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Navigate the complexities of the tax world with RPC’s Taxing Matters podcast. This is a monthly podcast series designed for professionals and business leaders seeking insights into the often-complex world of tax. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a business owner, or just curious about tax, our podcast brings you expert insights into the ever-changing tax landscape. Join our podcast host and Senior Associate in RPC's Tax Disputes team, Alexis Armitage, alongside monthly special guests, ...
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Tax risk for professionals and professional businesses with Thomas Slipanczewski
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14:41In this episode of Taxing Matters, Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage is joined by Thomas Slipanczewski, who is an Associate Director at Deloitte in their tax controversy team, to discuss task risk for regulated professionals and professional businesses in regulated sectors. Facing a tax dispute or investigation can have a si…
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HR Headaches: Sorting Drama From Real Risk
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13:15Visit RPC HR for more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here: https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77By RPC HR
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Navigating the human side of tax disputes with Mark Bevington of ADE Tax
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24:53In our latest episode of RPC's Taxing Matters, podcast host and Senior Associate, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Mark Bevington managing principal and founder of ADE Tax. With over 30 years' experience working in tax, Mark is a highly experienced strategic tax advisor, who has advised on numerous significant and complex transactions, disputes, negot…
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Gen Z at Work: Workplace Priorities and Employee Relations Red Flags
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26:48In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey and special Gen Z’er guest, Madison Ebben, discuss generational differences and priorities, what Gen Z looks for at work, and how organizations can make some adjustments to improve employee engagement and retention of this dynamic generation. Special guest: Madison Ebben, SHRM-CP Executive Assistant | Even…
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This month, RPC Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Ele Theochari, Partner at Blick Rothenberg for a special episode to celebrate International Women's Day. Ele is an R&D specialist who was promoted to Partner at just 29. Ele is passionate about helping companies to access R&D tax incentives and seeing the positi…
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The Digital Edge in HR: How Software Transforms Internal Investigations
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29:16In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey and special guest, Deb Muller, Founder & CEO of employee relations case management software solution, HR Acuity, discuss the evolution of employee relations and investigations in the digital age. Deb Muller shares proactive approaches, emphasizing the importance of using technology to prevent incidents and…
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Mike Ashley wins landmark data protection case against HMRC
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18:00At the end of January, Mike Ashley won his high-profile and landmark data protection case against HMRC, with the High Court concluding that HMRC wrongly withheld his personal information for over two years. In this month's episode of Taxing Matters, our host and Senior Associate, Alexis Armitage is joined by Megan Grew, Associate at RPC and part of…
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Ep: 44: HR Insights: The Data Speaks In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey discusses some of the data from the 8thannual employee relations benchmark study provided by software company, HR Acuity. Natalie shares important information regarding the trends noted in the benchmark study such as organizations seeing sharp increases in allegations o…
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Nature's wealth: unlocking the power of natural capital with Daisy Darrell
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31:06In the latest episode of Taxing Matters, our host, Alexis Armitage is joined by Daisy Darrell, a Senior Associate in Birkett's Agricultural and Estates team to discuss all things natural capital. Natural capital is the planet's natural wealth and the idea that the world has a stock of natural assets which provide ecosystem services like clean air, …
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HR Recharge: Strategies For Managing Your Own Well Being
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27:36In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey discusses her observations of capacity issues and the stress and strain that is affecting HR and Employee Relations professionals. Natalie shares some sage advice in taking ownership of one’s workload, assessing leadership support or lack thereof, and some best practices in reducing stress levels and impro…
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Deck the halls… with weird and wonderful taxes throughout history
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15:48In our special Christmas episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters podcast host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes and Investigations team, is joined by Andrew Hubbard, editor-in-chief of Tolley's Taxation Magazine. From candles to beards, join them as they discuss the most bizarre taxes that have existed throughout British history. All …
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Navigating Employee Relations: Insights and Trends from a Senior HR Leader in Hospitality
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21:16In this episode, Natalie Ivey “talks shop” with special guest, Michele O’Neil, the Senior Director of Work Environment with Marriott International. Michele is a seasoned veteran with over 37 years in human resource management and employee relations. Natalie discusses with Michele the current trends in employee relations, particularly in the hospita…
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ADR in tax disputes with HMRC's ADR lead, Fiona McRobert
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25:41In this month's episode of Taxing Matters, Alexis Armitage is joined by HMRC's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) lead, Fiona McRobert, to discuss HMRC's approach to the ADR process, and how tax disputes may be resolved outside the Tax Tribunals and the court system. During this episode they discuss: how the ADR process differs from formal litiga…
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Documenting the Details: 3 Key Tips for Investigative Note taking and Documentation
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14:32In this episode, podcast host Natalie Ivey shares 3 Key Tips from her best-in-class internal investigations training programs on how to improve note taking and documentation when conducting investigative interviews. Natalie shares the importance of proper planning, the use of templates, how to navigate difficult conversations with interviewees, and…
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Standing Your Ground: Assertive Communication with an Aggressive Boss or Interviewee
