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and Jenny explore the systemic barriers preventing talented women from progressing into senior finance roles, from outdated family leave legislation, to the scarcity of part-time and job-share opportunities in the private sector, to the structural issues in the talent pipeline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

This week on the Yorkshire Business Podcast, we are joined by Lorna, founder of Coming From A Good Place, a tailored corporate gifting business where everything (quite literally) comes from a good place.

From Simpkins sweets to Yorkshire Candle Company and Yorkshire Crisps, Lorna’s hampers are full of locally sourced treasures that bring thoughtfulness and quality back into the world of corporate gifting.

What started during Covid, after a simple “business ideas” Google search, has now become a thriving company that blends Lorna’s natural empathy, care, and years of frontline experience supporting individual welfare, with her passion for meaningful connection in the workplace.

Originally from Cornwall, and having lived internationally, Lorna found her heart (and her business home) in Sheffield, where she’s been proudly based for the last 11 years.

🎧 Tune in to hear how a small idea born in lockdown grew into a values-led business that’s redefining corporate gifting — one good place at a time.

This podcast is produced and sponsored by OneSource HR Limited.

In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, hostChloe Wallace from OneSource HR introduces her ground-breaking CEASE Framework®. The UK’s first continuous improvement methodology designed to prevent workplacesexual harassment.

We explore how the framework helps organisations move beyond tick-box compliance, embedding cultural change through a practical five-step cycle:

1. Call it out culture
2. Educate
3. Assess risk
4. Strengthen systems
5. Evaluate and evolve

Drawing from her 15 years in HR, plus specialist training in trauma-informed practice, Chloe shares why harassment prevention must be treated like any other core business process, measurable, evidence-based, and aligned withinternational standards such as ISO 30415 and ISO 45001.

This episode is essential listening for HR leaders, senior managers, and business owners ready to tackle sexual misconduct proactively and create safer, more respectful workplaces.

Listen now and contact Chloe at help@onesourcehr.co.uk tolearn how your organisation can adopt the CEASE Framework®.

In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, host Chloe — a trauma-informed HR practitioner specialising in workplace sexual misconduct, sits down with seasoned Sheffield-based employment law solicitor, Liam Kenealy. Together, they unpack what the Worker Protection Act means for employers now it’s been in force for almost a year.

They explore the new preventative duty, what a “reasonable steps” defense looks like in practice, and how SMEs can prepare for the unpredictability of human behaviour in the workplace. This isn’t theory, it’s practical, Yorkshire-based expertise from HR and legal perspectives, designed to help employers protect their people and their businesses.

This episode was made possible by OneSource HR.

On this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, host Chloe from OneSource HR is joined by James Coughlan, Founder of Reef, the fast-scaling platform giving workers access to almost 10,000 laptop-friendly spaces across 20 countries.

What may look like a simple concept — finding a place to work — is in fact solving some of the most complex challenges facing businesses today: productivity, wellbeing, engagement, and the future of hybrid work.

James shares his entrepreneurial journey, the bold vision behind Reef, and why giving employees real choice over where they work isn’t just about flexibility, it’s about performance. We dive into what this means for HR directors, freelancers, and global businesses alike, and why Yorkshire’s business ecosystem is the perfect place for innovation with international impact.

Sponsored by OneSource HR.

Exclusive discount code for the Reef app for all Yorkshire Business Podcast listeners: ONESOURCE20

In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, host Chloe sits down with Jack Nicklin, Managing Director of Tell Media, a fast-growing broadcast and video production company rooted in York, North Yorkshire, with offices globally in Kuwait and Kuala Lumpur.

We talk about what it takes to scale a niche Yorkshire business in an industry long dominated by London, and why investing in local talent is so important for the creative sector. Jack shares his vision for international growth, how he manages teams across multiple time zones, and the exciting opportunities that come with blending fresh ideas, new technology and proven broadcast expertise.

From Yorkshire roots to a global footprint, this conversation explores entrepreneurship, leadership and the future of media. Jack demonstrates that Yorkshire businesses have ambition, and that they can, and should, be competing on the world stage.

🎙 Hosted by Chloe, proudly sponsored by OneSource HR.