In this episode of the Yorkshire Business Podcast, Chloe sits down with Hannah Strawbridge, newly appointed Director at Inspire Legal, following their recent merger with the Halifax-based law firm HanLaw

Hannah is a specialist discrimination lawyer with a mission to challenge outdated norms within the legal profession. Together, we explore how she is reshaping what a law firm can look like, harnessing flexibility, remote working, diversity and AI to build a modern, ethical and commercially effective practice supporting businesses across the UK and internationally.

Hannah shares why she believes law needs duality: you can be both ethical and commercial, people-first and high-performing.

We also discussthe pressures of traditional legal culture, the importance of accessibleemployment law, and how modern legal services can better protect, empower andevolve with today’s workplaces.

For HR leaders, business owners and anyone navigating employment law, this one is unmissable.

This podcastwas made possible by OneSourceHR.

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and Jenny explore the systemic barriers preventing talented women from progressing into senior finance roles, from outdated family leave legislation, to the scarcity of part-time and job-share opportunities in the private sector, to the structural issues in the talent pipeline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