Employment Rights Bill amendments and Roadmap
The employment rights bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10th October 2024. The bill is currently in the legislative process with various stages of review and amendment and phased implementation. The government has recently backed some amendments to the employment rights bill; we wanted to update you on what these are, and […]
The Importance of staff training and Induction processes.
Why is staff training important? Given the latest increases to National Minimum wage and National Insurance it can be tempting to reduce training budgets or cut spending on staff training. However, with the potential consequences for employers given the changes that Employment Rights Bill will introduce, particularly Day 1 unfair dismissal rights, it’s now more […]
Harassment investigations – don’t pay lip service!
Did you know?… The findings of a recent Parliamentary Committee enquiry highlighted that some employers are still failing to investigate harassment complaints, despite the prolific number of #metoo campaigns and the high-profile cases in the news. Some employers are failing when investigating harassment complaints. They claim to have policies that promote diversity, then fail when […]
How to take precautions to avoid a toxic work environment.
How to take precautions to avoid a toxic work environment. So, you have had the team lunch and various expensive nights out all in the name of teambuilding. What other practical measures can you as a small business owner adopt that will ensure your Organisation fosters an open and healthy working environment? Robust Policies […]