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“I’ve Been Diagnosed with ADHD” — What Should Employers Do Next?
It’s becoming increasingly common for employees to receive an ADHD diagnosis well into adulthood, sometimes after years of wondering why...

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Aug 1


What UK Small Businesses Need to Know to Stay Legally Compliant as They Grow
Running a small business in the UK comes with a lot of moving parts, and staying on top of employment legislation is one of the more...

Robinson Grace HR
Jun 27


Stress Management Benefits for Health
Everyone experiences stress in their lifetime, but how they manage it is vital to their quality of life. Left unaddressed, and...

Robinson Grace HR
Apr 10


How to Manage Mental Health Related Absences in the Workplace
Any unplanned absence can be challenging for small businesses and having a clear process to manage absence and enable employees to return to work once they are well enough to do so, is vital. Mental-health-related absences can be challenging for organisations, with conditions like anxiety, depression, stress, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, eating disorders, self-harm, and bi-polar contributing to lost working days for one in six employees. Therefore, prioritising mental

Robinson Grace HR
Mar 19


Menstrual Health at Work: The Impact on Your Employees and Your Organisation
Despite menstruation being a normal part of life, the subject is still considered ‘taboo’ with many often finding periods too...

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Feb 6


Managing High and Persistent Employee Absence: A Guide for Small Businesses
Employee absence is an inevitable part of running a business. However, when absence levels rise significantly, they can create...

Robinson Grace HR
Nov 21, 2024


Migraine: What Can Employers Do To Help?
Affecting mostly adults of working age, migraine may occasionally have an unavoidable impact at work. The Migraine Trust states that it...

Robinson Grace HR
Sep 23, 2024


How Presenteeism Affects Productivity and Mental Health
Do your employees come into work while not physically or mentally well enough to do so, instead of staying at home and recuperating?...

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Aug 30, 2024


Labour’s Plans for Mental Health: What Can We Expect?
As Parliament reopens, setting out the agenda for the year ahead, now is a good time to look at what we can expect from the new...

Robinson Grace HR
Aug 8, 2024


Battling the Heat: Managing High Temperatures in the Office
With the summer sun finally hitting the shores of the UK this week, many workplaces face an increased risk of heat stress. While there's...

Robinson Grace HR
Jun 18, 2024


The Silent Struggle: Why Men's Mental Health Matters in the Workplace
In the fast-paced world of deadlines, meetings, and performance evaluations, it's easy to overlook the silent struggles that many men...

Robinson Grace HR
Jun 10, 2024


Shifting to a Home-Based Mindset
The transition to remote work, accelerated by global events, has prompted a re-evaluation of traditional work structures and priorities....

Robinson Grace HR
May 13, 2024


The Power of Employee Assistance Programmes in Small Businesses
In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, ensuring the wellbeing of employees is paramount for the success and sustainability...

Robinson Grace HR
Apr 29, 2024


How can you support employees going through the menopause?
Research from the CIPD revealed that 3 out of 5 working women between the ages of 45 and 55 who are experiencing menopause symptoms say...

Robinson Grace HR
Apr 8, 2024


Improving Happiness in the Workplace
According to a recent YouGov poll, just 17% of UK workers love their job, with more than 50% of workers saying that they are unhappy at...

Robinson Grace HR
Aug 25, 2023


How to Perform a Health & Safety Risk Assessment for Pregnant Employees
Risk assessments are an important part of health and safety in the workplace. They help you to identify and control the risks that could...

Robinson Grace HR
Mar 9, 2023


Creating a Workplace Where Mental Health Truly Matters
In today’s fast-moving business world, mental health is no longer a “nice to have.” It is a business essential. People are any...

Robinson Grace HR
Oct 6, 2022


Flexible Working: From Obligation to Opportunity
Flexible working is now a central part of how businesses attract, engage, and retain talent. New legislation came into effect in April...

Robinson Grace HR
Aug 30, 2022


12 Tips to Reduce Employee Stress
One of the biggest issues faced by employers today is the mental health of their staff. According to the Health & Safety Executive’s...

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Aug 30, 2022


How to Conduct a Successful Return-to-Work Meeting
Return-to-work meetings are a vital part of supporting employees after any period of absence, whether the time away was due to illness,...

Robinson Grace HR
Jun 9, 2022

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