Call:0330 053 9345
Email:info@vista-online.co.uk
A one-stop resource-shop for HR professionals and employers. Become a member to access exclusive content and guidance from our employment law team. Free of charge and no strings attached.
It’s Christmas party day at the office. Christmas jumper day – done. Christmas quiz – won. Christmas lunch – devoured. Spirits…
Read more
Recently, we have seen an increase in challenges around employee’s understanding of standards of behaviour and where they apply. So, we…
Read more
At 2023’s CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, Vista’s Head of Learning, Vicky Roberts, shared some insights published by our sister company,…
Read more
The first rule of the grievance outcome letter: provide reasons for any findings, backed up by evidence. It is a common…
Read more
Recent research from Sport England has revealed that some 60% of women worry about the risk of sexual harassment whilst out…
Read moreFilters
What do you already have ‘in your locker’ to demonstrate the ‘reasonable steps’ defences to a sexual harassment claim? And what…
Read more
What’s the difference between ‘reasonable steps’ and ‘all reasonable steps’ when it comes to building a defence to sexual harassment? Join…
Read more
A template Neurodiversity policy for your organisation.
Read more
Recent research from Sport England has revealed that some 60% of women worry about the risk of sexual harassment whilst out…
Read more
At 2023’s CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, Vista’s Head of Learning, Vicky Roberts, shared some insights published by our sister company,…
Read more
A live webinar for HR professionals with two leading industry experts. We’ll be sharing our 3-part technique to help your managers…
Read more
Some tools & techniques to help HR teams to tackle Wilful Blindness and achieve a respectful and inclusive culture.
Read more
Understanding how the employment law framework applies to neurodiversity, and some tips from our experts on how to manage the increase…
Read more
How sexual harassment harms psychological safety (and what to do about it). An interactive webinar with our employment law and training…
Read more
We all bring the unique us to work every day, which means that conflict will be inevitable. How we handle it…
Read more
The latest cases from the employment tribunal and what we can learn from them.
Read more
Here’s a solid basis for your business case, that will do a great job in selling DEI strategy to the top.
Read more
Pilkington UK Ltd v Jones has just made its way through the employment appeal tribunal and is an interesting case that…
Read more
The latest updates on the new proposed positive duty to prevent sexual harassment.
Read more
Suzanne Pipe gives us an overview of new case law surrounding neurodiversity.
Read more
The latest cases from the Employment Tribunal, and what we can learn from them.
Read more
The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Higgs v Farmor’s School provides a helpful guide on the nuances of the manifestation…
Read more
The Fire Brigades Union has just won it's appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The case has a couple of really…
Read more
HR and D&I professionals play a vital role in supporting employee mental health, and creating a workplace where all employees feel…
Read more
Our employment law specialists answer the top questions we're always asked about managing mental health in the workplace.
Read more
Practical guidance and strategies for employers, to help you foster a neuroinclusive culture, even if you work remotely.
Read more
Micro-incivilities are behaviours that reveal negative bias that undermines others and draw attention to differences. They are disrespectful and excluding, whether…
Read more
The answers to some of the questions we are asked about managing mental health at work alongside a formal HR process.
Read more
How to ask respectful questions.
Read more
Vento bands: What are they? What do they mean? And what are the factors that the employment tribunal will be taking…
Read more
A list of the key gender identity terms and their explanations, and a download of the full gender identity terms guide…
Read more
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 has received royal assent, here's what you need to know.
Read more
A free template produced by the Vista team to implement a new policy covering caring responsibilities.
Read more
It is estimated there are around 78 gender pronouns now in use, to promote and contribute to an inclusive workforce we've…
Read more
An extended guide to the key gender identity terms.
Read more
Recently, we have seen an increase in challenges around employee’s understanding of standards of behaviour and where they apply. So, we…
Read more
In 2021 we became the first organisation in the world to be awarded the International ISO standard for Diversity and Inclusion,…
Read more
3 helpful phrases to use when you are having a conversation about mental health. Try these techniques to avoid a conversational…
Read more
We are so excited to be strengthening our learning team with two new employee relations training experts, Sharon Andrew and Sarah…
Read more
The pros and cons of introducing a specific Mental Health Policy in your workplace.
