Maggie Baska

Journalist, writer & content producer

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That HR Podcast episode 15: Don't be afraid of IR35

Changes to tax rules governing contingent workers are coming next year – and that means HR needs to start preparing now

After endless months of speculation, the government has finally confirmed that IR35 will be rolled out to the private sector next year. But what does that mean in practice for businesses?

In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management’s Francis Churchill speaks to Matt Fryer, group compliance director for Brookson Legal, to find out how the changes will affect employer
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That HR Podcast episode 21: New year, better wellbeing?

It’s the time of year when many people look to get healthy, and employers are usually only too eager to help. But do token gestures really help boost wellbeing in the long run? This episode is kindly sponsored by Gympass

At the start of the year, many people resolve to ditch alcohol and junk food and hit the gym in a bid to get healthy – and many businesses are using this to bolster their health and wellbeing offerings for 2020. So there’s no better time for That HR Podcast to closely examine o
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That HR Podcast episode 19: What could HR do with better data?

The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition tackled major topics that affect the people profession, including how analytics could lead the way in driving inclusion. We got right into the midst of HR's hottest event

Broadcasting from HR’s most anticipated event of the year, the People Management team took the pulse of the profession at the CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in Manchester – including a discussion of the power of analytics to drive progress in inclusion.

Maggie Baska and Siobh
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That HR Podcast episode 18: How far should employee monitoring go?

Technology now allows HR to learn more about how workplaces function than ever before – but is this good business practice or potentially harmful in the long run?

Have you ever felt like somebody is watching you? Every day, we receive dozens of emails, interact with colleagues via instant messengers and increasingly use internal social media to document our output – all of which can be now be used by employers to gain greater insights into what’s happening at work.

In this episode of That HR P
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That HR Podcast episode 16: What's the deal with No Deal?

With the deadline for the UK's departure from the EU on the horizon, we discuss how HR can start preparing ahead of Brexit – if at all

With only a few weeks left until the official deadline for Brexit, the government has so far failed to make definitive plans around key issues for employers, including the future of immigration, the visa regime for skilled workers and if the UK will leave the EU with a deal. But what does this mean for employers who are still in the dark on how to prepare their
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That HR Podcast episode 17: Who actually knows what HR does?

Jobseekers and career changers aren’t always sure what the people profession is really about. But does it matter, and what can HR do about it?

The future of the people profession depends on attracting the brightest and best minds. But HR faces a particular problem: many graduates and others entering the labour market aren’t sure what it actually involves.

In this episode of That HR Podcast, People Management’s Maggie Baska and Lilly Howlett discuss how HR can compete for talent with portfolio
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That HR Podcast episode 18: How far should employee monitoring go?

Technology now allows HR to learn more about how workplaces function than ever before – but is this good business practice or potentially harmful in the long run?

Have you ever felt like somebody is watching you? Every day, we receive dozens of emails, interact with colleagues via instant messengers and increasingly use internal social media to document our output – all of which can be now be used by employers to gain greater insights into what’s happening at work.

In this episode of That HR P

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