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UK Driving Law Changes In 2022 – What They Mean For Business

UK Driving Law Changes 2022

On January 29th, 2022, several important changes to the Highway Code came into effect. As the employer of the business, it is imperative to start considering how these changes might affect the way you do business. And if you manage employees who drive for work, you have an even greater obligation to make sure they’re […]

FIT NOTE TEMPORARY CHANGES EMPLOYERS GUIDE (COVID19)

Changes in providing proof of sickness and the process of obtaining a fit note letterEMPLOYERS GUIDE (COVID19)

In this article, you will learn about the changes in providing proof of sickness and the process of obtaining a fit note. It will explain how to obtain a fit note letter from their doctor and show it to you. A fit note is a letter from the doctor or medical professional to advise their […]

A step-by-step guide on implementing inclusive hiring practices in 2022

Inclusive hiring practices

Regardless of how many hirings we’ve done in the past, implementing inclusive hiring practices in 2022 can increase your company’s employee retention and productivity. Diversifying your recruiting approach may help your company expand much quicker with a new attitude and can help you create an inclusive working environment. This post will walk you through the […]

Employing staff for the first time – step by step guide

Employing staff for the first time

Learning  how to employ staff for the first time is one of the most important decisions to be made as an employer. If you’re looking to grow your business or manage your workload, employing new members of staff can significantly  improve your business to grow faster. However, the process can be overwhelming to handle in […]

How to Obtain Employee Medical Records Legally

employee medical records

Employee medical records can be essential for employers. Access is these records can be essential when you need to consider dismissing someone for capability reasons. Additionally, if an employee has a disability, one might need access to these records in order to make reasonable adjustments. Medical reports may be provided by occupational health or a […]

Dealing with Workplace Bullying

dealing with workplace bullying

Dealing with workplace bullying is essential to ensure employees feel safe at work. It can manifest in the workplace in many forms. An overly critical boss may single out and belittle employees. Poorly managed staff may bully others by ignoring their ideas. Bullying between adult workers is often a taboo topic. There is a stigma […]

How to Tackle Bribery and Corruption

bribery and corruption

Bribery and corruption within a workplace can have serious legal ramifications for those involved. A recent public case of bribery that has caught much media attention is with Prince Charles’ former aide, MIchael Fawcett. Fawcett’s decision to step down from his role came after accusations of accepting bribery from a royal charity donor. Fawcett promised […]

Estate Agent Wins £180,000 Sex Discrimination Case

Alice Thompson, a London estate agent, recently won £180,000 after her boss refused to let her leave work early to pick her daughter up from nursery. This followed a refused request from Thompson to work part time schedule. This would grant her to finish at 5 o clock, allowing time to pick up her daughter […]

How to support Financial Wellbeing in the Workplace

financial wellbeing

Definition: a sense of security from the feeling you have enough money to meet your needs. It’s also about being in control ofyour day-to-day finances and having the financial freedom to make choices that allow you to enjoy life. Aviva The current pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives from our way of living […]

Tips for the Recruiting Process in 2021

recruiting process

The current pandemic alongside Brexit continues to change how businesses operate in 2021. The Recruiting process must also adapt to these changes. One such change is the implementation of remote working which is now commonplace amongst many businesses. Here are a few other additional factors that employers should consider: The Effects of Redundancy Redundancy will […]