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There are a number of important legislative changes to employment law that may impact your business if you do not take the right actions. This blog article provides you with information about these changes, when they take effect (or when they are expected to take effect in some cases), whilst also p...

The popularity of the term diversity and inclusion (D&I) has risen to ascendency in recent years, and it has done so for very good reason. This insight explores what D&I is, why it is of benefit to organisations and how to ensure you achieve it within your organisation.

Thinking about D&I

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This insight is not only a family story, but also a lesson in life. As well as being a fantastic example of getting the best out of life and dealing with economical turbulence, it is also a reminder to us all that it is imperative to create a positive environment if you want to support the growth of...

We know that many people remain concerned about their safety at work with regards to COVID-19. This article explores the responsibilities that businesses have to their employees and other approaches that may support you in getting people back to work.

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Managing the needs of your business and workforce whilst navigating the ever-changing legislation can leave you feeling overwhelmed. If this describes your state right now … you are not alone! Many of our clients have come to us with questions about how to manage certain situations wanting to find f...

Flow-Right is a specialist drainage and plumbing company who service their customer’s needs around the clock. The family-run business has seen extensive growth over the past decade, evolving from a small organisation run from a family residence. Flow-Right is now a growing team of over 30 experts,...

It is fair to say that for most people 2020 was not a 'walk in the park'. From home working, uncertainties over child care, or worrying about your business, your future income or the health of those you love, 2020 challenged us in unprecedented ways. When challenges such as these mount up and stay w...

Understanding Fear

It can be helpful to first understand the psychological origins of fear. You have to go back around 350,000 years to when the first humans started to evolve on Planet Earth¹! With civilisation as we know it today becoming evident around 6,000-12,000 years ago², it is best to unde...

Enhancing employee engagement is not an if, it's a when!

A 2019 Clear Review¹ survey reports that with 45% of employees displaying signs of engagement with their work the UK was lagging behind other European countries. A Gallup survey² in 2017 suggests that the facts were worse that this, indicatin...

The rain fell at 8am on the 15^th August 2020 and I set off with 7 friends on a 100-mile charity cycle around Hertfordshire. Before the idea of riding this event had arisen, I had not really owned or used a bike since my late teens. Whilst I knew this would be a journey of discovery around rural Hert...

We understand that you have worked hard to build up your business, to grow, to expand and to service your customers in the best possible way. The thought of making members of your team redundant is probably not one that you have entertained until recent months. We certainly agree that redundancy is ...