Workplace Conflict

Dean of Oxford College Agrees to Step Down After Three-Year Legal Battle

Christ Church College in Oxford has just settled a matter that has run for three and a half years to get its Dean, Very Reverend Martyn Percy, to leave his post. This case highlights the risks of not dealing promptly with workplace disputes. 'Immoral'…
IR35

IR35 Back in the News Thanks to Adrian Chiles

TV presenter Adrian Chiles' recent victory over HMRC in IR35 case has highlighted the complexity of the IR35 rules in the UK.  Since last April private and voluntary sector businesses with an annual turnover of over £10.2 million,…
HR for line managers

24 March 2022 – NQHR – Essential HR for Line Managers

Date: 24 March 2022 Time: 9.00am - 12.30pm Event Type: In-person Cost: £125.00 + VAT Register Now The session will cover: handling disciplinary issues fairly and conducting a formal disciplinaryidentifying and managing…
New Po Box

Introducing Our New PO Box

From 17 January, we have introduced a new PO Box for all Narrow Quay HR postal correspondence. Please use our centralised PO Box: Narrow Quay HR PO Box 3501 Bristol BS2 2FL For any other enquiries, please contact our team…
Fire and Rehire

Fire and Rehire, A Last Resort

With 'fire and rehire' becoming an increasingly used practice for employers, we reflect on the risks of this approach and why it should be a last resort. What Is 'Fire and Rehire'? There are many instances when you might need to change…
Is Hybrid Working the New Normal?

Is Hybrid Working the New Normal?

A study published by ACAS last year shows that over half of employers in Great Britain expect an increase in demand for flexible working from employees after the coronavirus pandemic. Hybrid working is a type of flexible working where an…
Job Advert Wording

Job Adverts – Why Does Wording Matter?

Could certain words in your job adverts be preventing people from applying for your vacancy? We consider what to look out for when writing a job advert to ensure you're attracting a wide and diverse range of applicants. Considering Word…
Investigations

Workplace Investigations – What Can You Learn from the Downing Street Parties?

Recent investigations into 'gatherings' at Downing Street are being undertaken by Sue Gray, who also investigated claims of a staff party at No. 10 on 18 December 2020, when London was subject to severe restrictions. Her senior colleague,…
NQHR Club - GDPR - What You Need to Know

9 February 2022 – NQHR Club – GDPR – What You Need to Know

Date: 9 February 2022 Time: 9.00-10.00am Cost: Free Register Now Tune in to our free virtual HR club webinar – GDPR – What you need to know We would like to invite you to our next HR Club, for which we have invited a guest…

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