The Acas Podcast
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We're Acas, the workplace experts. We help employers and employees by providing information, advice, training, conciliation and other services that prevent or resolve workplace problems, most of it free. If you want to get the most up to date advice on the workplace and employment law, this is the podcast for you. Get updates on new Acas podcasts, upcoming events or guidance updates sign up for our free email newsletter.
Episodes
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How employee voice improves engagement
In the latest episode of the Acas podcast, we talk to Susan Reilly and Emma Hughes from the Phoenix Group about setting up an employee forum. They tell us why this method of hearing employee voice works for them, and how it has supported the organisation through change. The conversation also...
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Informal conversations – the key to reducing workplace conflict?
In this episode of the Acas Podcast, Terry Duffy (Strategic Lead, Acas) sits down with Professor Richard Saundry (Principle Research Fellow, University of Westminster) to discuss the benefits of upskilling line manages and giving them the confidence to address conflict at the earliest possible...
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Understanding neurodiversity in the workplace
In this episode of the Acas Podcast, we’re joined by guest speakers, Professor Almuth McDowall, Professor of Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck University, and Jodie Hill, Managing Partner and founder of Thrive Law, for a deep dive discussion on neurodiversity in the workplace. The…
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Introducing mediation in the workplace
In this episode of the Acas Advice & Guidance podcast we talk to Angela Wright, Organisational Lead at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation about introducing mediation into the workplace. Our conversation covers the benefits and challenges of introducing mediation and will be of interest to...
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Disability discrimination at work - why the increase?
In recent years, the number of disability discrimination claims going to employment tribunal has increased. What is causing this increase and what are the characteristics of these claims? Julie Dennis, Head of Inclusive Workplace Policy at Acas is joined by Dr Martin Mitchell, Senior Researcher…
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SMEs and mediation - what's the problem?
SMEs and mediation – what’s the problem? In the latest Acas Podcast, Emma McClean, Acas Individual Dispute Resolution Manager, talks to Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, to discuss early, informal dispute resolution, such as mediation. They also discuss the...
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Flexible working - what you need to know
Welcome to the first episode of the new Acas Advice & Guidance podcast. In this shorter format series, we will discuss the key-points of the latest employment relations issues and will sign-post to further advice, guidance, and support. In this episode we will be discussing what you need to know...
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Inclusive workplaces - supporting women through menopause
Inclusive workplaces – supporting women through menopause In this episode we discuss how workplaces can better support women going through menopause. Helen Tomlinson discusses her role as the Governments first ever Menopause Employment Champion and Kate Nowicki gives her thoughts and observation...
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Mental health at work: reasonable adjustments
In this episode we will explore how employers can support their staff with reasonable adjustments for mental health, creating a healthy work culture and demonstrating a commitment to good practice. We’re joined by: Jo Yarker, Managing Partner at Affinity Health at Work Julie Denning, Managing...
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What is an apprenticeship? Top tips and benefits to the employer and apprentice
In this episode, Acas Senior Learning and Development Manager Garry Besford is joined by Acas apprentices to discuss apprenticeships and how they can benefit the individual and the organisation. We discuss: · What an apprenticeship is · The benefits of hiring an apprentice · What makes a good...
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Sickness Absence: How employers can better manage sick leave
In this episode Acas Area Director, Paul Beard, President of the Society of Occupational Medicine, Shriti Pattani and the Managing Director of the Ape Group, Alfie Payne unpack the topic of sickness absence, offering managers first-hand advice and best practice on how they can better manage it.…
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Work-related stress - lifting the pressure at work
It is important for employers to recognise and take steps to reduce work-related stress for their staff, encourage them staff to seek help at the earliest opportunity if they begin to experience stress. We are joined by Rob McGreal, HSE Policy Lead for work-related stress and mental health and...
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Allyship: positively moving the conversation of gender equality forward
In this episode, Acas Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Julie Dennis, and co-founder of Utopia and Token Man, Daniele Fiandaca, explore the importance of allyship in the pursuit for gender equality in the workplace, and in wider society. This episode will cover a variety of allyship-related…
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Discussing menopause at work
Supporting the menopause at work is important for both employers and their staff. In this episode we will discuss how organisations can create a supportive and inclusive environment, and the considerations they should be aware of to help their staff with menopause at work. We are joined by…
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Bereavement and work
Experiencing a bereavement can be a daunting and unsettling time. In this episode we discuss the support that organisations can give to help their staff with a bereavement, and the considerations they should be aware of, to provide a supportive and empathetic environment at work. We are joined by...
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LGBTI+: pride and support at work
Do all employers take pride in their people? In this episode we focus on the importance of organisations supporting their LGBTI+ communities and what practical steps they can take to be a more diverse and inclusive workplace. We are joined by Lucie Garvin, Deputy Chair of the Acas LGBTI+ & Allies...
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The cost of conflict
This episode is the first of our new, special edition podcasts on The Future of Work, featuring debate and thought-provoking questions with special guests, on key themes around the future of work. In this episode, Gill Dix, head of policy at Acas, looks at new research commissioned by Acas on the...
