Conducting fair and robust workplace investigations

A recent decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Chand v EE Ltd [2026] EAT 17 offers a timely reminder of how important a thorough and balanced investigation is when managing disciplinary matters. For many organisations, investigations…

Appeals: why they are important

For a long time, employment lawyers and HR professionals alike have focussed on the question of whether an appeal that was done well could repair the damage from a badly done dismissal. The Employment Appeal Tribunal case for Milrine vs DHL…

Menopause in the workplace: what employers should be doing now

Menopause is becoming an increasingly important workplace issue, especially as more people are working later in life. For many employers, it’s likely that some staff are experiencing menopause or perimenopause, and for certain individuals,…

Neurodiversity at work

A recent case reported by People Management, has highlighted the growing importance of understanding neurodiversity at work. The case concerned an employee with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), commonly associated with ADHD, who was…

Zero hours contracts: using them appropriately and effectively

As part of its Plan to Make Work Pay, the government has pledged to “ban exploitative zero hours contracts” and “end one-sided flexibility”. Employers have become more aware of the precarious nature of zero-hour contracts and the…

Collective consultation: the importance of preparation and communication

When you're managing a consultation, focus is often on the end-game - delivering the proposed change within the timescales. As such, it can be easy to forget how important preparation and communication are to the successful delivery of that…

Employment Rights Act 2025

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is widely being described as a generational shift in employment law. While the scale of change can feel daunting, the key question for employers is a practical one: what should you actually be doing now to…

Multi-generational workforces: bridging the generation gaps and embracing workplace diversity

Have you ever found yourself in a meeting where the ideas are flying, but you notice that some colleagues are struggling to connect? Maybe it’s the seasoned manager who prefers face-to-face discussions, while the younger team member is more…

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: why apprenticeships matter

As it's National Apprenticeship Week from February 9th to 15th 2026, I wanted to share my own experience of working with apprenticeships, in particular the value they can bring to organisations. Having worked in organisations where I was…

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