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Having a baby is a lifechanging event but having a baby either premature or to term who is unwell is an additional stressful situation that employees can experience. Being able to support employees through this challenging time is essential to fostering a compassionate and supportive workplace.

In this guide, learn how to use the Plan, Do, Check Act (PDCA) framework to take your business to the next level.

Site visits are a snapshot of a site’s performance and provide the guidance to improve things. These visits are at the heart of how health and safety is managed, and are vital in both mitigating potential risks and successfully planning a project.

Domestic abuse can destroy lives, leaving physical and emotional scars. It can vary in form and is not only physical, this can include, but is not limited to financial, emotional and psychological abuse including coercive control. Here we outline methods to support employees in the workplace should this happen.

One of the most common cases our HR and employment law advisers get is around holiday pay and entitlement, particularly how it is calculated. It is a common understanding that holidays are split between bank and public and flexible leave.

It’s vital to consider health, safety, and human resources (HR) in the workplace. How do they affect your employees, and how can you use them together to protect your business?

Sometimes, businesses need to change employee contracts. However, making changes without talking to employees first can lead to legal issues and unhappy staff. That’s why a proper consultation process is required.

In cases of gross misconduct, or, where an issue persists and informal conversations haven’t worked, a formal disciplinary process may be necessary. This can include misconduct, poor performance, poor attendance, repeated lateness, or another issue that affects work.

Ramadhan is a holy month for Muslims, which this year expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28 February 2025, and will conclude on the evening of Sunday 30 March 2025. As the most important month in the Muslim calendar, Muslims fast during daylight hours for 30 days.

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can impact anyone, sometimes leading to extended periods of absence from work. As an employer, balancing the needs of both the business and the returning employee can be challenging.