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…
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What the 2025 Immigration White Paper means for UK Employers
Following a week of high-profile news stories, the UK Government has unveiled its Immigration White Paper, titled “Restoring Control over the Immigration System”. It sets out significant reforms that will substantially reshape…
Can I Train Witnesses for the Employment Tribunal?
We all know that coaching a witness for an Employment Tribunal is wrong, but can you train witnesses for the Employment Tribunal (ET)? What’s the difference between coaching and training, and where should employers draw the line?
For Women Scotland Ruling: What HR Needs to Know
The UK Supreme Court recently delivered a pivotal judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers, addressing the legal definition of “woman” under the Equality Act 2010. The decision…
How to Prepare your Managers for the Upcoming Employment Rights Bill Changes
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 Feedback Formula: A proactive approach to performance conversations
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…
New Mock Investigation Events Coming to Manchester & Birmingham this Summer
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…
Managing Sickness Absence: Tips for your Managers
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…
What ROI can I expect from Using Insights Discovery® Colour Energies?
If you are investing in people and leadership development using Insights Discovery® Colour Energies this year, you are (or your FD is) probably wondering how much bang you can get…
Gender Equality: 4 Different Approaches to Making a Positive Change in your Organisation
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…
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