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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 24 MIN

The HR Horror Files

from For Finances Sake (FFS) · host Rachael Chadwick-Harrison

When HR goes wrong, the financial consequences can be brutal. In this episode Rachael is joined by Fiona Godfrey, CEO of Inicio HR, to shine a spotlight on the hidden risks buried in your everyday people processes — and why even small oversights in HR can lead to major headaches for finance. From botched payroll handovers to IR35 misclassifications and overlooked right-to-work checks, they unpack the most common (and costly) HR mistakes that businesses make. The conversation also explores the rise of AI in recruitment, the legal expectations around supporting neurodiverse employees, and the surprising tax traps behind seemingly simple staff perks. If you’re an employer, accountant, or business leader, this episode is your essential guide to spotting risk early and staying one step ahead of compliance disasters.

When HR goes wrong, the financial consequences can be brutal. In this episode Rachael is joined by Fiona Godfrey, CEO of Inicio HR, to shine a spotlight on the hidden risks buried in your everyday people processes — and why even small oversights in HR can lead to major headaches for finance. From botched payroll handovers to IR35 misclassifications and overlooked right-to-work checks, they unpack the most common (and costly) HR mistakes that businesses make. The conversation also explores the rise of AI in recruitment, the legal expectations around supporting neurodiverse employees, and the surprising tax traps behind seemingly simple staff perks. If you’re an employer, accountant, or business leader, this episode is your essential guide to spotting risk early and staying one step ahead of compliance disasters.

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