The HR considerations of hybrid working
BLOG Written on 1 June 2021 When it comes to the world of work, one key theme has stood out in the COVID-19 narrative: an
The legalities of hybrid working | 6 tips for employers
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 27 May 2021 Each week, more businesses are abandoning their usual ways of working and embracing a more flexible
A right to disconnect? | Finding the formula for work-life balance in 2021
BLOG Coronavirus has fundamentally changed the working world as we know it, but the effect on work-life balance is arguably the most significant of all. The
Employment law in education | 5 important updates for schools
BLOG Written by Jane Hallas on 18 May 2021 During our recent Education Breakfast Briefing, we recapped some of the recent employment law developments that
HSE inspecting further education providers in England and Wales
BLOG The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced it is inspecting further education (FE) providers in England and Wales to check they are following
Waking up to workplace conflict | Acas report claims disputes cost employers £1,000 per employee
BLOG Written by James Tamm on 14 May 2021 Whether you’re dealing with employees not turning up for work, poor performance or a complaint from
New Wellbeing Charter offers mental health support boost for school staff
BLOG Written by Scott Crichton on 12 May 2021 According to HSE statistics, there were 77,000 reported cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety (new
The end of furlough | What employers need to know about ‘fire and rehire’
BLOG With the furlough scheme set to close at the end of September, businesses may soon be forced to make some tough decisions regarding their
Workplace stress | What HR can do
BLOG Insidious in nature and often detrimental in effect, stress is arguably one of modern life’s greatest plagues. In fact, the World Health Organisation has
Health and safety dismissals | 2 recent cases employers need to know about
BLOG The coronavirus pandemic had underscored the importance of workplace health and safety like never before. And aside from the time, effort and cost involved
HSE inspecting fabricated metal businesses regarding respiratory risks
BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 12 February 2021 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a new inspection blitz focused on fabricated metal
“Patchy and inadequate” | 8 high health and safety fines handed to employers recently
BLOG The coronavirus pandemic has brought workplace health and safety sharply into focus. Having spent over a year implementing and revising infection control measures in
