Global study finds 745,000 workers killed annually by long hours
BLOG Written on 7 June 2021 Psychologists have long spoken about the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. Now, a global study by the World
Fire and rehire latest | Government and Tribunal weigh in
BLOG Written on 2 June 2021 Last month, with businesses such as British Gas making headlines, our Director of Legal Services, James Tamm, spoke about
Violence against retail staff | Employers’ duties during COVID-19
BLOG Written on 2 June 2021 All businesses have been impacted by COVID-19 in some way or another. However, for retailers, COVID-19 has presented another
The HR considerations of hybrid working
BLOG Written on 1 June 2021 When it comes to the world of work, one key theme has stood out in the COVID-19 narrative: an
The legalities of hybrid working | 6 tips for employers
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 27 May 2021 Each week, more businesses are abandoning their usual ways of working and embracing a more flexible
A right to disconnect? | Finding the formula for work-life balance in 2021
BLOG Coronavirus has fundamentally changed the working world as we know it, but the effect on work-life balance is arguably the most significant of all. The
Employment law in education | 5 important updates for schools
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 18 May 2021 During our recent Education Breakfast Briefing, we recapped some of the recent employment law developments that
HSE inspecting further education providers in England and Wales
BLOG The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced it is inspecting further education (FE) providers in England and Wales to check they are following
How to manage workplace conflict | Acas report claims disputes cost employers £1,000 per employee
BLOG Written by James Tamm on 14 May 2021 Whether you’re dealing with employees not turning up for work, poor performance or a complaint from
New Wellbeing Charter offers mental health support boost for school staff
BLOG Written by Scott Crichton on 12 May 2021 According to HSE statistics, there were 77,000 reported cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety (new
The end of furlough | What employers need to know about ‘fire and rehire’
BLOG With the furlough scheme set to close at the end of September, businesses may soon be forced to make some tough decisions regarding their
Workplace stress | What HR can do
BLOG Insidious in nature and often detrimental in effect, stress is arguably one of modern life’s greatest plagues. In fact, the World Health Organisation has