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Government launches consultation on holiday pay entitlement for part-year workers

13th January 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 13 January 2023 In yet another twist in the ever-evolving landscape of holiday pay and entitlement, yesterday the government

Are you in a redundancy situation?

9th January 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written by Danielle Scott on 9 January 2023 The UK economy is on course to shrink in 2023, forcing UK businesses to make some

10 top health and safety tips

4th January 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written on 4 January 2023 As an employer, it’s vital you address any health and safety issues at work as quickly as possible. Here

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

The recent rise in settlement agreements – and employees refusing to sign them

24th October 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 24 October 2022 In an increasingly uncertain operating environment in which businesses are facing sustained financial pressure, employers want

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

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 | 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

Stranded staff | What to do when employees can’t work due to flight cancellations

7th June 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Angela Carter on 7 June 2022 Owing to a combination of staffing shortages, air traffic control restrictions and a resurgence in demand,

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.