Navigating Sensitive Conversations in the Workplace: Boosting Confidence Among Senior Managers
Recent research explored in our latest whitepaper ‘Middle Managers Matter’, highlighted a disparity in confidence levels among senior managers in older age brackets when it comes to having sensitive conversations in the workplace. This theme […]
Embracing Neurodiversity: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Autistic Employees
Due to a significant increase in autism diagnoses over the past two decades, neurodiversity awareness in the UK has surged. Studies suggest that one in 36 people could be on the autism spectrum, leading to […]
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
The corporate world has made significant strides in promoting diversity and inclusion in recent years, particularly with the millennial and Gen Z generations being the most diverse in history. However, the topic of neurodiversity still […]
Empowering Middle Managers | Insight from WorkNest’s Chief People Officer
Katie Muncaster, Chief People Officer at WorkNest, was recently a panellist on esphr’s webinar held in conjunction with HR Grapevine, titled: Empowering Middle Managers: Insights From Research to Drive Success. The webinar was based on […]
Unlocking the Potential of Middle Managers: Understanding Challenges and Bridging Gaps in Employee Relations
At esphr, we talk with HR professionals and employers across the UK every day who recognise the demands of being a line manager and the critical role they play in today’s complex and rapidly changing […]
Navigating the Complex Challenges of Line Management
The role of a line manager can be challenging. These professionals play a critical role in today’s complex and rapidly changing modern workplace, and face significant challenges on a daily basis. They must possess remarkable […]
The Flexible Working Act 2023 | A Revolutionary Change or Much Ado About Nothing?
When the government announced its proposals to reform flexible working in 2021, many envisaged a momentous transformation in their work-life balance. Fast forward two years, and the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill has successfully received […]
National Minimum Wage and Work Uniforms
On 21 June 2023, the government published a list of 202 companies that have failed to pay the minimum wage to their lowest paid staff members. HMRC investigations into these breaches concluded between 2017 and […]
How to deal with bullying managers | Tips for HR teams
Bullying in the workplace can be a pervasive issue that affects the mental health and productivity of employees, as well as the overall culture of the organisation. While most organisations have policies in place to […]
New family-friendly legislation – what to watch out for in 2023/24
There are three new statutes coming into force which increase the rights of working parents and carers. This new legislation relates to increased protection for women returning from maternity leave who are at risk of […]
UK employment law cases spotlight – May 2023
Our legal team has compiled a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations professionals should be aware of. Beware of possible victimisation claims when […]
Retained EU Law Bill | What does scrapping of ‘sunset’ clause mean for organisations?
In a move that has been widely predicted, the government has reversed its decision to automatically revoke the majority of retained EU law at the end of 2023 via the controversial Retained EU Law (Revocation […]
Employer’s update on recent changes to the Immigration Rules
As the job market becomes increasingly challenging, employers and HR professionals are grappling with the intricacies of the immigration system in order to hire skilled workers. However, navigating the ever-evolving Immigration Rules and accompanying guidance […]
UK employment case law spotlight – April 2023
Our legal team has compiled a rundown of employment law cases – including the background and decisions made – that HR and employee relations professionals should be aware of. Approaching mitigation of loss in unfair […]
Government guidance for ethnicity pay reporting
In April 2023, the Government published guidance to help employers voluntarily measure, report on and address the ethnicity pay gap. This move followed data from the Office of National Statistics, which revealed significant variations in […]