Returning to work after maternity leave
Returning to work after maternity leave is a stressful time for many women. No matter how well you plan out your birth and leave, going back to work can raise questions and issues that you can’t plan for. For first time mums, it’s difficult to know what to expect when...
How to write a resignation letter
The time has come for you to move on. You’ve either had enough or you’ve found a new challenge but you now need to write a resignation letter. Crafting the right resignation letter will impact how well you move on from your current role. Here’s how to write a...
How to make a flexible work request
In this blog, we walk you through the process of how to make a flexible work request. Although we cannot guarantee that if you follow these steps your request will be approved, we can give you some important tips to consider when making your request. Steps to make a...
Ageism in the workplace
Ageism in the workplace is going to become more of an issue for employers as their workforce naturally ages. Recent studies show that a quarter of UK employees will be over the age of 55 by 2025. This number will only increase as more of us live and work for longer. ...
Announcing New Partnership Appointments
From 22 November, Rachel Toulmin and Rachael Griffiths will become partners in the business. Helen Moore, Managing Director says: " Rachel Toulmin is a pivotal person since the inception of The Employment Solicitor. Rachel's Directorship has been in sight for some...
How AI can inform your HR decisions
There are many positive aspects to how AI can inform your HR decisions but there are also some issues to bear in mind, especially if you want to reduce the risk of grievances. Artificial Intelligence is growing as a tool for HR in the workplace. Already AI is...
4 Tips for Work Satisfaction
Feeling satisfied with your job is important to how well you enjoy your workday. Often when we don’t look forward to going to work it has little to do with the job and more to do with something else happening at work. So here are four tips to increasing your...
How to set boundaries when working in a hybrid office
Working in a hybrid office can have opportunities for new ways of working. It can also blur the boundaries between the office and home, cementing bad habits that may have formed out of necessity during lockdown. Having good work boundaries in place is essential for...
Menopause in the workplace: what your employer should be doing
Menopause in the workplace has a four-fold increase in mentions at employment tribunals this year. Over 116 employment tribunal cases include menopause in the first six months of 2021. If this continues to rise at the same pace, it’s estimated there will be 232...