Should Menopause be a ‘protected characteristic’ under The Equality Act 2010?

You may have seen some debate in the news about whether Menopause should be considered a disability. In this article, we provide a summary of the guidance that started the recent debate, consider the pros and cons of this approach and look…
Stress awareness - how can managers support employees?

Stress awareness – how can managers support employees?

April is stress awareness month and this year's theme is 'little by little', which aims to highlight the impact of small positive actions on overall wellbeing. We consider the impact stress can have, how to be alert to it and what managers…
Changes to flexible working coming in April 2024 - what employers need to know

Changes to flexible working coming in April 2024 – what employers need to know

On 6 April 2024, the widely discussed changes to flexible working will come into force, when the Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 take effect. Here's what those changes are, what they mean for employers and what needs to be considered…
Family leave changes coming in April 2024 - what employers need to know

Family leave changes coming in April 2024 – what employers need to know

A number of changes to family leave come into force on 6 April 2024 - introduction of Carer's leave and changes to existing legislation on paternity leave and pregnancy and maternity rights. We take a brief look at those changes, highlighting…
Blue Monday

Blue Monday – Employee wellbeing throughout the year

Blue Monday is a term coined by psychologist, Dr Cliff Arnall, in 2004. It refers to the third Monday of January which took place earlier this month on 15 January. While this date has now passed, we take a look at how Employers and HR departments…
Empowerment in action: unleashing potential through Executive Coaching

Empowerment in action: unleashing potential through Executive Coaching

It’s a new year and what better time to invest in your people as they plan new year goals and achievements? Why invest in Executive Coaching? In the ever-evolving landscape for organisations, the need for exceptional leadership has…
Conflict resolution - the value of mediation and early intervention

Conflict resolution – the value of mediation and early intervention

At the start of this new year, I have been reflecting on mediations that I ran towards the end of last year. One common theme from those taking part was that they wished they had been offered mediation sooner. In some cases, the conflict…
Andrew Miles and Eliza Weiss join Narrow Quay HR

Narrow Quay HR ends a year of further growth by welcoming Andrew Miles and Eliza Weisse to the team

Welcoming New Talent: Narrow Quay HR celebrates the addition of Andrew Miles and Eliza Weisse to the growing team Andrew Miles joins us from the HE sector where he was an HR Business Partner and member of the senior management team of the…
Navigating the Festive Maze

Avoiding the pitfalls of the annual Christmas party

Navigating the Festive Maze: A Practical Guide to a Successful and Inclusive Office Christmas Party in 2023. We say it every year because we see it every year. The fallout from the Christmas party can lead to a busy time for HR professionals.…

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