With 2019 almost over and many employers approaching a new annual leave period, if you have staff off on long-term sick with annual leave left
BLOG Written on 21 November 2024 Winter is coming. The big coats are out – and so too are the seasonal challenges for employers. Colds
A new survey has found that retail workers are, on average, abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times a year. Jackie McKenzie, a petrol station worker,
BLOG Written on 12 November 2025 The annual work Christmas party can be a great opportunity to bring everyone together and finish the year on
The Working Time Regulations (WTR) 1998 set out a number of provisions regarding the rest periods workers are entitled to – but what happens if
BLOG Written on 12 November 2025 Love it or hate it, Secret Santa is something many workplaces participate in in the lead up to Christmas,
As industrialisation has progressed, so too has the use of efficiency-saving machinery. However, it’s important to think about safety when working with machines, as they
If your business or organisation uses the services of a contractor – a non-employee commissioned to undertake work for you – then both you and
BLOG When dealing with potential misconduct, disciplinary officers will rely on the contents of the investigation report in order to determine whether an employee’s conduct
BLOG Written on 12 November 2025 It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but for employers and HR professionals, the lead up
