It’s becoming increasingly common for employees to receive an ADHD diagnosis well into adulthood, sometimes after years of wondering why...

Any unplanned absence can be challenging for small businesses and having a clear process to manage absence and enable employees to return...

As an employer, you should consult employees and their representatives when a change or issue is identified, and before any final...

At this time of the year, organisations of all sizes are gearing up for Christmas party festivities...

Employee absence is an inevitable part of running a business. However, when absence levels rise significantly, they can create...

In the fast-paced world of business, organisations large and small need to adapt to stay competitive. Whether it’s through restructuring...

When a new employee joins an organisation, their first few days can set the tone for their entire experience. A well-structured and...

The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 comes into effect on 1 July 2024. The Transfer...

The transition to remote work, accelerated by recent global events, has prompted a re-evaluation of traditional work structures and...

The current business climate has forced many organizations to make difficult decisions regarding redundancies and restructures. It can be...

Most employers have seen an increase in flexible working requests post pandemic, with employees keen to remain home based or reduce their...

Including online searches in your recruitment process One of the major changes detailed in the latest version of Keeping Children Safe in...

It is an unfortunate fact that everybody gets ill sometimes. Unplanned sickness absence can be difficult to manage. However, if you are...

We all know that when there is a possible workplace disciplinary or grievance issues, the employer should find out all they reasonably...

Calculating annual leave entitlements to ensure that everyone receives the statutory minimum paid leave can be a headache. In this blog...

Secret Santa is often used in workplaces to ensure that all is fair in gift giving But are there perils ahead? Surely nothing could go...

We’re on the countdown to Christmas, looking forward to family, food and a festive break. But for payroll professionals, Christmas and...

The challenges of festive leave … There are numerous challenges to overcome when managing annual leave over the Christmas and New Year...

Back in April 2020, the UK government introduced the Good Work Plan, which you might have heard described as the biggest change to employment law in years. It was designed to make the world of work fairer and clearer, giving employees stronger rights and giving employers more guidance on what’s expected. Five years on, The Good Work Plan is still very much in force and relevant to employers today.

When Winter kicks in, germs swirl around the office and the bad weather and inevitable transport disruptions begin...