October Newsletter
In Our October Newsletter edition, we’ll explore the Autumn Budget, New Employment Law Updates/HR and Health and Safety News, Workplace Wellbeing, Mental Health First Aid, E-Learning and Training, Our Autumn Software Offers and key highlights that are shaping the Autumn Season.
Autumn Budget what that means for Employers & Your People?
The Autumn Budget 2024 brings impactful changes for businesses across the UK. And small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges with the updated regulations. On October 30, 2024, the autumn budget was announced. Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out her seven main priorities as follows: 1 – Restore economic stability 2 – Increase investments and build new […]
The Employment Rights Bill 2024, unveiled today, Labour admits workers’ rights overhaul may take two years
The Employment Rights Bill 2024, unveiled today, includes a maximum nine-month statutory probation period among 28 reforms, as the government reveals draft legislation ‘to boost pay and productivity’. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has insisted the government is “getting the balance right” between protecting workers and the interests of business with the government’s worker’s rights […]
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.