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May 14, 2025

Take a Break: why encouraging annual leave is essential for employee wellbeing – and legal compliance

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, an opportunity for employers to pause and think about how they can support their employees’ wellbeing at work. Not just

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Contracts and Policies

April 30, 2025

Health and Safety at Work: Why HR Plays a Vital Role

Earlier this week marked World Day for Safety and Health at Work. When we think about health and safety at work, our minds often jump to hard hats, fire drills

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April 23, 2025

Stress Awareness Month: why it’s time to #LeadWithLove in the workplace

Each April, Stress Awareness Month provides a vital opportunity to shine a spotlight on one of the most pervasive workplace issues - stress. For HR professionals it’s not only a

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April 2, 2025

Putting a Spring in Your Step: how employers can mark Walk to Work Day

The first Friday in April marks Walk to Work Day – a great opportunity to promote wellbeing, sustainability, and team culture in one simple step. While it’s easy to dismiss

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Harassment

April 1, 2025

It’s No Laughing Matter: the serious side of banter in the workplace

April Fool’s Day is the one day of the year when practical jokes and playful teasing are almost expected in the workplace. A harmless prank here, a witty remark there

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December 13, 2024

Embracing Cultural Diversity During the Holiday Season

The Christmas period is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, with decorations, music, and festivities creating a festive atmosphere. However, as HR professionals, it is crucial to

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December 11, 2024

‘Tis the Season: 5 reasons Christmas may not be ‘jolly’ for everyone and how HR can help

The classic festive song ‘Deck the Halls’, in addition to containing 96 occurrences of the word ‘La’, refers to Christmas as ‘the season to be jolly’. However, it is important

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October 23, 2024

The Importance of Supporting Menopause in the Workplace

October is Menopause Awareness Month. For a life-stage which used to be the topic of very limited public discussion (even by those who were experiencing it), having a whole month

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October 9, 2024

Understanding Employee Burnout: Key Insights for Employers

According to a survey by accounting firm Deloitte, the cost to employers of poor mental health in the workplace in 2024 is £51bn per year. Mental wellbeing is a foundational

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August 29, 2024

The Right to Disconnect: Balancing Work and Life in the Digital Age

In today’s hyper-connected world, the boundary between work and personal life has become increasingly blurred. With smartphones, laptops and an array of digital tools, employees are often expected to be

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August 12, 2024

Celebrating Wins at Work: Lessons from the Olympics

As the Olympic Games drew to a close on Sunday evening, the world reflected on the incredible displays of talent, perseverance, and teamwork that defined this year's Games. While the