Managing Employees Charged with a Criminal Offence

by Kelly Marsden | Sep 17, 2024 | HR Insights

If an employee is charged with a criminal offence, it presents a complex challenge for employers. Balancing the legal, ethical, and operational aspects is crucial. Here are key steps employers should consider: Immediate Response Confidentiality: Maintain...

August 2024 Newsletter

by Kelly Marsden | Aug 22, 2024 | Monthly Newsletter

Sexual harassment: key points from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) draft updated technical guidance A new proactive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment will be in force from 26 October 2024. In preparation, the Equality and Human Rights...

July 2024 Newsletter

by Kelly Marsden | Jul 15, 2024 | Monthly Newsletter

General Election 2024: what does the election result mean for employment law? The results of this year’s general election are in and it’s a Labour win with a significant majority. Below, we summarise the main pledges made by Labour from its manifesto. It has committed...

How Strategic HR Drives Success for Small and Medium Enterprises

by Kelly Marsden | Jun 4, 2024 | HR Insights

Strategic HR refers to the proactive management of employees, aligning HR practices and policies with the overall business strategy to achieve organisational goals. This approach goes beyond traditional HR tasks like hiring and payroll, integrating HR with the...

Sickness Absence Management for a Healthy and Productive Workplace

by Kelly Marsden | May 15, 2024 | HR Insights

Managing Sickness Absence – our top 5 tips   In this month’s HR Insight, we take a closer look at sickness absence. This can often feel like a grey area for many employers as there are a number of areas in Employment Law that can catch you out. Here we explore 5...