Our MD Steve Wright reflects on his 30 years of CIPD membership
Category: HR Advice
The New UK Corporate Offence of Failure to Prevent Fraud – are you ready?
From 1st September 2025 large organisations can be held criminally liable.
Fractional Leadership – how it can benefit your business
How can on-demand expertise help your business?
When workplace banter becomes harassment
HR lessons from the Gregg Wallace Report
ourHRpeople’s Jackie Hudson up for PBSA Woman of the Year
HR franchisee is a finalist the 2025 Inspiring Women in Property Awards
4 Steps to manage increased absence costs – SSP changes
Businesses face higher costs associated with absence when the SSP changes become law, probably from October 2025.
Sex & Gender – An interim update on the practical implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment
Following the UK Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) are working to update providing statutory and non-statutory guidance.
Is there going to be a ban on zero hours contracts?
The Employment Rights Bill aims to tackle “one-sided flexibility” by introducing a requirement for employers to offer “guaranteed hours” to eligible workers. Core of the Guaranteed Hours Proposal While there is unlikely to be an outright ban, retaining zero hours contracts may become unworkable for many businesses. Instead, the Bill mandates offering guaranteed hours to workers…
Banter vs. bullying: why you need to draw a line in the sand
Let’s talk about something we’ve all come across in the workplace: banter. The jokes, laughs and light-hearted digs make the workday a bit more fun. But here’s the tricky part… What happens when banter crosses the line into bullying? As an HR consultant, I’ve seen firsthand how blurred lines can create a toxic environment. And,…
New neonatal leave and pay: a practical guide to the changes for employers
Employees with babies in neonatal care are now entitled to SNCL from the first day of employment.
Investigating harassment accusations – process is vital
The new employer duty has “teeth”.
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Tools for effective recruitment and developing teams.
In these days of increasing costs, recruiting and developing the right talent iscrucial for any organisation’s success. Psychometric and similar tools are anestablished method for assessing candidates, offering a range of advantages thatgo well beyond traditional interviews and CVs. And factoring the low fees and the high costs of getting things wrong, you can see…
Practical Steps For Neurodiversity In The Workplace
Proactive steps employers can take to help them adjust for neurodiversity in the workplace.
20+ ways to mitigate the Budget increases
It’s crucial to adopt proactive strategies to minimise the impact on your business.
Employment Rights Bill Ushers in Employee-Friendly Reforms
The Bill includes a suite of worker-friendly changes
10 Days to Get Compliant! New Duty – Sexual Harassment
All businesses must have an appropriate policy and reporting procedures in place to comply with the new mandatory sexual harassment law due to come into force on 26 October.
The Employment Rights Bill: What we now know
The wait is over for the publication of the new Employment Rights Bill
How delegation can help you and your business
To ensure the longevity and success of your business, it is vital that you delegate.
Webinar: Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Are you ready to inform and guide your readers on the Worker Protection Act 2023, which introduces a new duty on employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees?