Heads Up HR from Quest Cover — hosted by Perry — delivers short, practical conversations about HR, workplace health & safety, compliance, employee wellbeing, and training for managers and people teams. Each episode breaks down real-world solutions, legal updates, risk assessment tips, and hands-on guidance to help you reduce risk and boost staff engagement. Perfect for HR leaders, safety officers, small-business owners and line managers who want bite-size, actionable advice.
Heads Up HR | Ep. 6: Navigating a New Era for Employers
Quest presents Heads Up HR, where we strip back the jargon and turn HR and Health & Safety into real, usable advice for growing businesses.
In this episode, we explore what the latest Employment Rights Act changes mean for employers following the first wave of updates introduced in April, and what businesses should be focusing on now.
Featuring our CIPD Level 5 qualified HR management expert, we take a practical, real-world look at how these employment law changes are affecting organisations day to day. From increased pressure around compliance to uncertainty around implementation, we break down what’s actually changing and how to approach it with confidence.
Rather than a legal deep dive, this episode focuses on what it feels like for employers navigating change, and how to move forward without becoming overwhelmed.
Whether you run an SME, manage a team, or handle HR responsibilities yourself, this episode will help you:
Understand the key Employment Rights Act changes introduced in April
Navigate updates to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and absence management
Improve record-keeping and stay compliant with new requirements
Prepare for future changes, including unfair dismissal reforms
Take a practical, step-by-step approach to implementing change
Brought to you in partnership with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.
19 Feb 2026
Heads Up HR | Ep. 5: Building Better Workplace Relationships
Quest presents Heads Up HR, where we strip back the jargon and turn HR and Health & Safety into real, usable advice for growing businesses.
In this episode, we explore how to build better workplace relationships between employers and employees, managers and teams, and colleagues at every level of your organisation.
Featuring our CIPD Level 5 qualified HR management expert, we break down the practical side of employee relations, including common workplace relationship issues, communication challenges, conflict at work, and the do’s and don’ts every employer should know.
With Valentine’s Day just behind us, it’s a timely reminder that strong working relationships aren’t built on grand gestures. They’re built on trust, clarity, fairness, and good people management.
Whether you run an SME, manage a team, or handle HR responsibilities yourself, this episode will help you:
Improve employer employee relationships
Handle workplace conflict professionally
Strengthen team communication
Create a more positive workplace culture
Reduce risk through better HR practices
Brought to you in partnership with Ayrshire Chamber.
15 Jan 2026
Heads Up HR | Ep. 4: HR Prep Every Business Needs for 2026
Quest presents Heads Up HR, where we strip back the jargon and break down HR & Health & Safety into real, usable advice.
In this episode, we unpack the upcoming changes to the Employment Rights Act and what they mean for employers in 2026. With major reforms on the horizon, we cut through the legal jargon to explain what you need to prepare for, the risks to watch out for, and the practical steps your business should be taking now.
Whether you run an SME, manage people, or work in HR, this episode will help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and feel more confident about the year ahead.
Brought to you in partnership with the East Midlands Chamber.
17 Dec 2025
Heads Up HR | Ep. 3: 2025's Biggest HR Changes In Review
Quest presents Heads Up HR, where we strip back the jargon and break down HR & Health & Safety into real, usable advice. In this episode, we’re helping you understand the year's biggest HR and employment law changes.
Tune in and see how smarter HR doesn’t have to be harder.
4 Dec 2025
Heads Up HR | Ep. 2: Keeping Work Parties Worry Free
Quest presents Heads Up HR, where we strip back the jargon and break down HR & Health & Safety into real, usable advice. In this episode, we’re helping you host workplace parties that are fun, safe, and fully compliant — without the stress or risk.
Tune in and see how smarter HR doesn’t have to be harder.
15 Oct 2025
Heads Up HR | Ep. 1: Getting Sickness Absence Right
Quest presents Heads Up HR, where we strip back the jargon and break down HR & Health & Safety into real, usable advice. In this episode, we're getting sickness absence right — from supporting employee wellbeing to keeping your business compliant and running smoothly.
Tune in and see how smarter HR doesn’t have to be harder.
30 Sept 2025
Heads Up HR | Pilot: Smarter HR Without the Stress
Quest presents Heads Up HR, where we strip back the jargon and break down HR & Health & Safety into real, usable advice. In this pilot, we introduce who we are, why HR can feel overwhelming, and how this show will help you lead more confidently.
Tune in and see how smarter HR doesn’t have to be harder.
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