NHBF Presents Sofa Talk

Every day, our Membership team helps NHBF Members with a wide range of questions. While many can be answered in-house, some situations call for specialist legal support. That's where Worknest comes in. As the NHBF's trusted employment law advisors, their experts are on hand to help Members navigate workplace challenges with confidence.

In this episode, Tina, our NHBF Director of Membership, sits down with Matthew, Senior Employment Law Advisor at Worknest, to answer the employment law questions they hear most often. Together, they break down common scenarios, bust misconceptions and share practical advice to help you make informed decisions when it matters most.

What is NHBF Presents Sofa Talk?

Honest conversations with the people shaping our sector.

Welcome to Sofa Talk, a monthly podcast from the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), diving behind the scenes of the hair, beauty, barbering and aesthetics industries. Each episode brings you candid conversations with entrepreneurs, working professionals, creators, innovators, and leaders. Voices working across these four field, sharing their real-world experiences, lessons learned, and insights into growing a business or career in our sector. Expect practical takeaways, fresh perspectives, and relatable stories that reflect the ups and downs, opportunities and challenges of running or working in a salon, spa, barbershop, or aesthetic clinic.

Whether you’re a salon owner, a stylist, a barber, an aesthetic practitioner, or simply interested in the broader hair and beauty world - Sofa Talk will offer you honest, useful, and inspiring ideas to take away. Subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and join us each month for a new conversation.