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…
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…
Sexual Harassment Allegations in the Workplace
The #MeToo campaign has continued to highlight how endemic and pervasive sexual harassment is in the workplace. This is backed by arecent study by the Trades Union Congress which has…
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…
Make Job Sharing Work
Mrs J McBride had worked for Capita Customer Management Services since 1999 and was a well-respected and long-standing employee. In September 2018 she submitted a statutory flexible working request to…
The Great British Weather & Work
When residing and working in Britain we must come to terms with the fact that we will more than likely face adverse weather conditions throughout the autumn and winter months…
‘Tis the season of The Work Christmas Party’
The Christmas Party season has dawned upon us again and although this is often a great way of boosting staff morale and providing people with the chance to bond in…
The ‘M’ Word
What is the menopause? The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman's oestrogen levels decline. In the…