HR Unboxed

In this festive edition of *HR Unboxed*, Natalie, Faye and Chris unwrap the lighter (and sometimes messier) side of workplace life with their “12 Days of HR Christmas.” From out-of-office escapades and Secret Santa disasters to tipsy colleagues, offensive jumpers, and mistletoe mishaps, no seasonal HR scenario is off-limits. With wit and warmth, the trio tackle everything from managing absences...

Welcome to another lively episode of HR Unboxed with Natalie, Fay and Chris! This week, things get a little personal – and occasionally hilarious – as the team are joined by special guest Adam from Breathe HR for a deep dive into how digital HR systems can transform your workplace. From sticky notes and lost holiday forms to #Smellgate and the infamous toilet door holiday planner, this episode...

Join Natalie and Fay on HR Unboxed for a candid discussion on "The Truth About Imposter Syndrome at Work". This highly requested episode delves into that common, nervous feeling that you're not as brilliant as others perceive, fearing you'll be "found out" as a fraud, or questioning, "Am I good enough?". Natalie and Fay share personal experiences, highlighting that imposter syndrome affects...

Season 2 of HR Unboxed opens with a fearless deep-dive into “Watched While Working” — the realities, risks and right ways to handle workplace surveillance. Natalie and Fay unpack what employers actually monitor (CCTV, keystroke logging, activity logs) and the rise of “mouse jigglers” in the work-from-home era. They explore remote-work distractions (including the notorious 49-minute...

In this unmissable episode, we’re tackling the hot topic chosen by our listeners: workplace clashes. From the everyday tension of denied holiday requests to boardroom bust-ups and “that was my idea!” moments, Natalie and Faye take you behind the scenes of HR disasters with their trademark humour, honesty and a hefty dose of reality. They dive into scenarios including time-off tantrums, religious...

In Episode 11 of HR Unboxed, Natalie and Fay dive deep into the world of employment tribunals — the stressful, fascinating side of HR that every business owner and manager needs to understand. From real-life cases of explosive hotel bust-ups to sleeping security guards and the surprising cost of excluding someone from the office tea round, discover how small actions can lead to huge payouts....

It’s episode 10 and Natalie and Faye are celebrating with awards, gongs, and... dismissals?! This special episode dives into the murky world of firing staff—from heat-of-the-moment outbursts to airtight legal processes. Discover how one badly worded email can cost a business thousands, why redundancy isn’t just a scary word, and what the ABCs of dismissal really stand for. With real-life HR...

In this jam-packed episode of HR Unboxed, Chris Gregg joins Natalie and Fay to unpack the big topics shaking up the workplace. From jaw-dropping stats on how many Gen Z employees would choose to be "severed" like in the hit series Severance, to the real-life risks of staff taking confidential data with them when they leave. There’s drama, insight, and plenty of laughs as the trio chat data...

Middle managers—caught between the top brass and the frontline staff, they deal with everything from unmotivated employees to unexpected absences. In this episode, Natalie and Faye dive into the challenges faced by middle management and why they’re the backbone of any organisation. 💼 Balancing work-life expectations vs. performance demands 📉 Managing absenteeism and the classic "bank holiday...

Grievances – we all know them, but when should they be taken seriously, and when are they just workplace gripes? In this episode, Natalie and Chris break down the fine line between a minor complaint and a full-blown HR issue. From unfair pay to passive-aggressive Post-it notes, we tackle real-life workplace dilemmas with insight, humour, and some wild stories. 👀 Are managers playing favourites?...