World Menopause Day – 18th October

by Kelly Marsden | Oct 17, 2024 | HR Insights

This week sees the annual World Menopause Day take place on 18 October. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has taken this opportunity to renew its call for employers to create supportive environments where people feel comfortable discussing...

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...

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...

The Right to Disconnect

by Kelly Marsden | Apr 17, 2024 | HR Insights

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 apply for an order to stop unreasonable out-of-hours contact from their employer, which could lead to a substantial fine if...

The four-day working week

by Kelly Marsden | Nov 14, 2023 | HR Insights

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 improving employee wellbeing, commitment and retention? The debate rumbles on, with valid points being made on both sides. In...