EDI – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

by Kelly Marsden | Mar 13, 2023 | HR Insights

Promoting and delivering EDI in the workplace is essential. It’s about creating working environments and cultures where every individual can feel safe, a sense of belonging and is empowered to achieve their full potential. 2020 was a big, difficult, important year and...

Employment Law Updates 2023

by Kelly Marsden | Feb 1, 2023 | HR Insights

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 flexible working from day one of employment. At present, employees must wait until they’ve been in a job for six months...

Varying Contract Terms and Conditions

by Kelly Marsden | Apr 26, 2022 | HR Insights

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 employment. This should be in the form of a contract and signed by both parties. However, an employee’s current contract of...

Employers Tips for Without Prejudice Conversations

by Kelly Marsden | Sep 24, 2021 | HR Insights

‘Without prejudice’ is a legal principle. It prevents communications between you and your employee being raised as evidence in a later court claim or employment tribunal. If a working relationship between you and an employee is not proving successful, a ‘without...

How to Reduce Employee Absence and Lateness

by admin | Jul 16, 2021 | HR Insights

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 late to work, our guide will help reduce employee absence and lateness. Reduce Absence, Improve Attendance Whilst we look...

What are the Different Types of Discrimination in the Workplace?

by admin | Jun 23, 2021 | HR Insights

The law protects employees from discrimination in the workplace in parts 5 – 18 of the Equality Act 2010. They are protected from being treated differently or unfairly at work because of who they are. An intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment...