Lifting the mask – an update on face coverings in the workplace
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought many strange and novel challenges for businesses – the wearing of face coverings in the workplace being one of the more physical impacts. Here, our ESP Law associate solicitor, Suzanne […]
Should you pay employees who are not vaccinated?
As of 16 August 2021, fully vaccinated employees no longer have to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of someone with Covid-19. Employees who refuse to be vaccinated will therefore become significantly […]
Authentic leadership begins with employee relations
Turn the clock back five, ten or even twenty years and the ‘desirable’ skillset that would have formed a large part of an HR director’s role, would have been dramatically different to what is expected […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace – recent developments employers need to be aware of
First established by ‘survivor and activist’ Tarana Burke in 2006, the Me Too movement has continued to gather pace with more people coming to the fore to campaign against sexual harassment. Years on, how are […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – July 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. Brightman v […]
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations – what care home managers must know
Following the Government’s announcement that it intends to require care organisation employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the legislation is expected to be enacted later this year and take effect in October 2021. That […]
The road to recovery – HR’s long Covid considerations
As the coronavirus pandemic continues and the country moves into a period of relaxed restrictions, there are long-lasting effects of Covid – both for victims suffering from long-term symptoms, and also businesses trying to cope […]
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 […]