Office parties and work-related events are a perfect opportunity for socialising, strengthening team connections, and letting off steam. But often these gatherings come with a common ingredient that can either…
Employee Relations
Secret Santa: 3 Ways to Keep Gift-Giving Fun, Without Unwrapping HR Issues
Love it or hate it, Secret Santa is something many workplaces participate in in the lead up to Christmas, as an opportunity for team bonding and a little light-hearted relief.…
Dealing with Winter, and the HR & Legal Issues around Colds, Bad Weather and Annual Leave Requests
Winter has arrived, and we will be digging out coats, scarves and gloves from the deepest depths of our wardrobes. Colds will start spreading around the office, bad weather will…
Mastering Performance Management: 5 Common Barriers and How to Beat Them
Picture this: It’s been a year since Sarah’s last performance review. Sarah sits in her manager’s office, unsure of what to expect. Her manager, swamped with other tasks, skims through…
Checklist: Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Practical steps for HR professionals based on EHRC guidance Despite sexual harassment being unlawful for almost four decades, the #MeToo campaign and subsequent research highlighted that it remains a pervasive…
What Is The Risk of Sexual Harassment in Your Organisation?
On 26th October 2024 employers will be obliged to take ‘reasonable steps’ to protect workers from harassment of a sexual nature (‘sexual harassment’). Guidance from the Equality & Human Rights…
From Mate to Manager: 8 Steps to Help Navigate this Crucial Career Shift
One of the challenges that HR often meets is supporting individuals in their move from ‘mate to manager’. Stepping into a management role is thrilling but transitioning from mate to…
Mental Wellbeing During Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations can be stressful for everyone involved and have a significant impact on mental wellbeing. Anxiety, fear and uncertainty can arise both during and after the investigation. Providing effective…
What if Employees Don’t Feel Safe at Work and Refuse to Attend?
Sometimes, unforeseen events such as pandemics or periods of public disorder create risks that employees perceive as threats to their well-being. Even when the event itself has passed, one or…
Managing Addiction in the Workplace
How can you support employees experiencing addiction in the workplace?