King’s Speech 2024 | 2 new employment Bills announced
BLOG Written on 18 July 2024 The 2024 general election saw the Labour Party return to UK Government for the first time in 14 years.
Managing misconduct | When is it safe to suspend?
BLOG Written by Angela Carter on 12 July 2024 When dealing with employee misconduct, it is sometimes appropriate to suspend an employee with full pay
Workplace fatalities | 6 key takeaways from the HSE’s 2023/24 statistics
BLOG Written on 5 July 2024 New statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that workplaces in Great Britain are no safer than
How a Labour government could impact probationary periods
BLOG Labour has pledged to expand the basic rights that are available to all workers from day one. This includes the right to parental leave, sick
TUPE 2024 | Simplified consultation rules for small businesses
BLOG Written by Susie Lockheart on 1 July 2024 The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) Regulations, which took effect on 1 January 2024,
Celebrating Pride Month | Creating inclusive recruitment processes
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli on 26 June 2024 June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and recognise the ongoing challenges
Collective redundancies | How the concept of “establishment” could change under a Labour government
BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 10 June 2024 Given the UK’s challenging economic climate, many organisations are seeking ways to reduce costs. This often
Social media in the workplace | Navigating the legal landscape
BLOG Written on 5 June 2024 Social media has transformed the way we communicate, allowing individuals to share their thoughts and opinions with a vast
TikTok on the clock? | The rise of employees using social media at work
BLOG Written on 5 June 2024 For years now, employers have had to contend with employees’ private social media use and its effect on work.
Corporate volunteering | 6 key benefits for your business
BLOG Written by Katie Muncaster, Chief People Officer, WorkNest on June 3, 2024 This week marks Volunteers’ Week – an national initiative that serves as
Adapting recruitment strategies to embrace flexible working
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli on 29 May 2024 The recent changes in flexible working legislation have redefined workplace dynamics and reshaped employee expectations. As
Preparing for change | Labour’s plans to make unfair dismissal a day one right
BLOG Following Labour’s landslide election win, the UK has a new government and a new prime minister in Keir Starmer. Having promised “the biggest upgrade
