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A Practical Guide to Reviewing Your Health & Safety Policy
When was the last time you reviewed your workplace health and safety policy? If you had to pause and think, then it’s probably time for a refresh! We get it - health and safety can feel like a box-ticking exercise. But the truth is, a well-thought-out policy isn’t just about compliance; it’s about keeping your team safe, reducing risks, and creating a workplace where people actually feel looked after. So, let’s break it down into simple, practical steps to make sure your po
Feb 24, 2025


National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Becoming an Apprentice at 35
When I left school at 16, GCSE certificates in hand and uniforms graffitied, it felt like my peers and I were faced with a monumental...
Feb 10, 2025


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 embarrassing to talk about. But with 70% of women reporting that they experience symptoms that affect their ability to work or their attendance, it is imperative for employers and managers to put their embarrassment aside. Being open to these conversations has the potential to reduce employee absence rates and improve employee engagement, as well as en
Feb 6, 2025


5 Ways an HR Consultancy Can Supercharge Your Business
Let’s face it: running a business is tough. You’re juggling customers, crunching numbers, and trying to keep the team happy—all while...
Jan 15, 2025


Avoid a HR Hangover: Employer Tips for a Trouble-Free Christmas Party
A Christmas party should leave you with happy memories, not HR investigations. By setting expectations in advance, keeping policies front of mind and making sure everyone feels included and looked after, you can protect your people and your business while still letting them enjoy a well-earned celebration. With a bit of thought before the first glass is poured, you can head into the New Year with stronger relationships, a positive reputation, and no festive fallout to untangl
Dec 5, 2024


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...
Nov 21, 2024


Transforming Your Out of Office Emails: A Guide for Employees
Out-of-office (OOO) emails are a staple of modern work life, signalling to colleagues, clients, and partners that you're temporarily...
Oct 16, 2024


Small Businesses: A Practical Guide to Restructuring and Redundancy
In the fast-paced world of business, organisations large and small need to adapt to stay competitive. Whether it’s through restructuring...
Oct 10, 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...
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?...
Aug 30, 2024


Scrapped Changes to Legislation Regarding Predictable Working Patterns
The new legislation under the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 was due to come into force in September 2024,...
Aug 28, 2024


The Essential Guide to Inducting New Staff: What to Include for Success
When a new employee joins an organisation, their first few days can set the tone for their entire experience. A well-structured and engaging new staff induction process is essential to ensure that new employees feel welcomed, informed, and ready to contribute to the team, whereas leaving new employees to their own devices early on in their journey with masses of information to read can have the opposite effect. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, creatin
Aug 19, 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...
Aug 8, 2024


How Using HR Software Can Benefit Your Organisation
With continuous development in technology and the accessibility of digital tools increasing, organisations can only benefit by becoming...
Jul 9, 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...
Jun 18, 2024


TUPE Transfers – What employers need to know
The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 comes into effect on 1 July 2024. The Transfer...
Jun 17, 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...
Jun 10, 2024


The General Election 4 July 2024: What does it mean for Employment law?
In 2024 alone, we’ve seen plenty of changes to employment law, with Conservative plans for more to come, such as: Neonatal care (leave...
May 28, 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....
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...
Apr 29, 2024
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