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Understanding protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 is crucial for employers. Learn how to prevent discrimination, ensure fair treatment, and protect your business from legal risks, especially when handling protected characteristics during recruitment and employment.
Banter can boost morale, but when does it cross the line into bullying? Understanding the difference is crucial to maintaining a positive workplace culture. Learn how to set boundaries, foster respect, and keep your team engaged.
Business owners are being sued for thousands of £££s because of discriminatory behaviour Local HR consultant, Tara Anstee founder of Zest Expert HR Solutions is urging business owners and their employees to address discriminatory behaviour. According to the Ministry of Justice’s “Tribunal Statistics Quarterly: April to June 2024,” the average (mean) awards for discrimination claims […]
Hiring an apprentice is a smart and cost-effective way to grow your business, develop future talent, and boost productivity. With government funding available, apprenticeships offer an affordable route to building a skilled workforce. Discover the key benefits and steps to hiring an apprentice for your business.
Employee absence cost UK businesses over £100 billion in 2023. Discover how to track, manage, and reduce absenteeism to improve productivity and morale.
It’s 2025, and it’s time to make sure your house is in order with our Employer Checklist This checklist will guide you through the top 10 areas you should review, including the complete employee life cycle, to get the very best out of your team and business this year. Legal compliance This is at […]
As a business leader, making big decisions is part of your role, and employee surveys are one of the most effective tools to guide you. By providing valuable insights into your team’s experiences and perspectives, employee surveys help you make informed decisions that drive positive change and improve workplace culture. This is where employee […]
Putting systems in place to review and improve your employees’ performance is important because your employees’ performance directly impacts your bottom line. What is Performance Management? ‘Performance Management’ is an umbrella term HR consultants use to describe strategies or actions to review and improve employee performance. What are the benefits of Performance Management? • […]
The three biggest workplace conflicts and how to fix them Workplace conflict is nothing new. We spend a huge chunk of our lives at work, rubbing shoulders with managers and colleagues who have different personal values, beliefs and work ethics to our own. Throw into the mix a lack of communication, a healthy competition for […]
Is your business guilty of “wellbeing washing”? There’s often a disconnect between what employees expect from wellbeing support and what employers provide. A monthly pizza party or last-minute webinar just won’t cut it and employees see right through superficial gestures. Let’s dive into the phenomenon of ‘wellbeing washing’ and how to avoid it while genuinely […]
