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Returning to Work Means Returning to Relationships
But where working relationships have become strained, a successful return often depends on more than clinical recovery and practical adjustments. It also depends on rebuilding understanding between th …
Every movement counts: supporting employees with long-term conditions
While the recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate activity each week remains unchanged, the updated guidance reinforces some activity is better than none and highlights the importance of reducing pr …
Fit note reform pilots get underway: what does the new approach mean for employers?
The Government announced the pilots in May following its review of the existing fit note system. The evidence highlighted significant concerns from employers: just over a quarter considered the curren …
Supreme Court rules that ‘sex' under the Equality Act refers to biological sex
Background For Women Scotland, a feminist organisation, brought judicial review proceedings to challenge statutory guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers that a trans woman with a full Gender Recog …
Remote Working and Employment Law
The rise of remote working, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has transformed workplace expectations and obligations, and the recent case of Pryce v. Accountant in Bankruptcy (Scottish Govern …
HR spotlights wellbeing
David Liddle, CEO of The TCM Group and president of the People and Culture Association 'Conflict resolution is a strategic imperative' As AI capability develops, conflict resolution skills will become …
Building Inclusive Workplaces: Conversations for Change
Download the whitepaper here The role of psychological safety in building more inclusive workplaces Leaders explored innovative approaches, challenges, and external influences affecting psychological …
Creating Effective Workplace Wellbeing Policies: A Legal Perspective
The Legal Foundation Several key pieces of legislation form the foundation for workplace wellbeing policies in the UK. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 establishes employers' general duty t …
The £1,000 That's Worth More Than £12,000: Why Financial Wellbeing is the Best Investment for Your Employees
The University of Essex' (Institute of Social and Economic research) found that investing in financial wellbeing was more effective than an additional '12k a year to employees in terms of their genera …
Unmasking absenteeism: The hidden impact of mental health in global enterprises
The scope of the problem Absenteeism is often seen as lost productivity and revenue. However, its counterpart, presenteeism (employees being physically present but mentally unengaged due to health iss …