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COVID-19 – Schooling, Education and Business
This morning (20th March 2020), the Government announced further guidance on school closures, how they will be managed and [...]
COVID-19 – Business Support and Government Guidelines
Business Support: On 17th March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer outlined a raft of temporary business support measures [...]
Managing a downturn in your business
In light of the latest government advice on “social distancing” we are increasingly being asked what employers can do [...]
COVID-19 and Managing Absence from Work
As of 16th March, the Government’s guideline is for individuals to self isolate if they have a new continuous [...]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Statutory Sick Pay
Following the government’s recent pledge that Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will be payable from day one for employees suffering [...]
What does HR support cost?
What does HR support cost? As you might expect, the answer to this is not straightforward and will depend [...]
People Manager or Bully?
It’s surprising how often we see managers being accused of bullying when trying to manage employee performance. There really should be no confusion between the two activities.
£17k Unfair dismissal award after employer used blackmail tactics to get restrictive covenant signed
Financial advisor wins £17,199 unfair dismissal award after being “blackmailed” to sign a restrictive covenant agreement.
Forecast40 for Laura Crane
To mark the landmark year that Laura Crane would have celebrated her 40th Birthday we have partnered with the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust to create a prediction challenge.
Emma Watson supports sexual harassment at work legal advice line
Harry Potter star Emma Watson announces the launch a free legal helpline for women suffering sexual harassment at work.
Landmark ruling by Supreme Court gives employers more freedom with restrictive covenants
The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling overturns an earlier Appeal Court verdict relating to a clause in a restrictive covenant.
Complete failure at investigation stage leads to unfair dismissal award
An employment tribunal has recently made an award of £17,339 for unfair dismissal to a supervisor who sent inappropriate message to 17 year old female colleague.
The hidden cost of Employment Tribunals
Employment Tribunals often a result of a catastrophic break down in trust, communication and understanding between employer and employee – and they are very stressful for all concerned.
Avoiding an HR hangover after the Christmas party
The tradition of the “Christmas party” is a chance for you to thank your staff for all their hard work. However, with spirits running high, you may find yourselves managing Christmas Party HR issues, well into the New Year.
Examiner Business Awards 2018
We were proud to sponsor the Employee of the Year category at the recent Examiner Business Awards event.
Phew it’s Scorcher!! Can we go home now??
We often hear it said that there’s no better place to live and work than the UK when the weather is nice. But, that doesn’t stop many of us asking – is it too hot for work?
Never a Dull Moment
We love the varied nature of our job because every day is different and every situation is unique because it will refer to a particular business.
Are your HR procedures ready for the Beast from the East?
As temperatures plummet, UK businesses are set to be disrupted by snow and icy weather conditions. So how do you manage the inevitable late arrivals, absence and transport delays?
Examiner Business Awards 2017
We were proud to sponsor the Employee of the Year category at the 2017 awards.
Business of the Month
The award is testament to the hard work of our team and the level of support and service that we strive to deliver for clients to make their businesses more effective and profitable.