Read more
A free template policy for you to use in your organisation.
Read more
The latest cases from the employment tribunal, and what we can learn from them.
Read more
Here are our tips on how to give your employment contracts a regular health check.
Read more
We look at some of the common stress related questions we are asked by clients, and some practical steps you can…
Read more
A free Wellbeing Action Plan to support conversations around positive mental health and wellbeing at work.
Read more
Gender inclusivity can be a complex area to navigate. This Gender Inclusivity Guide breaks this big topic down into bite-sized chunks.
Read more
The Vista team walk quickfire through the fundamentals of ensuring your Redundancy process is a fair one.
Read more
The latest updates from the employment tribunal.
Read more
The latest update on the high profile case of Harpur Trust v Brazel.
Read more
The latest cases and learnings from the employment tribunal.
Read more
With the upcoming extra Bank Holiday for the Kings Coronation, here's a quick reference guide to how to calculate holiday entitlement.
Read more
Women’s football is in the news again with Reading captain Emma Mukandi criticising the club for failing to support her as…
Read more
16% of the workforce are impacted by fertility issues. Here is an action plan to help you to support fertility in…
Read more
A free template produced by the Vista team to implement a new policy covering fertility at work.
Read more
The latest cases and learnings from the employment tribunal.
Read more
Our team look at the case of University of Dundee v Chakraborty, which highlights the importance of getting investigations right first…
Read more
We look at the latest cases emerging from the employment tribunal.
Read more
Here are some of our favourite resources for HR teams to share with their managers & employees at work.
Read more
Our team review the case of Quinn v Sense Scotland.
Read more
Chris MacNaughton reviews the latest on the case of Kong v Gulf International Bank UK Ltd.
Read more
We round up the latest cases from the employment tribunal.
Read more
Our guidance to the top FAQ's from HR teams regarding the 19th September 2022.
Read more
A webinar designed for HR professionals & delivered by two leading industry experts, Collective Bargaining & Prepping for Strike Action.
Read more
Managing conflict in the workplace requires an understanding of the contributory factors and personal impact on each party. Left unresolved, conflict…
Read more
We’re on the horizon of World Cup season and rather than focussing on the football, we’re looking at how HR professionals…
Read more
How can employees working in a hybrid or remote working environment be managed effectively? Here are some of our hallmarks of…
Read more
A practical and easy to understand guide to opening and closing an investigation meeting successfully.
Read more
Things have been hotting up in the tribunal in July, here's our round up of the latest cases.
Read more
Employers can now use agency workers to backfill striking workers. What does this mean for employers? Here's an overview of what’s…
Read more
The Supreme Court has ruled that part year workers engaged on permanent contracts are entitled to the same holiday entitlement as…
Read more
The latest from the employment tribunal this month.
Read more
Vista is pleased to introduce you to the newest member to our Learning team, Beth Armstrong. Beth joined Vista this month…
Read more
The Government has introduced new Fit Note legislation from the 1st July 2022: here's the detail.
Read more
We’ve compiled a draft disciplinary outcome letter which may look suitable on the surface, but we’ve highlighted some suggested improvements to…
Read more
A draft disciplinary outcome letter which may look suitable on the surface, but we’ve highlighted some suggested improvements to ensure that…
Read more
A free template produced by the Vista team to implement a new policy covering caring responsibilities.
Read more
What's the latest news from the employment tribunal this month?
Read more
We've just finished all our client employment law updates for Spring. As valued members of our resource hub community, we wanted…
Read more
Large scale change or redundancy programmes can be logistical nightmares, with hundreds of settlement agreements to negotiate and a minefield of…
Read more
What's the latest news from the employment tribunal this month?
Read more
Trade Union action is on the rise in the UK. There have been many headlines recently about threats of, and actual,…
Read more
We look at the detail of who is eligible for paternity leave, how long is it, when is it taken and…
Read more
What's new from the tribunal this month? We cover the latest case law and learnings for HR in the March Update.
