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In 2024 alone, we’ve seen plenty of changes to employment law, with Conservative plans for more to come, such as: Neonatal care (leave...

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

In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, ensuring the wellbeing of employees is paramount for the success and sustainability...

What should be in employee handbooks? Employee handbooks are often shared as part of the induction process with new staff to provide guidance and information on ways of working, rules and policies that relate to their employment. There is no legal requirement to have an employee handbook, although organisations must make clear that disciplinary and grievance procedures are in place, even if they signpost staff to the ACAS statutory code rather than having a policy of their

Ensuring the health and safety of employees and visitors within the workplace is a legal requirement and a fundamental responsibility for...

Your mantra when conducting probation review meetings should be ‘feedback, feedback, feedback.’ It’s important to use the probation...

Getting all the details in black and white is crucial. We share our top tips for writing an HMRC compliant freelance agreement (contract...

Accident prevention in the workplace is crucial for the safety and wellbeing of employees. Here are our top tips to help prevent...

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...

Overpaying an employee can happen for several reasons such as payroll errors, miscalculations, or misunderstandings. While it’s an...

Holiday for irregular hours workers and part year staff is set to change again from April 2024 due to changes to the Working Time...

In today’s fast-paced workplace, feedback is more than a courtesy, it’s a cornerstone of professional growth and organisational success....

On Sunday 26th October 2025, British summertime comes to an end. For many, it will mean an extra hour in bed. But what about those who are working, or due to start work during that extra hour? When the clocks go back, the first hour of Sunday 26th October 2025 is essentially repeated. This means that for those working during that time may end up having to work for an extra hour, depending on the wording in their contract of employment . Organisations can choose how they t

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...

The current business climate has forced many organisations to make difficult decisions regarding redundancies and restructures . It can be a challenging time for those involved, so it’s essential to approach the process with sensitivity and compassion. Understanding the Impact of Redundancies and Restructures Restructuring, redeployment, and potential redundancies will inevitably cause a great deal of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty among employees, which can negatively af

Approximately 10% of the population worldwide are left-handed, which means there are potentially 6.7 million left-handers in the UK...

Many organisations have sustainability and reaching net zero on their agenda for the year ahead. So, what involvement can HR have in...

Risk assessments are an important part of health and safety in the workplace. They help you to identify and control the risks that could...

Conducting annual staff appraisals can feel like a mountain to climb, especially with the demands of the day job running alongside the...

In today’s fast-moving business world, mental health is no longer a “nice to have.” It is a business essential. People are any...