Long-term sickness can be challenging for the employee affected and take its toll on your entire team and business operations. As a business owner, it is vital to handle these cases with empathy, sensitivity and a practical approach that ensures compliance with employment laws. So, how can you navigate this while balancing care for your… read more
How to manage gross misconduct… Dealing with gross misconduct in the workplace is one of the most challenging scenarios for any employer. It’s a serious matter that can lead to immediate termination, but it’s critical to approach it cautiously to ensure compliance with employment laws and avoid unnecessary disputes. If you suspect an employee of… read more
HR policies are as crucial to your business as the laws of the land. They provide your organisation with written guidance on how employees should behave and your expectations. You can rely on them if you have an issue with an employee, and they can support you in an employment tribunal. For that reason, it’s… read more
Conflict is a natural part of day-to-day life and is inevitable. But a lot of people hate any sort of confrontation and are really bad at managing it. The thought of addressing something or confronting someone really stresses people out. And, if you do pluck up the courage to address it, you probably handle it… read more
Workplace conflict is nothing new. We spend a huge chunk of our lives at work, rubbing shoulders with managers and colleagues who have different personal values, beliefs and work ethics to our own. Throw into the mix a lack of communication, a healthy competition for promotions and a sprinkle of stress and pressure – and… read more
Is your business guilty of “wellbeing washing”? There’s often a disconnect between what employees expect from wellbeing support and what employers provide. A monthly pizza party or last-minute webinar just won’t cut it and employees see right through superficial gestures. Let’s dive into the phenomenon of ‘wellbeing washing’ and how to avoid it while genuinely… read more
The aftermath of COVID-19 brought a wave of change and adaptation for businesses. As the UK labour market fluctuated, vacancies hit record highs in what became known as The Great Resignation – a period of high job turnover and employee job-hopping. Now, as we continue to move towards a new normal, the landscape shifts again…. read more
The CIPD estimates that 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent in some way, representing a significant proportion of any workforce. Businesses must consider neurodiversity as an essential part of their ED&I strategy and their people management approach. Yet, for some businesses, neuroinclusion can be bewildering and even overwhelming. The fear of getting things wrong… read more
While most of us have heard the term ‘unconscious bias’, it’s easy to dismiss it as something that affects others and not us. The reality is that unconscious bias affects everyone to some degree. Described as a ‘hidden flaw’, evidence suggests that, regardless of our role or position at work, everyone can think in a… read more
What does the new Flexible Working amendment mean for you and your organisation? How should you handle requests for flexible working? What are your employees’ rights in this area, and what are yours? Here’s everything you need to know. What change has been made to the Employment Rights Bill? The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023… read more
