Division, discrimination and bullying | The hybrid working challenges still to be addressed

No one could have predicted the way in which the pandemic has undoubtedly changed the world of work – some would say for the better, others would say for the worse. Whatever your stance, in […]
Harpur Trust v Brazel | Supreme Court confirms pro-rating holiday pay for part-year workers is unlawful

The long-awaited decision of the Supreme Court in the holiday entitlement and pay case of Harpur Trust v Brazel has now arrived. The facts are straightforward – Ms Brazel is a music teacher employed on a permanent […]
Focus on… grievances

From time-to-time employees will be unhappy about various issues relating to their work. When an employee raises a complaint, it’s essential that employers recognise them and know how to handle them. This is particularly important […]
The lunchtime lockdown with… Sarah Bunker

As a firm which places Employee Relations (ER) at our heart, we are proud of the amazing team here at esphr. That is why our current employee Q&A seeks to share a little more about […]
The lunchtime lockdown with… John Gillespie

As a firm which places Employee Relations (ER) at our heart, we are proud of the amazing team here at esphr. That is why our current employee Q&A seeks to share a little more about […]
How ER can help you make an impact as an HR leader and better understand your organisation

Whether promoted to a new role or arriving fresh into an organisation as an HR leader, you will likely come bursting with ideas and eager to hit the ground running from day one. However, with […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – May 2022

Our legal team has come together to compile a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations (ER) professionals should be aware of. Mendy v […]
Medical leave for painful menstruation – guidance for employers

Following a recent announcement, Spain could be the first European country to introduce medical leave for employees suffering from severe period pain or Dysmenorrhea. The current proposal is for leave of up to three days […]
The lunchtime lockdown with… Laura Campo

As a firm which places Employee Relations (ER) at our heart, we are proud of the amazing team here at esphr. That is why our current employee Q&A seeks to share a little more about […]
Six steps HR leaders can take to communicate organisational goals with their teams

As the lifeblood of many organisations, the HR department has a pivotal role to play in steering your business’s direction, developing its culture, improving infrastructure and operations, and determining how you can better invest in […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – April 2022

Our legal team has come together to compile a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations (ER) professionals should be aware of. Radia v […]
Long Covid in the workplace

We have been living with Covid for over two years and it is still having ramifications for employers including high rates of sickness absence, health and safety implications, hybrid/homeworking and flexible working requests but also the […]
How ER cloud technology can improve your HR reporting capabilities

Cloud technology adoption throughout the HR industry has accelerated over recent years, especially in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. That is because organisations had to move quickly to provide innovative solutions to ensure their teams […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – March 2022

Our legal team has come together to compile a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations (ER) professionals should be aware of. Ljegede v […]
The lunchtime lockdown with…Clare Gunnell

As a firm which places Employee Relations (ER) at our heart, we are proud of the amazing team here at esphr. That is why our current employee Q&A seeks to share a little more about […]