Reforms to holiday rights | 7 important updates for schools
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 30 January 2024 Calculating holiday pay has been a notoriously tricky task. However, new Regulations (which make various changes
Crafting compelling and inclusive job adverts | 5 top tips
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli on 25 January 2024 Diversity and inclusion are crucial components of a thriving and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce
Workplace stress | Why employers should put mental health front and centre in 2024
BLOG Written by Susan Doran on 24 January 2024 Recent figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that stress, depression and anxiety account
WorkNest survey unearths mounting delays in disciplinary processes – with most cases now taking 1 month or more to complete
BLOG Written on 23 January 2023 Every organisation has a set of rules, guidelines, and standards that employees are expected to adhere to. When employees
Workplace transport risk assessments | 7 tips for separating vehicles and pedestrians
BLOG Written on 22 January 2024 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)’s recent prosecution of Sunrise Poultry Farms serves as a stark reminder of the
Noise at work | The SHOUT test!
BLOG Written on 22 January 2024 An estimated 20% of workers in Great Britain are believed to be exposed to high levels of noise as
WorkNest Welcomes New Year with Female Duo at the Helm of Legal Services
BLOG WorkNest is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Carter and Jo O’Brien to spearhead its Legal Advisory Services. Headquartered in Chester with offices and colleagues
Hybrid work | Re-establishing expectations around office attendance in 2024
BLOG Written by Angela Carter on 15 January 2024 With the pandemic forcing a widescale work-from-home experiment, 83% of organisations have since adopted hybrid work
Employing ex-offenders | Changes to disclosure periods for criminal convictions in England and Wales
BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 27 November 2023 In a groundbreaking move toward reducing reoffending and reintegrating ex-offenders, the UK government has revised the
End-of-year recruitment | Should you hold off hiring until after the holidays?
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli on 24 November 2023 As the year winds down, businesses often find themselves at a crossroads in the world of
HSE statistics 2023 show slow to no progress in driving down work-related injuries and ill health
BLOG Written on 22 November 2023 An estimated 561,000 workers sustained a non-fatal injury at work in Great Britain in 2022/23, according to new HSE
Quiet firing | Why silence isn’t golden when it comes to employee management
BLOG Written by Gerard O’Hare on 13 November 2023 Parting ways with an underperforming employee is an unenviable but sometimes necessary aspect of managing a
