What employers should prioritise in disciplinary and grievance investigations
A good investigation is invaluable when it comes to dealing with disciplinary matters or defending claims in the Employment Tribunal. Here are our top six tips to help you navigate a disciplinary investigation. Tip 1: […]
The lunchtime lockdown with… Charlotte Morris
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 […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – June 2021
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. Cummins Ltd […]
What hospitality HR hurdles should professionals have on their radar?
Brexit, combined with the displacement of many people through the pandemic, means that employers are still struggling to fill vacancies. In addition to these issues, the hospitality sector also acknowledges it needs to ensure it […]
Five key employee relations challenges for the property industry
The ability to work in a safe environment is a fundamental expectation that underpins any employment relationship. So, when an employee believes that an aspect of the workplace is potentially dangerous, they may be reluctant […]
Does HR software empower business leadership?
Software vendors have published thousands of articles over the years talking about the extent to which HR technologies can reduce admin, promote employee engagement, and liberate the strategic thinking capabilities of HR professionals. The market […]
Could data analysis drive a new level of employee relations?
Data is everywhere, in both our personal and professional lives. Some people love how it has transformed the way they shop, bank, communicate and so on, with data-driven algorithms driving ultra-personalised and highly convenient interactions. […]
Acas report – Estimating the cost of workplace conflict
Workplace conflict is costing UK employers a staggering £28.5 billion, according to a recent Acas report. Published by Professor Richard Saundry, from the University of Sheffield Management School, and Professor Peter Urwin of the Centre […]
A new look for esphr!
We have some exciting news to share, although – spoiler alert – you might have already noticed our website has had something of a refresh… With simpler navigation and smarter information – that is mobile-friendly […]
How to handle requests from employees who want to work remotely from other countries
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a seismic shift in the way everyone now works. As employees made the transition from office to home working in March 2020, employers are perhaps receiving more requests from […]
TUPE – splitting employment contracts between multiple employers
Where a single service provider ceases to perform activities for a client and multiple service providers take over those activities, Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment regulations (TUPE) may apply to this service provision change […]
The lunchtime lockdown with… Nina Robinson
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 […]
Future employment law changes for HR professionals – what should you know?
You could be forgiven for thinking that, following the turbulent year of 2020 and the effect of the Covid crisis on the government’s legislative plans, 2021 might be a period of relative calm. However, there […]
We are in the running for a Legal Week innovation award!
For the second time in as many years, we will be attending the awards ceremony for the Legal Week Innovation Awards 2021. That is because our ESP Law team has been shortlisted in the ‘Future […]
MyHRCases launches Employment Tribunal claims reporting solution
HR and employee relations (ER) teams can now better manage, track and report on Employment Tribunal (ET) cases to tackle rising caseloads via intuitive Software-as-a-Solution functionality endorsed by one of our largest customers, Entain plc. […]