HR GUIDE | Flexible working for the care sector
Accommodating flexible working requests can be challenging, but more so, for employers in the care sector. The nature of the work can mean that workers
6 ways to retain care workers
Retaining the right staff has never been more important for care providers. With growing demands for care, a high staff turnover and an abundance of
Supreme Court rules on obligation to disclose
Does a head teacher have to reveal a non romantic relationship with someone who has been convicted of making indecent images of children? This was
Supporting employees with the menopause
It may be an accepted part of life that women go through the menopause, but it is certainly less accepted that female employees may need
Management style under the microscope
Many people believe in the old adage that ‘you don’t leave your company, you leave your manager’. All organisations want leaders who inspire and nurture
Supporting employees with premature babies
The birth of a child is a great joy, but unfortunately, it can be testing if the baby is born premature and needs to spend
Companies fined after toner explosion
Two recycling firms have been fined after several workers were injured by exploding print toner cartridges. The cartridges had been improperly stored and handled. The
Shelf fall racks up 90K fine
A meat producer has been prosecuted after an employee was injured adjusting storage racking. Workers had been instructed to reposition top shelves. In doing so
SCOTLAND | Duty of candour comes into effect
A new duty of candour is coming into effect on 1st April 2018 in Scotland. The aim of this duty is to ensure organisations are
£1.5 million fund for returnships
A £1.5 million fund has been created to help projects whereby private sector employers assist individuals who have taken a career break and want to
Written statement of employment particulars
When we advise our clients, some myths about Contracts of Employment often crop up. One of the biggest myths we hear is that contracts need
H&S NEWS | Home closed after Health & Safety failing
A court has suspended a care home’s licence on Health & Safety grounds. Concerns were first raised last August when the Care Inspectorate told owners
