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As we enter the festive season, the HR Uprising podcast is put on ice for a brief pause over the Christmas break. This presents the perfect opportunity for you to catch up on any episodes you’ve missed throughout the year. You can find all the HR Uprising episodes on your favourite streaming platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music, or listen directly through the HR Uprising website!
Let’s go through a quick summary of our latest episodes available to download and get you all up to speed:
In this episode, Lucinda speaks with Kate Fletcher, founder of FutureX Leaders, about the emotional challenges facing today’s leaders and why leadership must evolve to be more human-centric. They explore research showing that more leaders feel pressured to perform rather than lead authentically, often resulting in emotional exhaustion.
“90% of leaders feel the pressure to perform rather than actually show up as why they really are.” – Kate Fletcher
Kate highlights the importance of intentional leadership practices, psychological safety, and the power of peer communities to harbour trust, adaptability, and real-time learning in navigating modern organisational complexity.
Safeguarding employee data isn’t just a compliance requirement, it’s a cornerstone of trust and organisational integrity. Lucinda is joined by data protection specialist Sarah Hodgkin-Bates to unpack how HR and compliance intersect when handling personal information. Together, they explore practical strategies for managing access to sensitive records, navigating complex areas like Subject Access Requests (SARs), and meeting legal obligations under GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
“If you get your data protection right, you are creating a spirit of transparency and cooperation.” – Sarah Hodgkin-Bates
Sarah also shares why transparency and clear processes are essential for creating a culture where data is handled responsibly and securely.
Alcohol often sits at the centre of workplace socialising, especially during the festive season, but what happens when this culture creates pressure and problems? Lucinda talks with Tabbin Almond, author of Bottling Up Trouble, about why organisations need to rethink traditions such as boozy Christmas parties.
“We need to change the culture. We’re encouraged to drink by society, but if someone gets in trouble, it’s only the individual’s fault.” – Tabbin Almond
They explore the hidden stigma faced by those struggling with alcohol, the risk of normalising drinking at work events, and practical ways to create inclusive, supportive environments that prioritise well-being over conformity.
The HR Uprising will make a return with brand new episodes in January. We have some amazing guests on their way sharing their perspective on a variety of HR topics. Each guest provides expert guidance and will hopefully help you to meet any of your professional new year resolutions!
In the meantime, why not take 30 minutes away from the Christmas chaos, slow down, and pop on the HR Uprising podcast for a sense of normality with your HR community.
Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, YouTube, and Amazon Music, and don’t forget to follow so you’re first to hear any new episodes as soon as they drop!
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