Ahead of the Budget announcement on 30 October 2024 I spoke with Rob Warlow to see what we could possibly expect from the new Labour government after just over 100 days. ____________ The guest on the podcast this week is Rob Warlow, an expert in business finance with over 30 years of experience helping businesses navigate the complex world of fundi…

Welcome to Season Three of the Good Employer Podcast! In this episode we have a discussion with Professor Patricia Leighton about all things employment law and the impact of potential changes we are expecting with new legislation promised in October 2024. As we all know employment law and regulations will have an impact on how employers will have t…

Welcome to Season Three of the Good Employer Podcast! We kick off this season with the return of the most popular podcast guest from our first season, Jay Ball. Jay is the CEO of Flotek, an award winning, fast growth telecoms and IT company. We mentioned a few things on the podcast whilst we chatted and here are some relevant links for your informa…

The latest episode of The Good Employer Podcast is available now! On this episode, Emma is speaking to the wonderful Dr. Sian Edwards from Platform Wellbeing! Sian is the Head of Training and Delivery at Platform Wellbeing. Listen to the latest episode now! Check out Sian at the links below: Sian on LinkedIn Plattform Wellbeing Check us out on Soci…

This week on The Good Employer Podcast we're speaking to Ceri Jennings, CEO of multi-award winning Sparkles Cleaning Services based in Cardiff. Check out Ceri at the links below: Sparkles Cleaning Services Website Ceri on LinkedIn Check us out on Social Media: EffectiveHRM Twitter EffectiveHRM LinkedIn EffectiveHRM Facebook EffectiveHRM Website The…

This week on The Good Employer Podcast we're speaking to Alexlouise Thomas from Financial Freedom. Alexlouise is tackling the complex issue of money mindset. She is the author of Rock Solid Money Maker, a spirited entrepreneur, property developer and coach. She also hosts the Financial Freedom Podcast as well as the Mini Mansion Makeover on Youtube…

This week we're talking to Darrell Irwin, Managing Director of Cre8ion and author of The Crisis Catalyst. Cre8ion is a brand marketing agency and proud B-Corp. Emma and Darrell spoke about B-corp status, the importance of legacy and a whole host of other topics. Check out Darrell at the links below: Cre8ion Website Darrell's Website Darrell on Link…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! This week on the podcast we're talking to Julian John, the Managing Director of Delsion. Delsion is a Swansea based people and development consultancy specialialising in diversity and inclusion. Their team works with companies through the UK. Check out Julian at the links below: Delsion Website Delsion on Linke…

Welcome back to the Good Employer Podcast! We're so excited to be back for Season 2 of the Good Employer Podcast! Season 2 of #TGEP will be an enlightening odyssey through the realms of well-being, leadership, coaching, social responsibility and community. Each episode will uncover powerful insights, practical strategies and inspiring stories that …

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! On this episode of The Good Employer Podcast we're at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Show. Last week we spent some time talking to some of the exhibitors at The Mental Health and Wellbeing Show about what they were up to at the show and what they think makes a Good Employer. Check out everyone we spoke to at t…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! This week we're talking to Jessica Heagren. Jess is an ex Financial Services Director, mother of four, award-winning CEO of That Works For Me, and author of landmark report Careers After Babies. On a personal mission to keep more parents in the workplace, Jess works with businesses to make them better employers…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! This weeks guest on the Good Employer Podcast is Anna Denton-Jones, a founder at Refreshing Law LTD. She's an incredibly experienced employement lawyer whose handled thousands of cases and loves what she does. Anna's insights will be invaluable for anyone looking to become a Good Employer. Check out Anna at the…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! This week Emma del Torto is talking to Dawn Evans, CEO of Ajuda Training Academy and creator of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Show. Check out Dawn at the links below: Dawn on LinkedIn Ajuda Training Academy Website Get your tickets for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Show now! Dawn's Reccommendations The Diar…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! This week Emma del Torto is talking to Grant Santos CEO of Educ8 Training. Educ8 are based in Caerphilly and are committed to providing training and apprenticeships up and down the country. Check out Grant at the links below: Grant on LinkedIn Educ8 on LinkedIn Educ8 Website Grant's Reccommendations The Diary o…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! It's the second part to Emma's chat with Dr Yekemi Otaru from Doqaru Limited. Haven't listened to part one yet? Go back and give it a listen! Check out Yekemi at the links below: Yekemi on Linkedin Doqaru Website Check us out on Social Media: EffectiveHRM Twitter EffectiveHRM LinkedIn EffectiveHRM Facebook Effe…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! It's another two part episode! This week Emma is talking Dr Yekemi Otaru from Doqaru Limited. Yemeki is a multi-talented trailerblazer in her industry, aswell as the University Chancellor for the University of the West of Scotland. Check out Yekemi at the links below: Yekemi on Linkedin Doqaru Website Check us …