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21:52In today’s show podcast host Natalie Ivey talks with special guest, Ivna Curi, who is the podcast host of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically and author of the boos Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership. This show is part 2 of a 2-part series and explores the dynamics of working with an aggressive boss…
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Breaking the Silence: How to Communicate Assertively with a Passive Boss
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27:13In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey talks with special guest, Ivna Curi, who is the podcast host of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically and author of the book Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership. Key topics: Defining what happens when you have a passive boss who doesn’t know how to communicate…
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In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters podcast host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes and Investigations team, is joined by colleague and fellow Senior Associate, Jasprit Singh. Join them as they gaze into their crystal ball and predict what could be on the horizon for taxpayers under the new Labour government. This episode c…
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Seal of Honor: Leadership, Accountability, and Lessons from the Frontline
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47:42In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey, talks with special guest, retired Navy Seal turned HR Executive, Tom DeJarnette. This episode focuses on an issue that is continuing to come up with HR and Employee Relations professionals, which is the issue of accountability almost becoming a “dirty word” in business. Performance management is so import…
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Taxation of agents' fees in the football industry
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13:33In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes and Investigations team, is joined by colleague and Partner, Michelle Sloane, to discuss the latest issues surrounding the taxation of agents' fees in the football industry. This episode covers: the financial relationship between players, their club…
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Write It Down: The Key To Performance Management
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16:29In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey, discusses the importance of why mangers need to document employee performance and behavioral issues. Natalie will provide a simple framework for managers to jot down their thoughts before meeting with an employee to discuss a performance or behavioral issue. This episode focuses on basic “how to” skills f…
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The Importance of Understanding Compliance When Managing a Global Team with Special Guest Daniela Uribe
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26:57In today’s show we spend time with Daniela Uribe, a global entrepreneur, shoe designer, and content creator who launched her own namesake luxury footwear brand, Daniela Uribe. The Daniela Uribe line embodies her distinctive style along with her electrifying personality and her striking designs that incorporate technological comfort with a sensual, …
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Ep. 35 Investigating a Wage and Hour Issue: Exempt | Non-Exempt Classifications Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. In today’s episode we review the pending change to salary levels for …
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Spotlight 63: HMRC shines a light on property business arrangements involving hybrid partnerships
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18:33In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Simon Howley and Amanda Perrotton from Bell Howley Perrotton LLP. They discuss HMRC's Spotlight 63, which focuses on property business arrangements involving hybrid partnerships, which have recently come to the attention of HMRC. …
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Episode 34: Mitigating the Risk of EEOC Charges from Your Hiring Process Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. In today’s episode we focus on some “do’s and don’ts” for recruiters and hir…
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How is Hostile Work Environment Harassment Different than Bullying
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18:05In today’s episode we focus on an issue that comes up a great deal in employee relations’ issues. Often, employees use the “buzzwords” hostile work environment without actually understanding the true definition. And, employees will often allege that they are being bullied in the workplace. In this podcast episode it is discuss how hostile work envi…
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Exploring tax from an ESG perspective with the Fair Tax Foundation
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23:39In this month's episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Paul Monaghan, Chief Executive and co-founder of the Fair Tax Foundation to discuss the growing interest in tax from an ESG perspective, and the work of the Fair Tax Foundation. In this special episode for Fair Tax Week, A…
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Compliance Spotlight: What Exactly is a Hostile Work Environment
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17:25In today’s episode we focus on the important topic that is often part of HR investigations: a hostile work environment. In this episode, we examine: The definition of hostile work environment harassment How hostile work environment is different from workplace bullying A review of protected characteristics under federal law Why there isn’t any longe…
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The latest on the loan charge scandal with Matt Hall from Armadillo
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36:18In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Chartered Tax Adviser, Matt Hall from Armadillo to discuss the latest on what is often referred to as the "loan charge scandal". This episode considers the loan charge controversy, including: The background to the introduction of …
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Changes to non-domiciliary rules with Philip Simpson KC and Ben Symons
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17:19In this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Philip Simpson KC and Ben Symons from Old Square Tax Chambers to discuss the Government's Spring Budget and, in particular, the proposed changes that will affect non-UK domiciled individuals. This episode covers the major changes …
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Investigating Employees Unreasonable ADA Accommodations Requests
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16:37Episode 31 Show Notes: Investigating Employees Unreasonable ADA Accommodations Requests In today’s episode we focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act and specifically some best practices in handling employee accommodation requests that may not necessarily be reasonable. We’ll discuss using job descriptions during internal investigations when a…
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Spotlight on Data Privacy and Why It Matters to HR Professionals with Guest Jason Barrett
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19:24In today’s episode we focus on data privacy and why it matters to HR professionals. Subject matter expert and attorney, Jason Barrett, will shed light on the valuable compliance topic of data privacy and specifically data breaches. He’ll talk about new state laws that HR needs to know about and best practices for employers on how to minimize risk i…
