Why businesses need to consider what’s up with using WhatsApp in the workplace
More than half of people in the UK – almost 40 million - now use WhatsApp regularly, with many also using it in the workplace.It’s easy to…
Employment
Employment Law | Prevention of sexual harassment duty
Employers will become subject to a new duty that requires them to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This…
A step in the right direction – International Equal Pay Day
International Equal Pay Day, celebrated on 18 September, represents the longstanding efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work…
Strictly no bullying
With the 20th anniversary season of Strictly Come Dancing due to take to the floor in a matter of weeks, and the 15 new contestants…
Data Protection | WhatsApp: Convenience vs Risk
Instant messaging applications such as WhatsApp are a common communication tool in our personal lives and now also our professional lives.…
Huw Edwards: Key points for employers
There has been a lot of interest in the Huw Edwards case in recent weeks, with some commentators questioning why the former news anchor a)…
Diversity monitoring: what to collect and how to remain compliant
For employers, adopting a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policy can prove to be imperative in driving initiatives to promote an…
Making LGBT+ inclusion a priority this Pride month and beyond: tips for employers
With Pride Month in full swing, employers across the UK are marking June with a host of messages, events, fundraisers and other initiatives…
Employment Law Webinar | Developments in Flexible Working
Managing requests for flexible, remote or hybrid working continues to be at the forefront of many employers’ minds in 2024. In this webinar…
“Quit-tok” – The risks of management decisions going viral
Employers should have robust processes to avoid reputational damage from private conversations leaking into the public.“Quit my job with me…
Neurodiversity in the workplace: how to support neurodivergent staff
The term ‘neurodiversity’ was coined by Australian sociologist Judy Singer in the 1990s and it recognises that variations in brain function…
Employment Law Webinar | Employment Law Update 2024
Employment law never stays still, and last year was is different, with a flurry of legislative activity indicating change in the landscape…
National Careers Week | Graduate Visa Requirements and Tips for Employers
National Careers Week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for…
Employment Webinar | Key Changes to Employment Law in 2024
On 1 January 2024, the Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 came into force. These…
Employment Law | Reducing Workforce Costs, Reorganisation and Redundancy
Over the coming months, employers may encounter some challenges as they continue to navigate economic uncertainty inflationary…
How Employers Can Support Employee Wellbeing
While January can seem a long and slow month, it is the start of a new year and many employees will be embarking on new year resolutions to…
Key Changes to Employment Law in 2024
The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023On 1 January 2024, the Employment Rights (…
How will adverse weather impact employers and their staff?
Each winter, Scotland braces itself for plummeting temperatures and if not snow, then a deluge of rain. This can cause real travel…
‘Tis the season of the Staff Christmas Party
The festive season is once again upon us and synonymous with this time of year is the office or staff Christmas party. Generally,…
Immigration | Right to Work: Employer Compliance
The UK Government has announced that the fines for employing illegal workers will increase from £15,000 to £45,000 per individual…
Employment Law | Employment Law Update 2023
Employment law never stays still, and this summer was no different with a flurry of legislative activity indicating change in the landscape…