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.…

Alcohol at work: a wellbeing or discipline issue?

This year's Alcohol Awareness Week (7-13 July 2025) focuses on ‘Alcohol and work’, making it a great opportunity for employers to review their approach. So, how do you balance managing behaviours with providing appropriate support to staff? Why…

‘Banter’ in the workplace: why clear boundaries matter

If recent tribunal cases are anything to go by, the likes of provocative texting and likening a colleague to an unpopular film character still pose a significant challenge for some organisations. Just a bit of fun Banter can be a powerful…

World Environment Day: how can organisations demonstrate their eco-consciousness?

World Environment Day is on 5 June. It is the biggest international day for the environment and has been running since 1973. It acts as a platform to raise awareness globally on key environmental issues. The theme for 2025 is stopping plastic…

Biological sex and the Supreme Court Judgment: what are the practical implications for employers?

The recent decision by the Supreme Court in For Women Scotland confirmed that the definition of 'woman',' man' and 'sex' in the Equality Act 2010 is based on biological sex. Now that this clarification has been provided by the Supreme Court,…

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