
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

3 ways Ellis Whittam 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

Help, an employee has COVID-19 | How to handle suspected and confirmed cases
BLOG With daily case numbers now significantly higher than they were throughout most of 2020, COVID-19 may feel a lot closer to home than it

12 common risk assessment mistakes | Top tips for getting it right
BLOG Written by Scott Crichton on 26 January 2021 Risk assessment – a systematic approach to identifying hazards and evaluating any associated risks within a workplace –

Can clinically extremely vulnerable people go to work during lockdown? | The latest
BLOG The advice regarding those most at risk from coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed a number of times since March 2020, leading to some confusion around

How to manage parents affected by school closures
BLOG Despite vaccine optimism, the nation was plunged back into lockdown not long after welcoming in the New Year, and the UK public are being

10 practical ways to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19
BLOG Coronavirus has taken a significant toll on people’s wellbeing. It seems that each week, new statistics are emerging that highlight the extent of the

7 workplace safety tips for 2021
Blog 7 workplace safety tips January 2020 began with a sense of optimism. Unfortunately, coronavirus soon cast a shadow over the new decade’s start. Firms

Poaching employees | Can competitors steal your staff?
Blog In the fiercely competitive landscape of talent acquisition, the prospect of other businesses poaching your employees is a real concern. This blog delves into

COVID-19 | Can we force employees to get the vaccine?
BLOG On 2 December 2020, the UK became the world’s first country to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Less than one week later, the first jab

Health and safety in Education | 5 high fines from 2020 and focuses for 2021
BLOG In 2020, COVID-19 was the obvious focus of schools’ health and safety efforts. However, while the impact of the pandemic on education is ongoing

Amended legislation means applicants no longer need to disclose cautions or multiple convictions
BLOG Amended legislation that came into force on 28 November 2020 has narrowed the ‘relevant matters’ that must be disclosed to employers in regard to