Blog29th Sep 2023How Can You Support Employees in a Cost of Living CrisisA large proportion of people and businesses have been impacted by the ‘cost of living crisis’ which has been extensively covered in the news over recent months. This term refers to the fall in ‘real’ disposable incomes – after tax…By Katie DunnView more
Blog29th Sep 2023The Importance of Workplace InvestigationsWhen possible disciplinary or grievance issues occur in the workplace, employers have a responsibility to find out all they reasonably can about the situation to ensure matters are resolved fairly and effectively. To do this, they should conduct a workplace…By Vicky MadiganView more
Blog21st Sep 2023Is Presenteeism The Silent Productivity Killer?Presenteeism is a key issue within many modern businesses, particularly in the current climate following the coronavirus pandemic. Presenteeism is the act of an employee continuing to work when they should not be working, such as working without breaks or…By Zara MirzaView more
Blog21st Sep 2023How to Effectively Manage an Informal GrievanceWhat is a grievance? If an employee has a concern, problem, or issue at work, they can address this by raising a grievance. Grievances can be raised formally or informally. The most common examples of employee grievances include pay and…By Vicky MadiganView more
Blog13th Sep 2023Right to Work Checks – What you need to knowWhat are right to work checks? As part of the onboarding process right to work checks are a vital part of ensuring businesses are compliant with the law. So, what are right to work checks? They are checks employers carry…View more
Blog1st Sep 2023AI for business and HR-re you moving with the wave?We already know it is important to remain up to date with advances in technology to remain competitive. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of the tech world, in fact it contributed £3.7 billion to the economy in 2022.…View more
Blog31st Aug 2023Musculoskeletal Disorders in the WorkplaceWHAT ARE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS? One of the most prevalent and overlooked health and safety hazards at work are musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) – or in layman’s terms injuries and damage caused to muscles, joints and tendons caused or aggravated by work…By Michelle SneydView more
Blog8th Jun 2023Tips on How to Effectively Manage Whistleblowing DisclosuresMost businesses encourage their employees to raise whistleblowing disclosures directly via their internal whistleblowing reporting channels rather than disclosing the matter directly to a regulator. This has the advantage of enabling the business to consider and address any issues proactively…By Sean McAuleyView more
Blog10th May 2023Update on Calculating Holiday PayWe know that many people are still struggling to get their head around what this means for their business in practice. To support with this challenge, we have reviewed the matter further and have put together the below recommendations. Recap…View more
Blog28th Apr 2023The Importance of The Employee ExperienceAs we move into the fifth month of 2023, the Employee Experience continues to evolve following the upheaval created by Covid-19, which pushed us to adopt remote workforces and adapt to the ever-changing economic factors. There is no doubt that…By Katie DunnView more
Blog23rd Nov 202210 Top Tips on conducting an effective 1:1 meeting1:1 meetings are an essential tool for managing performance of all staff. Line managers must make space to meet on a regular basis with members of staff to confirm expectations and discuss how they and their work are progressing. You…By Niall O’HigginsView more
Blog12th Oct 2022Whistleblowers Aid HMRC’s Fight Against Furlough FraudstersThe COVID-19 furlough scheme was introduced to help millions of people and businesses through the pandemic. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) claim that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has helped to pay the wages of people in 11.7 million jobs and 1.3 million…By Sean McAuleyView more
