
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…

The Employment Rights Act: time to get ready!
After more than a year of discussion and anticipation, the Employment Rights Bill has officially become law, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. The Act marks a significant shift in employment law, introducing the biggest changes in…

Supporting staff who are struggling at Christmas
Whilst Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year, it’s important that employers recognise that it can also bring challenges for some team members for a variety of reasons. Over the 2022 festive period, Samaritans responded to over…

How can employers tackle the growing issue of sickness absence?
Did you catch the 'Keep Britain Working' Review by former John Lewis CEO, Sir Charlie Mayfield in the news lately? The independent review, commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions highlights the alarming rise in sickness-related…

The traitors at work: Building trust and navigating workplace deception
Inspired by the intrigue and drama of the popular show 'The Traitors', this article explores the dynamics of trust, deception, and collaboration within the workplace. HR professionals play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of trust and…

How Narrow Quay HR can support Healthcare Providers
Narrow Quay HR: Tailored HR support for healthcare providers, including pragmatic and cost-effective advice on employment matters, contract and policy review, training, workplace mediation, leadership development, and more.
Healthcare Providers…

Employment Rights Bill – Getting ready for the changes
The last few months have seen much back and forth between the House of Lords and House of Commons regarding the long awaited Employment Rights Bill. It is expected that the House of Lords will consider the latest draft of the Bill on 28 October…
