flexible working Archives

HSE statistics for education show significantly higher rates of stress – and a possible safety plateau

5th December 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written on 5 December 2022 Each year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) releases annual summary statistics for Great Britain, providing new insight into health

Cost of living bonuses | What employers need to know before providing financial perks

14th October 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Hannah Copeland and Toyah Marshall on 7 October 2022 As well as fretting about their own energy bills, businesses across the UK

Managing menopause in the workplace | Q&A with Sarah Bunker, Senior Solicitor

4th October 2022 No Comments

NEWS Written by Sarah Bunker, Senior Solicitor 1. What is menopause and who does it affect? According to our recent survey, nearly two-thirds (65%) of

Menopause | Legislative reforms that may be coming down the track

11th August 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 10 August 2022 As more organisations sign up to the Menopause Pledge, and more discussions about menopause are had in the

Work from wherever? | Things to consider before allowing employees to work from abroad

25th May 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 25 May 2022 A few years ago, the idea of working from anywhere in the world seemed like a pipe dream.

Living with COVID | Keeping your workforce safe once restrictions are scrapped

16th March 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 16 March 2022 The government’s plan to remove all domestic restrictions in England is now in motion, and legislative requirements are

5 ways to improve workers’ heart health

21st February 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written on 21 February 2022 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) – more commonly known as heart disease – is the leading cause of death worldwide. According

World Cancer Day: An employer’s handbook

4th February 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written on 4 February 2022 While HR policy once consisted merely of remuneration and conflict resolution, today’s employers tend to look beyond this. Catering

Pros and cons of the four-day working week

1st February 2022 No Comments

BLOG While the shifts we’ve seen in the world of work during the last two years have, by and large, occurred through sheer necessity, it’s

Is it time to ditch the employee dress code?

6th December 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written on 6 December 2021 We all know that old habits die hard, and as businesses continue to transition back to the conventional office-based