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 first hand how blurred lines can create a toxic environment. […]
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The CIPD estimates that 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent in some way, representing a significant proportion of any workforce. Businesses must consider neurodiversity as an essential part of their ED&I strategy and their people management approach. Yet, for some businesses, neuroinclusion can be bewildering and even overwhelming. The fear of getting things wrong and
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You’ve probably heard the term ‘constructive dismissal’ before, but are you clear on what it actually means? Constructive dismissal is the term that applies when a change to an employee’s working conditions or unfair treatment forces them to quit. This can be a breach of the contract, the implied or express terms. It can be
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Everything you need to know about employing parents A huge proportion of the UK workforce are parents – according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), in 2021, 75% of mothers and 92% of fathers were in employment so it’s highly likely that you’re employing parents right now, or will do in the future. For
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There is no place for bullying in today’s society. Not only is it incredibly harmful to the victim on so many levels, but there can also be awful repercussions for your business too, as it… Puts your responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment into question. Can lead to disciplinary and grievance situations
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An inclusive workplace – what it means, why it’s important and what you should be doing to create an inclusive business Compared to 10 years ago, we’ve come on leaps and bounds when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. And that’s amazing. But there’s still work to be done, and the best
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Ramadan is a holy month of the Islamic calendar. During this time many Muslims will fast each day between sunrise and sunset and perform additional prayers and other religious duties. Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims all over the world will be preparing to take part. Here are ways
How can employers support employees who are observing Ramadan? Read More »
