BLOG Investigating an employee’s alleged misconduct is one of those challenges that many employers dread. It may seem like a negative process that can drain
Workplace banter and industrial language is quite usual in manufacturing environments. But how do you know when the joke has gone too far? When does
A recent survey by the Trades Union Congress found that more than half of women polled had been subjected to sexual harassment at work. The
Sometimes the unthinkable happens. For many employers, being informed that one of your employees has been convicted of a crime and will be facing time
Dame Judi Dench recently celebrated her 81st birthday by getting her first tattoo. She follows a long list of celebrities with body art – Samantha
Employment Issues and the Olympic Games With the Olympic Games in Rio having kicked off in true Samba style, what happens when employees’ behaviour creates
Mike Ashley, founder of Sports Direct, was given a hard time last week by the Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) select committee following allegations of
What can you do if your employees are stranded abroad due to striking air traffic controllers? Once again, air traffic control workers in France are
Recent headlines in the news seem to suggest that employers can now monitor employees’ emails and internet messaging communications. But is this correct? The short
BLOG The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have published a report on bullying within the workplace, which indicates that reported incidences of bullying are increasing. In
