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Workplace Solutions: Expert Support for Your Business Challenges
Employment Law

Workplace Solutions: Expert Support for Your Business Challenges

19 December 2024

Every workplace faces challenges. Whether it’s managing staff issues, handling disputes, or keeping up with changing laws, you need practical solutions that work. Common Workplace Challenges and Our Solutions Managing Staff Disputes Arguments between staff members can hurt your business if not handled properly. We help you deal with these situations quickly and fairly, keeping […]

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How to respond to flexible working requests
HR

How to respond to flexible working requests

29 September 2022

Many people enjoyed the flexibility that came with working from home during the pandemic, which may mean that they don’t want to return to the office full time. In a recent YouGov poll of 4,500 adults found that 81% of respondents expected to work from home at least one day a week post-lockdown. 33% expect […]

Are social media policies necessary in the workplace?
HR

Are social media policies necessary in the workplace?

29 September 2022

Social media is a great platform for communicating messages to businesses and clients; you can also deliver important messages to people that matter, it’s all about communication, building relationships and brand awareness. However, because of the power of social media, it is important that you implement policies that control the usage of social media for […]

How to make your workplace more inclusive
HR

How to make your workplace more inclusive

29 September 2022

Inclusivity is a hot topic right now. For companies looking to attract and retain top talent, a diverse and inclusive workplace is vital. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives need to go beyond feel-good, box-checking exercises for HR departments; but they have a marked impact on financial and business success. Despite D&I becoming an increasing priority […]

Snow Days And HR Regulations: Keeping Employees Safe
HR

Snow Days And HR Regulations: Keeping Employees Safe

29 September 2022

With winter fastly approaching, no matter what industry or sector you operate in, it is important to be prepared for the winter weather and the potential impact it may have on your business and your team. Here, we look at Snow Days And HR Regulations: Keeping Employees Safe. Employees must know their rights in challenging […]

Another bank holiday – Employers options
Employment Law

Another bank holiday – Employers options

12 September 2022

We have another bank holiday on 19 September 2022 and employers will be wondering where they stand in terms of allowing employees/workers to take the day off. It is important to note that they do not automatically have the right to take the day off work. Employers need to look at how they approach the […]

Political Opinions and unfair dismissal
Employment Law

Political Opinions and unfair dismissal

22 August 2022

The right to bring claims against an employer for unfair dismissal usually requires an employee to have at least two years of continuous service. There are however some statutory exceptions to this rule as set out in The Employment Rights Act 1996. These exceptions are usually deemed as automatic unfair dismissal.   A person does not […]

What is the UK Start-Up route and who is it aimed at?
Business Immigration

What is the UK Start-Up route and who is it aimed at?

22 August 2022

The UK Start-up route is a business immigration visa aimed at individuals who want to set up a business in the UK for the first time. They don’t need to be a graduate or have secured any initial funding in order to apply for the visa. However, you will need to have an innovative, viable, […]

Can long covid be a disability and what does it mean for employers?
Employment Law

Can long covid be a disability and what does it mean for employers?

22 August 2022

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has defined ‘long Covid’ – or ‘Post-Covid 19 Syndrome’ – as ‘signs and symptoms that develop during or after an infection consistent with Covid-19, which continue for more than 12 weeks and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. It usually presents with clusters of symptoms, […]

What HR Managers need to know about TOIL
Human Resources

What HR Managers need to know about TOIL

27 July 2022

TOIL – Time Off In Lieu – is a term used in the United Kingdom (UK) to describe a type of paid leave that employees can take instead of overtime. The time off in lieu meaning comes from the French phrase ‘in lieu’ which means instead of. While it can be a strange phrase to […]

What is fire and rehire
Employment Law

What is fire and rehire

20 July 2022

Dismissal and re-engagement, commonly known as ‘fire and rehire’, is a practice employers adopt when making changes to terms and conditions of employment. Employees who refuse to agree to proposed new terms are dismissed and re-engaged on different, often less generous, terms. The term hit the headlines back in March of this year when P&O […]

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