Neonatal care leave: What employers need to know right now
With the introduction of neonatal care leave fast approaching, Rhys Wyborn, employment partner at law firm, Shakespeare Martineau, outlines how employers should prepare.
Employment Rights Bill unpacked: What are the major changes?
Following the introduction of the Employment Rights Bill, Kate Palmer discusses the government’s proposed changes to employment law.
Implications of ‘Hushed Hybrid’
Employers may be encouraging more days in the workplace, but some workers might be ignoring the official policy.
Asda follows Next’s pay equity battle: The claims shaking up retail
Employment partner Jon Heuvel examines recent equal pay cases, in light of Asda recently hitting the headlines for its own.
Women should not bear the burden of stopping misogyny at work
HR has a responsibility to support women in the workplace to stamp out misogyny and promote equality in all areas
Employment tribunal rules Apple employee unfairly dismissed
An employment tribunal has found Apple’s investigation to have significant deficiencies and has found it to have unfairly dismissed an employee over racial allegations and insensitive photos.
How HR is business-critical in 2024
Change across HR and employment regulation this year is affecting organisations of all sizes. By keeping abreast of statutory changes HR can advise and support accordingly.
New year, new HR policies: A guide to updating your people framework
HR policies are not ‘one and done’ documents; they are living guidelines that should be updated as work evolves. To kick start 2024, Kelly Tucker, Managing Director at HR Star, outlines how to refine your people framework to remain relevant.
Navigating the Autumn Statement changes: Practical advice for HR professionals
Practical advice for HR professionals to adapt swiftly to Autumn Statement changes.
Demystifying the menopause: The true impact on women and work
Does your workplace have help available for employees going through perimenopause or menopause?
Israel-Hamas war: How to defuse workplace tensions
HR managers need to act before opposing beliefs erupt into conflict in the workplace.
Is it time to re-visit your employee wellbeing strategy?
Is it time to review and update your ideas and activities to support employee wellbeing?
On yer bike: Over 50s facing unemployment told to hit the road
Over 50s disproportionately suffering in the current crisis.
The BBC was right to protect presenter’s identity – employers must take care not to breach trust
Following reports of Huw Edwards’ suspension, we explore why confidentiality and care are paramount during a disciplinary investigation.
Barefaced discrimination: Can employers really force workers to shave?
Can you ban facial hair at work without legal risk?
The Worker Protection Bill – what is it and how will it affect employers?
Kate Palmer explores the legal implications of the new Worker Protection Bill and how it will affect employers.
TSB and HSBC UK lead groundbreaking initiatives to better support working carers
Groundbreaking initiatives signal a changing attitude to working carers.
Five ways to evolve your diversity and inclusion efforts in 2023
What were 2022’s DEI wins and what will we take forward into this year? Joanne Lockwood gives us her predictions.
Are you really listening to your employees?
Practical advice to avoid employees turning to formal grievance and disciplinary procedures.
Think carefully about staff wellbeing this Christmas
Christine Husbands offers guidance to assist employee wellbeing during the Christmas period.