EML Blogs

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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.

Check back regularly for new articles, features, and thought leadership tailored to the evolving world of HR, Employment Law and Health, Safety and Wellbeing.

HR / Employment Law News, Tribunals

Annual Employment Tribunal stats published

The latest Employment Tribunal Solicitors and EAT statistics have been published by the Ministry of Justice. They cover the period April 2021 to March 2022 and whilst they don’t include how many…

12 January 2023

Workplace Wellness

HSE publishes latest work-related ill-health statistics

In their latest published statistics, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimates there are approximately 1.8 million workers in Great Britain suffering from a work-related illness. Stress, depression, or anxiety make up…

1 December 2022

HR / Employment Law News

What every employer should know as we approach the Christmas party season

The Christmas party season is now well and truly upon us. Following the disruption caused by the pandemic which meant parties were held virtually or put on hold, this year employers are…

28 November 2022

HR / Employment Law News

How to tackle HR issues during the FIFA World Cup 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 has been surrounded with controversy with regards to host Qatar’s poor human rights and LGBTQA record, but although there are some people who may boycott the tournament…

21 November 2022

HR / Employment Law News

5 HR Trends for 2023 to improve recruitment and boost staff retention

HR has changed significantly in recent years, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, which presented new challenges and caused a major shift in organisational cultures as HR teams had to quickly…

3 November 2022

HR / Employment Law News

Tackling workplace bullying in the remote era

We have seen a rapid increase in digital communication with channels such as Whats App, Slack and Teams offering valuable opportunities for employees to collaborate and maintain contact while working from home….

17 October 2022

Health & Safety News

There’s more to risk assessments than just slips, trips and falls!

Employers are required by law to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all their employees. Risk assessments are just a small part of this process to create a safe working environment….

10 October 2022

Workplace Wellness

EML supporting suicide awareness

Mental health is a topic that has become more of a priority than ever before, yet there is still a stigma associated with suicide as people struggle to understand it, let alone…

6 October 2022

Health & Safety News

Inadequate night shift supervision led to fatality as employee crushed between shipping containers

A cargo handling company has been fined £200,000 after an employee was fatally crushed between shipping containers while working in a container park in Portsmouth. On 25 August 2017, the employee was…

22 September 2022

HR / Employment Law News

Will the cost-of-living crisis see a return to the office?

As the cost-of-living crisis deepens with soaring energy prices and inflation at its highest rate in 40 years, some home workers are considering a return to the workplace as they look for…

15 September 2022

HR / Employment Law News

The Queen’s funeral: Preparing for the extra bank holiday

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II has come the announcement that an extra bank holiday will be granted for her funeral on Monday, 19 September. However, as the nation comes together…

12 September 2022

General

Not so scary after all. How my work experience with EML showed me HR in a new light!

University student Phoebe was introduced to the world of HR and Employment Law with Employee Management Ltd during the summer. She has written a blog on her time spent with us. During…

23 August 2022