Bethan Arora joins Narrow Quay HR as Associate HR Consultant

We’re delighted to announce the further growth of the Narrow Quay HR team, with Bethan Arora joining as Associate HR Consultant. Bethan brings strong hands-on experience in the education and commercial sectors, supporting the work that Narrow…

Red cards, late starts & lost hours: World Cup workforce survival

It’s that time of year again – the World Cup is upon us, bringing excitement and camaraderie for many, and for employers, a few potential challenges. As the UK embraces its love of big sporting events, organisations can notice a shift in…

Employee volunteering: why it belongs in your people strategy

Employee volunteering has long been tucked neatly under the umbrella of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a “nice to have”, a reputational boost, a way to show the organisation cares. But that framing undersells its real strategic…
stress awareness month

The “QuitTok” effect: a wake-up call for today’s workplace

A growing TikTok trend known as “QuitTok” is giving employees a public platform to announce resignations, document workplace frustrations, and share candid stories about why they have chosen to leave their jobs. While dramatic resignation…

Managing probation periods effectively

Probation periods are a crucial element of the employment lifecycle - they can help identify strengths, address weaknesses, and ultimately determine whether the recruitment decision was successful. But let's be honest, for many organisations…
stress awareness month

4 simple steps to support mental health at work

Mental Health Awareness Week took place earlier in May and it’s the perfect time for organisations to take a closer look at how they’re supporting employee wellbeing. If we're honest, we all know that mental health impacts everything.…

April 2026 changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 – what have I missed?

On 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 introduced sweeping changes to employment law, affecting statutory payments, family leave, union recognition, and more. These changes are designed to enhance employee rights and streamline…

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…

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