Written by KATHRYN HATHAWAY
The sun is out, the sky is blue… but there’s still a lot of work to do! While most of us look forward to a long summer holiday, the August rush to the sun, sea and sand can cause headaches for employers and for those left covering for colleagues who are on annual leave. Particularly… Read More
Written by EMILY GENT
It’s one of our greatest work traditions – getting together for a few drinks to send-off a colleague who’s moving on. Most of the time a “leaving do” is just a good opportunity for an employer to wish a departing staff member well, while spending some less formal time with the rest of the team…. Read More
Written by KATE SCOTT
They say you should always start as you mean to go on, and never is that more important than when welcoming a new employee to your organisation. It’s easy to forget how daunting a new workplace can be – unfamiliar surroundings, a new boss, colleagues to get to know and systems to get to grips… Read More
Written by SALLY-ANN HALL-JONES
The sun is out, the sky is blue and the temperatures are rising – great news for those of us who love the summer. However, some people struggle in the sun and for employers, there are potential pitfalls to negotiate when a heatwave hits. While it’s an urban myth that there is a legal “maximum… Read More
Written by KATE SCOTT
Light-hearted conversations are an important part of workplace life – nobody wants to work in miserable silence. But at what point does ‘banter’ become a form of bullying, and is it damaging to workplace culture? Communication between employees is generally to be encouraged, even if the conversation isn’t directly related to work. Jovial conversations can… Read More
Written by SALLY-ANN HALL-JONES
Running an international business has become progressively more common over the last 30 or so years, and with technology connecting people globally in way we once never dreamed of, working internationally is fast becoming part of everyday working life for many of us. HR can be quite complex even when your team is in just… Read More
Written by KATHRYN HATHAWAY
As part of Carers Week 2019, read our guidance on the ways you can best support employees with caring responsibilities whilst also considering the impact to your business. I believe by offering support and flexibility to your staff and encouraging them to have a balance between their work and caring responsibilities it will help them… Read More
Written by HEIDI WADSWORTH
It is now a known fact – reported by Macmillan UK – that in one year a HR department for a large organisation will see more cancer diagnoses than a GP. It is vital that you know what support you can offer your employees if they are faced with a cancer diagnosis. Many people decide… Read More
Written by KAROLINA BOOTH
As a company grows, issues can start to appear that can reduce productivity and profitability. Lines of communication may become blurred, creating subtle inefficiencies that add up over time. Work areas may get duplicated or neglected, senior staff may be used to holding on to tasks when delegation would be more appropriate and employees might… Read More
Written by KATE SCOTT
Is it possible to be more productive, healthier and happier by working four days a week instead of five? Since the last recession, average working hours in the UK have increased, and it is well documented that as a nation we are overworked and stressed. Against that background it’s perhaps no surprise that many employees… Read More
