Employee Signed Off Work with Stress?
Stress-related sickness absence has become increasingly prevalent in the workplace. Employers face a balancing act between supporting their employees’ wellbeing while minimising the risk of operational disruption and impact on other employees resulting from individuals being signed off work with stress. The following guide examines the rights and responsibilities of employees who are absent due […]
Restructuring & Role Changes: Guide for Employers
Restructuring and role changes occur when an organisation makes adjustments to its structure, workforce or job roles to better meet business needs. Examples include combining roles, changing job responsibilities or removing positions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or adapt to market conditions. Restructuring can, however, be a challenging and unsettling experience for all those involved. […]
Employee Stealing from Work?
Stealing from work refers to any act where an employee takes property, money or resources belonging to their employer without permission. It can range from theft of physical items, such as office supplies or equipment, to more significant actions like embezzlement or misuse of company funds. Even seemingly minor acts, like taking food from a […]
Standard Terms & Conditions of Employment Contracts
Terms and conditions of employment refer to the key details that define the working relationship between an employer and an employee or worker. These terms are typically outlined in a contract of employment or a written statement of employment particulars, which is a legal requirement under the Employment Rights Act 1996. Employers must provide these […]
AI for HR: Risks & Opportunities
AI is set to fundamentally disrupt organisations, creating dynamic, ever-evolving workplaces. In the context of HR, AI presents both advantages and disadvantages, with the potential to reimagine HR roles, functions, strategies and operations. Benefits of AI for HR When it comes to the use of technology in any given context, there are both potential benefits […]
Recruitment Tips for Employers
Given current levels of competition for talent, employers have to ensure their recruitment programmes are optimised to help select and attract the best candidates. But recruiting the right candidate for a vacant position can be a long and frustrating process. This process is also fraught with risk, not only in terms of finding the right […]
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 […]
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 […]