Time to talk: Prioritising mental health in the workplace in 2025
This year, 6th February marks Time to Talk Day – a national initiative designed to encourage open conversations about mental health among friends, families, communities, and workplaces. Mental health remains a top concern for HR […]
Looking ahead to 2025 – Research-based insights for HR
From supporting employees to navigating upcoming employment law changes, our experts have shared their tips to help you stay ahead.
5 biggest challenges for HR in 2025
Prepare for the year ahead with tips from our experts on tackling the predicted challenges of 2025.
Beating the January blues | 8 tips for boosting morale and productivity at work
Discover quick tips for HR professionals and employers to boost staff wellbeing and create a positive workplace culture during the January Blues.
Winter HR challenges: How to prepare for the seasonal shift
As winter sets in, employers often face an annual set of seasonal challenges: a rise in coughs and colds, adverse weather disrupting commutes, and the rush of annual leave requests for the festive period. These […]
7 tips for avoiding HR headaches at your Christmas party
‘Tis the season for festive cheer – but amid the tinsel and bubbly, there’s always the potential for HR headaches. From inappropriate behaviour and safety concerns to legal liabilities, the combination of a festive atmosphere […]
Vicarious liability and Christmas parties | A reminder for employers
When organising a work Christmas party, employers face a long checklist of things to consider including venue choice, catering, drinks, music, entertainment, decorations and transportation. Amid these considerations, it’s crucial not to overlook the added […]
Adjusting to the early Good Friday bank holiday: A guide for employers on holiday entitlements
Employers and employees will by now have become accustomed to having eight bank holidays per year. However, with Easter being a movable feast, it sometimes throws employers a curveball, particularly when their holiday year runs […]
Surviving the Festive Season: FAQs and Legal Guidance for HR
Includes legal guidance to navigate common HR challenges and proactively avoid potential pitfalls during the festive season.
Christmas Party Memo
Our Christmas Party Memo has been crafted with the expertise of our solicitors and addresses key considerations to make your event a seamless and enjoyable one.
Steering Clear of Work Christmas Party Pitfalls: 7 Tips for HR
Tis the season for festive cheer, but amid the tinsel and bubbly, there’s a potential minefield of damaged property, bruised egos, and questionable conduct at the annual work Christmas party. While these festive gatherings can […]
Seven Biggest HR Challenges for 2023
As mid to senior level ER and HR managers handling overwhelming caseloads, avoiding costly tribunals and tackling complex issues – from discrimination to grievances – the need to upskill is critical, in order to remain […]
Helping employees beat the January Blues | 7 ways to encourage productivity
January is a tough month for many; the combination of dreary weather, failing New Year’s resolutions, the post-Christmas diet and the financial worries of trying to stretch that early December paycheck to the end of […]
Workplace Secret Santa | 3 HR Strategies to Minimise Legal Risks
A well-loved tradition in workplaces up and down the country, Secret Santa can bring a bit of light-hearted fun between colleagues and an opportunity for team bonding over the festive period. But for HR professionals, trusting […]
How to avoid HR disasters at the work Christmas party
Damaged property, bruised egos, physical injury and questionable conduct…the list of things that can and do go wrong at the annual work Christmas party is long and varied! While Christmas parties can be a great […]