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Redundancy | Giving staff paid time off to job hunt

27th January 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by Louise Harvey on 27 January 2023 When faced with redundancy, employees will likely be taking active steps to look for a new

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

Coping with the cost of living | Managing employees’ drug and alcohol misuse

27th September 2022 No Comments

Blog Written by Sarah Bunker and Andy Hall on 27 September 2022 From the pandemic to the cost of living crisis, the upheaval of the

Menopause at work | An employer’s guide

30th June 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Lorna Gemmell on 30 June 2022 According to the NHS, 45% of women feel that menopausal symptoms have a negative impact on

Staff side hustles | 10 employer questions answered

7th April 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by David Eastwood and Angela Black on 4 April 2022 Second jobs or ‘side hustles’ have exploded in popularity in recent years. In

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

How to manage performance in the world of hybrid work

13th December 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written on 13 December 2021 It’s not unusual for employers to assume that those who put in longer hours get more work done. In reality,

Discrimination | Can menopause be classed as a disability?

1st November 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written by Laura Cheng on 1 November 2021 Hormone surges caused by menopause can have a significant effect on women’s physical and mental health.