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The HR Podcast

Sarah Ropek

Booking Overview

A weekly expert-interview show focused on practical HR, employment law, and people management for UK small businesses, typically featuring external subject-matter experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch employment lawyers, HR specialists, workplace technology experts, business association leaders, and journalists with relevant expertise; booking is attainable for well-qualified practitioners with practical insights, though a strong fit to small-business concerns is important.

Metrics

Episodes: 48

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 7 subscribers

Instagram: 36 followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

sarah@thefractionalhrdepartment.co.uk

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Host

Sarah Ropek - Founder of The Fractional HR Department and a small-business HR specialist.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional expertise in HR, employment or immigration law, workplace technology, or small-business policy; guests are able to translate specialist knowledge into practical guidance for UK small businesses.
Required Achievements:  
Senior specialist or partner roles, Leadership roles in relevant business or professional organizations, Substantial experience covering or advising on workplace issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Kathryn Evans - Post-termination Restrictions, Employment Contract Enforcement, Confidentiality, And Protecting Business Interests When Employees Leave.

Tina McKenzie - The Effects Of Employment Law Changes On UK Small Businesses, Hiring Costs, And Flexible Labour.

Katie Jacobs - Workplace AI Adoption, Employee Trust, AI Governance, And The Implications For Junior Roles And Workplace Culture.

Ian Hamilton - UK Employer Right-to-work Checks, Visa Conditions, Sponsor Licence Compliance, And Immigration Enforcement Risks.

Recent Topics

Business, Human Resources, Employment Law, Small Business, Hiring

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The HR Podcast
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Can You Stop Someone From Working for a Competitor? With Kathryn Evans

October 21, 2026

Can you actually stop someone working for a competitor? Most business owners assume a clause in the contract does the job, but courts are reluctant to enforce non-compete clauses and the costs of trying can be eye-watering. In this episode, employment partner Kathryn Evans explains how post-termination restrictions really work, why one template for every role rarely holds up, and how enforcing employment contracts works in practice, from the first letter to an injunction.Key takeawaysPost-ter...

Small Businesses and the New Rules | With Tina McKenzie MBE

October 14, 2026

Twenty-eight changes to employment law, arriving all at once, for businesses already paying more to hire people than they were a decade ago. If you run a small business and handle the people side yourself, this episode is for you.Sarah Ropek talks to Tina McKenzie, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, about what the Employment Rights Act means for UK small businesses in practice. Tina brings the view from the government meeting room and from her own recruitment and property b...

Could Doing Less Make HR More Effective?

October 07, 2026

HR has had a rough year in the press. Too big, too slow, not enough impact. In this episode, you'll hear a genuinely honest debate about whether that criticism is fair, and what commercially focused HR actually looks like in practice. You'll learn the difference between what's legally required and what's been quietly added under the banner of “best practice,” why measuring HR ROI properly changes what gets prioritised, and how HR efficiency and automation, including AI in HR, ...

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Frequently asked questions

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The HR Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The HR Podcast?

The HR Podcast is hosted by Sarah Ropek. Its publicly listed email is sarah@thefractionalhrdepartment.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The HR Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The HR Podcast: sarah@thefractionalhrdepartment.co.uk.

How many listeners does The HR Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The HR Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The HR Podcast?

The HR Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional expertise in HR, employment or immigration law, workplace technology, or small-business policy; guests are able to translate specialist knowledge into practical guidance for UK small businesses. Common among recent guests: Senior specialist or partner roles; Leadership roles in relevant business or professional organizations; Substantial experience covering or advising on workplace issues. Recent guests include Kathryn Evans, Tina McKenzie, and Katie Jacobs.

How hard is it to get booked on The HR Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The HR Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Human Resources, Employment Law, Small Business, and Hiring. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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