Abused, threatened and assaulted | How employers can protect retail staff from violence
A new survey has found that retail workers are, on average, abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times a year. Jackie McKenzie, a petrol station worker,
The work Christmas party | 8 tips for avoiding HR disasters
BLOG Written on 12 November 2025 The annual work Christmas party can be a great opportunity to bring everyone together and finish the year on
Working Time Regulations | Employee dismissed for refusing to relinquish rest break
The Working Time Regulations (WTR) 1998 set out a number of provisions regarding the rest periods workers are entitled to – but what happens if
Workplace transport safety | Haulier fined after worker injured by moving vehicle
Every year, over 5,000 accidents involve transport in the workplace. Main causes of injury are people falling off vehicles, or being crushed or struck by
Secret Santa | 3 ways to keep gift-giving fun, without unwrapping HR issues
BLOG Written on 12 November 2025 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 12 November 2025 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