Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace
Christmas is a time when many of us enjoy socialising with our friends and work colleagues. There are some instances, however where drugs and alcohol may be involved, and it is important to have clear policies in place which are communicated to your employees. Drug and alcohol abuse should never be tolerated in the workplace […]
Managing Part Time Workers
A part-time worker is a person “paid wholly or in part by reference to the time he or she works” and who is “not identifiable as a full time worker”. So a part-timer is any worker who is contracted for fewer hours than would normally be regarded as full-time for that employment. Protection afforded to […]
EU Reform and Revocation Bill – What’s Changed?
In our last update, we said that the Bill was about to have its second reading as part of the parliamentary process. This second debate took place on 8 November and on 21 November, Opposition parties tabled amendments to the Bill for it to be further debated in the House of Commons on 22 November. […]
2022 SME Business Survey – It’s time to have your say!
What are your predictions for 2023 and how do you see the next year going for your business? Would you like to explore the key trends and challenges that SMEs are likely to experience over the coming 12 months? Our SME Business Survey is back, and this time it is set to be better than […]
2023 – Planning for the year ahead
Following the pandemic, we have seen an increase in Trade Union membership and we expect this to continue given the cost of living crisis and the threat of a global recession. It is understood that in the latest released figures, that 40% of trade union members work in the
Planning for the year ahead (2023)
As we enter 2023, planning for the year ahead has never been more important. The UK’s employment climate remains volatile due to several significant domestic and global influences. These include the rebuilding after the pandemic, a change in Government, the war in Ukraine, a cost-of-living crisis, a recession as well as potential new employment legislation. […]
‘Tis the season for gifting
Christmas is almost upon us and naturally, this means that we are entering the season for gifts and festivities. From time to time, suppliers or customers/clients may invite your employees for a drink or a meal, drop off gifts to thank you for using their services or providing a good service to them, invite them […]
Language Barriers at Work
Employing people from different backgrounds and with different experiences can help to achieve a more diverse workforce. Individual differences, including languages, if managed correctly, can contribute to business success by bringing fresh ideas, more creativity, and a broader perspective. By reflecting the local population, or your existing and potential customer base, you may be able […]
12 tips for managing people during the World Cup
The World Cup has officially begun in Qatar and lasts for almost a month. Both Wales and England will be taking part and with football being the national sport of England, and Wales qualifying for the first time since 1958, it comes as no surprise, that there will be many people keen on following the […]
What factors influence your pay?
The cost of living is rising and many people are facing financial difficulties. Tax increases and energy prices are the main culprits causing the majority of people feeling much worse off after payday. Financial struggles can cause many employees to ask for increased pay or even look for employment elsewhere, posing a real problem to […]
What does the Autumn Budget mean for Employers?
We now have further clarity on the Government’s fiscal policy going into 2023 which will now enable businesses to finalise their 2023/24 budgets. The Chancellor of the Exchequer set out in the Autumn budget the following changes regarding business and managing people: The National Living Wage, which is in place for all workers over 23 […]
Do you allow overseas working?
It is fair to say that following the pandemic, the world of work has changed significantly. One major change is the ability, in some instances, for a job to be performed from any location, even overseas. Not surprisingly therefore, nearly 3 in 5 employees plan to work abroad, according to a report in People Management […]
Building a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion is about recognising that we all have many great things in common but at the same time, we also have many great differences that set us apart from each other. In the world of work, everybody should have the right to equal access to employment, equal pay and access to training and […]
Retained EU Law Reform Bill: Latest Update
Last month we created a dedicated content hub for all of the updates regarding the Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill. The Bill had its second reading as part of the parliamentary process on 25 October 2022 and is now subject to the Committee Stage. The Commitee Stage It is at this stage where […]
Working with Trade Unions
Following the pandemic, we have seen an increase in Trade Union membership and we expect this to continue given the cost of living crisis and the threat of a global recession. It is understood that in the latest released figures, that 40% of trade union members work in the
Additional May Bank Holiday Announced for UK
The Government has announced that there is to be an additional bank holiday on Monday 8 May 2023 in honour of His Majesty King Charles III Coronation, which is taking place on Saturday 6 May. The Prime Minister has confirmed that it will take place across the UK with the aim of providing families and […]
Employee salaries failing to keep up with inflation levels
The third quarter of 2022 has been hugely significant to employers, with a great deal of focus on the economic climate and The Cost of Living challenges. Between June and August, the UK saw the strongest growth in employee salaries since before the pandemic started, however in real terms (due to rising inflation), the average […]
Menopause health and wellbeing
As Menopause Awareness Month draws to a close, its an important time to highlight that the latest data released by Acas tell us that 33% of employers do not feel well equipped to support an employee going through the menopause and those that do, only 46% feel confident in doing so. A company’s health and […]
How to work with Trade Unions
Following the pandemic, we have seen an increase in Trade Union membership, and we expect this to continue. A good Trade Union can hold a business to account if they are not operating compliantly. How can an employer effectively work with a Trade Union and how do you deal with a request for recognition? These […]
Managing an effective redundancy programme
Redundancy remains a topic that can leave employers not knowing how best to approach it. In this article, we consider what is required at the planning stage of a redundancy programme that is critical for making the process run smoothly, fairly, and most importantly, legally compliant. One of the most important aspects of managing redundancy […]
