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Why you should consider a workplace wellbeing programme

The COVID pandemic has resulted in employee mental health becoming more of a priority than ever before. As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week, which this year focuses on the theme of…
5 May 2022

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Managing redundancy: What you need to know

According to a new ACAS survey of British businesses, almost 1 in 5 employers expect to make redundancies in the next year, with large businesses more affected than SMEs. Managing redundancy can…
28 April 2022

Workplace Wellness

Are your employees working from home safely?

The Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a permanent shift towards hybrid working for many employers. However, as we navigate our working week between the office and home, it is important to remember…
21 April 2022

HR / Employment Law News

Will a 4-day week make us more productive?

The Coronavirus pandemic impacted all our lives considerably and, among other things,  resulted in a permanent shift towards hybrid working for many employers. As we return to a ‘new normal’, some employers…
4 April 2022

Workplace Wellness

Why workplace Mental Health First Aid makes sense

According to the Mental Health Foundation, a staggering 70 million working days are lost each year in the UK due to mental health problems, costing employers approximately £2.4 billion per year. During…
29 March 2022

HR / Employment Law News

National Minimum Wage: Are you getting it right?

Paying in equal instalments? Deducting for goods purchased? Check your practices are compliant with the National Minimum Wages Regulations. And of course, think about the upcoming pay rise! With the cost of…
17 March 2022

HR / Employment Law News

Pimlico Plumbers taken to the cleaners over holiday pay

Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd [2021] CA The facts of the case Mr Smith worked for Pimlico Plumbers between 2005 and 2011. For much of that time he was considered “self-employed”. In…
14 February 2022

Health & Safety News

Highway Code updates: Actions for employers

Employers that employ staff in a driving role, or employees who are expected to drive in the course of business, are being advised to take note of recent updates to the Highway…
9 February 2022