Uber loses legal battle over drivers’ self-employed status
BLOG Following a long-running legal battle, the Supreme Court has ruled that Uber drivers are in fact workers, not self-employed contractors. The UK’s highest court
3 ways WorkNest can support your manufacturing business in 2021
BLOG It’s been a trying 12 months for manufacturing. Despite being amongst a small number of industries permitted to remain open during the pandemic, the
3 ways Ellis Whittam can support your manufacturing business in 2021
BLOG It’s been a trying 12 months for manufacturing. Despite being amongst a small number of industries permitted to remain open during the pandemic, the
What the Handforth Parish Council meeting taught us about virtual communication
BLOG Though the world of work has turned on its head over the past year, many day-to-day processes remain unobstructed. In fact, a consensus is
Health and safety in logistics | 5 areas of focus for 2021
BLOG The logistics industry vitally ensures the storage and delivery of goods around the country. It involves not only haulage and distribution but warehousing as
3 things HR will need to succeed in 2021
BLOG Even prior to the events of last year, a new era was beginning to dawn for HR. Once perceived as merely a paper-pushing function,
Equality and diversity | Court rules ‘stale’ training not enough to defend harassment claim
Sign up for the latest news & insights BLOG Training can be a great way to raise awareness of appropriate workplace conduct. Equal opportunities training
Promoting a positive workplace health and safety culture, led from the top
BLOG When it comes to workplace health and safety, most would agree that physical controls can only go so far. In recent years, the concept
Experts reveal 10 greatest health and safety risks facing the education sector
BLOG Managing health and safety within the education sector is not only challenging but a very complex area, one which requires expertise. At WorkNest, we
HSE continues its COVID inspection regime with logistics under the spotlight
BLOG In December, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) carried out spot inspections of logistics and transport businesses to check that their operating procedures were
Forcing a return to work | Risks and solutions
BLOG Though most UK residents are bound by the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, a certain degree of leeway still exists in some scenarios. For instance,
3 ways WorkNest can support your charity in 2021
BLOG Charities are still feeling the effects of COVID-19. While no strangers to funding cuts, the combination of an increase in demand for services against
