The Post Office Horizon scandal saw over 900 sub-postmasters wrongly convicted of theft due to a faulty computing and accounting system called Horizon. Although the scandal has been well publicised since 2000, the recent ITV drama, Mr Bates vs The Post Office exposed the scale of the UK’s most widespread miscarriage of justice and the impact it had on those falsely accused and wrongly convicted. Many lost their jobs, homes, and lifesavings. Marriages broke down, and some families believe the stress led to ongoing health conditions, addiction…
Today is Blue Monday. Coined back in 2005, it's thought to be the most depressing day of the year for many. So, while we make it through one cup of tea at a time, it's also important for businesses to prioritise their employees' wellbeing. We've put together this list of how you can easily support your employees in beating the Monday blues. Here are our eight top suggestions. 1. Initiate kindness When times are tough, it's well reported that small acts of kindness can make…
The whole world is currently talking about menopause which can only be a good thing. Once a topic which was whispered under bated breath, is now fully discussed as the article below explains. We have recently written a brand-new Menopause policy to assist and support our clients to manage Menopause in the workplace more effectively. There is also a Management Guide, Risk Assessment Form and a short Menopause Awareness Training session. So, let’s all talk about Menopause! Menopause. With more and more cases being won in Employment…
Whether your team is growing, someone’s resigned, or you need to cover a period of absence – social media is a great way to find the perfect candidates. In this blog post, we share everything you need to know about using social media as a highly effective tool in your recruitment process. Read on or click the links below to jump ahead to the bits you’re most interested in. What is social media recruitment? Why is using social media for recruitment so effective? Which social…
With the recent BBC news coverage, and investigations, relating to sexual harassment claims made against the former CEO of the US clothing brand Abercrombie and Fitch, we discuss if sexual harassment claims are on the increase within the workplace, and what steps can responsible employers take to reduce possible claims and to effectively manage these. Although the allegations have yet to be proven, it does highlight another claim being made by former employees about sexual harassment incidents whilst at work. MeToo Movement Are sexual harassment…
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has recently written a guide to “Transgender, Non-binary employees in the workplace” and they explain that the “purpose of this guide is to provide advice to help people professionals, employers and managers improve their understanding of issues and support them in delivering transgender and non-binary equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace”. This article intends to highlight some of the key elements of that guide, into a simplified, easy to read format. Creating an all-inclusive policy As…
Hybrid and remote working are now standard practice in many sectors across the UK. So much so that the UK has recently been named the work from home capital of Europe with its employees working an average of 1.5 days at home compared to the international average of 0.9 days. The change to remote working has forced a change in how employee performance is monitored. The common perception that employees are more likely to take adventure of being out of sight of their manager prompts…
The passing of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 marks a significant change in how employers will need to respond to flexible working requests. This act, which has recently received royal assent and is expected to come into effect in 2024, ushers in a new era for requests for things like adjusted work hours, working from home, or compressed workweeks. In this article, we delve into the key changes brought about by the new legislation and outline what employers need to know, so that…
Traditionally, job descriptions haven’t always made for engaging reading. But in the face of talent shortages, HR professionals have been compelled to make these more enticing to stand out from the competition when attracting candidates. Your job ad is a necessary part of the recruitment process. Your advert is usually the first touch point in the hiring journey, so it needs to resonate with the right candidates. When writing a job description there’s a range of considerations to factor in. It needs to convey all…
With over 200 important dates for the remainder of this year and 2024, this calendar aims to highlight important themes around Diversity and Inclusion to help promote awareness of diversity throughout your organisation. Raising awareness can encourage self-learning and personal development, provide accessible information on dates, holidays and events for all employees and support your organisation’s diversity, cultural and quality training objectives. September 2023 World Alzheimer’s Month World Alzheimer's Month is an annual international event, always held in September and run by Alzheimer’s Disease International,…