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Whether you’re navigating policy changes, looking for ways to boost employee engagement, or exploring HR solutions, you’ll find fresh, relevant content to support and inspire your strategy.

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Protecting outdoor workers from UV radiation exposure

With the summer months upon us, it is important for employers not to underestimate the seriousness of harmful UV rays, and communicate the importance of applying sun protection to any outdoor workers….
29 June 2023

Bumping Redundancy Blogs, Grievance Policy, HR / Employment Law News

Are shorts and sliders suitable for the office?

Casual office dress codes were already on the increase before the pandemic, with ‘dress-down Friday’ a popular perk to end the week. However, the pandemic saw a major shift in dress code…
15 June 2023

Health & Safety News

HSE warns of fire risk with LPG forklift trucks

The HSE has issued a safety notice following a number of fires associated with LPG powered forklift trucks and other similar vehicles during starting. This notice is applicable to anyone responsible for…
8 June 2023

HR / Employment Law News, Uncategorised

Should employers promote volunteering?

This next week is Volunteers Week (1-7 June) which is an opportunity to recognise the contribution people make through volunteering. Research from Pilotlight indicates that 21% (approximately 6 million people) of the…
1 June 2023

HR / Employment Law News

Fertility treatment and the workplace

Fertility treatment in the workplace has been an increasingly talked about topic since the Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill was submitted to the house of commons in November 2022 and the Fertility…
30 May 2023

Workplace Wellness

Supporting Employee Wellbeing is a Win-Win

As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week, which this year focuses on the theme of ‘anxiety’, this article discusses the benefits of supporting mental health in the workplace by investing in an employee…
9 May 2023

Grievance Policy, HR / Employment Law News

New bill guaranteeing tips for hospitality workers

Trade unions and other campaigners have called for legislation to ban unfair tipping practices following media reports in 2015 of employers in UK restaurant chains and the wider hospitality industry taking a…
30 March 2023

Grievance Policy, HR / Employment Law News

Minimum wage rates are increasing – are you ready?

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) are the legal minimum wage rates that must be paid to employees in the UK and are based on age and apprenticeship…
23 March 2023

HR / Employment Law News

Largest 4-day week pilot study – was it a success?

The results of the world’s largest 4-day working week trial, conducted by 4 Day Week Global, in partnership with the think tank Autonomy, the 4 Day Week Campaign, and researchers at the…
28 February 2023