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Episodes
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All Systems Go! From Sticky Notes to #Smellgate & Toilet door holiday planners | HR Unboxed S02 E03
Saturday, 1 November 2025
Natalie, Faye and Chris are joined by Adam from Breathe HR to explore hilarious real-life HR stories — from sticky notes and #Smellgate to toilet-door holiday planners — and how smart software can fix the chaos.
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Am I good enough? The Truth About Imposter Syndrome at Work | HR Unboxed S2 E02
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Self-doubt and the fear of being "found out" affect everyone - find out how to reclaim your confidence
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Are You Being Watched While You're Working? | HR Unboxed S2 E01
Monday, 1 September 2025
Natalie and Fay tackle workplace surveillance — from CCTV and keystroke logging to mouse jigglers and geo-fencing — with real cases, legal must-dos and humane, practical ways to build trust, protect people, and stay on the right side of the law.
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Workplace Clashes | HR Unboxed #12
Friday, 1 August 2025
Holiday requests, WhatsApp mutinies and HR madness — Natalie and Fay break down real workplace clashes in this hilarious and eye-opening episode.
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HR Unboxed #11 | The One with the Tribunal
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Natalie and Fay reveal how workplace mistakes end up in costly tribunals — and how to avoid them!
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HR Unboxed #10 | The One Where You’re (Almost) Fired
Sunday, 1 June 2025
Natalie and Faye unwrap the do’s, don’ts, and downright disasters of dismissals—from fiery exits to tribunal troubles—in this special 10th episode!
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HR Unboxed #9 | The One With Data Drama and Resignation Revelations
Thursday, 1 May 2025
Severance-style workplaces, data breaches, and post-resignation chaos — HR Unboxed dives deep into the drama shaping today’s working world.
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HR Unboxed #8: The One Where Middle Managers Do All the Work but Get None of the Credit
Monday, 14 April 2025
Middle managers juggle it all—absenteeism, performance woes, and even awkward dress code chats—so why do they get none of the credit?
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HR Unboxed #7: The One With The Grievances – The Good, The Bad & The Ridiculous!
Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Are workplace grievances legit concerns or just office drama? Natalie and Chris break it all down with insight, humour, and real-life HR nightmares!
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HR Unboxed #6: The One With Employee Confessions
Monday, 27 January 2025
Shocking, hilarious, and cringe-worthy workplace confessions revealed—what would HR say?
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HR Unboxed #5 - The One With The Christmas Party
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Practical advice for managing Christmas work events
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HR Unboxed #4 - The One With The New Starter
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
A complete guide for small businesses employing their first member of staff including potential pitfalls and best practice
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HR Unboxed #3 - The Nitty Gritty of HR
Thursday, 3 October 2024
This episode covers managing employee absences, addressing mental health at work, navigating performance issues, and fostering open communication in the workplace.
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HR Unboxed #2 - An Avalanche Of Employment Law
Friday, 23 August 2024
Teamwork triumphs on Mount Snowdon, 60 employment law changes loom, and a chef wins £80,000 for workplace harassment
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HR Unboxed #1 - Introduction
Friday, 19 July 2024
Meet Natalie and Faye and discover how this podcast will help you break down the complexities HR for small businesses
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