Flexible working | Acas survey reveals homeworking continues to rise ahead of April changes
BLOG Written by Gerard O’Hare on 22 February 2024 When the pandemic hit, homeworking was seen as a temporary solution. Four years on, it appears
Future-proofing independent schools | Increased TPS costs and changing teachers’ contracts
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 13 February 2024 2024 is now well underway, and the independent school sector is facing real challenges. One of
Supporting employees during Ramadan
BLOG Written on 12 February 2024 Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting,
Reforms to holiday rights | 7 important updates for schools
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 30 January 2024 Calculating holiday pay has been a notoriously tricky task. However, new Regulations (which make various changes
How to make job descriptions more inclusive
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli-Read (Updated 29th October 2025) Diversity and inclusion are crucial components of a thriving and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce
Workplace stress | Why employers should put mental health front and centre in 2024
BLOG Written by Susan Doran on 24 January 2024 Recent figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that stress, depression and anxiety account
WorkNest survey unearths mounting delays in disciplinary processes – with most cases now taking 1 month or more to complete
BLOG Written on 23 January 2023 Every organisation has a set of rules, guidelines, and standards that employees are expected to adhere to. When employees
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