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The Diary of an HR Consultant 🤓 - Podcast

The Diary of an HR Consultant 🤓

 Ambridge HR

Hosted by Victoria from Ambridge HR.

Step into the real world of HR with The Diary of an HR Consultant — a no-fluff, practical podcast for business owners, managers, and HR professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. Each episode, Victoria shares honest insights, expert advice, and real-life stories from the frontline of HR. From navigating new employment legislation to handling workplace curveballs, this is your go-to guide for building better businesses through brilliant people strategies.

If you’ve ever thought “I need help with this,” you’re in the right place. Tune in, take notes, and transform your HR approach — one episode at a time https://www.ambridgehr.co.uk

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
11 minutes
Episodes
16
Years Active
2025
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5 Smart Ways to Strengthen Your Practice

5 Smart Ways to Strengthen Your Practice

Welcome to the final episode of Season One of The Diary of an HR Consultant! I’m Victoria, and if you’re a woman running a dental practice in those early years of ownership, this one’s for you. As we…
00:09:41  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Resilience and Empowering Women in Dentistry — with Guest, Julian Roberts

Resilience and Empowering Women in Dentistry — with Guest, Julian Roberts

This week I’m joined by resilience coach and executive mentor Julian Roberts, to explore a topic close to my heart — how women in small dental practices can build resilience in the face of leadership…
00:31:12  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
When Policies Feel Pointless

When Policies Feel Pointless

When Policies Feel Pointless — Making HR Actually Work in Small Teams If your staff handbook is gathering dust — or worse, causing confusion — this episode is for you. In Part 3 of our 'People Puzzle…
00:07:35  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
Before they quit: Spot the hidden signs

Before they quit: Spot the hidden signs

In this episode, I’ll explore how to spot the subtle signs your team might be unhappy, before they decide to leave. I’ll share practical tips and advice to help you reduce stress, improve team moral…
00:10:21  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Your First 5 Years: HR Truths No One Tells You!

Your First 5 Years: HR Truths No One Tells You!

Starting and running a small dental practice is a rewarding but challenging journey—especially for women juggling leadership, clinical care, and a team. In this episode, Victoria Thomson of Ambridge …
00:08:30  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
A Deep Dive into Dental HR: Conflict, Contracts and Compliance

A Deep Dive into Dental HR: Conflict, Contracts and Compliance

In this episode, Victoria Thomson turns the spotlight on the dental profession, exploring the unique HR challenges facing dental practices today — from associate contract confusion to team tensions, …

00:11:59  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
Navigating the Digital Skills Gap: A Strategic Approach for UK Businesses

Navigating the Digital Skills Gap: A Strategic Approach for UK Businesses

In today’s episode, I'm diving into a hot topic for UK businesses: how to prepare for the digital skills gap in an increasingly competitive global talent market. From building future-ready teams to …
00:11:05  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
Caring About Carers – What Employers Need to Know This Carers Week

Caring About Carers – What Employers Need to Know This Carers Week

In this special episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, Victoria shines a spotlight on working carers – the often-unsung heroes balancing employment with the demands of supporting loved ones. We e…
00:12:26  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
The UK–India Trade Deal: How it can Benefit Your Business

The UK–India Trade Deal: How it can Benefit Your Business

In this episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, Victoria explores the new UK–India trade deal and what it means for UK businesses and employment. From visa changes to skilled worker pipelines, outs…
00:07:45  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
Not Just Sick Days: The Secret World of Employee Leave

Not Just Sick Days: The Secret World of Employee Leave

In this week’s episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, we’re diving into the lesser-known world of employee leave in the UK. Sure, you know about sick leave and annual leave—but what about carer’s …
00:09:08  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Neurodiverse Negativity: Farage’s Harmful Comments

Neurodiverse Negativity: Farage’s Harmful Comments

In the latest episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, Victoria from Ambridge HR responds to recent remarks made by Nigel Farage about autism — and explains why businesses need to take neurodiversit…
00:11:12  |   Tue 20 May 2025
The New Rules of Absence Management: Wellbeing, Workloads and Working from Home

The New Rules of Absence Management: Wellbeing, Workloads and Working from Home

In this episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, Victoria dives into the evolving world of absence management — and why it's more than just tracking sick days. Since the pandemic, the workplace has …

00:10:59  |   Tue 13 May 2025
Rethinking Retirement – Supporting Staff Without a Retirement Age

Rethinking Retirement – Supporting Staff Without a Retirement Age

With no legal retirement age in Britain, how do you even begin a conversation about retirement with your team? In this episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, Victoria from Ambridge HR explores thi…
00:12:05  |   Tue 06 May 2025
Inclusion, Identity, and the Law: what the supreme court ruling means for businesses

Inclusion, Identity, and the Law: what the supreme court ruling means for businesses

In this episode, Victoria from Ambridge HR unpacks the UK Supreme Court's ruling that the legal definition of 'woman' refers to biological sex—and what it means for businesses navigating inclusion, c…
00:10:26  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
Navigating the Storm: How Trump’s Tariffs Impact the UK Employment Market

Navigating the Storm: How Trump’s Tariffs Impact the UK Employment Market

In this episode of The Diary of an HR Consultant, Victoria breaks down the ripple effects of President Trump’s new tariff policies and what they mean for UK businesses and the employment landscape. F…

00:16:31  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
A Day in the Life of an HR Consultant

A Day in the Life of an HR Consultant

Ever wondered what an HR consultant **actually** gets up to in a day? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes for a no-filter look at the real-life wins, curveballs, and everything in betwe…

00:10:43  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
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