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International Women's Day special – Inspiring inclusion with Tax Titan Trio
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15:36To celebrate International Women's Day 2024, we have produced a special episode of RPC's Taxing Matters podcast in which we discuss this year's campaign theme #InspireInclusion and what it means to each of our guest speakers. RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in RPC's Tax Disputes team, Alexis Armitage is joined by three inspirational …
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A whistle-stop tour of the taxation of international sports and rock stars with Patrick Way KC
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16:39In this episode, RPC's Taxing Matters Host and Senior Associate in RPC's Tax Disputes team, Alexis Armitage, will be discussing the taxation of international sports and rock stars with leading silk, Patrick Way KC. Patrick is one of the founders of Field Court Tax Chambers. He has successfully represented clients at all levels of the UK court syste…
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How to Prevent HR Investigations:Management Training on the Dos and Don’ts PART 2
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34:20Building on the previous episode, today we're honing in on why management training must be customized to address specific leadership gaps and how interactive, skill-specific training can make all the difference in the world. Expect to gain insights into the essential components of impactful management training, from law compliance to conflict resol…
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Exploring the World of AI with Olivia Dhein
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24:00In this episode we discuss the hot topic of artificial intelligence. We will consider what is AI, what is a large language model and how does it work, what can AI do and not do at the moment as well as some of the potential effects AI might have in the tax world. We also take a look at the recent Tax Tribunal decision in Harber v HMRC [2023] UKFTT …
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Tackling "Tax avoidance" this Christmas season with Sam Brodsky
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16:23As the cost of living crisis bites more than ever this year, in this special Christmas episode of RPC's Taxing Matters, we bring you some Christmas cheer by way of a light-hearted discussion of some of the potential ways you may be able to reduce your tax bill. In addition, we'll also have a quick look at Santa's tax position in the run up to Chris…
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How to Prevent HR Investigations:Management Training on the Dos and Don’ts PART 1
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15:48Natalie Ivey emphasizes the crucial role of effective management training in preventing HR investigations. Drawing on her own experiences, she discusses the negative impacts of untrained or poorly trained management teams and highlights the need for organizations to invest in management training to minimize unnecessary risk and eliminate negative i…
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A Day in the life of a tax adviser with Jeremy Johnson
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24:33In this episode of Taxing Matters, we are joined by Jeremy Johnson, managing director of inTAX Limited. Jeremy helps clients to manage and resolve HMRC enquiries, and disclosures. Prior to joining inTAX six years ago, Jeremy worked in the tax disputes and investigations team at PwC and Grant Thornton, and before that was an inspector of taxes at HM…
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The Importance of Creating a Respectful Workplace Policy with Guest Pam Wakefield
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25:46Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. Be sure to subscribe for bi-weekly new episodes! Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal I…
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Conducting an FMLA Eligibility Investigation Involving a Remote Employee
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16:28Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. Be sure to subscribe for bi-weekly new episodes! Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal I…
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Why now is the right time to get to grips with your money with Ruth Handcock and Ali Poulton
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30:05In this episode of Taxing Matters, we discuss the hot topic of financial health, wellbeing and confidence. We are currently experiencing a challenging economic climate and any guidance on this important topic is very welcome. To talk us through this subject and provide some practical guidance we are delighted to be joined by Ruth Handock, who is th…
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Spotlight on Title VII and Religious Accommodation Requests with Guest Jay Zweig
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29:22Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resour…
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Sanctions Spotlight Session with Alice Kemp
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20:20In this episode of Taxing Matters, we are handing over the podcast baton and introducing our new host Alexis Armitage, who is a Senior Associate in RPC's Tax Disputes Team. We couldn’t think of any better way to say our final goodbyes to the fabulous Alice other than by putting her in the hot seat to discuss the topic of the moment, sanctions. Alic…
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Managing HR and Employee Relations Investigator Burnout
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16:49Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resour…
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How to Hire an External Private Investigator and Why it’s a Good Idea
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16:24Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resour…
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Let's talk VAT security notices with Joshua Carey
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18:36One of the things that becomes clear over the course of one's career is that enforcement trends are important for businesses to be aware of. It is important to notice, not just the macro trends like sanctions compliance and fraud enforcement, but also smaller trends; campaigns against particular tax risks and the relegation of certain information g…
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Ep. 22 - Social Media and the National Labor Relations Act
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11:21Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resour…
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Ep. 21 - How to Prevent HR Investigations Part 2: What is Good Management Training?
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35:00Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resour…
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Ep. 20 - How to Prevent HR Investigations Part 1: Management Training on Do’s and Don’ts
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20:16Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resour…
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Ep. 19 - Skills to be a Good Investigator Part2
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22:58Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company. Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resour…
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