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  • Tackling workplace noise: a hidden productivity killer for SMEs
    Nov 6 2025

    Noise in the workplace isn’t just a nuisance, it’s a silent disruptor of focus, wellbeing, and performance. In this episode, we sit down with experts and SME leaders to explore how sound impacts productivity, employee satisfaction, and even business outcomes. From open-plan offices to remote work setups, we uncover practical strategies to manage noise and create healthier, more effective work environments.


    🔊 Whether you're an SME owner, manager, or team member, this conversation will help you rethink the soundscape of your workplace.

    👉 Listen now and join the conversation.


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    11 min
  • Manual handling for SMEs – safety tips and best practice
    Oct 29 2025

    In this video, we break down the key principles of safe manual handling tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Whether you're lifting, carrying, or moving items at work, understanding proper techniques can help prevent injuries and improve workplace safety.


    ✅ Practical tips for everyday tasks

    ✅ Common risks and how to avoid them

    ✅ Simple steps to protect your team


    Perfect for business owners, team leaders, and employees looking to build a safer working environment.


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    18 min
  • Was a dismissal procedurally unfair when the employer had not provided interview notes from its investigation to the employee?
    Oct 23 2025

    The EAT in this case was asked to determine whether an employee had been unfairly dismissed in circumstances where the employer had not provided access to a set of interview notes during the disciplinary hearing. Listen along to find out what happened!


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    3 min
  • Was declining to make adjustments for a disabled employee due to health and safety risks unreasonable?
    Oct 23 2025

    The employee in this case was disabled and, in conjunction with occupational health, made a request for a number of adjustments. Having considered them, the employer decided that they represented a risk to the health and safety of its patients and therefore that it could not make them and the employee brought a tribunal claim for failure to make reasonable adjustments. Listen along to find out what happened!


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    5 min
  • How much commission was payable when some of the employee’s billed work was performed by third parties?
    Oct 23 2025

    In this case, an employee brought an unlawful deduction from wages claim against his employer in relation to commission payments. The employee was paid commission on billing over a set amount and argued that the amount was payable on his total billing, not only on the portion of any bills relating to work he had personally carried out. Listen along to find out what happened!


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    3 min
  • Managing workplace dust – practical tips for SMEs
    Oct 17 2025

    Dust in the workplace isn’t just a nuisance, it’s a health and safety risk that SMEs can't afford to ignore. In this episode of In Conversation, we explore practical, cost-effective strategies for managing dust in small and medium-sized enterprises. Join our experts as they discuss:

    • common sources of workplace dust

    • health implications for employees

    • legal responsibilities and compliance

    • affordable solutions for dust control

    • real-world examples from SME environments


    Whether you're in manufacturing, construction, or any industry where dust is a concern, this conversation will help you create a safer, cleaner workspace.


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    13 min
  • Mental health and small business: a health and safety perspective
    Oct 13 2025

    In this episode, we explore the intersection of mental health and workplace safety in small businesses. Our host sits down with our health and safety expert to unpack how mental wellbeing fits into the broader safety conversation—and why it’s essential for business owners to take it seriously. 🧠


    Topics covered:

    • the role of mental health in health and safety policies

    • common challenges small businesses face

    • practical steps to support staff wellbeing

    • why prevention is better than cure


    Whether you're a small business owner, team leader, or just curious about creating a healthier work environment, this conversation offers real-world insights and actionable advice.


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    18 min
  • Working at heights: safety insights and best practices from industry experts
    Oct 3 2025

    In this short webinar, our team shares essential guidance on working safely at heights — covering key risks, regulations, and practical tips to protect workers and improve compliance. Whether you're in construction, maintenance, or facilities management, this session offers valuable insights to help you stay safe and informed.


    Topics include:

    • common hazards and how to mitigate them

    • legal responsibilities and safety standards

    • real-world scenarios and expert advice


    Listen now to strengthen your safety culture and reduce risk.


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    13 min