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HR:ER

Hroes
Employment Law
Equality Act
Menopause
Reasonable Adjustments
Reddit
Employment Rights Bill
Flexible Working
Workplace Policy
Big Mountain Consultancy
Health and Safety
Discrimination
Workplace Christmas Party
Onboarding
Onboarding Process
Workplace Stress
Transgender Rights
Employee Benefits
Transgender
Dyspraxia
Occupational Stress

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

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Latest Episodes

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

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🚨 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

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"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

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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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Recent Guests

Simon Hayhurst
Health and safety consultant
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Episode: Stop Choosing Between Safety & Profit with Simon Hayhurst
Dr. Lucy Mather
Menopause specialist, GP, founder of Jaya Life (menopause clinic in North Wales)
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Episode: The Workplace Reality of Menopause with Dr Lucy Mather
Chelsea Brooke-Ward
Head of the employment team at Park Square Barristers
Park Square Barristers
Episode: Reasonable Adjustments: Why Are We Still Getting This Wrong? Featuring employment barrister Chelsea Brooke-Ward
Bernard Savage
Business development consultant; former solicitor
10½ (consultancy)
Episode: Earning HR’s Seat at the Table: Beyond Operations to Strategy
Dipa Mistry Kandola
CEO and employee benefits platform advisor; charter director
Never Fully Dressed (mutual client context in discussion)
Episode: Creating Truly Customised Benefits on a Budget with Dipa Mistry Kandola
Simon Anderson
Barrister specializing in complex employers' liability and occupational disease
Park Square Barristers
Episode: When a Sick Note Says ‘Work-Related Stress’… with Barrister Simon Anderson

Hosts

Elissa Thursfield
Host of HR: ER show, founder of Hroes; experienced lawyer and HR consultant
Oliver Robinson
Co-host, software service specialist; focuses on practical HR tech and business impact

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Great listen and informative

    A good mix of entertainment and information (infotainment?), recommend to any professionals or people in management. I am looking forward to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BannoThePodReviewer
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Entertaining and informative!

    Just what I need on my coffee break!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tynffyn
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Insightful and entertaining!

    Spent my lunch break today listening to this - some top tips for middle management and anyone in the HR industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Modernknight247
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests provide credible expertise that translates into real-world applications for workplaces.
Mix of practical HR guidance with real-world stories makes it useful for managers and HR pros.
Hosts balance empathy with risk awareness, helpful for career-focused guests and sponsors alike.
Covers a wide range of timely topics from law to workplace culture, with actionable tips.

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When a Sick Note Says ‘Work-Related Stress’… with Barrister Simon Anderson
Q: How common is it for stress-related leave to escalate into legal action, and what triggers escalation?
Escalation typically results from a failure to undertake a proper stress-risk assessment and to ask the simple question of how you can support the employee, rather than reacting defensively. Early, proactive engagement and appropriate adjustments can prevent most cases from becoming litigation.
How to Deal With an Employee Who Constantly Falls Asleep
Q: Every time. First one, how should managers handle employees who consistently fall asleep at work?
Approach should start with a documented, empathetic conversation to understand root causes, assess medical or home life factors, and determine whether the issue is health-related, a performance gap, or a disciplinary matter, followed by formal steps if needed.
Reasonable Adjustments: Why Are We Still Getting This Wrong? Featuring employment barrister Chelsea Brooke-Ward
Q: What triggers the duty to make reasonable adjustments, and what does it really involve in practice?
There's often a misunderstanding: it's not about bending over backwards for every request, but about taking steps to alleviate the disadvantage, with a focus on practical, proportionate changes that don't unduly impact the business.
Reasonable Adjustments: Why Are We Still Getting This Wrong? Featuring employment barrister Chelsea Brooke-Ward
Q: Can you give the listeners a background on your career and what you do?
I'm the head of the employment team at Park Square Barristers, practising employment law and representing both employers and employees in tribunals across discrimination, whistleblowing, transfers, and related areas.
The Workplace Reality of Menopause with Dr Lucy Mather
Q: What practical advice would you give to employers for creating an environment that supports women?
Train managers to lead conversations, normalize discussions about menopause, implement flexible scheduling and easy access to medical care, ensure policies are active and not just written, and treat affected employees as valued contributors rather than problems to be managed out.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HR:ER

What is HR:ER about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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3. Chelsea Brooke-Ward
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5. Dipa Mistry Kandola
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