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…

Recently, we have seen an increase in challenges around employee’s understanding of standards of behaviour and where they apply. So, we spent some time taking a deeper dive…

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…

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…

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…

In June, the Institute of Directors (IoD) launched a public consultation on a proposed voluntary Code of Conduct for directors across all types of corporate entities. This new Code is…

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…

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…

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…

A free template produced by the Vista team to implement a new policy covering caring responsibilities.