Read more
Our learning experts have put together this workflow to help you come to, and be confident in your decision.
Read more
The news is rife with the announcement that P&O Ferries have sacked 800 workers without notice. Stephen takes a quick look…
Read more
Have you heard of our 3-part technique for planning workplace investigations? We designed it when we discovered that managers were consistently…
Read more
Employers may need to request medical reports for an employee for plenty of reasons. But what if they refuse? Here’s 3…
Read more
In this guidance note we cover the key stages of responding and how to manage the request appropriately.
Read more
The latest update on this case is here. The practice of “fire and rehire” to vary the terms and conditions of…
Read more
There's plenty happening in the tribunals this month, as well as a brand new look and feel to our updates. We're…
Read more
An employment tribunal has found that a fear of catching Covid-19 is not a protected belief under the Equality Act 2010…
Read more
An employee has the right to make a flexible working request after the completion of 26 weeks continuous service. The legislation…
Read more
Hello, HR community! We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we’ve just launched a brand-new resource hub for HR professionals. Everything…
Read more
We’re head on into another year where remote hearings will be a mainstay of HR professionals and employment lawyers’ lives. We’ve…
Read more
Remote working during the Coronavirus pandemic has delivered fresh challenges for management and for employees. In this series of blogs, (more…
Read more
Remote working during the Coronavirus pandemic has delivered fresh challenges for management and for employees. In this series of blogs, (more…
Read more
Remote working during the Coronavirus pandemic has delivered fresh challenges for management and for employees. In this series of blogs, (more…
Read more
Remote working offers many benefits to businesses and employees alike, but it also introduces several new workforce challenges, one of those…
Read more
Remote working during the Coronavirus pandemic has delivered fresh challenges for management and for employees. In this series of blogs, (more…
Read more
Remote working during the Coronavirus pandemic has delivered fresh challenges for management and for employees. In this series of blogs, (more…
Read more
How can we apply accelerated learning in the digital classroom? Here’s our experience. Place your pen on a piece of paper…
Read more
Welcome to this month’s employment law update. In November we’re covering: The controversial Kostal UK v Dunkley case – the Supreme Court…
Read more
Vista’s Head of Learning, Vicky Roberts joined the HR Uprising team to discuss how to run an investigation. Before diving straight…
Read more
Welcome to this months employment law update. In October we’re covering: Sexual harassment in the workplace is in the spotlight…
Read more
Our new world of work includes hybrid working, remote working, and flexible working. Each term can be easily confused but each…
Read more
There has been plenty of articles of over the years pointing out why diversity training does not work. Whilst it’s not…
Read more
A live webinar for HR professionals with leading industry experts. You will learn: Why we’re hardwired to hate to hear no…
Read more
Welcome to this month’s employment law update. In September we’re covering: A direct discrimination case where Muslim employees were banned from…
Read more
Section 13(1) of the Equality Act 2010 defines discrimination as occurring where “because of a protected characteristic, A treats B less…
Read more
Guidance Note: Redundancy Excerpt
Read more
When chairing a HR investigation, there are three main issues we come across: Managers aren’t completely clear about what they are…
Read more
Vicky Roberts, Director and Head of Learning here at Vista recently had the pleasure of joining Lucinda Carney and the HR…
Read more
Hybrid working was a phrase that few of us were familiar with prior to 2020. Covid19 has seen huge changes in…
Read more
How to give feedback is one of the top questions we’re asked at Vista Learning HQ. When your managers are giving…
Read more
Furlough is set to end in September 2021. There will be some employees who could have been away from the workplace…
Read more
The understanding that ‘harassment at work can happen unintentionally’ is nothing new to HR or learning and development, and it could…
Read more
Welcome to July’s employment law update where we cover the latest news from the employment tribunal. This month we’re covering: Strike…
Read more
It’s happened to most of us. ‘That joke’ (or comment, action or question) at work that made us feel uncomfortable. And…
Read more![Investigation Report Template [Interactive!]](https://www.vista-employer.co.uk/app/uploads/2021/07/blended-learning-640x360.jpg)
