New legislation grants UK workers the right to request more stable work schedules
BLOG Written by James Tamm on 2 October 2023 Millions of UK workers may soon experience a substantial improvement in the reliability and consistency of
Social media | Managing the recent surge in unfiltered personal posts
BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 28 September 2023 In today’s digital age, it has become increasingly common for people to express their feelings and
COVID, concrete and other concerns | Handling refusals to work on health and safety grounds
BLOG Written by James Tamm on 19 September 2023 The ability to work in a safe environment is a fundamental expectation that underpins any employment
TUPE update | Court confirms share incentive plans CAN transfer across
BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 5 September 2023 During a TUPE transfer, the new employer effectively steps into the old employer’s shoes. This includes
Responding to the RAAC concrete crisis | Safety measures for schools and other sectors
BLOG Written on 1 September 2023 More than 100 schools in England have been ordered to close buildings following the discovery of crumbling aerated concrete
Bullying bosses | Spotting the problem and potential strategies
BLOG Written on 24 August 2023 Bullying in the workplace can be a pervasive issue that affects the mental health and productivity of employees, as
Ready, set, match | Your gameplan for workplace harmony during the Women’s World Cup final
BLOG Written on 17 August 2023 With the Women’s World Cup final taking place this Sunday, employers across various industries, particularly those in the hospitality
Proving the problem | How to evidence poor employee behaviour
BLOG Written by Andrew Moore on 11 August 2023 Navigating toxic behaviour within the workplace can be challenging for employers, particularly when it comes to
Flexible Working Act 2023 | A fundamental shift or a fuss over nothing?
BLOG When the government announced proposals to reform flexible working back in 2021, many envisioned a transformative shift in their work-life balance. Fast forward two
How to manage sickness absence during an ongoing HR process
BLOG Written by Gerard O’Hare on 26 July 2023 Managing sickness absence can be difficult at the best of times, but when an employee suddenly
Crumbling classrooms | Watchdog report shines light on unsafe school buildings
BLOG Written on 14 July 2023 Ensuring the safety of students within school premises is a paramount responsibility for education leaders. However, a new watchdog
HSE’s fatal injury statistics 2022/23 suggest workplaces are no safer than in 2016
BLOG Written on 6 July 2023 New statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlight a disheartening stagnation in the ongoing efforts to reduce
