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, […]
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 […]