This interactive investigation report template is popular in our investigations training as it gives managers a structure to work towards as…
Read more
A good investigation report is one that is impartial, based on facts and stays true to evidence. Now, all organisations do…
Read more
The dark side of football showed its ugly face once again after Sunday’s Euro Final, as within minutes of the final…
Read more
There are two reasons why planning an investigation before diving into questioning is important: The investigation forms the basis of a…
Read more
Welcome to this month’s employment law update. In June we’re taking a look at: A health and safety dismissal case that…
Read more
This week marks the first ‘working week’ where managers and HR teams will be managing employees during Euro 2020. Games are…
Read more
Welcome to this month’s employment law update. With lockdown restrictions easing, May has seen plenty of action, hasn’t it? The tribunal…
Read more
There can’t be a HR team in the land that hasn’t had a recent discussion about hybrid working and remote working.…
Read more
Welcome to this months employment law update. We’re starting with a note for the wary (particularly those involved in collective changes): recent…
Read more
Lots of our clients have been asking about recording vaccination data and GDPR. Its an interesting question, so we spent some…
Read more
Welcome to this months employment law update. We’re talking all things Uber, managing difficult conversations about returning to work post-pandemic and…
Read more
This technique is proving a hit in our performance management training. When managers begin to put more focus on managing their…
Read more
Welcome to this months employment law update. We’ve got plenty of interesting tribunal cases for you to get your teeth into,…
Read more
The Government has announced that firms with more than 50 staff members will now be eligible for COVID testing in their…
Read more
As the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination continues, it raises an interesting question for employers. Can employers make the vaccination a…
Read more
This month the word ‘banter’ was yet again the subject of a tribunal claim. In Allay (UK) Ltd v Gehlen the…
Read more
Welcome to the first update of 2021! We’re kicking off the year with a selection of interesting cases from the Tribunal,…
Read more
As we head into the third official lockdown in the UK, our clients are asking us how best to help their…
Read more
The new immigration rules will apply after 11.00pm on 31 December 2020. EEA nationals living in the UK at that time…
Read more
Hello and welcome to our latest employment law update. We had a short break in August, so this month we have…
Read more
Hello and welcome to this months employment law update. Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of our Redundancy Resource…
Read more
Back in December 2019 we spent some time looking at the legal responsibilities for employers when dealing with flexible working requests.…
Read more
Welcome to this months employment law update. This one is sure to help you over the coming weeks and months as…
Read more
Most of us have been distracted by Covid-19 since March and could therefore be forgiven for missing a potentially very disruptive…
Read more
Welcome to the latest edition of our employment law update. This month, we’re looking at the light at the end of…
Read more
What are the things we need to think about when running a remote disciplinary hearing? The legal requirements can be boiled…
Read more
Welcome to the April edition of Vista’s employment law update. This month we are continuing to bring you up to the…
Read more
We use the reptilian, or Triune brain as part of our training on a variety of topics. Its a great tool…
Read more
All employers are having to react to the challenges arising from the Coronavirus outbreak. For many, this means a switch to…
Read more
Here’s our technique for diagnosing performance problems in your team when working remotely. It will help your managers diagnose what might…
Read more
This month we are looking at the tribunal case of Uddin v London Borough of Ealing. This case was heard by…
Read more
In this months employment law update we have a whole host of cases which focus on workplace investigations. For advice on…
Read more
Stephen Foster answers a series of FAQ’s about the employment tribunal process. We cover; what to do when your witness has…
Read more
Your manager is in the frame to chair a disciplinary appeal hearing. Here is a quick guide from 10to3, to make…
Read more
Dignity at work is the title of our flagship training programme at Vista. But what does dignity at work really mean?…
Read more
Happy new year and welcome to the first employment law update of 2020. By now, most people will have returned to…
Read more
