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…

Promoting Work-Life Balance: International Week of Happiness at Work and National Work Life Week

October sees two awareness campaigns - International Week of Happiness at Work and National Work Life Week - both of which run from 6–10 October. You could be forgiven for glossing over campaigns like these perhaps as you may not feel…

Keeping your team energised and engaged this summer: strategies for senior leaders

With the holiday season in full swing, warmer weather tempting people outdoors, and fewer staff physically present, it's not uncommon to see productivity and motivation wane. But with some thoughtful strategies, it is possible to keep your…

Employment Rights Bill – Government publishes new timetable

On 1 July 2025, the Government published its Employment Rights Bill roadmap, setting out the timeline for implementing the Bill. The Bill, which is now awaiting Royal Assent, is set to make significant changes to the UK employment law landscape. The…

The ban on NDAs and the duty to prevent sexual harassment: a new era of accountability

You will no doubt be aware that employers have a legal duty to create safe, inclusive workplaces free from harassment and discrimination. The introduction of the duty to prevent sexual harassment in October 2024, coupled with the upcoming ban…

Cyber-attacks: what’s the role of HR in preventing attacks?

M&S, Harrods, and Co-op have all recently been victims of cyber-attacks. How can HR help prevent one at your company? A few weeks ago, my wife got a concerned call from her mother. She was not able to buy a rotisserie chicken from M&S.…

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