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 […]

Step-by-step guide: How to set up your own in-house HR department It’s TIME for your own in-house HR department. This is really exciting because it means your business is ready to take its next BIG step in your growth journey. Hiring your own HR department is one of the costliest ways to get the HR […]

Is it TIME to set up your own in-house HR department? Here's how to do it.... This is really exciting because it means your business is ready to take its next BIG step in your growth journey. Let’s be clear though, you’re not doing this to save money. Hiring your own HR department is one […]

700 construction workers take their own lives every year in the UK That’s a minimum of two lives lost, every single day, which is a really scary and awful statistic. What a grim reality to remind us of the profound impact of mental health challenges within the construction industry. Some unique factors might be contributing […]

This April, we see a huge wave of employment law updates coming into effect. We haven’t seen so many updates happening at once for a very long time. For this reason, it’s incredibly important for you to be aware of these changes and take the necessary action to ensure you stay compliant and that you, […]

HR policies are as important to your business as laws of the land. 👩‍⚖️ They provide your organisation with written guidance on how employees should behave and your expectations. They’re there to protect you, your business and your employees. 👷 For that reason, it’s incredibly important for your policies to be really clear and understood […]