Technology Overload
Over the past 18 months, there has been much debate surrounding the use of technology, remote working, employee productivity and burnout. Many employers were forced to adapt and adopt new…
Managing Holiday Requests
The holiday season is fast approaching and with the combination of lockdown fatigue, the release of some restrictions and the recent good bout of weather we have experienced, many of…
Managing Conflict
Wouldn’t it be great if we could work in complete harmony with all our colleagues? Unfortunately, we cannot always expect to get along with everyone we work with. When we…
Workplace Wellbeing
Over the past 12 months, employee wellbeing has become one of the most important topics for employers and HR practitioners. Covid-19 has meant that employers must seriously consider how to…
Goodbye to 2020
2020 has been one of the most challenging and turbulent years for us all. Every aspect of our lives both professionally and personally has altered in some way. The pandemic…
Agile Working
The work environment is changing rapidly, providing new challenges and opportunities for businesses throughout the UK and beyond. The global pandemic has encouraged a shift in working patterns and seen…
Creative ways to improve employee well being whilst working from home.
The impact of COVID-19 has forced companies to switch to remote working very quickly. The transition to home working has gone reasonably well across varying industries, especially when you consider…
Can I run a Disciplinary or Grievance meeting remotely?
One of the many challenges that employers are facing currently is the management of disciplinary and grievance hearings when these can’t be conducted face to face. ACAS have issued up…
Returning to Work
As the lockdown measures begin to ease somewhat across the globe, including the UK, managing the return to work for some, if not all Employees is a big issue that…
Covid-19 Guidance
We are facing an unprecedented national and global health emergency. Such a scenario is fast-moving and changing daily. As a nation we are learning, adapting and responding to the fluctuating…