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 […]
Employment law and the metaverse
What is the metaverse? The metaverse is a network of connected virtual spaces or “worlds” with a focus on social interaction, often through the use of avatars. Many people will be familiar with the concept […]
The lunchtime lockdown with…Clare Gunnell
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 […]
What if the war doesn’t stop? Some thoughts for employers
We’ve all been watching events unfold in Ukraine with disbelief and horror. Whilst peace talks are still ongoing, the destruction of Ukraine isn’t stopping and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. The Foreign […]
Homes for Ukraine Scheme
As part of the government’s response to the invasion of Ukraine, a new scheme is being set up to enable Ukrainians and their immediate family members — who don’t already have links with the UK […]
P&O Ferries dismissals and collective consultation
There is widespread disbelief at the turnaround of dismissals at P&O Ferries yesterday, with reports suggesting that 800 of the firm’s employees are to be replaced with agency workers. We do not know the full […]
We are a Legal Week Innovation Awards 2022 finalist
celebratory email landed in our inbox recently, announcing that we have been shortlisted in the Legal Week Innovation Awards – for the third time in as many years. Previously a ‘Future of Legal Services Innovation […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – February 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. Slade and […]
How data is supporting HR leaders to drive meaningful change throughout their organisations
For mid-large sized organisations and their HR departments, having access to advanced technology is no longer a nice-to-have but a must-have. When time is stretched and workloads show no signs of slowing down, the last […]
CEO Pete Byrne leaves esphr after nearly two decades at helm
After 17 years as CEO and founder, Pete Byrne has stepped down from esphr having helped our organisation complete the first phase of the mid-market expansion and successful acquisition by Marlowe plc. Established in 2003 […]
Smith v Pimlico Plumbers – Court of Appeal decision on workers and unpaid leave
The recent Court of Appeal case of Smith v Pimlico Plumbers issued 1 February 2022 deals with (i) whether an individual who successfully argued that he was a worker rather than self-employed could claim for outstanding holiday […]