Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental Health in the Workplace Companies Warned to Watch Out for Employee Mental Health Issues. Workers’ Mental Health Issues Cost UK Businesses up to £51bn a Year. Mental Health is an Issue that UK Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore These are just three of the...

Smoke and mirrors? No Smoke Without Fire…

Smoke and mirrors? No Smoke Without Fire… The use of e-cigarettes and vaping has become increasingly popular in the UK, both as an alternative to smoking and helping those to quit smoking altogether. But what does this mean for employers? There are 9 million smokers...

Brexit Update

Brexit Update How might Brexit impact Employment Law? Alongside the recent heatwave in the UK, Brexit discussions have been heating up over the last few weeks. The Government recently published its White Paper “The Future Relationship between the United Kingdom and...

Witheld Medical Conditions and Work

Witheld Medical Conditions and Work If my employee doesn’t tell me about mental health issues can I presume they have none or ignore warning signs? From employees who fail to disclose serious illness or conditions during the induction process to those who withhold...

Younger Workers and Mental Health

Younger Workers and Mental Health Several recent studies indicate that younger workers face greater mental health challenges than older workers and are increasingly working in less desirable jobs. A brief highlight of the findings is covered below. 52% of workers want...

Snow Days Ahead!

Snow Days Ahead! Winter weather is likely headed our way and early preparation and communication can go a long way to forestall the secondary storm of unmatched expectations and recriminations. Are you prepared for bad weather as an employer? The best plan for your...