Failing to offer a candidate a position because of a protected characteristic is unlawful and amounts to direct discrimination. We don’t…
Read more
The most significant tribunal cases of 2019 saw decisions made in both the European and UK courts. We’ve put together a…
Read more
It’s Christmas party day at the office. Christmas jumper day – done. Christmas quiz – won. Christmas lunch – devoured. Spirits…
Read more
The Manchester Derby match this weekend sadly hit the headlines due to racist chanting and gesturing aimed towards players. The actions…
Read more
Historically, flexible working requests have been associated with working mums. Fast forward a few years and the benefit is now seen…
Read more
It seems like just yesterday we were kicking off 2019 and wondering what the year would hold. Now we are at…
Read more
Occupational health reports allow us to make better, more informed decisions. Managing people when physical or mental wellbeing is a factor…
Read more
The recent tribunal case of Conisbee v Crossley Farms looked at whether Vegetarianism should be viewed at as a philosophical belief…
Read more
The nights are now drawing in and it’s definitely starting to feel like winter. Don’t worry if you don’t feel like…
Read more
Often employees think that by getting themselves signed off sick they can avoid disciplinary proceedings. As HR professionals, we know that…
Read more
Do you have an employee off sick pending an investigation? Often employees think that by getting themselves signed off sick they…
Read more
Probationary periods and sickness absence are not two ingredients that make for a smooth employment relationship. Whether employers can dismiss during…
Read more
Probationary periods and sickness absence are not two ingredients that make for a smooth employment relationship. Whether employers can dismiss during…
Read more
When an employee is off sick or unable to carry out their current duties, and they are disabled within the definition…
Read more
Senior Employment Lawyer at Vista, Claire Rosney answers a frequently asked question from Vista HQ: Do employers have to offer an…
Read more
We’re often asked about phased returns to work, and what this means for employees’ pay packets. Suzanne Pipe, Employment Lawyer at…
Read more
Do you have to pay an employee on a phased return full pay? Suzanne Pipe discusses in this short video.
Read more
Managing an ill health situation where an employee says they are too ill to talk, or attend meetings requires a careful…
Read more
Managing sickness absence where an employee says they are too ill to talk, or attend meetings requires a careful and considered…
Read more
Great quality employee feedback is one of the best thing’s managers can give to their teams. Well-structured, constructive guidance that the…
Read more
Welcome to the first employment law update for the Autumn season! It’s hard to believe that the Summer is over already.…
Read more
During the grievance procedure we sometimes come across employees who are particularly determined. They continually raise the same issue, even after…
Read more
The first rule of the grievance outcome letter: provide reasons for any findings, backed up by evidence. It is a common…
Read more
What goes into derecognising a trade union? This is a question we’re often asked by clients. When can it be done…
Read more
A healthy trade union relationship is an asset to a business, although navigating the pathway towards achieving it can be complicated.…
Read more
So, we know the importance of establishing the nature of the grievance and ensuring all of the issues are addressed. One…
Read more
As employment law advisers, we are frequently asked about grievances and issues surrounding the grievance process, which put us to thinking:…
Read more
Welcome to our July employment law update, where we look at the latest interesting cases from the employment tribunal. The holiday…
Read more
Anyone who has experienced bereavement knows how difficult it can be, and how important support from family, friends and your employer…
Read more
Many of you have told us that harmonising hr policies is on your list for the coming year, so we thought…
Read more
Article 5 of the GDPR states that personal data shall be kept no longer than is necessary for the purposes for…
Read more
Once you have a compliant ballot, and the Union has gone through all the prescribed rules and requirements, you need to…
Read moreAs an employer, if you are confident that the strike isn’t compliant and that the trade union haven’t got legal immunity…
Read more
As we know, industrial relations can enable an organisations progress but also impede it or even block and cause harm. In…
Read more
Lots of value can come from introducing the right HR policies into a business at the right time. Organisations who ‘get…
Read more
If you are considering a policy revamp, Yvonne Saxon, Vista’s Head of HR takes us through the important things to consider.
