Alcohol Awareness Week 2025 (7th – 13th July) arrives with a timely and powerful theme: Alcohol and Work. For employers, this is more than a campaign—it's a call to action. With the UK’s evolving workplace culture, new sexual harassment legislation and a growing focus on mental health, this week offers the opportunity to [...]
7th July is more than just another date on the calendar—it’s a golden opportunity for HR professionals to encourage connection, appreciation, and emotional wellbeing in the workplace. This day marks the celebration of World Chocolate Day and Global Forgiveness Day, two seemingly unrelated observances that, when combined, offer a powerful message: the importance [...]
When looking at the raw numbers for employment tribunal awards, it’s easy for employers to assume that the risks are minimal. For example, the median unfair dismissal award for 2023/2024 was just £6,746 — hardly a headline figure for most businesses. Even discrimination claims, which tend to attract higher awards, can appear modest [...]
This guide has been written to help organisations understand some of the most common data protection mistakes that can happen – and simple steps that can help put things right. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been at this a while, the more you learn about data protection and what you should [...]
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate dads, their contributions to family life and the unique challenges they face—both at home and in the workplace. In today’s evolving workforce, the role of fathers has shifted, with many actively seeking greater flexibility, parental support and work-life balance to be more present for their children. [...]
