NEW HR LEGISLATION: Bereavement Leave from April 2027 The Government has confirmed new statutory bereavement leave rights, including specific provisions for pregnancy loss, which are due to come...
New legislation is changing employee relations (and what SMEs should do next) The Employment Rights Act 2025 is one of the most significant updates to UK employment law in a generation. Several...
World Menopause Day: a workplace conversation worth having World Menopause Day is a helpful reminder for employers to talk openly about menopause at work not as a “personal issue” that employees...
A costly reminder for UK employers: reasonable adjustments must be real, not performative A recent Employment Tribunal decision is a stark reminder that disability discrimination risks aren’t...
Why Workplace Wellbeing Can’t Wait More than ever, employees are trying to carry on working when they’re unwell physically, mentally, or both. Recent polling suggests 56% of workers have delayed...
UK Workplace Burnout & Return Support Guide The UK workplace is experiencing a hidden retention crisis. While the "low-hire, low-fire" market has kept employee turnover artificially low, it...
The Rising Tide of Workplace Sickness Absence UK businesses are facing a troubling development: sickness absence rates have jumped by 55% since 2019*, according to a recent People HR report. This...
Sexual harassment prevention: why SMEs should review policies, training and risk assessments now The UK’s framework for preventing workplace harassment is continuing to evolve. Since 26th October...
Promoting Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Supporting Employees’ Unique Strengths Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just about policies, it’s about making sure people can do their best work...
What is company culture and why does it matter more than ever? Company culture is simply “how things really work around here.” It’s the shared behaviours, expectations, and unwritten rules people...