Diversity and inclusion in the workplace | The state of play in 2022
BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 17 March 2022 In 2022, we’re undoubtedly living in the most progressive society ever known in the West. But when it comes to fundamental areas like the equal treatment of employees, how far have we really come? For instance, some studies suggest that women are still heavily outnumbered in positions […]
The war in Ukraine | Employer considerations
BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 9 March 2022 The war in Ukraine continues to dominate news channels and social media feeds. In the UK, the government has imposed financial sanctions on Russia, provided defensive military aid, and pledged £120 million of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The public have also rallied together, donating to crisis relief funds, […]
Health and safety | 3 leadership lessons from the world of sport and politics
BLOG Written by Scott Crichton on 22 February 2022 While maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a collective effort, without strong leaders at the helm, even the best laid plans can go awry, health and safety culture can crumble, and accidents will inevitably occur. Amongst many other attributes, good health and safety leaders champion […]
Turning a blind eye to workplace bullying | What employers can learn from the PM’s handling of Priti Patel
Blog After an inquiry uncovered evidence of bullying by Home Secretary Priti Patel, the nation waited for Boris Johnson to take action. However, despite mounting public pressure, the Prime Minister stuck his neck on the line – expressing “full confidence” in Ms Patel and rejecting official advice that she had broken the ministerial code. Do […]
New Employment Bill | What does the new decade have in store for employment law?
The Conservative Party made a number of ambitious employment-related pledges in their election manifesto, but now that they hold a comfortable majority, what “radical” changes can employers expect? In a move more synonymous with Labour ideals, the second Queen’s Speech of 2019 announced the government’s plans for a new Employment Bill which would improve workers’ […]
The Queen’s Speech 2019 | 3 proposed changes to employment and immigration
Last week, Boris Johnson’s to-do list was presented in a 28-bill Queen’s Speech, with a heavy focus on law and order. The speech, delivered in the Chamber of the House of Lords, detailed the various legislation that the government plans to introduce in the forthcoming Parliamentary session, or carry over from the previous session. Get […]
“I quit!” What to do when a key employee resigns
Blog It can be a huge shock if one of your key employees unexpectedly resigns. There will no doubt be two huge costs to consider; Firstly, the monetary cost of recruiting an equally talented replacement; and Secondly, the time you will lose during this process and whilst carrying out necessary exit interviews. Before going into […]