From 1st April 2024, the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wages increased. These new rates are: £11.44 per hour for those aged 21 and over; £8.60 per hour for...
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, an annual worldwide event dedicated to recognising neurodiversity and promoting acceptance, equality, and inclusion for neurodivergent individuals in the workplace and beyond. What is...
Whilst there has recently been talk of a recession, it seems that as we move further into 2024, an upturn is on the horizon. Business confidence and optimism are strong,...
Despite the advancements in workplace diversity and inclusion, tackling disability discrimination remains a pressing challenge. While the Equality Act 2010 mandates employers to establish reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities,...
Right to Work: Get it Right. With the fines for non-compliance set to triple this month, now is the time for businesses to review their Right to Work practices. All...
Being attractive as a company means having a high level of appeal to potential future employees and being able to retain existing staff in the long term. But what exactly...
Several major changes in Employment Law have been announced recently, and there are many more in the pipeline expected throughout 2024. Keeping up to date with legal changes is crucial...
Health and Safety Advisors often get asked how much detail I need to go into in my risk assessments…. how do I know I have done enough? The answer is...
In memory of Mavis Nye 1941 – 2023. At Howarths we are saddened to hear that Mavis Nye has recently passed. Mavis Nye was diagnosed with incurable asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma...
HR Focus on Artificial Intelligence AI has long threatened to disrupt the people-focused world of HR, but with rapid developments and the adoption of platforms such as ChatGPT (which can...
