Stranded staff | What to do when employees can’t work due to flight cancellations
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,
Holiday pay calculations for part-year workers could be about to change again – here’s why
BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 26 May 2022 How do you calculate holiday pay for permanent workers with no set hours such as ad-hoc, zero hours
Work from wherever? | Things to consider before allowing employees to work from abroad
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.
Reduced workforce? Here’s 5 health and safety areas you need to revisit
BLOG Written by Charles Spencer on 18 May 2022 By now, a growing number of businesses have moved, or are in the process of moving,
Remote work isolation | How employers can help combat loneliness
BLOG Written on 12 February 2021 While the benefits of remote work are seemingly boundless, often overlooked is the isolation and disconnectedness that it can
Time off for getting married or moving house
BLOG Written on 12 May 2022 There are certain big life events that can sometimes get in the way of work. Whether it’s a wedding
Recent cases highlight continued work at height failings
BLOG Written on 6 May 2022 Working at height continues to be the leading cause of work-related fatality. According to most recent HSE figures, these
Managing organisational change | How to keep people happy
BLOG Written on 28 February 2022 In the direst of circumstances, humanity’s true capacity for adaptation and perseverance can be realised. Where the business world
5 ways to combat 2022’s recruitment challenges when you can’t pay more
BLOG Written by Christian Vincent and Hannah Copeland on 15 April 2022 In 2022, recruitment and retention are fast becoming employers’ biggest challenges. With people
A war of words | Managing employees’ political views on the Russia-Ukraine conflict
BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 13 April 2022 The war in Ukraine, and the daily news reports of fatalities, continues to spark conversation in
Staff side hustles | 10 employer questions answered
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
Employing people with autism
BLOG Written on 4 March 2022 When it comes to diversity and inclusion, the corporate world has come on leaps and bounds in recent years.