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Tackling racism in the workplace: a guide for employers
The sight of one of the world’s best young footballers in tears after being subjected to racism at his place of work is another shocking reminder, if one was ever needed, for all employers to continu…
Protecting confidential information
The shock news the Princess of Wales has undergone treatment for cancer has dominated headlines worldwide and it came after reports three clinic workers were being investigated for trying to access h…
Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace
There is some type of awareness week almost every week, but how many people realise we have just had Neurodiversity Celebration Week and recognise the real relevance of it in relation to work.
The w…
Your guide to understanding suspension from work
Finding content to fill this space is always interesting, but it was never imagined it would ever include a Spice Girl, leaked WhatsApp messages, motor racing and a focus on suspension from work.
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Pregnancy and maternity guide for working mums
It seems to be on a fairly regular basis that news emerges of another unfortunate working mum being subjected to unlawful discrimination, which confirms bias is still prevalent in the modern day work…
What overseas workers applying for a care job in the UK need to know.
Jobs in care can be incredibly demanding and tremendously rewarding and the roles have attracted thousands of overseas workers, but what will new visa rules mean for those who now want to make that j…
Understanding the current issues facing shop workers and work needed to deal with them
Retail workers are facing unprecedented abuse, violence and uncertainty and it is vital to recognise what is needed to protect and support them during a crisis on the high street
Figures from The Re…
Thinking about and caring for NHS workers now it matters the most
NHS staff may not have supernatural powers or wear eye-catching uniforms, but after emerging as real heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic are they now suffering for their selfless efforts…
Workplace culture: why it is important and how to get it right
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Workplace culture: why it is important and how to get it right
The culture within any organisation is fundamental and hugely influential an…
Does a landmark tribunal ruling really mean a full-time return to the office for home-based workers?
Working from home (WFH) was forced upon many of us during the Covid-19 pandemic - but is it set to become a thing of the past with returning to work from the office being made compulsory?
The practi…
Employer’s guide to if dismissal via video conference can ever be fair
Technology has made many of our working lives much easier, so is using it to dismiss employees now an accepted reality of the modern workplace?
Terminating a worker’s contract and delivering the new…
Navigating the storm and work-related disruption caused by winter weather
If you are standing in any type of queue or speaking to someone new then bad weather is always a good conversation starter, so it is worth discussing the havoc it can cause to our working lives.
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