Implementing a four-day working week | Considerations for HR teams
While the results of the four-day working week UK pilot won’t be announced until next month (February), we’ve summarised what we know so far and considered the potential legal considerations for UK organisations if they […]
Potential immigration changes that employers should be aware of in 2023
Following record immigration figures, it has been reported that the government may look to tighten up some immigration routes with an aim to reduce net migration. Meanwhile, employers are continuing to struggle to recruit for […]
Tips for HR | How to avoid making redundancies
If you’re dealing with an unexpected downturn in business, you may be contemplating redundancies to cut costs. While this might be the inevitable outcome, it’s important not to jump the gun, or to even assume […]
Harpur Trust v Brazel | Government launches new holiday pay consultation
Issues surrounding the provision of holiday pay and entitlement have once again hit the headlines as the government have launched a consultation in response the Supreme Court’s decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel. The consultation, […]
Redundancy situations | The considerations
UK businesses are set to make some difficult decisions regarding their workforce this year as the UK economy is on course to shrink. With labour expenses accounting for as much as 70% of total business […]
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 […]
Quiet quitting, change fatigue and employee dissatisfaction | What can HR do to help?
Employees have had to deal with a lot of change at work over the past few years and it’s taken its toll on workforces all over the globe. Recently, change fatigue, employee burnout and quiet […]
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 […]
Allowing employees to work from abroad | The legal considerations for HR
A few years ago, the idea of working from anywhere in the world seemed like a pipe dream. As we’ve seen in 2022 however, the growing prevalence of remote work has made it a real […]
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 […]
Q&A on Managing Menopause in the Workplace
Up to a third of women will experience severe menopausal symptoms that can impact on their quality of life. It is in the work context that employees often report greater difficulty in managing symptoms and […]
Managing employees’ drug and alcohol use during the cost of living crisis
From the pandemic to the cost of living crisis, the upheaval of the last two years has taken a toll on people’s mental health, and provided a perfect breeding ground for drug and alcohol abuse. […]
A Guide to Right to Work Checks in the UK
There have been several changes to right to work checks in recent years. In this blog, ESP Solicitor’s immigration specialist solicitor, Charlotte Ashton, summarises the key updates for employers. During the pandemic, the government introduced […]
Are employees automatically entitled to a day off for the Queen’s funeral?
Are employees automatically entitled to a day off for the Queen’s funeral? Whilst the nation is going through a period of mourning in light of Queen Elizabeth II’s recent death, thoughts turn to her state […]