Worker Protection Act: Employers must engage with employees
Greater protection for workers On 26 October 2024, a change to the law in the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force. This new legislation introduces greater protection to workers from sexual harassment and marks an important shift in how sexual harassment at work should be addressed. Sexual harassment Until […]
What does Flexible Working rules mean for your small business & the possibility of a 4 Day Working Week
“If you have any employees, there’s a good chance at some point that at least one of them will pop in a request to change their contract terms around when and where they work. Since Covid-19 and the change to the status quo of 9-5 in the office – regulations around flexible working requests have […]
Breaking down the workplace taboo; Supporting Bereaved Employees & Creating a Compassionate Culture
I recently experienced the sudden loss of my incredible mum Navigating this grief while managing work has been one of the toughest challenges I’ve faced. During this difficult time, Liz, our MD, along with Megan and Tonie, demonstrated outstanding compassion and understanding that greatly helped me balance both personal and professional responsibilities. From our first […]
September Newsletter
In recent years, the conversation around mental health has gained momentum, pushing its
way to the forefront of discussions both in and out of the workplace, writes IOSH Vice-President
Dr David Ekow Arku CFIOSH.
August Newsletter
This month we welcome Richard Boothman back for another Guest Blog!
Kings Speech, New Deal for Working People & Employment Rights Bill
On 17 July 2024, King Charles III delivered the King’s Speech, setting out the legislative priorities for the newly elected Labour government. As expected, the speech touched on many areas of employment law reform that Labour had promised in its New Deal for Working People. Importantly for businesses and HR professionals, no imminent action is required […]
July Newsletter
Labour plans for employment law, H&S & HR Updates, Strategies to combat work related stress, MHFA Training & much much more …..
Continuous Performance Management (CPM)
A guide to Continuous Performance Management (CPM) Empower your employees to Grow, Develop, and Succeed. Modernise your Performance Reviews Assessing the performance of an organisation’s staff is an important task for managers and HR professionals. The continuous approach to this entails a much more involved and regular process that has certain benefits. Understanding the benefits […]
What does a New Labour Government mean for Employment Law?
After weeks of campaigns, televised debates and polling predictions, the Labour Party has won the UK’s 2024 general election. Imminent changes to UK employment laws are expected in the coming months that will significantly strengthen employee rights and entitlements. As a business owner or HR professional, it’s crucial to stay ahead of any new regulations […]
June Newsletter
50 Years of the H&S at Work Act, New Blogs, Environmental, General Election Employment Law & H&S Proposals, HR & H&S In the News…..