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…

Managing collective consultations 

Collective consultations will be familiar territory for many employers, whether they are seeking to make distinct changes to terms and conditions or are looking to implement wider scale structural changes. We don't have to look too far to…

What is the ‘Great Detachment’ and what can employers do about it?

Workers are increasingly viewing their jobs as purely transactional, resulting in a growing risk of disengagement and limited discretionary effort. With low engagement estimated to cost the UK £257 billion annually, the 'Great Detachment'…

Embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – why it is important for employers

The recent pushback against Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) with the advent of a new administration in America has placed EDI front and centre in recent headlines but not necessarily for the right reasons. Look beneath the negative…
Back to the office

‘Back to the office’ – striking the balance between business needs and employee expectations in 2025

The return-to-office debate continues to dominate conversations, as organisations seek to balance operational goals with the evolving expectations of their workforce. While many business leaders are advocating for greater office attendance…

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