HR in Review 02 – Learning and Development with James Marsh

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About this Edition

In this episode, James Marsh is joined by Kate Palmer, HR Advice and Consultancy Director at Peninsula, to discuss key issues surrounding the return to work, particularly regarding flexible working, employee wellbeing, and the government’s evolving stance.

Supporting Articles:

  • YouGov Research: Working from home, whether part-time or full-time, remains the preferred option for many employees.
  • Government Task Force: Flexibility should be available to all employees to avoid creating a two-tier workforce.
  • Disability and Parental Requests Denied: A significant number of workers had their flexible working requests denied during the pandemic, including those with disabilities and mothers.

Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition

Host: Monica Sharma
Monica Sharma is a Marketing and Business Development Assistant at Witherworldwide. She holds degrees in English Literature and Radio Broadcasting, with experience in journalism and as Deputy Editor at HRreview.

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Guest: Kate Palmer
Kate Palmer is the HR Advice and Consultancy Director at Peninsula, a global employment law consultancy. With extensive experience in HR, she leads Peninsula’s expert advisory team.

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