What the Employment Rights Bill really says about zero-hour contracts
BLOG Written by Kirstie Smith on 1 November 2024 The recently published Employment Rights Bill signals a new dawn for employment law in Great Britain.
Employment law myths | 10 common misconceptions that could put your business at risk
BLOG Written Charlotte Beedles on 30 October 2024 Employment law is an everchanging and complex field, often misunderstood by employers and employees alike. From misconceptions
WorkNest strengthens its services with Wirehouse acquisition
WorkNest grows its Employment Law, HR, and Health & Safety services with Wirehouse acquisition Leading employment law, HR, and health & safety consultancy WorkNest has
Tattoos in the workplace | Employers’ questions answered
BLOG Written by Kyle Williams on 29 October 2024 Tattoos in the workplace have long been a contentious issue. Despite becoming more mainstream, many employers
Sexual harassment v harassment relating to sex | What’s the difference?
BLOG Written by Jack Murphy on 25 October 2024 Can comments about a male staff member’s baldness amount to harassment related to sex? Yes, according
Performance management | How to address historic underperformance
BLOG Written by Alex Holmes on 24 October 2024 Every manager knows how easily performance conversations can get postponed or pushed aside – sometimes due
Labour’s plans for National Minimum Wage | What employers need to know ahead of April 2025
BLOG Written by Kyle Williams on 21 October 2024 Get ready for a substantial boost to the National Minimum Wage (NMW), which is set to
The dangers of dismissing employees over customer complaints
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 27 September 2024 As a business owner or HR professional, protecting your company’s reputation is paramount. As such, when
Are cover letters outdated in the recruitment process?
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli on 26 September 2024 Recruitment best practices evolve over time. For example, employers are beginning to question whether CVs or
4-day week | Benefits, challenges and busting media myths
BLOG Written by Susie Lockhart on 17 September 2024 Recent reports suggest that the UK Labour government is planning to introduce legislation that would give
Grenfell Tower Inquest | Learnings from the Phase 2 report
BLOG Written by Natasha Hamblin CMIOSH, TIFSM on 10 September 2024 On Wednesday, 4 September, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Panel published its second and final
Sexual harassment | What employers need to know about the new statutory duty
BLOG Written by Lorna Gemmell on 9 September 2024 As an employer, one of your most important responsibilities is to protect and safeguard your workforce