The Right to Disconnect

by Kelly Marsden | Apr 17, 2024 | HR Insights

How robust is the right to disconnect? CIPD recently reported that a new law has been passed in Australia which will give employees the power to apply for an order to stop unreasonable out-of-hours contact from their employer, which could lead to a substantial fine if...

The four-day working week

by Kelly Marsden | Nov 14, 2023 | HR Insights

The four-day working week: is it right for your business? Working a four-day week: does it mean “less value for money” or is it the answer to improving employee wellbeing, commitment and retention? The debate rumbles on, with valid points being made on both sides. In...

Suspension & Investigation

by Kelly Marsden | Oct 13, 2023 | HR Insights

Can an Employer suspend an employee, pending an investigation? The simple answer is yes, you can suspend an employee pending an investigation, but it should be done for valid and justifiable reasons, and the process should adhere to established procedures and...

Improve Business Productivity

by Kelly Marsden | Apr 15, 2023 | HR Insights

Any successful business or project requires a great plan and talented, hardworking people to make it happen. But workplace productivity, the ultimate effectiveness of your efforts, greatly influences how far and fast you can go. To maximise productivity, you need a...

EDI – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

by Kelly Marsden | Mar 13, 2023 | HR Insights

Promoting and delivering EDI in the workplace is essential. It’s about creating working environments and cultures where every individual can feel safe, a sense of belonging and is empowered to achieve their full potential. 2020 was a big, difficult, important year and...

Employment Law Updates 2023

by Kelly Marsden | Feb 1, 2023 | HR Insights

Day One Flex is coming – here’s what you need to know The UK Government announced in December 2022 that millions of workers will be able to request flexible working from day one of employment. At present, employees must wait until they’ve been in a job for six months...