Nurturing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Neurodiversity in the workplace refers to recognising and embracing the natural variation in human brain function, with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and other neurological differences embraced as unique ways of thinking, processing information and problem-solving that can bring valuable strengths to an organisation. Creativity, innovation, outside-the-box thinking, problem-solving skills, unique perspectives and […]
Global Mobility for Competitive Advantage
International workforce mobility remains a major focus for organisations seeking to maintain a competitive edge. Businesses with global operations must balance the need to move talent across borders with the growing challenges of immigration compliance, rising costs, and shifting workforce expectations. One of the key considerations for employers is managing the expense of international assignments, […]
Legal Working Temperature: Minimum & Maximum Limits 2026
Ensuring the health and safety of your staff forms an important part of your duties as an employer, including taking steps to ensure a workplace that is neither too hot nor too cold. In this guide, we examine the rules on minimum and maximum workplace temperatures, providing employers with practical advice on the provision of […]
Employee Liability Information & TUPE
Employee liability information is a fundamental part of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, known as TUPE. It requires the outgoing employer to provide the incoming employer with key details about the employees who are transferring as part of a business or service transfer. The information must include names, ages, employment terms, pay […]
TUPE Measures: A Guide for Employers
Employees who are transferring to a new employer under the TUPE provisions are afforded certain protections by law. Whether you are the ‘incoming’ or ‘outgoing’ employer, falling foul of your obligations can be avoided through careful planning. TUPE measures refer to the changes proposed by an employer during a business transfer under the Transfer of […]
How Long After Redundancy Can You Rehire in the UK?
What if your organisation’s needs or circumstances change after making redundancies? You may want to recruit for a role that had previously been made redundant, or you may look to rehire someone who you had already let go through redundancy. Are you allowed to replace a redundant position? In this guide, we explain the key […]
Employee Not Working Notice Period?
When an employee refuses to work their notice period on resignation, this can cause operational issues for their employer. Even when this does not leave the employer’s business short-staffed or without anyone to hand over to that person’s replacement, it is still important for an employer to understand the implications of any refusal to work […]
Open Hiring: Pros & Cons for Recruitment
Open hiring, or open recruitment as it is also commonly known, is the practice of hiring on a first-to apply basis. In this guide for employers, we discuss what open hiring is and how it works in practice. We also examine the pros and cons of open hiring, the key legal risks for employers when […]
Employers’ Duty of Care for Stress: Key Responsibilities
Employers are under a legal duty to assess the risk of workplace stress for their workers and to take appropriate action to ensure their wellbeing. In addition to meeting the duty of care, employers should be concerned with the wider implications of work-related stress. Stress can significantly impact a business and its workforce, affecting absence, performance and […]
Dealing with a Malicious Grievance
Being on the receiving end of a complaint at work can be an extremely stressful and worrying time, especially where the grievance raised is vexatious, malicious and deliberately intended to make life difficult for you. Below we look at how to deal with a malicious grievance at work, either as an employer or senior employee, […]