Managing staff in the hot weather does need to be difficult. As long as employers show understanding and compassion most employees won’t need to raise the issue with HR. However what can employees do if they are being forced to Read more…
As a Kent HR consultant, I often deal with many reoccurring issues such as lateness or performance. However HR covers a far broader range of issues. Employers can set themselves apart from others in a challenging labour market by taking Read more…
My role as a health and safety consultant has seen me travel across Kent and London in the last few weeks. Health and safety effects all businesses irrespective of their size or what they do. However the scope and level Read more…
Scope GPs have been the traditional source of fit notes for employees. However, the government has passed new legislation to allow other healthcare professionals to do so. Occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists to legally certify and issue fit notes. By Read more…
Fire Safety In response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the government have introduced two new Acts of parliament. These are the Fire Safety Act and the Building Safety Act 2022. They will become law from 23rd January 2023. Therefore this Read more…
Neurodiversity in the workplace describes the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioural traits in employees. This includes neurological conditions such as autism, Tourette’s syndrome, dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is important to realise that Read more…
HR – Getting it Right One of the great parts of my job as a London HR Consultant is meeting business owners from different industries. It is fascinating learning about their businesses and understanding their HR problems. HR is a Read more…
Health and Safety Fine Network Rail has received a health and safety fine after a man was left disabled. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) reported, “The worker suffered catastrophic and life-changing injuries to his legs and spine. He Read more…
Safe Leave Prior to the recent elections, the government in Northern Ireland confirmed plans to introduce statutory ‘Safe Leave’ into law. Victims of domestic abuse will be entitled to 10 days’ paid leave each year, from day one of employment. Read more…
The Good Work Plan The Good Work Plan is a new set of employment laws that came into law in April 2020. The report commissioned by the government made over 50 recommendations, and accepted most of them. Statement of Main Read more…