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Dignity at Work
Six-month unfair dismissal protection: What employers need to know
One of the most talked-about proposals in the Employment Rights Bill was to give employees the right to claim unfair dismissal from day one. While many expected this change to pass easily, last week, the proposal was withdrawn. However, employers still face significant changes that require attention and should be aware of what’s coming.
Duty to prevent sexual harassment | One year on, many employers still unprepared
Nearly a year since the Worker Protection Act 2024 came into effect, new research from our sister company WorkNest highlights that many organisations are still not fully meeting their legal duty to prevent sexual harassment at work.
Supporting neurodivergent volunteers: How to get it right
Volunteers bring significant value - to themselves, and to the organisations they contribute to. For neurodivergent individuals the benefits can be especially powerful: building skills, confidence, belonging and social connection.
The story of Tom Boyd recently captured the nation’s attention. Beyond the human-interest angle, Tom’s experience raises critical lessons for organisations about compliance, volunteer management, and training.
Are NDAs still legal? The new rules employers must know
If your organisation uses non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements or employment contracts, read on.
New proposals could soon make it unlawful for employers to use NDAs to stop employees speaking out about harassment or discrimination at work.
In a post-#MeToo world, the UK government is moving to render certain NDAs unenforceable. Proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) would, if passed, give stronger protection to anyone who has experienced – or witnessed – workplace harassment or discrimination.
Sexual Harassment at Work: More People are Speaking Up but Training Matters More Than Ever
Sexual harassment at work complaints are rising. How can employers design their training to change culture?
Dignity at Work: Do Your Team Know the Behaviour Boundaries?
Recently, we have seen an increase in challenges around employee’s understanding of standards of behaviour and where they apply. So, we spent some time taking a deeper dive…
Bringing ‘outside of work’ issues, inside work: How to make your sexual harassment training stick
Recent research from Sport England has revealed that some 60% of women worry about the risk of sexual harassment whilst out on a run. How can we start to feed this lived experience into our training to make it stick?
The Risk of Wilful Blindness: Why Ignorance Isn’t Always Bliss
Some tools & techniques to help HR teams to tackle Wilful Blindness and achieve a respectful and inclusive culture.
The New Proposed Positive Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment – Where are we now?
The latest updates on the new proposed positive duty to prevent sexual harassment.