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…

Employment Rights Act 2025

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is widely being described as a generational shift in employment law. While the scale of change can feel daunting, the key question for employers is a practical one: what should you actually be doing now to…

Multi-generational workforces: bridging the generation gaps and embracing workplace diversity

Have you ever found yourself in a meeting where the ideas are flying, but you notice that some colleagues are struggling to connect? Maybe it’s the seasoned manager who prefers face-to-face discussions, while the younger team member is more…

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: why apprenticeships matter

As it's National Apprenticeship Week from February 9th to 15th 2026, I wanted to share my own experience of working with apprenticeships, in particular the value they can bring to organisations. Having worked in organisations where I was…

The Employment Rights Act: time to get ready!

After more than a year of discussion and anticipation, the Employment Rights Bill has officially become law, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. The Act marks a significant shift in employment law, introducing the biggest changes in…

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…

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