We've hit our 10th episode! On this very special episode of The Good Employer Podcast, Emma takes a look back at the series so far. With reflections on how she got here and the guests she's had, this episode is jampacked. We hope you had a wonderful 2022, and here's to an even better 2023! Emma's Reccommendations The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bart…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! It's part 2 of our episode with Kirsty Baggs-Morgan! Kirsty was had a brilliant career in corporate HR and now combines consultancy with coaching others to excel in their own HR career journeys. Check out Kirsty at the links below: Kirsty on LinkedIn Kirsty's Website Kirsty's Reccommendations Self Compassion- K…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! On this very special two part episode of the Good Employer Podcast, we’re talking to Kirsty Baggs-Morgan, a seasoned HR Director with international experience in delivering strategic HR to corporations. Check out Kirsty at the links below: Kirsty on LinkedIn Kirsty's Website Check us out on Social Media: Effect…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! On this episode of the Good Employer Podcast, we’re talking to Rachel King, the General Manager at BreatheHR. She took over leading BreatheHR from it's founder in October 2020, following the companies acquisition by Australian Software company ELMO. BreatheHR currently boasts a team of 60 employees who provide …

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! On this episode of the Good Employer Podcast, we’re talking to Clive Thomas the Managing Director at Award Winning lawfirm Watkins and Gunn. They are an innovative, values-lead lawfirm with offices in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypool. Check out Clive at the links below: Clive on LinkedIn Watkins and Gunn Website…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! On this episode of the Good Employer Podcast, we’re talking to Matt Parfitt, the Founder of Grace Enterprises, Radiant Cleaners and Jubilee Events. Based in Nottingham, their mission is to transform lives through supportive employment across their sustainable businesses. Check out Matt at the links below: Matt …

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! On this episode of the Good Employer Podcast, we’re talking to Amanda Bennett, the Managing Director of Schoolhouse Daycare. Schoolhouse Daycare is one of Wales's largest independently owned daycare nurseries. We will be discussing the recent nursery closures as well as Mandie's journey to where she is today. C…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! On this episode of the Good Employer Podcast, we’re talking to Lauren Harvey, the Founding Director of Full Stop Accounts. Lauren supports business of all sizes to help them to have a positive and mindful approach to society, people, and the planet. Check out Lauren at the links below: Full Stop Accounts Websit…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! On this episode of the Good Employer Podcast, we’re talking to Lizzie Hewitt, the CEO of Iconic Project Management. Lizzie is passionate about changing the poor reputation of the construction industry and wants to be the very best construction company to work for. Check out Lizzie at the links below: Iconic Pro…

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! On this episode of the Good Employer Podcast, we’re talking to Jay Ball from Flotek Group Limited. Jay started his first telecomunications business in 2007 and had 46 employees when he sold the business in 2019. He's now the CEO of Flotek Group and manages a property business. Check out Jay at the links below: …

Welcome to the Good Employer Podcast! On the first ever episode of the Good Employer Podcast, we’re talking to Debbie Anderson from Enable Excellence. Debbie is an expert in the field of leadership and management, having worked in corporate HR for more than 20 years. Check out Debbie at the links below: Enable Excellence Debbie on LinkedIn Debbie o…

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Kicking off our latest Bulletin, a report from UHY Accountants finds that the UK is in a business start up boom. The figures from HMRC reveal that more businesses were started in 2020 compared to 2019 as people had the opportunity to start up the business of their dreams.Staying with start ups, we look at the announcement form the Start Up Loan Com…

To start this week’s Business Finance Bulletin podcast, research from Hitachi Capital Business Finance has revealed that businesses are now less fearful of contraction or collapse compared to last year. The swing in confidence is a signal that businesses are seeing growth prospects again.When businesses get back into a growth phase, that typically …

Opening this Business Finance Bulletin, after being the key source of finance for 12 months the final figures are out for the Bounce Back Loans and CBILS schemes. The figures reveal the extent of finance taken on by businesses and now it is payback time.For start ups and smaller businesses getting on the ladder to build a credit score can be diffic…

Although the moratorium on Statutory Demands and Winding Up petitions was recently extended, the moratorium on Wrong Trading was not. Opening this latest Bulletin, I look at how the reintroduction of Wrongful Trading with effect from 1st July could impact company Directors.Late payment continues to be concern for small businesses, but I have good n…

Economic recovery can often bring another set of challenges to manage and being able to spot and tackle financial distress is important. Opening the latest Business Finance Bulletin podcast, we look at a new guide from R3 on identifying financial distress and the options available to deal with it.Having access to support and guidance from industry …

