The Church of England (CofE) has been warned about overspending on HR and equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) measures. Report warns...

Responding to the death of an employee requires employers to combine practicality and sensitivity. This summary is relevant for...

One of the main tools used in effective sickness absence management is return-to-work interviews.   A return-to-work interview is a...

Where a tribunal makes an award of compensation for unfair dismissal the award will consist of a basic award and a compensatory award....

If so, our pay-monthly support service is available to you! Q: Any business in Barnsley? A: Yes - any Barnsley business can access our...

Defining 'parental responsibility' for the purpose of ordinary parental leave. To be entitled to take ordinary parental leave, an...

Introducing our pay-monthly, unlimited use, contract free HR and employee relations support service. Contract free there is no...

Most employers allow employees to self-certify their absence for the first seven days of sickness and require a fit note for longer...

Burnout: It ’s common to feel tired after a long day at work or when it is nearly time to go on holiday. Unfortunately, it’s also...

It is not unusual for there to be differences in opinion about what the ideal workplace temperature should be, when summer arrives. The...

What are HR records?   HR records include a wide range of data relating to individuals working in an organisation, for example hours...

The Living Wage Foundation have announced the real Living Wage increase form £12 per hour to £12.60. Are you accredited? If not, why not?...

Employers must allow union representatives as much time off as is reasonable for them to carry out their union duties. When considering...

1. Introduction   An internship is a means of allowing an individual to gain experience in a chosen field. It is not a legally defined...

From October 26th 2024, Employers have a new legal obligation to protect workers from sexual harassment. The Worker Protection Act (2024)...

We are privileged to support a number of professional and elite sport clubs. Football, cricket, rugby league, athletics, cycling, and...

An employer can use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the recruitment process (for example, CV screening or automated video...

‘Protected conversations’ were introduced in July 2013. A ‘protected conversation’ allows an employer to have a conversation with an...

The default retirement age was removed in April 2011. As a result, there are no provisions in UK law specifically permitting an Employer...

Are you a national governing body with a staff team based remotely across the UK? We help keep you connected through effective HR and...