic app... more
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Recent guests on HR:ER include:
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2. Dr. Lucy Mather
3. Chelsea Brooke-Ward
4. Bernard Savage
5. Dipa Mistry Kandola
6. Simon Anderson
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