Are you up to speed on the changes to the National Living and National Minimum Wage coming in April 2024?
The Government has recently accepted the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission and announced the rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) which will come into force from April 2024.
Bryan Sanderson, chair…
Important holiday pay update
There are important upcoming changes in the holiday entitlement landscape, specifically affecting part-year and irregular hours workers.
This will be relevant to you if you have workers who work varying hours or part of the year only. This…
Psychological safety: Insights from Squid Game: The Challenge
Squid Game: The Challenge allows us to reflect on human nature and think about what employers can do to create workplaces that unite and flourish, rather than divide.
Is Squid Game: The Challenge a psychologically safe environment? Definitely…
Accidental managers and the risk they pose to your business
We're not talking here about managers who get their arm stuck in a revolving door or electrocute themselves trying to fix the photocopier, although that could make for an interesting article. We're talking about those managers who get promoted…
What can employers do to mitigate the risk of maternity discrimination?
Recent tribunal cases have highlighted that employers must remain vigilant in keeping up to date with their policies and practices to continue to promote equality for women throughout their employment.
Understanding maternity discrimination
Maternity…
Men’s health in the workplace: nurturing a culture of well-being
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of men's health issues, supported by annual initiatives such as Movember and Men's Health week. This year sees the Movember movement celebrating its 23rd year - a phenomenal achievement -…
The Menopause at work – World Menopause Day 2023
World Menopause Day is observed annually on October 18th. For HR professionals, it's an opportunity to reflect on the work being done within their own organisations on this issue and a chance to foster inclusive workplaces by addressing the…
Russell Brand – what would you do if he was your employee?
Imagine a situation where an employee of yours is accused of serious sexual offences outside of work that doesn't involve any work colleagues.
At first glance, a default approach might be to say that what happens outside of work is a private…
Navigating the surge in workplace conflict and strategies for effective resolution
The modern workplace has witnessed a noticeable increase in conflicts in recent years. This phenomenon has not only strained relationships among employees, but has also incurred significant financial costs for organisations.
This article…