Why sexual harassment prevention training is a non-negotiable
Sexual harassment prevention training is one of the clearest ways to show you’ve taken all reasonable steps to prevent harassment at work. From 30...
Sexual harassment policy: what to include (UK guide)
A sexual harassment policy is a written statement of what sexual harassment is, that you won’t tolerate it, and how people can report it. From 30...
Bereavement and compassionate leave in the UK: a guide for HR and employees
The death of someone close, or the serious illness of someone you love, is one of the hardest things anyone goes through. Too often, people only find...
Why employee engagement and retention start with your managers
One in four UK managers (25%) thinks about leaving their job most or all of the time because of the pressure of managing people, according to...
Before the demo: what good HR technology vendor selection actually looks like in the world of AI
There's a pattern emerging in HR and payroll software sales conversations. One that vendors can usually spot it within the first few minutes of an...
Why your managers struggle – and what manager improvement actually looks like
Most managers don't fail because they don't care. In my experience, they care enormously. They fail because they don't have the right support at the...
Sexual harassment at work: what UK employers must do to prevent it
Sexual harassment at work is unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that violates someone’s dignity or creates a hostile environment. Since 26 October...
Payroll software comparison: Ciphr vs Staffology
Payday is the one deadline nobody gets to move. So the payroll software you choose has one job above all others: get every number right, every time,...
Why your best people policies aren't developing leadership and management skills
I've written a lot of policies throughout my career. Disciplinary, capability, sickness absence, flexible working. Good ones, too: all legally sound,...