In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, host Chloe of OneSource HR Limited sits down with Jenny Martin, Director at Headstar, a boutique finance recruitment agency based in Leeds and working across Yorkshire and nationwide.

Jenny brings over a decade of experience recruiting everything from transactional finance roles through to C-suite and executive positions. But this conversation goes much deeper than job titles.

Together, Chloe and Jenny explore the systemic barriers preventing talented women from progressing into senior finance roles, from outdated family leave legislation, to the scarcity of part-time and job-share opportunities in the private sector, to the structural issues in the talent pipeline itself.

Despite 46% of qualified accountants being women, Jenny sees an average of just 10% female candidates for the most senior finance roles.

They also discuss the power of peer-to-peer networks, mentorship and sponsorship, and how women can support each other to reach their full potential in the finance profession.

A grounded, honest, and hopeful conversation about what still needs to change, and how Yorkshire businesses can lead the way.

This episode was made possible by OneSource HR Limited.

This week on the Yorkshire Business Podcast, host Chloe Wallace of South Yorkshire based OneSource HR is joined by Leanne Perry, HR Manager at ZND, a leading manufacturer based right here in Rotherham.

Leanne talks openly about what it’s really like to lead HR as a standalone professional in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We chat about building confidence when you don’t always feel it, finding credibility through listening and visibility, and learning how to speak the language of business without losing who you are.

Her journey is a reminder that confidence isn’t something you’re handed, it’s something you build. Leanne’s warmth, honesty and grounded approach make this episode a brilliant listen for anyone in HR, or anyone trying to find their voice at work.

This episode was made possible by OneSource HR Limited.

In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, host Chloe Wallace of OneSource HR speaks with Kristin Thue, representing the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) — a national charity helping employers take action on domestic abuse in the workplace.
October marks Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, and with 1 in 4 employees affected by domestic abuse during their lifetime, this conversation shines a light on why every employer must care.
We explore:
• How domestic abuse impacts the workplace and the wider economy
• The myths surrounding victim and perpetrator profiles
• EIDA’s practical 3 R’s framework for employers
• The HR Charter and how to implement it in your organisation
This is a heartfelt and practical discussion, from one HR professional and victim-survivor to all those striving to make workplaces safer, more compassionate and more informed.Check out the work of EIDA and support it via the below link:What we do | Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse