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New Right to Work Checking Rules- Is your Business Compliant?

New Right to Work Checking Rules- Is your Business Compliant? The new rules surrounding how employers check a prospective employees’ right to work have been in force for almost one month, but...

HR Considerations during power cuts

HR considerations during power cuts The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and resultant reduction in gas supplies to continental Europe has created unprecedented uncertainty for energy markets. Whilst Great Britain...

The latest in sex discrimination tribunal cases

The latest in sex discrimination tribunal cases Cowie and others v Scottish Fire and Rescue Service The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in many thousands of employees being unable to work due...

Is your selection of respiratory equipment leaving your employees exposed?

Is your selection of respiratory equipment leaving your employees exposed? Recent HSE research has concluded that respiratory protection that relies on ear loops, including those provided with clips or other...

Tips for Employers carrying out Disciplinary Processes

Tips for Employers carrying out Disciplinary Processes Knowing what your disciplinary process is and how to use this effectively is a valuable tool for any business. Having a process in...

How to Manage AWOL Employees

How to Manage AWOL Employees You might think that employees simply leaving work and then never coming back in again would be a rare occurrence, but it is more common...

Probationary Periods

Probation Periods A probation periods is a period of time, at the start of an employment relationship, during which the employee’s suitability for employment is assessed by their employer before an appointment is...

Six steps to building a mentally healthy workplace

Six steps to building a mentally healthy workplace The World Health Organisation suggests that a mentally health workplace takes into consideration the following: A healthy job is likely to be...

When Directors Fall Out: The Importance of Director Service Agreements

When Directors Fall Out: The Importance of Director Service Agreements Company directors keep the heart of an SME beating. Working tirelessly to serve the needs of a business, they invest...

Why to create a mentally healthy workplace

Why to create a mentally healthy workplace Having good mental health allows us to enjoy life and survive pain, disappointment, and sadness.  It is a positive sense of well-being and...