5 tips for dealing with difficult employees
Dealing with difficult employees is a common yet complex aspect of workplace management. It requires a strategic approach, empathy, and sometimes tough decisions. In fact, according to a WorkNest survey, a staggering 63% of employers […]
The practicalities of employing and dismissing apprentices
Organisations employ apprentices for any number of reasons, with one of the primary considerations being the potential for cost savings given that a lower minimum wage applies specifically for apprentices aged under 19, or aged […]
A guide to Scale-up Worker visa routes for employers
The Scale-up Worker visa, available since August 2022, allows for a more flexible visa option subject to eligibility criteria. What is the Scale-up Worker visa? The Scale-up Worker visa is a points-based route for talented […]
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 […]
Industrial action – New legislation laid before Parliament
With rail workers recently staging strikes across the country and other sectors set to follow suit this summer, employers are naturally concerned by the increasing prevalence of industrial action and strikes affecting their business. Whether […]
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 employee relations 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 […]
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 […]
Focus on…Flexible working
Flexible working has never been more relevant than during, and after, the pandemic. Employers had to adapt quickly to enable people to work from home and now that employees have seen it can be done, […]
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 […]