Type 1 Diabetes In The Workplace
Monday 14th November 2022 is World Diabetes Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and understanding of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, life-threatening autoimmune condition that has a lifelong impact on those diagnosed. Those with type 1 diabetes rely on taking insulin daily, either by injection or pump infusions, to stay alive. Currently, 400,000 […]
What are the benefits of a business outsourcing their HR function?
What are the benefits of a business outsourcing their HR function? Outsourcing the HR function is a strategic decision that many companies make to improve their operations and focus on their core business activities. There are many reasons why a company should consider outsourcing their HR function, and in this narrative, we will explore some […]
Employers Update on the Bank Holiday for the King’s Coronation
On Sunday 6th November 2022, the government confirmed there will be a bank holiday in honour of the coronation of King Charles III, which is taking place on Saturday 6th May 2023. As this extra bank holiday is planned for Monday 8th May 2023, it will follow the usual Early May Bank Holiday, the Monday […]
Guidance for working on a PC or laptop at home
Using computers and laptops safely at home As an employer, you are also responsible for protecting your workers from health and safety risks whilst working from home i.e. whilst working on a computer or laptop (display screen equipment or DSE). DSE assessment All home workers should complete a home working/DSE self-assessment on their workstations. […]
Cost of Living Crisis
As our energy costs are rising and national insurance increases are on their way, employees may already be asking for wage rises with the cost of living being at an all-time high and UK inflation reaching over 5%. As an employer, if you are considering contractual changes or offering additional benefits to your workforce, […]
Kerry Hyslop Joins Live Q&A on IBD in the Workplace
Our HR Director, Kerry Hyslop, recently took part in a Facebook Live Q&A with The Catherine McEwan Foundation on IBD in the workplace. Speaking alongside IBD patient, Caroline Brocklehurst, Graham Mitchell of Clyde & Co. and Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Prof. Richard Russell, Kerry gave perspective from an HR point of view, discussing what employers can do […]
Job Retention Scheme August Update
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE GOVERNMENT JOB RETENTION SCHEME – FURLOUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS The latest updates to the furlough contributions for employers affect businesses of all sizes in the UK. As expected, on Sunday (1 August) the Government has now dropped its contribution to the furlough scheme to 60% of the wages for the hours […]
Changes To Current Shielding Advice
COVID-19 restrictions in the UK are expected to become more relaxed following on from Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement of the new road map to bring Scotland out of lockdown. It was announced that employees who are shielding in Scotland should be able to return to the workplace on 26 April 2021. Before 26 April 2021, employees […]
12 Tips for Home Schooling While Working From Home
Since the beginning of 2021, the UK has been in another period of national lockdown, with schools closed to all but vulnerable children and the children of key workers. Parents who work from home are once again walking a tightrope between supervising and providing for their children while trying to keep up with the demands […]
Lack of Social Interaction While Working from Home
Although remote working has become more manageable for many employees and companies across the world since March 2020, it also comes with a fair share of challenges. Namely, the lack of social interaction that comes with working from home. Even with perks like schedule flexibility, getting to work from anywhere, fewer distractions than the office and more, […]