World Mental Health Day 2024 – “It is time to prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace“.
The Global Campaign 2024 and its initiatives are based on this year’s official theme for World Mental Health Day – ‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace’. This theme underscores the critical importance of mental health in professional settings, aligning with the founding principles of WFMH established in 1948. For many of us, […]
New tipping law into force on October 1 – what employers need to know
About 7% of UK workers receive tips as part of their work. Many hospitality workers rely on these tips to top up their pay and are often left powerless if businesses don’t pass on service charges from customers to their staff. To combat this, new legislation, coming into effect this October, will make it mandatory […]
This week’s Employment Rights Bill – a promise for UK Workers?
Rumours are abound as to what will be discussed in this month’s Autumn statement. But the general consensus is that it will promise plenty for UK workers. Over the last decade, the balance of power at work has been tipped firmly away from workers. Change to laws, regulations and policies has allowed bad bosses to […]
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 …..