Managing Sickness Absence | HR Resources
With cost of living concerns intensifying, join WorkNest’s HR Business Partner, Hannah Copeland, and Solicitor and Employment Law Adviser, Toyah Marshall, as they uncover the top five ways employers can support the financial wellbeing of their workforce.
How to reduce workplace stress – tips for employers and HR
In light of the Health and Safety Executive’s revelation of 914,000 cases of work-related stress in 2021/22, resulting in 17 million lost working days, this blog dives into actionable strategies for employers and HR professionals […]
The employment laws facing change under the Retained EU Law Bill
Despite strong opposition from Labour to extend the deadline and exempt some employment legislation, the Government’s Retained EU Law Bill has been given final approval by MPs. The Bill – a flagship reform under Liz […]
Gender Pay Gap reporting | Guidance for employers and HR professionals
Despite being in the sixth year of gender pay gap reporting in the UK, there is a long way to go to achieve the objective of closing the gender pay gap. The gender pay gap […]
Guide | Gender Pay Gap Reporting
Mandatory gender pay gap reporting was introduced in 2017, meaning large employers, with 250 or more employees on a ‘snapshot’ date, are legally required to produce, and publish, an annual report on their gender pay […]
Performance management | How to address grievances from staff
Performance management is a critical employee relations process that allows managers to evaluate employee performance and identify areas for development. However, at times, the process may not go as smoothly as planned, and employees may […]
King’s Coronation bank holiday | Understanding employee entitlement to time off
In 2022, two additional bank holidays were celebrated by many British citizens: one on Friday 3 June, to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and another on 19 September for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth […]
What does the Draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement mean for businesses?
The practice known as ‘fire and rehire’, where employers consult with the workforce about changes to contracts and if the proposed changes cannot be agreed, force them through, has been under the spotlight in the […]
Four-day working week trial | Results must be taken with a degree of caution
The results of one of the UK’s largest four-day working week trials have been revealed this week, with almost every company who took part deciding to continue with the shorter working pattern, with no loss […]
Virtual redundancies | The legalities of layoffs via video call, phone or email
Since the start of the Covid pandemic and the rise in the number of employees working remotely, there has been much debate about the appropriateness of terminating employment through remote means. Recently, Alphabet Inc, the […]
Making employees redundant | Can you give staff paid time off to find employment?
When faced with redundancy, it’s likely that employees will be taking active steps to look for a new job opportunity. This could involve considerable time spent updating CVs, contacting recruitment agencies, completing application forms and […]
Mastering the First 90 days | Top 6 Priorities for New HR Leaders to Drive Success
Stepping into your new HR leadership role can be a daunting task. However, in those initial few months you are in a powerful position to make an instant impact on your organisation’s people, processes, and […]
Managing collective redundancies compliantly | HR Resources
With cost of living concerns intensifying, join WorkNest’s HR Business Partner, Hannah Copeland, and Solicitor and Employment Law Adviser, Toyah Marshall, as they uncover the top five ways employers can support the financial wellbeing of their workforce.
The Anti-Strikes Bill | Should private sector employers be concerned?
In response to an ongoing wave of industrial strike action from public sector workers, the government has introduced a new Bill which will allow it to set the minimum levels of service which must be […]
Recognition of trade unions | An employer’s summary guide to the process
It’s been impossible to escape the effects of industrial action recently with staff from organisations across the UK walking out over pay, conditions and pensions. While such action is more common in the public sector, […]