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…

Movember – Riding the cobbles.

I recently did a cycling trip to Northern France and Belgium and spent quite a bit of my time riding on the cobbled 'secteurs' which are rough sections of road. Those secteurs are very dear to the hearts of a lot of cycling fans, like me, because…

Disability History Month – Supporting Disabled People in the Workplace

Each year, Disability History Month provides an important opportunity for employers to reflect on how inclusive their workplaces truly are - and how much more can be done to ensure that disabled people can access, thrive, and progress in employment.…

Handling difficult conversations: How line managers can move things forward with kindness and clarity

Difficult conversations are part and parcel of managing people - whether it's enforcing adherence to organisational policies or dealing with poor performance, it's the well-trodden, familiar path for many managers. But not all of them feel…

Navigating neonatal care leave

In our March Spotlight article, we outlined the key updates for employers to be aware of regarding the Neonatal care leave legislation which went live from 1st April 2025. This included an overview of eligibility requirements, and explained…

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