HR Voices Podcast

HR Voices Podcast

Welcome to the HR Voices Podcast, a podcast designed to bring the UK HR community and businesses together. The podcast will be informative, with lots of helpful tips and ideas to help you run your business. Being an HR Independent Consultant can be quite lonely. This is why HR Independents (HRi), the UK body for Independent HR and People professionals has created a home and community for HR Indies. The HR Voices podcast will be discussing hot topics relating to HR and business. This will support HR Independent and People Professionals and the businesses they support. We will be bringing you practical tips, expert views and your views. Join Mary Asante, the Chief Executive of HRi and Charlotte Allfrey, Operations Director of HRi and their expert guests for engaging discussions. We would love to hear from you and for you to get more involved. If you have topics you would like us to discuss, contact us via hrvoices@hrindependents.co.uk Learn more about HR Independents – HRi at: https://hrindependents.co.uk/about-us/ or connect with us on LinkedIn: hr independents linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-independents/ Hosts: www.linkedin.com/in/maryasante and https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-allfrey Success Together.

Episodes

June 23, 2025 36 mins
HR Voices Podcast

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.

Episode 52

Title: Conversations That Move HR Forward: Highlights from Episodes 47–51 Host: Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd Release Date: 23 June 2025

In this special recap edition of the HR Voices Podcast, host Mary Asante reflects on the standout insights, frameworks, and tools shared over the past five episodes. From na...

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HR Voices Podcast

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 9 June 2025

Episode 51: HR Voices with Kelly Matcham – How a Virtual Assistant Can Help HR Consultants Grow Their Business

Guest: Kelly Matcham, Pink Spaghetti Mole Valley & Dorking

In this episode, Mary Asante is joined by Kelly Matcham, a virtual assistant from Pink Sp...

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May 26, 2025 35 mins
HR Voices Podcast

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 26 May 2025

Episode 50: Outplacement Support  

Guest: June Hogan, Wildwood Coaching

In this heartfelt and highly practical episode, host Mary Asante is joined by June Hogan, founder of Wildwood Coaching and a seasoned outplacement specialist. Drawing on her rich HR backgro...

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A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 12 May 2025

Episode 49: Investigations and the PEACE Model

 

Guest: Kate Marston, MaST People Support

In this episode of HR Voices, host Mary Asante is joined by Kate Marston, founder of MaST People Support and former police detective. With a career that spans law enforcement and corporate ...

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HR Voices Podcast

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 28 April 2025

Episode 48: HR Voices with James Lyon – How to stop relying on referrals and start marketing your consultancy  

Guest: James Lyon, HR Marketing Box

In this insightful and high-energy episode, host Mary Asante is joined by the dynamic James Lyon, known as the ...

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HR Voices Podcast

Episode 47: How can HR consultants facilitate difficult conversations? Why being savvy and demonstrating STREETCREDS is a gamechanger.

Hosted by: Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd

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In this engaging episode, host Mary Asante is joined by Sarah Harvey, founder of Savvy Conversations, leadership coach, trainer, facilitator, workplace mediator, and author. Sarah discusses practical insights on how HR ...

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🎙️ HR Voices Podcast Episode 46: Conversations That Matter – From Legislation to Lived Experience in Today’s Workplaces

Hosted by: Charlotte Allfrey & Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd

📅 Release Date: 31st March 2025

🔍 Episode Overview:

In this reflective roundup episode, Charlotte and Mary revisit key highlights from Episodes 39 to 45 of the HR Voices podcast. They cover everything from game-changing employment law to diffi...

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HR Voices Podcast Episode 45: Supporting Employees Facing Domestic Abuse with Emma Bray (nee Armstrong) Hosted by:

Charlotte Allfrey & Mary Asante | HR Independents Ltd

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In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, hosts Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante speak with Emma Bray (nee Armstrong), CEO of I Choose Freedom, an independent charity providing refuge and support for survivors of domestic abuse. Emma sha...

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HR Voices

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 3rd March 2025

Episode 44: Making workplaces more neurodiversity friendly

Guest: Zoe Carrol, Optimise Potential 

In this thought-provoking episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey are joined by Zoe Carroll from Optimise Potential Limited to explore the importan...

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February 17, 2025 35 mins

HR Voices

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 17th February 2025

Episode 43: Retirement Planning for HR

Guest: Anne Cannings, Retirement Pathways

In this insightful episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey are joined...

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February 3, 2025 50 mins

HR Voices

A podcast for independent HR and people professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 3rd February 2025

Episode 42: HR Trends for 2025

In this episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey explore the key trends shaping the future of HR in 2025. From artificial intelligence...

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January 20, 2025 45 mins

HR Voices

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 20th January 2025

Episode 41: Blue Monday

In this episode, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey delve into the widely discussed phenomenon of Blue Monday — the so-called "saddest day of the year." Tog...

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HR Voices

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 6th January 2024

Episode 40: Strategic Business Planning for 2025

Guest: Colin Hall, Biz Plans UK

Podcast Summary: In Episode 40 of HR Voices, hosts Charlotte Allfrey and ...

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December 23, 2024 44 mins

HR Voices

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 23rd December 2024 

Episode 39: Employment Law Roundup 2024

Guest: Amanda Trewhella, Freeths LLP

Podcast Summary: In this episode of HR Voices, hosts Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante are joined by Amanda Trewhella, Director and Employment Solicitor at Freeths L...

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A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 9th December 2024

Episode 38: Celebrating Excellence: HR Indies Awards 2024

Guest: Ruth George of Ruth George HR Consulting (Winner of HRi 2024 Inspirational Indie Award), Susi O'Brien of O’Brien HR (Winner of HRi 2024 Emerging Talent Award) and Claire Watt of Ditton HR (...

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A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 25th November 2024

Episode 37: Active Bystandership and Peer intervention

Guest: Graham Goulden, Cultivating Minds, UK

In Episode 37 of HR Voices, Mary Asante and Charlotte Allfrey welcome G...

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HR Voices

A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 11th November 2024

Episode 36: The Importance of Wills and Probate for Business Owners and Consultants

Guest: Scott Walker, Scott Walker (and Consultant at Richard Nelson Solicitors)

In this episode of HR Voices, host Mary Asante is joined by Scott Walker, a Wills and Probate expert ...

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A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 28h October 2024

Episode 35: Performance Management as a Strategic Tool

Guest: Lucinda Carney, Founder of Actus Software and Host of HR Uprising Podcast

In this episode of HR Voices, Mary Asante  is joined by Lucinda Carney, a trusted partner of HR Independents and a renowned expert in perform...

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HR Voices Podcast

Hosted by Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante

DATE: 14/10/2024

 

Episode 34: A Roundup of HR Insights and Key Learnings from Episodes 29-33

 

In this special roundup episode of HR Voices, hosts Charlotte Allfrey and Mary Asante reflect on their conversations with various industry experts from episodes 29 to 33. They discuss key takeaways, actionable tips, and the valuable insights gained over the past few episodes.

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A podcast for independent HR and people, professionals, and the businesses they support.

Hosted by Mary Asante of HR Independents Ltd.

DATE: 30th September 2024

Episode 33: Menopause support in the workplace

Guest: Sally Sidani-Wilkinson, Re-Balance by Sally

In this episode of HR Voices, Mary Asante is joined by special guest Sally Sidani-Wilkinson, a Health Coach and founder of Re-Balance by Sally, to discuss an essential topic of...

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