Workplace transport risk assessments | 7 tips for separating vehicles and pedestrians
BLOG Written on 22 January 2024 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)’s recent prosecution of Sunrise Poultry Farms serves as a stark reminder of the
Noise at work | The SHOUT test!
BLOG Written on 22 January 2024 An estimated 20% of workers in Great Britain are believed to be exposed to high levels of noise as
WorkNest Welcomes New Year with Female Duo at the Helm of Legal Services
BLOG WorkNest is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Carter and Jo O’Brien to spearhead its Legal Advisory Services. Headquartered in Chester with offices and colleagues
Hybrid work | Re-establishing expectations around office attendance in 2024
BLOG Written by Angela Carter on 15 January 2024 With the pandemic forcing a widescale work-from-home experiment, 83% of organisations have since adopted hybrid work
Employing ex-offenders | Changes to disclosure periods for criminal convictions in England and Wales
BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 27 November 2023 In a groundbreaking move toward reducing reoffending and reintegrating ex-offenders, the UK government has revised the
End-of-year recruitment | Should you hold off hiring until after the holidays?
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli on 24 November 2023 As the year winds down, businesses often find themselves at a crossroads in the world of
HSE statistics 2023 show slow to no progress in driving down work-related injuries and ill health
BLOG Written on 22 November 2023 An estimated 561,000 workers sustained a non-fatal injury at work in Great Britain in 2022/23, according to new HSE
Quiet firing | Why silence isn’t golden when it comes to employee management
BLOG Written by Gerard O’Hare on 13 November 2023 Parting ways with an underperforming employee is an unenviable but sometimes necessary aspect of managing a
How to safely dismiss short-service staff
BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 1 November 2023 Employee dismissal is one of the more challenging parts of managing a workforce. However, the degree
The crucial role of mock inspections in the care sector
BLOG Given the enduring financial and daily difficulties facing care service providers, it’s never been more important to prioritise the quality of care provided to
Alcohol at work events | How to prevent 3 sobering HR problems this party season
BLOG Written by Susie Lockhart 12 November 2025 Office parties and work-related events are a perfect opportunity for socialising, strengthening team connections, and letting off
CQC evidence categories | New assessment framework update
BLOG As those in the health and social care sector will no doubt he aware, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is on the verge of