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Reward remains one of the hottest topics in the workplace. But are reward strategies really worth it? Pay and benefits are important in attracting, retaining, and engaging employees. Yet reward is never one-size fits all. Every business approaches it differently and...

Last month the government launched a youth employment drive. With financial backing of £1 billion, the initiative aims to help create 200,000 jobs for young people and ‘transform’ apprenticeships. The basis for the change is rooted in figures that show almost a...

York-based McMillan & Associates has grown its team with the appointment of two experienced HR managers, adding over five decades of combined expertise to the business. Siobhan Clarke and Jo Grewer join as HR managers to further enhance the company’s practical,...

The recent controversy surrounding BrewDog’s plans to reopen bars has reignited one of the most contentious employment debates: fire and rehire. Where an employer needs to make contractual changes to an employee’s terms and conditions this should always be approached...

When managing people, some areas require greater care and attention due to added complexities and legalities. This highlights the key message that it's not always one size fits all approach.  When pregnancy is involved, the individual is automatically protected...

It’s no secret we live in a rapidly evolving digital world. As technology advances, so does the way we work and how we communicate at work. The shift to digital communication has significantly changed workplaces. Platforms like Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, and...

In today’s competitive climate preventative health isn’t just a perk, it’s how we hold onto talent. That means a weak, poorly designed or simply an outdated wellbeing strategy is actively costing you. Talent retention is a primary challenge in today’s current climate...

Overview update on ERB 2025 As we know, the employment rights bill has officially become law, receiving Royal Assent on 18th December 2025. Now known as the Employment Rights Act 2025, the new legislation comes after a lengthy parliamentary journey. The employment law...

It’s Christmas party time, and we’re getting serious. Employment laws are tightening, increasing your legal duty to protect your people (especially from sexual harassment). That means you must be even more mindful of the ways you’re looking after your employees, and...

For many years, the standard 'sick note' (also known as a fit note) from a GP has been the main mechanism for approving time off work for illness. However, with poor workplace wellbeing estimated to cost the UK economy a staggering £12 billion a year, it seems...