Many organisations include return to work interviews as part of their absence management procedure, requiring employees to meet with their line manager on return from every sickness absence irrespective of…
New data has shown that more than 90% of HR professionals don’t fully understand the implications of forthcoming changes to UK employment law. The changes, being proposed by the Government…
Do you have high levels of short-term absence? Do you struggle to maintain productivity due to staff shortages? In this article we explore why and how a return to work…
As we continue through 2023, employment rates are set to change and employers need to be aware of the upcoming changes and how they could affect their business. The UK…
We begin the month of Ramadan and Muslims worldwide will be observing this holy period by abstaining from eating and drinking between dawn and sunset. Fasting is central to the Islamic…
Over the last few years, other than legislation relating to COVID-19, there has been little development in employment law. However, as we continue through 2023, we are expecting to see…
Employee retention must be a key focus for any business as the UK continues to struggle with a labour and skills shortage. Unfortunately, there will always be some attrition occurring,…
Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has set out his Spring budget, and it addresses the key areas we expected. Crucially, the Chancellor reported that the Office for Budget Responsibility…
2023 is another year in which the UK will see an additional Bank Holiday, this time, in celebration of His Majesty King Charles III Coronation on 8 May. However, because…
We ran our annual SME Business Survey back in November and asked what the most important aspects of Health and Safety over the next 12 months were. Mental health came out…