
Supporting employees during change – 4 things to know
When your workplace goes through significant or multiple changes, it is important that employers think about their employees, especially how they feel. For some employees,

Guide | Should employers help employees quit smoking?
As of 2007, smoking is not permitted in any enclosed workplace, but often, you can see a group of people smoking a cigarette during a

TUPE – duty to inform and consult
When preparing for a TUPE transfer on the sale of a business, both the seller (the transferor) and buyer (transferee) have a duty to inform

HR GUIDE | Flexible Working – making it work for your business
Some surveys have shown that employees will turn down a job because it offers no flexible working. In fact, it is now considered one of

Fire safety flouting businessman jailed
A Cheshire wedding venue owner who repeatedly flouted fire safety rules has been jailed. Visiting Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters found ‘flagrant’ disregard of

Alcohol in the Workplace – opting out due to religion
The World Cup is now in full swing and it has already produced a number of headlines. One story that garnered media attention was when

Change management – changing pay and working time
Change is an inevitable part of any organisation’s life. There are various options you can consider when looking to make your organisation as viable and

Landlord and Tenant Health & Safety
When it comes to landlord and tenant Health & Safety, responsibility is shared. Landlords and tenants of commercial premises are responsible for maintaining their properties

Changing employment terms after TUPE
Blog As businesses undergo changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or outsourcing, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations, commonly known as TUPE, come into

Wound up company fined
Insolvent company still prosecuted for safety failings An insolvent recycling company has been fined for Health & Safety breaches that resulted in an employee being

Supporting employees’ return from maternity leave
When new mums come back to the workplace, it can often be a daunting experience. It is common for some mothers to feel guilty about

Do employers need to provide a prayer room?
Some of your employees may pray, but do employers need to provide them with a suitable place to do this? As the law stands, employers