Changing workplace culture for employee wellbeing
Workplace wellbeing programmes need to focus on organisational culture instead of ‘perks’, according to new research. Harvard Medical School studied more than 4,000 employees across 20 different work...
View ArticleHow to prevent disability discrimination
The number of disability discrimination claims brought before employment tribunals rose to 6,550 in 2018, a 37% increase on the previous year, according to Ministry of Justice data. The... The post...
View ArticleHow to conduct fair workplace investigations
Whenever there is a possible workplace grievance or disciplinary issue, employers should conduct a fair investigation to establish the facts before acting. Remember, an investigation is not part...
View ArticleMental Health Awareness Week: Managing mental health-related absence
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, the CIPD has revealed that mental ill health is now the number one cause of long-term sickness absence for over one-in-five UK organisations.... The post...
View ArticleMinding the gender pay gap: How to create a more equal workplace
Forty-seven organisations that have failed to report their latest gender pay gap figures have been named by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The regulator has told the... The post...
View ArticleGDPR: One Year On
One year has passed since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018. GDPR was the biggest change to data protection laws across the European... The post GDPR: One Year...
View ArticleEd’s Employment Law Update – 3rd June 2019
Can a victimisation claim under the Equality Act 2010 be brought following from evidence given in employment tribunal proceedings? No, held the EAT in Aston v The Martlet Group. ... The post Ed’s...
View ArticleManaging staff performance: How to develop employees
Nearly half of respondents to a recent survey felt that their place of work does not value employee development. In the report from eLearning and training providers Instructure, 44%... The post...
View ArticleIntegrating employees into your workplace culture
Employees are more productive when they feel they fit in with their employer’s workplace culture. When an employee feels valued and trusted, they are more likely to feel engaged... The post...
View ArticleHow to support older employees: Preventing age discrimination at work
New research from Totaljobs has revealed that many workers aged over 50 are being deprived of career opportunities. In the survey, conducted in partnership with recruitment firm Robert Walters,......
View ArticleWhat is effective workplace communication?
Good management involves communicating with people from various areas of your organisation. Doing it well means adapting your approach based on who you’re speaking with, and what you want to... The...
View ArticleSummer HR advice for employers
Although it’s been hit and miss so far, apparently warmer weather is on the way for most of the UK! This time of year can present its own challenges... The post Summer HR advice for employers...
View ArticleEd’s Employment Law Update – 8th July 2018
Is it misconduct for an employee to make a covert recording at work? Yes, except in the most pressing of circumstances, held the EAT in Phoenix House v Stockman.... The post Ed’s Employment Law...
View ArticleWhat the IR35 rule changes could mean for your organisation
Businesses must prepare for upcoming changes to the off-payroll working rules. Coming in April 2020, private-sector firms using personal service company (PSC) contractors will take legal responsibility...
View ArticleThe benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a commitment made by an organisation to carry out their business in an ethical way. It generally involves taking responsibility for the social, economic and......
View ArticleWhy do you need a grievance process?
The main purpose of a structured grievance process is to keep the workplace fair. For example, if you were to listen to the grievance of Employee A, allow them... The post Why do you need a grievance...
View ArticleThe importance of equality and diversity training
A former Sainsbury’s employee has won £9,585 in damages after the retailer was found to have failed to prevent a colleague making unwanted sexual comments about her. The employment... The post The...
View ArticleAre annual performance reviews obsolete?
An Australian tech company is overhauling its performance review system in order to broaden its definition of success in the workplace. Atlassian believes the traditional annual appraisal only...
View ArticleEmployee engagement: Are your employees being heard?
Introverted employees believe they are being ignored by their employer, according to new research from a customer and employee feedback firm. Out of 1,000 UK workers surveyed by... The post...
View ArticleMigraine Awareness Week – how employers can help
This week is Migraine Awareness Week – a yearly campaign designed to raise public knowledge of the condition. The Migraine Trust states that the aim of the week is... The post Migraine Awareness Week...
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