The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual report for 2023/24, shedding light on the state of workplace safety in the UK. While the figures show some positive trends, they also serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges we face in ensuring the wellbeing of our workforce.
Category Archives: Managing People
Tips for Supporting Employee Wellbeing During the Festive Season
The festive season is all about joy and celebration, but it’s not all tinsel and sparkle for everyone. Many employees feel the squeeze of stress, financial worries and year-end burnout during this time. Want to help your team stay happy and energised? Try these simple tips to keep the holiday spirit alive and thriving.
Company policies on receiving gifts from clients/suppliers
Festive Gifts or Ethical Risks? The holiday season often brings goodwill in the form of gifts from clients or suppliers, which can strengthen relationships but also pose challenges around transparency, fairness, and ethics. Here’s what you need to know to navigate this balance and protect your business.
Is Your Christmas Party Ready for the Worker Protection Act? What Employers Need to Know
As Christmas party season approaches, now’s the time to understand the Worker Protection Act 2023. This new legislation strengthens workplace protections by placing a duty on employers to prevent harassment in any work-related context, including festive gatherings. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your company’s Christmas party is a safe, inclusive event for everyone.
The Use of AI In A CV
The rapid development of AI has seen more inclusion of it in the workplace. The fast paced nature of the current business world lends itself to many useful AI programs and can make business more efficient.
Return to Office
As 2024 nears its end, the push for a return to office work is gaining momentum, bringing with it fresh discussions around culture, productivity, and employee wellbeing.
Holiday Calculations Queries and How They Are Calculated
Understanding entitlements and calculations can often be a minefield for HR teams. Here, we shed some light on the essentials and provide clear answers to get the easiest and most accurate results for your team!
Rare reasons why the most serious misconduct shouldn’t always result in dismissal
“Just because we could, doesn’t mean we should.” A line I’ve trotted out to many a client over the years..
Bad behaviour at the staff party. Ho Ho Ho!
It may not seem like it, but it is the season to be jolly. The trouble is that for employers at least, the Christmas party comes with worries that someone, somewhere….and there’s always one….is going to cause a problem through bad behaviour, spoiling an otherwise enjoyable event.