Watch the surviving clip
TV appearanceBroadcast 15 July 2026
The Kelvin MacKenzie Show on UK LIVE
Bereavement
Sam joined Kelvin MacKenzie to contribute expert commentary on bereavement.
HR expert and content reviewer
Sam Dickinson
Managing Director, Indie People
Sam leads Indie People’s practical HR support for independent businesses. He reviews the company’s employer guidance for clarity, commercial usefulness and alignment with current UK official guidance.
North East EnglandCIPD-qualified teamEmployment guidance reviewer
Areas of focus
- Outsourced HR for independent businesses
- Employee relations and fair processes
- Employment documentation and manager guidance
- North East SME people challenges
- Practical implementation of employment-law change
Editorial approach
Indie People’s legal and process guidance is checked against primary sources including GOV.UK, ACAS, ICO and HSE. Pages show their review date, distinguish current law from announced future changes and direct readers to tailored advice where facts materially affect the answer.
Independent expert commentary
TV and media appearances
Sam contributes practical HR expertise to public discussions about changes affecting UK employers.
Watch the surviving clip
TV appearanceBroadcast 3 July 2026 at 8:05am
The Mike Graham Show
Employment Rights Act 2025
Sam appeared as an HR expert to discuss what the Employment Rights Act 2025 means for employers.
Broadcast appearance
TV appearanceBroadcast 12 March 2026
ITV News
Flexible working requests
Sam appeared on ITV News to discuss flexible working requests and what employers should consider.
Broadcast appearance
TV appearanceBroadcast 18 December 2025
ITV News
Neonatal care
Sam appeared on ITV News to discuss neonatal care and its implications for working parents and employers.
Programme, date and topic details supplied by Indie People. Public clips are linked where they remain available.
Reviewed HR answers
How much does outsourced HR cost for a small UK business?Does a small UK business need HR support?Can you dismiss an employee with under two years’ service?What does the Employment Rights Act 2025 mean for small businesses?How should an employer manage long-term sickness absence?Can an employer reject a flexible working request?What is a fair redundancy consultation process?When is collective redundancy consultation required?What should be included in a UK employee handbook?Which HR policies are legally required in the UK?