Read moreDignity at work is a complex and emotional topic and has become one of the toughest training challenges for Learning and…
Read more
In this months employment law update we bring you a range of cases, all of which involve attempts to test boundaries,…
Read more
Karnis and Tim discuss three GDPR tasks that need to be top of HR’s agenda before 25th May 2018.
Read more
On the horizon of World Cup season, rather than focussing on the football we look at how HR professionals can manage…
Read more
The case of Hextall vs Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police has raised serious questions around enhanced maternity pay, and shared parental…
Read more
Employment tribunal claims have risen by 90% since the abolition of employment tribunal fees in July 2017. The rise has led…
Read more
Tim Cross, Vista’s Director of Employment and Legal Affairs talks us through when Section 188 applies.
Read more
Let’s face it, no employer wants to lose an employment tribunal. Abi Alemoru, Director of Litigation at Vista spends 2 minutes…
Read more
Abi, our Director of Litigation answers your top questions about the employment tribunal.
Read more
As a transferor in a TUPE situation, it might be unclear what your obligations are. Tim answers a couple of key…
Read more
If you find yourself in the role of transferee in a TUPE situation, it’s time to think commercially about the new…
Read more
Try not to be fooled by your colleagues (even if its all of them!) saying that TUPE doesn’t apply for this…
Read more
So, you’re thinking about suspending an employee. Before you send them off on a paid holiday, it’s important to ensure suspension…
Read more
When a member of your team goes off sick and the absence becomes prolonged, how to manage the sickness absence can…
Read more
You are in the run up to an employment tribunal hearing and your witness has left the business. Whether that be…
Read more
Vista’s employment lawyers provide redundancy advice to our clients regularly, so, we spent an afternoon on the sofa with Tim Cross,…
Read more
Many of you have told us that harmonising hr policies is on your list for the coming year, so we thought…
Read more
Welcome to this months employment law update. May has been a busy month with Mental Health Awareness Week, Learning at Work…
Read more
We’re all well versed in the benefits of soft skills training. Research has shown that they account for 90% of what…
Read more
What is the secret formula for being great at diversity in the workplace? Well if we are being honest there isn’t…
Read more
It is estimated that during 2017 there were 6,217 suicides in the UK, and that most people who take their own…
Read more
Yvonne Saxon is our Head of HR, Diversity and Inclusion at Vista Employer Services. Yvonne took time out to pen a…
Read more
So, you’re thinking about suspending an employee. Before you send them off on a paid holiday, it’s important to ensure suspension…
Read more
Spring is officially in bloom, and we’re bringing you a few cases that haven’t quite been a walk in the park.…
Read more
When we’re supporting our clients with a workplace investigation, we find that there are three things most managers struggle with: •…
Read more
Many employers are worried that they don’t know enough about autism or that they may struggle to make adjustments to support…
Read more
This month we have a selection of employment tribunal cases which focus on the reasons that sit behind employers’ decisions, because…
Read more
Here’s the fifth and final scenario in our Managing Tricky Dismissals series: five short blogs where we look at complex dismissal…
Read more
Here’s the fourth in our Managing Tricky Dismissals series: five short blogs where we look at complex dismissal issues and how…
Read more
Here’s the third in our Managing Tricky Dismissals series: five short blogs where we look at complex dismissal issues and how…
Read more
Here’s the second in our Managing Tricky Dismissals series: five short blogs where we look at complex dismissal issues and how…
Read more
Welcome to the first in our Managing Tricky Dismissals series: five short blogs where we look at complex dismissal issues and…
Read more
The world of TUPE transfers is complex in language and in process. As employment lawyers and training professionals, we mainly get…
Read more
The theme of International Women’s Day 2019 is Gender Balance. What does this mean to women in the workplace? It might…
Read more
Welcome to this month’s employment tribunal round-up, which may challenge some of what you thought you knew. We have some cases…
Read more
This time in 2018 many organisations were wrestling with identifying the right data, the calculations and the narrative for their first…
Read more
A dreaded ET1 Claim Form has landed on your desk. First things first, don’t panic! All employers deal with tribunal claims,…
Read more
