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…

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…

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