Employee Assistance Programme: HR Guide
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a workplace initiative designed to support employees with personal or professional issues that may impact their wellbeing, productivity or performance. Typically funded by the employer, EAPs provide confidential services such as counselling, mental health support, legal advice and financial guidance. The programmes can be delivered via telephone, online resources […]
UKVCAS: UK Visa and Citizenship Application Guide
UKVCAS stands for ‘UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services’. It’s the system for processing immigration applications made from within the UK for further leave to remain, including all extension applications, and any switching between visas, as well as applications for both settlement and citizenship. Under UKVCAS, you will attend a single appointment to have your […]
Staff Turnover UK 2026: How to Calculate & Improve
Staff turnover refers to the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced. It includes voluntary resignations, retirements, dismissals or redundancies. While some turnover is natural, high staff turnover can be costly and disruptive for UK employers. Given current talent and skills shortages across all areas of the economy, it has become business-critical […]
Favouritism in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
Favouritism in the workplace, or being perceived to be treating some staff more favourably than others without good reason, can create tensions and expose employers to legal claims. Favouritism in the workplace can happen when an individual, usually someone in a more senior position, treats one employee more favourably than another for reasons that are […]
Dogs in the Workplace: Benefits, Risks & Policies
Dogs may make the workplace more friendly and enjoyable, enhancing employee morale, increasing productivity and strengthening relationships, but they can also be disruptive and may potentially cause damage or injury. If you choose to develop a dog-friendly workplace, you must establish clear standards and be open and honest about expectations and restrictions. If your company […]
How to Spot a Fake Sick Note
An important aspect of an organisation’s absence management programme will be identifying and dealing with suspected fraudulent sickness absence and non-genuine sickness claims (‘pulling sickies’) or exaggerating symptoms or a condition to justify more time off work. For managers and HR, this means being alert to signs of potential issues, such as being given a […]
Job Offer Letter UK 2026: What to Include, Examples & Tips
A job offer letter is used when an employer would like to offer a candidate a position with their organisation. Having been through what is often likely to be a lengthy recruitment process, sifting through applications and shortlisting applicants for interview, it can feel like a huge relief to select the successful candidate. However, it […]
Employment Case Law Update February 2025
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Unfair dismissal & age discrimination Korpysa v Impact Recruitment Services Ms Korpysa was employed by Impact Recruitment Services Ltd and placed with Howden Joinery Ltd as a warehouse operative. When Howdens no longer […]
Important 2025 Deadlines for Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Holders
A number of key deadlines impacting individuals holding Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas in the UK are fast-approaching. If affected, you will need to take action in advance of the relevant deadline to safeguard your lawful status in the UK. Key deadlines for Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrants Eligible visa holders have until 5 April […]
Grace Period for eVisas Extended Until 1 June 2025
The UK government has extended the eVisa grace period for those relying on physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and EUSS Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) to prove their UK immigration status. Under the new rules, BRP and BRC holders can continue to use these expired physical documents for travel, employment and identification purposes until 1 June […]