The HR investigation process can appear tricky and complex for employers. We could write plenty about deciding what action needs to be taken when an issue comes to HR’s attention…

There’s a lot of noise right now about the upcoming Employment Rights Bill (ERB) reforms. These changes are set to reshape how organisations handle employee relations, and like it or…

The world of work is changing fast—and so is employment law. With new reforms coming into play across 2025 and 2026, there’s a growing focus on fairness, transparency, and how…

HR professionals – do workplace investigations ever feel messy, time-consuming, and overwhelming for your managers? You’re not alone… but we’re here to help. This summer, we’re bringing our interactive, face-to-face…

When a member of your team goes off sick and the absence becomes prolonged, how to manage the sickness absence can seem unstructured for managers as there aren’t specific ‘trigger…

The theme of International Women’s Day 2025 is Gender Equality. What does this mean to women in the workplace? It might be achieving equality of women in senior roles, that…

Investigating claims of sexual harassment can be particularly complex and sensitive, so appointing a skilled and experienced investigator in these cases can make a huge difference. Often the evidence is…

When organisations want to increase productivity and employee engagement within the workforce, it can be all too easy to reach for the ‘employee engagement survey’ button. As HR professionals we…

Managing conflict in the workplace requires an understanding of the contributory factors and personal impact on each party. Left unresolved, conflict damages long term relationships, lowers morale and threatens productivity.…

The increase in employment tribunal claims could mark the beginning of a new era for employee relations. With this, comes an increased pressure on organisations and HR teams to better…