by Rachel Goodman | May 2, 2025 | General, Legal & Compliance
Let’s be real … HR policies and procedures don’t exactly scream “superpower”. They sound like dusty binders, HR jargon and red tape. But here’s the truth: when they’re done right, they’re not just helpful, they are game-changing. Clear, fair and...
by Rachel Goodman | Apr 2, 2025 | Legal & Compliance
April is always a month of change for employment law and employment updates. We know that over the next 18 months there will be a lot to keep up with but what is happening right now? Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 From 6 April 2025 there will be a new...
by Rachel Goodman | Nov 25, 2024 | ED&I, Legal & Compliance
The news recently has publicly highlighted a case of sexual harassment in the workplace with the horrifying revelations of Mohamed Al Fayed’s sexual harassment and abuse of employees. As the investigation continues, many women have waived their right to anonymity to...
by Rachel Goodman | Nov 14, 2024 | Culture & Values, ED&I, General, Legal & Compliance
… I’m embarrassed. … I don’t want to seem weak. … I just need to ‘man up’. … My team will lose faith in me. According to recent statistics, 46% of men would be embarrassed or ashamed to tell their employer if they needed time off because of their mental health....
by Rachel Goodman | Oct 11, 2024 | Legal & Compliance
Why read all 158 pages of the Employment Rights Bill 2024 when we’ve done it for you? Very superficially it has to be confessed & for now skipping over much of the very lengthy sections about trade unions, public sector rights and the new labour market...
by Rachel Goodman | Sep 20, 2024 | ED&I, Employee Experience, Legal & Compliance
Workplace bullying or harassment is extremely serious and needs to be treated so by employers, who have a duty of care to provide a safe and stress-free workplace. No one wants their staff to be treated badly at work. So how do you stop this happening? Let’s start...
