How inclusive is your business? Inclusion isn't a trend; it's the catalyst for innovation, creativity and high engagement in your business, shaping a distinctive brand. But when inclusion becomes performative and your actions don’t match your words, your teams will definitely notice. That's why measuring inclusion is crucial—it holds business owners accountable and ensures we're […]

Bye bye to “The Great Resignation” and hello to the “Big Stay Era” The aftermath of COVID-19 brought a wave of change and adaptation for businesses. As the UK labour market fluctuated, vacancies hit record highs in what became known as The Great Resignation - a period of high job turnover and employee job-hopping. Now, […]

With the recent introduction of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, you could see a flurry of flexible working requests. This guide talks you through everything you need to know at a top level. What is flexible working? Flexible working gives employees more control over where, how and when they work. It empowers them […]

How flexible is your business - and how can we help? Flexible working gives employees the power to choose where, how and when they carry out their work. It empowers them to take charge of their work-life balance and shape their career around personal commitments. It goes beyond simply reducing hours, coffee shop work days […]

Think of an employee handbook as your company’s go-to manual: it is the cornerstone of your workplace resources, containing all the vital information and guiding principles of your business in one central resource. A great employee handbook facilitates clear communication, ensures a cohesive employee experience and streamlines the onboarding process for your new joiners. It […]

Think of a handbook as your company’s go-to manual – it is the cornerstone of your workplace resources, containing all the vital information and guiding principles of your business in one central resource. Here are 3 reasons as to why you should have an Employee Handbook for your business. Reason 1: Legal compliance and risk […]

*Please note that while we use the term ‘woman’ and ‘women’ in this guide, we also recognise that transgender, non-binary and intersex employees may experience menopause and require support and flexibility appropriate to their needs.  Menopause is a natural part of the ageing process and is experienced by most women*, usually between the ages of […]

While most of us have heard the term ‘unconscious bias’, it’s easy to dismiss it as something that affects others and not us. The reality is that unconscious bias affects everyone to some degree. Described as a ‘hidden flaw’, evidence suggests that, regardless of our role or position at work, everyone can think in a […]

Everything you need to know about menopause in the workplace Experiencing menopause at work can be challenging for a number of reasons, and the physiological and psychological symptoms of menopause can vary greatly from person to person. While menopause isn’t explicitly a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2020, a recent landmark employment tribunal case […]

What does the new Flexible Working amendment mean for you and your business? How should you handle requests for flexible working? What are your employees’ rights in this area, and what are yours? Here’s everything you need to know. What change has been made to the Employment Rights Bill? The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 […]