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,…
PS May 25 - Neorodiversity

Neurodiversity: Five things employers can do to get the best from neurodiverse staff

ACAS recently published an independent report, which raises an important question: what can leaders and managers do to better support their neurodiverse employees; and why is it so crucial for them to take action? Neurodiversity refers to…
New starters Rachel Walker and Claire Parr

New appointments strengthen Narrow Quay HR’s expertise across Charity, Commercial and Education Sectors

We're delighted to announce the arrival of two new HR consultants to the Narrow Quay HR team – each bringing sector-specific insight and a shared passion for delivering practical, people-centred HR support. Rachel Walker joins us as an…
Neonatal care leave

The Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Act 2023 comes into force on 6 April 2025. Are you ready?

There will be a new statutory right to neonatal care leave, and in some cases, pay for parents of premature or seriously ill babies that are born on or after the 6 April 2025. So how are you going to practically implement these changes in your…
stress awareness month

April marks Stress Awareness Month – an ideal time to reflect on the well-being of your employees

Stress is as prevalent as ever in today's workplace, significantly impacting overall productivity, morale, and even the long-term success of the organisation. So, are you doing enough to support your employees? The impact of stress Many…
Updates on the employment rights bill

The Employment Rights Bill and miscarriage leave: keeping up with the latest developments

We continue to see changes to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) with four amendments in just nine days. One such amendment is the inclusion of early pregnancy loss in bereavement rights. Currently, employees who have lost a child under 18…

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