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 […]
Long Covid in the workplace
We have been living with Covid for over two years and it is still having ramifications for employers including high rates of sickness absence, health and safety implications, hybrid/homeworking and flexible working requests but also the […]
Collective redundancy consultation
The news of how P&O recently treated its staff – by dismissing them as redundant without any consultation – has put in the minds of many employees what the correct procedure might be when making […]
How ER cloud technology can improve your HR reporting capabilities
Cloud technology adoption throughout the HR industry has accelerated over recent years, especially in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. That is because organisations had to move quickly to provide innovative solutions to ensure their teams […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – March 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. Ljegede v […]
Employment law consequences arising from P&O
P&O dismissed 800 employees, without consultation, and replaced them with agency workers reportedly paid less than the UK National Minimum Wage (NMW). There has been public and political outcry at the situation and widespread frustration […]