Podcasts brought to you by the expert teams at UK law firm Shoosmiths, featuring news, views, discussions and more.
Episodes
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
In episode 14 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech discuss the revolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR.
This episode covers:
- How can AI support HR?
- How can AI cause issues for HR?
- Some examples of AI being used in the workplace already
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the National Employment Team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
In the first episode of Future Shoos, Belfast-based real estate lawyer Ruth Forbes talks with Tanya McGeehan, Managing Director of MCG Investments Limited, about business networking.
The duo discuss what networking might look like in a post-Covid world, and what positives we can take going forward from the way we have had to build and manage relationships during the lockdowns.
This podcast is part of our ‘Future Shoos 2030’ series, created and delivered by associate lawyers from across leading UK law firm Shoosmiths.
Throughout the series, we will be tackling the big issues facing professionals at a relatively early stage in their careers, focusing in particular on what the future holds in the world of property, law, business and careers, as well as the trends that are predicted to play out over the next decade as we head towards 2030.
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
In episode 13 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech talk about why occupational health is an important tool for employers.
This episode covers:
- Why employers should use occupational health providers
- How to get the most out of an occupational health referral
- Top tips when using occupational health
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the National Employment Team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Julian Richards is joined by Kim Muddimer to discuss the latest guidance from the Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) on GMP conversion and whether or not it will help trustees navigate complex GMP equalisation projects.
We welcome any feedback or questions - please email pensionspsl@shoosmiths.co.uk.
Shoosmiths on TAP is brought to you by the expert pensions team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, giving you an insight into the latest hot topics and changes in UK pensions law. The podcast long enough to give you the basics, and short enough to enjoy over a coffee break - so grab your brew of choice and tune in!
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
In episode 12 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech debate whether ‘high IQ’ should be protected from discrimination.
This episode covers:
- The problems with defining high IQ
- The problems with showing less favourable treatment of someone with high IQ
- What existing recourse employees may already have if they are treated less favourably because of their IQ
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the National Employment Team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Julian Richards and Lynette Lewis return for episode two of Shoosmiths on TAP. The duo discuss the recent High Court decision in relation to the Axminister pension scheme, touching on what happened, the impact of the decision, and what’s next for the on-going debate over s.37 confirmations.
We welcome any feedback or questions - please email pensionspsl@shoosmiths.co.uk.
Shoosmiths on TAP is brought to you by the expert pensions team at UK law firm Shoosmiths, giving you an insight into the latest hot topics and changes in UK pensions law. The podcast long enough to give you the basics, and short enough to enjoy over a coffee break - so grab your brew of choice and tune in!
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
This podcast, the second of two parts, discusses the FCA’s consultation on introducing a consumer duty.
Shoosmiths will be responding to the consultation and assisting our clients in understanding how this will affect their business, processes and documentation going forward.
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
This podcast discusses the FCA’s consultation on introducing a consumer duty.
Shoosmiths will be responding to the consultation and assisting our clients in understanding how this will affect their business, processes and documentation going forward.
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
In episode 11 of the Shoospeak HR Podcast, Shoosmiths colleagues Andy Graham, Amy Anderson and Amy Leech discuss relationships at work in light of recent events.
This episode covers:
- Why it is important to have a relationships at work policy
- The problems relationships at work could cause
- Top tips for managing relationships at work
Listen to the podcast and send us your feedback to shoospeakhr@shoosmiths.co.uk.
The Shoospeak HR podcast is brought to you by the National Employment Team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. Tune in for your fix of the latest legal views, thought provoking discussions and opinions about all things employee relations and human resources.
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Episode 4 of The COPcast sees the Shoosmiths Court of Protection team discuss the ongoing conservatorship conversation concerning Britney Spears.
Given the recent developments, and most importantly, Britney’s own take on the situation, Lucy Taylor and Lauren Miner discuss how Britney’s testimony changes things, how we might see a similar arrangement under the law of England and Wales, and an attempt to dispel some myths and put some records straight.
The COPcast is brought to you by the Court of Protection team at UK law firm Shoosmiths. The team talk all things mental capacity, whether that be current news stories or the many and varied day-to-day experiences of a being a COP lawyer - from complex brain injuries, house building projects, arrested clients or controversial case law.