CQC under scrutiny | Inspection gaps highlight need for compliance readiness
BLOG Written on 12 November 2025 A recent BBC article highlighted that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) failed to routinely inspect a service previously rated
Duty to prevent sexual harassment | Almost half of UK businesses aren’t compliant
BLOG Written on 11 November 2025 Almost a year since the Worker Protection Act 2024 came into force, new research from our team at WorkNest
Unconscious bias in the workplace | Lessons from The Celebrity Traitors
Blog Written by Andrew Moore on 7 November 2025 The Celebrity Traitors has had us all hooked. While we tune in for the twists, betrayals
Best interview techniques for employers | 5 simple strategies for success
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli-Read on 22 October 2025 The interview process hasn’t changed much in decades – and candidates can tell. Recycled questions, rigid
What happens if an employee resigns during the disciplinary process?
Bridging the growing gap between employers and today’s job seekers.
6-step guide | How to conduct a fair and legal disciplinary procedure
Bridging the growing gap between employers and today’s job seekers.
7-step guide | How to fairly dismiss an employee who pulls frequent sickies
Bridging the growing gap between employers and today’s job seekers.
How to avoid grievances in the workplace | Guide to preventing staff complaints
BLOG Written by Sarah Houghton on 9 October 2025 Formal complaints at work are sometimes unavoidable, but when they become frequent, they can become an
Challenges in hiring | 3 ways to bridge the recruitment disconnect
Bridging the growing gap between employers and today’s job seekers.
How to resolve conflict in family businesses
BLOG Written by Becs Bridge on 25 September 2025 Working with family members can be one of the most rewarding aspects of running a small
Employer vicarious liability | When is harassment ‘in the course of employment’?
BLOG Written on 24 September 2025 As an employer, you can be held vicariously liable for the discriminatory actions of your staff. But how far
AI grievances | How employers can respond to questionable complaints
BLOG Written by Daniel Rawcliffe on 16 September 2025 Picture this: you receive a grievance from an employee. It’s lengthy, formal, and packed with references