January 23, 2024
The Thin Line Between Casual Chats and Professional Risks In light of a recent BBC report unveiling disparaging comments made by Aberdeenshire school teachers about students […]
August 24, 2023
Stress in the workplace is a concern that affects not just employees but also the overall health of the business. As an HR company serving Devon, […]
August 15, 2023
In the realm of leadership, especially as witnessed by our HR company in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, it’s often said that leaders don’t just lead – […]
August 1, 2023
As your pragmatic HR advisor in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, we understand the complexities and challenges disciplinary actions can present to businesses. It’s an intricate process, […]
February 13, 2023
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 […]
June 10, 2022
You will have seen in the news that the RMT are proposing national strikes on Tuesday 21, Thursday 23 and Saturday 25 June 2022, which, if […]
February 19, 2021
It might be tempting to think that you ‘have that box ticked’ when it comes to having provided training on discriminiation and harassment. But a recent […]
March 13, 2020
An employment tribunal has found that an employer who fired an employee whilst facing a criminal investigation was wrongfully dismissed. In 2017 Mr Bosher was arrested […]
March 13, 2020
You will already be aware of the importance of following the correct procedures when it comes to dealing with staff misconduct. If not, any resulting dismissal […]
September 4, 2019
To what extent is malicious intent necessary for remarks to be considered inappropriate? Not necessary at all, according to a recent ruling by Sheffield Employment Tribunal […]
August 30, 2019
A new publication from the Government Equalities Office (GEO), Gender equality at every stage: a roadmap for change looks at the key causes of gender inequality […]
January 10, 2019
A recent ruling by the EAT concludes that referring to a colleague as a ‘fat ginger pikey’ is not harassment if the colleague in question participated […]
January 10, 2019
Christmas parties may be over and done with for 2018, but there’s a pretty good chance that they’ll roll around again in about a year’s time […]
October 30, 2018
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal has reversed a previous ruling in the case of Bellman v. Northampton Recruitment and found the defendant, a […]
October 3, 2018
At a disciplinary hearing employees are entitled to be accompanied by a chosen companion. What happens, however, if the employee requests a postponement because that person […]
October 3, 2018
A tribunal ruling in the recent matter of Levy v East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust has shone a light on the potential problems arising when […]
August 15, 2018
Appropriate reference writing has hit the news again in light of the case of a negligent misstatement in the form of a negative reference provided about […]
August 15, 2018
After the Bakkali vs Greater Manchester Buses case, it’s more important than ever to remember that context can determine whether ‘banter’ or conversations have crossed the […]
August 15, 2018
A flying instructor has been awarded over £19,000 after an employment tribunal found he was wrongfully and unfairly dismissed. The employee’s boss had thrown a cup […]
August 15, 2018
A car dealership in Coventry, under the Listers Group, lost a racial discrimination case after employees insisted their racial slurs were just ‘banter.’ At the employment […]
February 28, 2018
With the implementation of the GDPR just around the corner (May 2018), it’s essential to consider how the new regulation is going to impact on HR […]
January 12, 2018
None of like to have tough conversations with our employees about their poor performance, and we enjoy terminating their contract even less. Whilst it might be […]
September 13, 2017
Discrimination can come in many forms, but can be much subtler than you realise. When it comes to off-the-cuff comments, employers need to be careful of […]
September 13, 2017
In a recent case the Employment Appeals Tribunal ruled that a week’s pay should include employer pension contributions, rather than just basic pay, for calculation of […]
