Responding to the RAAC concrete crisis | Safety measures for schools and other sectors
BLOG Written on 1 September 2023 More than 100 schools in England have been ordered to close buildings following the discovery of crumbling aerated concrete
Bullying bosses | Spotting the problem and potential strategies
BLOG Written on 24 August 2023 Bullying in the workplace can be a pervasive issue that affects the mental health and productivity of employees, as
Ready, set, match | Your gameplan for workplace harmony during the Women’s World Cup final
BLOG Written on 17 August 2023 With the Women’s World Cup final taking place this Sunday, employers across various industries, particularly those in the hospitality
Proving the problem | How to evidence poor employee behaviour
BLOG Written by Andrew Moore on 11 August 2023 Navigating toxic behaviour within the workplace can be challenging for employers, particularly when it comes to
Flexible Working Act 2023 | A fundamental shift or a fuss over nothing?
BLOG When the government announced proposals to reform flexible working back in 2021, many envisioned a transformative shift in their work-life balance. Fast forward two
How to manage sickness absence during an ongoing HR process
BLOG Written by Gerard O’Hare on 26 July 2023 Managing sickness absence can be difficult at the best of times, but when an employee suddenly
Crumbling classrooms | Watchdog report shines light on unsafe school buildings
BLOG Written on 14 July 2023 Ensuring the safety of students within school premises is a paramount responsibility for education leaders. However, a new watchdog
HSE’s fatal injury statistics 2022/23 suggest workplaces are no safer than in 2016
BLOG Written on 6 July 2023 New statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlight a disheartening stagnation in the ongoing efforts to reduce
ASVA partners with WorkNest to provide Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety advice to its members
NEWS Written on 23 June, 2023 WorkNest is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), the representative body
WorkNest survey shows 70% of toxic behaviour in the workplace goes unresolved
BLOG Written on 14 June 2023 Toxic employees can quickly poison a workplace. Their negative attitude, disruptive behaviour, and lack of accountability can have a
ChatGPT and the workplace | Minimising the risk of employee misuse
BLOG Written by Derick Maclean on 14 June 2023 Artificial intelligence and natural language processing have seen remarkable advancements in recent years, with ChatGPT, an
ChatGPT and the workplace | Protecting your recruitment process against AI-related issues
BLOG Written by Derick Maclean on 9 June 2023 Artificial intelligence and natural language processing have seen remarkable advancements in recent years, with ChatGPT, an