Managing collective consultations 

Collective consultations will be familiar territory for many employers, whether they are seeking to make distinct changes to terms and conditions or are looking to implement wider scale structural changes. We don't have to look too far to…

What is the ‘Great Detachment’ and what can employers do about it?

Workers are increasingly viewing their jobs as purely transactional, resulting in a growing risk of disengagement and limited discretionary effort. With low engagement estimated to cost the UK £257 billion annually, the 'Great Detachment'…

Embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – why it is important for employers

The recent pushback against Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) with the advent of a new administration in America has placed EDI front and centre in recent headlines but not necessarily for the right reasons. Look beneath the negative…
Back to the office

‘Back to the office’ – striking the balance between business needs and employee expectations in 2025

The return-to-office debate continues to dominate conversations, as organisations seek to balance operational goals with the evolving expectations of their workforce. While many business leaders are advocating for greater office attendance…
Employment law update

Employment Law – what’s coming up in 2025?

The publication of the Employment Rights Bill last October highlighted significant changes coming to UK employment law. Whilst many of these reforms are not anticipated to take effect until 2026, this article highlights key changes to be aware…
Trauma informed Investigations

How to handle trauma-informed investigations

Investigations by their very nature can be complex undertakings, particularly if you are dealing with matters of a sensitive nature. How do you handle investigations where someone has been traumatised by their experience? Following the recent…

Men’s Health Awareness

I imagine many of you reading this article can't quite believe it's December already. I had a similar experience earlier this month, when Number One Son walked in displaying a moustache that Tom Selleck would have been proud of (early 80's…
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The UK Budget 2024: Implications for Employment Practices

As the dust settles on the UK’s latest Budget announcement, business leaders with workforce responsibilities are examining its impact on their roles and organisations. The Budget, presented amidst challenging economic conditions, brings…
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The New Employment Rights Bill – what it means for employers

The Employment Rights Bill, published on the 10th October 2024, is the flagship proposal by the new Government promising to 'make work pay'. The Bill outlines the most significant and far-reaching changes to employment law for decades. In this…

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