2025 immigration update: Tougher Home Office enforcement and what sponsors must know
As we enter 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for businesses sponsoring foreign workers, with the new Labour government introducing tougher enforcement measures. The Home Office is taking a stronger stance on compliance, and […]
Gender Pay Gap reporting | Guidance for employers and HR professionals
Despite the gender pay gap declining slowly over time, it remains at 7.0% for full time employees and is larger among high earners than among lower-paid employees. The gender pay gap should be considered separately […]
7 tips for avoiding HR headaches at your Christmas party
‘Tis the season for festive cheer – but amid the tinsel and bubbly, there’s always the potential for HR headaches. From inappropriate behaviour and safety concerns to legal liabilities, the combination of a festive atmosphere […]
Vicarious liability and Christmas parties | A reminder for employers
When organising a work Christmas party, employers face a long checklist of things to consider including venue choice, catering, drinks, music, entertainment, decorations and transportation. Amid these considerations, it’s crucial not to overlook the added […]
Performance management: 5 key things to improve outcomes and avoid legal risks
Survey of retail businesses reveals over three quarters are concerned about protecting staff from sexual harassment by customers and other third parties New guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will be updated […]
Effective performance management in the hybrid workplace
The rise of hybrid working has transformed the way organisations approach performance management. While the flexibility of this model offers numerous benefits – improved work-life balance, wider talent pools, and cost savings – it also […]
The risks of dismissing employees over customer complaints
Survey of retail businesses reveals over three quarters are concerned about protecting staff from sexual harassment by customers and other third parties New guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will be updated […]
Sexual harassment vs. harassment related to sex: understanding the difference
As a recent case has highlighted, there is an important distinction between “sexual harassment” and “harassment related to sex.” Both can lead to claims and legal consequences for employers, but the nature of each is […]
Worker Protection Act: Charities’ ongoing duty to protect employees from third parties
Survey of retail businesses reveals over three quarters are concerned about protecting staff from sexual harassment by customers and other third parties New guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will be updated […]
Hospitality businesses must continue to safeguard employees from customers under the new Worker Protection Act
Survey of retail businesses reveals over three quarters are concerned about protecting staff from sexual harassment by customers and other third parties New guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will be updated […]
Duty on retail businesses to further protect employees from customers remains as Worker Protection Act arrives
Survey of retail businesses reveals over three quarters are concerned about protecting staff from sexual harassment by customers and other third parties New guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will be updated […]
Transforming employee relations: A collaborative approach
Sometimes, organisations may grapple with a perception issue among their managers, that employee relations (ER) is solely the domain of HR rather than an integral part of their own role. In such cases, for line […]
The HR – Line Manager Relationship: Unveiling Opportunities in Employee Relations
Working with HR professionals on a daily basis, I recognise the integral role they play in supporting people managers as they navigate through Employee Relations (ER) issues. Yet, have you ever considered how many hours […]
Time to Act: Worker Protection legislation is imminent but just a handful of organisations are prepared
Just 5% of businesses are well prepared for the Worker Protection Act 2023 6 in ten businesses need to do more in order to be compliant 75% of businesses still concerned about protecting staff from […]
Upskill line managers to reduce burden falling on HR professionals
The new generation of managers are far more confident in dealing with many of the most sensitive topics in the workplace according to new research. The new generation of managers are far more confident in […]