Health and safety dismissals | 2 recent cases employers need to know about
BLOG The coronavirus pandemic had underscored the importance of workplace health and safety like never before. And aside from the time, effort and cost involved
HSE inspecting fabricated metal businesses regarding respiratory risks
BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 12 February 2021 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a new inspection blitz focused on fabricated metal
“Patchy and inadequate” | 8 high health and safety fines handed to employers recently
BLOG The coronavirus pandemic has brought workplace health and safety sharply into focus. Having spent over a year implementing and revising infection control measures in
3 post-pandemic challenges for HR
BLOG Despite the UK edging closer to freedom from lockdown, for employers and business owners, there are inevitably more changes and challenges ahead. As restrictions
COVID fatigue | Keeping staff engaged with your health and safety controls
BLOG Having lived with coronavirus for over a year, it’s understandable that some may have become tired of constant COVID precautions. And with the successful
The post-pandemic workplace | Is hybrid working the answer?
BLOG The digital revolution was already progressing at a dizzying pace prior to 2020, but the onset of coronavirus served to accelerate this process even
Guilty until proven innocent? | Why health and safety law puts the onus on employers
BLOG We’ve all heard the phrase ‘innocent until proven guilty’. This is the assumption that underpins criminal proceedings in the UK. Under Article 6 (2)
The return of non-essential retail | How to safely reopen your shop
BLOG On your marks… When Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that non-essential retail in England will be permitted to reopen from 12 April, business owners
Get prepared | HSE’s priorities for 2021
BLOG The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been at the heart of the government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Over the last year, its
Is it time for an HR audit?
BLOG Thanks to coronavirus, the roles and dynamics of virtually every corporate function have shifted during the past year. HR is no exception. In what
COVID-19 | What financial support is available for my business?
BLOG The coronavirus pandemic has left many businesses financially fragile. Tiered restrictions over the all-important Christmas period followed by a third national lockdown to start
Whistleblowing claims soar as businesses prepare for a return to work
BLOG Prior to March 2020, you likely had a fair handle on the sorts of employee issues that generally crop up within your business and,