Plenty going on at Howarths during the month of March. I hope it’s been the same for you. We’ve been presenting a lot of management training over these last four...
HR Focus on Wellbeing in the Workplace Amid the cost of living crisis that we have all been facing, employers have moved their focus to the mental wellbeing of their...
The Cost of Failure Managing safety is not easy. You must make tough decisions, work with tight budgets, make sure work deadlines and targets are met, and at any point...
MD Update - February 2023 Last week we hosted another one of our very popular CPG events at Howarths HQ – another 45 business leaders in the room hearing from...
A number of years ago there was discussion around current First Aid at Work training, in that it should take into consideration mental health or alternatively be provided through specific...
2023 here we come. I don’t know about you, but we’ve set off like a rocket this year. After a somewhat slower December, we’ve really seen an upturn in work...
Seven ways HR can contribute to business growth Businesses cannot afford to overlook the importance of a solid HR strategy for business growth. Your company’s largest single asset is your...
Being able to identify the different (not-so-obvious) ways in which grievances may arise is an invaluable skill for any manager to have. Not dealing with issues early risks matters becoming...
If an employer has conclusive evidence of an employee’s gross misconduct, can they dismiss immediately? On occasion an employer will find itself with evidence which catches an employee red handed....
What sanction should be given to an employee found guilty of misconduct? Where an employee is found guilty of misconduct as part of a disciplinary hearing, the disciplinary officer must...
