Secret Santa | 3 ways to keep gift-giving fun, without unwrapping HR issues
BLOG Written on 4 November 2024 Love it or hate it, Secret Santa is something many workplaces participate in in the lead up to Christmas,
Entanglement danger | Keeping workers safe with machinery
As industrialisation has progressed, so too has the use of efficiency-saving machinery. However, it’s important to think about safety when working with machines, as they
The scope of an investigation report | Should investigators refrain from making evaluative conclusions?
BLOG When dealing with potential misconduct, disciplinary officers will rely on the contents of the investigation report in order to determine whether an employee’s conduct
Contractor safety | A 6-step guide for employers
If your business or organisation uses the services of a contractor – a non-employee commissioned to undertake work for you – then both you and
Third-party harassment | Tribunal rules cases must relate to a protected characteristic
BLOG Under the Equality Act (EqA) 2010, employers may be held vicariously liable for acts of harassment committed by one employee against another – but
HR nightmares before Christmas | Employers’ festive FAQs answered
BLOG Written on 4 November 2024 It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but for employers and HR professionals, the lead up
Crushes, explosions and dangerous machinery | October’s top 5 health and safety fines
The HSE’s annual summary statistics have highlighted the true extent of rising health and safety fines. Alarmingly, latest figures reveal that the average level of
Staffing shortages in hospitality | 4 ways to meet demand over the festive period
With estimates from the Office of National Statistics suggesting that Immigration to the UK from the EU is at its lowest level since 2013, hospitality
Work-related injury and ill-health | HSE’s annual statistics for 2018/19
As it does at the end of October each year, the HSE has now published its annual report revealing the extent of work-related injury and
Managing work-related stress | How employers can meet their duty of care
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 A stressed-out workforce doesn’t do anybody any good. In fact, work-related stress has significant consequences both
Reducing Brexit risk | How can automotive manufacturers weather the storm?
It’s now more than three years since Britons voted to leave the EU, and the lack of any straight answers is making it difficult for
Workplace surveillance | Can employers use hidden cameras to obtain proof of misconduct?
Blog While many might be outraged at the thought of their employer secretly monitoring their activities, in reality, a large percentage of workplaces will operate
