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6 common long-term sick leave frustrations – and why you can’t just dismiss

22nd March 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by Susie Lockheart on 22 March 2023 The longer sickness absence drags on, the greater the cost to organisations. As such, employers are

Revisiting performance management | How to avoid legal risks when getting your team back on track

28th February 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by Emma Chandler on 28 February 2023 Managing your team’s performance is crucial to the success of your business, and the beginning of

Teacher strikes | 10 things schools need to know about industrial action

9th February 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 9 February 2023 Industrial action is a major concern for schools right now, and the prospect can cause a great deal

The future of fire and rehire | Could a new Code of Practice put a stop to pay cut ultimatums?

2nd February 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by James Tamm on 2 February 2023 Last week, the UK government published a draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement, outlining

6 key ingredients of a solid sickness absence policy

3rd January 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written on 3 January 2023 Sickness absence. Two words that give employers a terrible headache. It’s an issue of growing concern for UK employers

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

HSE statistics 2022 reveal a sharp rise in worker injuries

23rd November 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written on 23 November 2022 Latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show a 28% increase in worker injuries year on year

Martyn’s Law | Businesses could be required to formally assess terrorism risk from 2023

21st November 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 21 November 2022 On 22 May 2017, 29-year-old Martyn Hett became one of 22 people killed in a terrorist attack

Cost of doing business crisis | Moving forward with staff on long-term sick leave

14th November 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 14 November 2022 As the cost of doing business crisis continues, employers are trimming down on spend and looking

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