It is natural to feel stress from time to time. But there is a limit to how much stress employees should feel surrounding their job. The last thing you want is for employees to burn themselves out trying to work normally while feeling a huge sense of pressure that...

Employee engagement is one of the most important aspects of your business. Keeping an eye on how your employees are engaging is a great way to measure their commitment to the company and its growth. It has been widely proven that employees with larger engagement in...

Taking steps to create an inclusive workplace regarding religion can help strengthen your workforce, inspiring diversity, respect, and motivation. So, what can employers do to address the key concerns, keeping things fair and equal, whilst supporting the needs of the...

When it comes to annual leave, many employers often find themselves asking: can I make my employees take paid time off? The short answer is yes, but the long answer is a little more complex. Forcing your employees to take annual leave can be difficult, creating...

With industrial action planned on UK railways, travel disruption will be an issue for millions of employees. As well as this, disruption at ports and airports are likely to continue, causing problems for those returning from holidays. So, what impact will this have on...

The UK Government has rejected requests to add menopause discrimination to the Equality Act and run pilots for dedicated leave days.  Despite this, the announcement shouldn’t stop businesses from making individual policies to help and support workers.  What did...

As an employer, you may be wondering if it’s legal to force your employees to come to work even when bad weather strikes. This is an important question and one that has become increasingly relevant as extreme weather events have become more frequent in recent years....

If you are an employer, it is important to be aware of the challenges your employees may be facing both inside and outside of the workplace.  Challenges at work  There are many difficulties employees may encounter while at work.  It is important to keep up...

As an employer, it is important to give your employees a voice, and ensure they are being listened to. Not only will your workforce provide valuable insights into the operations of the company and its customers, but they can also help create a positive work...

Blue Monday, allegedly the most depressing day of the year is on 16 January this year. How can you check in with your employee’s well-being throughout January and the rest of the year?  What is Blue Monday?  January can be a difficult time of the year for many....