Companies entering an insolvency arrangement is starting to increase. Opening this Business Finance Bulletin podcast, we review the latest insolvency figures and the government’s extension to the Statutory Demand and Winding Up Petition moratorium. Will this continue to keep insolvencies low?As part of the government’s strategy of ‘levelling up’, w…

With the economy starting to get back on track, we open this Business Finance Bulletin with news from the Finance and Leasing Association of large increase in leasing and HP deals written in April. Although still well off the 2020 figures, encouragingly the gap is beginning to close as business investment activity increases.Business confidence also…

When the Recovery Loan Scheme was launched in April, the number of accredited lenders on the panel was limited. With the panel lenders now expanding, in our latest Business Finance Bulletin podcast we review the new lenders focused on specific regions of the country and how they are broadening the Scheme’s reach.Business is tough enough as it is bu…

According to the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer report, business owners are continuing to feel increasingly optimistic about their future prospects. With optimism and confidence levels reaching new highs we look at one key peril to watch out for.If you have a idea for a great new business and you need an incentive to get started then check o…

Kick starting this week’s Business Finance Bulletin podcast, the Recovery Loan Scheme has had a quiet start since its launch but the number of lenders on the panel is now slowly increasing. We look at the latest additions and what continues to hold the Scheme back.The Start Up Loan Company is encouraging younger people to think about becoming entre…

Are you soon facing your first Bounce Back Loan repayment? Many businesses have just paid their first repayment or soon will and are concerned with cashflow still tight. Opening our latest Bulletin, we look at repayment options under the Pay as You Grow Scheme designed to ease your cashflow burden.A government Bill has been proposed to close a loop…

Opening our latest podcast, we look at how a survey from Bibby Financial Services confirms that business owners continue to feel increasingly confident about the future. What’s driving their confidence and what’s the one thing which could hold them back?Tide, the mobile business account provider, has announce the forthcoming launch of Tide Invoice …

Opening our latest Business Finance Bulletin podcast, as businesses get back on the path growth, what are their top priorities and actions? We look at the findings from the recent Hitachi Capital Business Finance Business Barometer report.It’s not all good news for businesses though. We review the most recent Red Flag Alert report from Begbies Tray…

As the economy kicks back into action, it’s not only businesses which are feeling more confident. Opening this latest Bulletin, we look at a number of lenders who are offering increased support to small businesses with new funding pots and enhanced terms.Have you tried opening a business bank account during the last 12 months? If you have then no d…

We open our latest Business Finance Bulletin with the good news that business confidence levels are on the up. The latest Business Barometer report from Hitachi Capital Business Finance reveals that an increasing number of business owners are predicting improved months ahead.Cashflow can be tight for many businesses, but particularly for start ups.…

On 6th April the Recovery Loan Scheme was launched. Replacing the Bounce Back Loan and CBILS the new scheme is designed to support businesses in need of growth funding. We look at how the scheme works and how it could benefit your business.As businesses focus on getting back on track no one can ignore the level of debt firms accessed in 2020. We re…

According to the latest research from Barclays Bank, there has been a notable increase in the number of business scams. Opening the latest Business Finance Bulletin, we highlight five scams to watch out for.Alongside the extension of other support measures, we look at the government announcement extending the period of a range of measures designed …

We open this Business Finance Bulletin podcast with a review of the latest business insolvency figures. The most recent figures released by the Insolvency Service reveal that insolvencies are still declining. It is acknowledged that the figures will eventually increase so what can you do to protect yourself from customers not paying?The latest figu…

Opening the latest Business Finance Bulletin, we review a report from the British Business Bank looking at the business borrowing market in 2020. Not surprisingly the report reveals that businesses took on an unprecedented level of debt.With businesses going full out on CBILS and Bounce Back Loans the alternative finance sector, which was booming u…

We devote the whole of this week’s Business Finance Bulletin podcast to the new Recovery Loan Scheme.In his Budget last week, the Chancellor announce that CBILS and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme would not be renewed but instead would be replaced by the Recovery Loan Scheme.We look at features of the new Scheme; the key differences between it and CBIL…

As the application deadline to apply for a Bounce Back or CBILS loan fast approaches, there is talk of a new government-backed loan being announced in this week’s Budget. Focusing more on recovery than survival we consider what the features of the loan could be.Smaller, local businesses have been badly hit over the last 12 months. We look at a pilo…

What is the business borrowing environment going to look like post Bounce Back Loans and CBILS? Opening the latest Business Finance Bulletin, we look at why obtaining finance will be challenging once the government loan support schemes finish.After two years in the making, seven of the major banks have launched the Business Banking Resolution Servi…