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Creating good work in Manchester: why people management matters
What is good work? Does better people management really make a difference to productivity? In this episode, we focus in on good work in Manchester. We look at how the joint work by Acas, CIPD and Manchester Growth Hub is highlighting just how critical investing in people management skills is to...
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The business of mental wellbeing - with Fujitsu
Does investing in mental wellbeing really bring business benefits? We’re joined by Sarah-Jane Littleford, Head of Responsible Business at Fujitsu Global Delivery in the second of three episodes featuring stories from employers working to improve mental health at work. Sarah-Jane shares: How it...
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Workplace wellbeing strategy in practice: the Ministry of Defence
How does a large, complex organisation create a coherent mental wellbeing strategy that works? In the first of three episodes showcasing employers taking action on wellbeing, we’re joined by Martin Short, Head of Wellbeing, Inclusion and Diversity at the Defence Intelligence unit, which is part…
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Covid and Christmas: supporting your people's wellbeing
With Christmas 2020 looking very different this year, we ask what managers can do to support their people at this time of year. Robbie Hurley is joined by Acas head of mental health and wellbeing, Francoise Woolley, and Acas workplace adviser, Susan Raftery, to uncover: What’s unique about this...
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Top tips to strengthen your resilience
Resilience - our ability to bounce back after (or during) difficulties - has a significant impact on how we work and how we feel at work. It's not something you either have or don't. For most of us, there are choices we can make, which will either strengthen or weaken our ability to cope during…
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In touch or disconnected? Managing homeworkers well
As a manager, keeping in touch with people working from home might seem like a simple thing - but it comes with challenges. Drawing on her experience in high-conflict situations, Acas deputy chief conciliator Marina Glasgow shares her techniques for holding effective and successful remote...
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Thinking differently about neurodiversity
Whether or not you’re up to date with the language around neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other terminology, most workplaces include people who think differently, and who might be part of a neurominority. To help us demystify neurodiversity and get proactive, we’re joined by Dr Nancy...
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Talking human to human: disability in a pandemic
With the pandemic likely to have a disproportionate impact on disabled staff, we ask how workplaces and individuals can respond successfully. Joined by Jane Hatton, CEO and founder of Evenbreak, and Acas workplace adviser Caroline Sandy, we look at: What a good conversation around disability…
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Employee voice: on mute or mission critical?
In this episode, we take a big-picture look at employee voice: why it matters now and what we need to do to strengthen it. As workplaces grapple with unprecedented change, what role should voice play in helping us to navigate the present and future challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic?...
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Changing an employment contract
With many employers looking at changing contracts as a way of avoiding redundancies, we ask Acas advisers Mark Makin and Helen Robinson how to do it well. We explore: - The best way to change employment contracts - Why consulting staff matters - How to do this well remotely - What your rights are...
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Redundancy and rights: your FAQs
Acas adviser Chau Doan covers the main questions employees have been asking about redundancy and rights. We look at: What to do if you think you’ve been made redundant unfairly How to encourage your employer to look at alternatives to redundancy (if they aren’t already) Your rights around…
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Redundancy: what to remember and what to avoid
Acas advisers Maggie Steven and Faye Law talk through the key things to keep in mind when managing redundancies. We look at communicating well and why it matters, maintaining trust, how to support the wellbeing of all involved and ensuring it’s a fair process. Episode links:...
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Brendan Barber on conflict, coronavirus and being Acas Chair
In his last week as Acas Chair, Sir Brendan Barber shares his insights from behind the scenes. We find out how he successfully helped resolve the junior doctors dispute, plus his tips on handling conflict, why listening matters and the key issues for working life after the coronavirus pandemic....
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Managing the transition from furlough
With the furlough scheme beginning to end, Acas adviser Sue Raftery shares her insights into the main challenges for workplaces and how to navigate them. We look at ideas for minimising the practical and emotional impact of transition from furlough, plus the critical conversations employers,...
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Facing the juggle: carers, work and wellbeing in a pandemic
Juggling childcare or looking after others alongside working from home, without burning out, is a real struggle. Mental health expert Abigail Hirshman unpacks what employers, managers and carers themselves can and should do to build and support carers' wellbeing during coronavirus. Plus: what...
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How can we return to work well?
Acas workplace adviser Rich Jones shares his insights for employers, managers and returning workers on how we can return well. We explore: the major issues, the best way to raise concerns, why listening and taking action matters, what role employers, managers and workers can each play and what to...
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Susan Clews on navigating coronavirus
In our first episode, Acas Chief Executive Susan Clews shares her key insight into what organisations can do to navigate the challenges that coronavirus presents. We look at building trust, returning to work and communicating in a crisis. Plus: Susan shares what she has personally learnt about...
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We're Acas, the workplace experts. We help employers and employees by providing information, advice, training, conciliation and other services that prevent or resolve workplace problems, most of it free. If you want to get the most up to date advice on the workplace and employment law, this is the podcast for you.
Get updates on new Acas podcasts, upcoming events or guidance updates sign up for our free email newsletter.
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