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Workshop – How to handle conduct issues and grievances – 1st July 2026

A practical day to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to handle conduct issues and grievances in the workplace. Aimed at line managers, those with HR responsibilities or employees in the business who will be required to handle conduct issues for their team and potentially participate in these hearings. • Handling matters informally […]

Workshop – How to maximise attendance and manage performance – 29th April 2026

A practical day to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to maximise attendance by dealing with attendance issues early and to understand the importance of performance management. Aimed at line managers, those with HR responsibilities or employees in the business who have to handle attendance and performance issues and conduct performance reviews. We […]

Staff Welfare learnings following the recent crisis in the Middle East

Staff Welfare learnings following the recent crisis in the Middle East Globe

Whilst things have escalated in the Middle East those clients with employees there have been closely monitoring the situation now for some time.  Before any overseas deployment there is much to organise not just travel paperwork and visas.  Some destinations require additional vaccinations and a risk assessment should always be carried out before any deployment […]

Yet again, your support has been incredible

“I’m so grateful for your assistance and expertise.  Not only do I hope he’s learnt a lesson (though I doubt it), I also hope this acts to others that we won’t just stand by and let malicious claims interrupt our business.  Yet again, your support has been incredible, thank you.” Employer feedback, Peterborough – October […]

Why paternity leave in the UK still lags behind Europe

Why paternity leave in the UK still lags behind Europe paternity leave

When it comes to paternity leave, the UK still lags significantly behind many of its European neighbours. The paternity pay in the UK whilst increasing incrementally every year means that for many it is not really an option particularly if they are the main breadwinner or on a significant salary.  It is only 2 weeks […]

Redundancy in maternity leave

Redundancy in maternity leave Redundancy in maternity leave

Under Regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental leave etc Regulations 1999, an employee on maternity leave whose role is being made redundant is entitled to be offered any suitable alternative vacancy. The recent case of Carnival Plc v Hunter [2024] EAT 167, has confirmed that this only applies to suitable alternate vacancies. The claimant […]