HR Insights

Breaking the Silence: How Employers Can Truly Support Deaf Employees Workplace inclusivity is not just about compliance—it is about creating...

Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) in Line with UK Employment Law Subject Access Requests (SARs) are a fundamental part of UK data protection...

In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace management, handling suspensions and investigations effectively is critical to maintaining trust,...

Selecting the right type of contract for your workforce isn’t just a legal necessity—it’s a cornerstone of effective people management. The contract...

Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28 February 2025, and will end on the evening of Sunday 30 March 2025, with the exact...

In today’s dynamic business environment, organisations must adapt to remain competitive. This sometimes necessitates restructuring, which can lead...

Could Salary Sacrifice Be the Answer to Rising NI Costs for UK Employers? As UK employers face increasing National Insurance (NI) costs, salary...

This week sees the annual World Menopause Day take place on 18 October. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has taken this...

If an employee is charged with a criminal offence, it presents a complex challenge for employers. Balancing the legal, ethical, and operational...

Strategic HR refers to the proactive management of employees, aligning HR practices and policies with the overall business strategy to achieve...

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...

How robust is the right to disconnect? CIPD recently reported that a new law has been passed in Australia which will give employees the power to...

Employee absenteeism can significantly impact business productivity, affecting morale, increasing costs, and...

Every business, no matter the size or industry, relies on a strong and well-managed workforce. However, ensuring compliance with employment laws,...

The four-day working week: is it right for your business? Working a four-day week: does it mean “less value for money” or is it the answer to...

Can an Employer suspend an employee, pending an investigation? The simple answer is yes, you can suspend an employee pending an investigation, but...

Any successful business or project requires a great plan and talented, hardworking people to make it happen. But workplace productivity, the...

Promoting and delivering EDI in the workplace is essential. It’s about creating working environments and cultures where every individual can feel...

Day One Flex is coming – here’s what you need to know The UK Government announced in December 2022 that millions of workers will be able to request...

Can I alter the terms of my employees’ contracts of employment? All employees are entitled to a written statement of terms from day one of their...

Employee absence and lateness can be a costly business. Whether you have one or more members of staff on short-term or long-term leave or always...

The law protects employees from discrimination in the workplace in parts 5 - 18 of the Equality Act 2010. They are protected from being treated...

An employee assistance program (EAP) is a work-site program designed to assist employees with personal and work-related issues. EAPs are often...