There is a common misconception about the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). For employers, it’s formal, stuffy and ‘there’s no point pursuing…
Read more
Welcome to the first Employment Tribunal update of 2019! A new year inevitably brings promises of fresh starts and ambitious resolutions.…
Read more
It’s well understood that achieving respect in the workplace is everyone’s job. It’s also the case that people don’t recognise that…
Read more
When organisations want to increase productivity and employee engagement within the workforce, it can be all too easy to reach for…
Read more
It’s getting cold outside! Put the kettle on and take some time to get stuck in to Novembers employment tribunal update.…
Read more
When an employer is confronted with industrial action, it’s fair to say it’s not an enviable position. As we know, industrial…
Read more
We’re human, we all have unconscious biases that play a huge role in the decisions we make day in, day out,…
Read more
You have an employment tribunal claim that you believe your organisation should settle. There may be plenty of obstacles ahead of…
Read more
Here are a few simple steps you can start to take now in your organisation to overcome the barriers experienced by…
Read more
The employment tribunals have been dishing out a myriad of tricks and treats for employers during this Halloween season. Here’s our…
Read more
Choosing the right witnesses for a tribunal hearing is essential. The selection can have a huge influence on the outcome; cases…
Read more
The 18th October is World Menopause Day. Where did that come from and why is everyone suddenly talking about Menopause at…
Read more
Continuing our series focussed on the employment tribunal process, we’re looking at how to write a good witness statement. At this…
Read more
Bullying and harassment, if you don’t hear these terms in the press on a regular basis, we’re pretty sure you will…
Read more
What a scorching summer it’s been! We hope everyone has enjoyed the weather and some well-deserved time off over the holiday…
Read more
Amongst social learning, digital learning and gamification, the next era of learning and development will need to address a pressing (and…
Read more
When preparing for an employment tribunal case, one of the most tedious tasks can be the process of disclosing documents and…
Read more
An ET1 form is not something to be taken lightly and acting quickly can benefit an employer in the long run…
Read more
A preliminary hearing is one of the first critical steps an employer may have to take as part of the journey…
Read more
The increase in employment tribunal claims could mark the beginning of a new era for employee relations. With this, comes an…
Read more
Settlement agreements are useful tools to settle disputes quickly and bring a welcome finality to an often-uncomfortable situation for HR teams.…
Read more
There are plenty of reasons why an employer might find themselves considering an employment settlement agreement with an employee. Settlement agreements…
Read more
Welcome to the first (of many) monthly updates where we bring you a roundup of the most recent employment tribunal decisions.…
Read more
Firstly, lots of value can come from introducing the right HR policies into a business at the right time. Organisations who…
Read more
An employee has appealed against the outcome of a grievance they have raised, and one of your managers is in the…
Read more
There are lots of reasons why an organisation might wish to upgrade all, or a number of old HR policies. They…
Read more
Digital learning, workshop learning or e-learning? It’s a challenge for employers to decipher which approach will meet their objectives. Employers often…
Read more
Redundancy can be a head-scratcher; the process throws out many burning questions for HR teams whilst they are managing a period…
Read more
Employment tribunal claims have risen by 90% since the abolition of employment tribunal fees in July 2017. The rise has led…
Read more
Do you have to enhance shared parental pay? That’s the question on the lips of every HR professional across the country…
Read more
The HR investigation process can appear tricky and complex for employers. We could write plenty about deciding what action needs to…
Read more
Dignity at work is a complex and emotional topic and has become one of the toughest training challenges for Learning and…
Read more
In this blog, we’re exploring how employers can achieve diversity and inclusion buy in, from the whole workforce. In our previous…
Read more
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new website. It’s been a huge project for us, and one which will…
Read more
Many employers will be busy preparing for the changes in General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’), which come into effect in May…
Read more
With the current HR spotlight on Gender Pay Gap Reporting and diversity and inclusion to attract and retain talent, we could…
