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Is my redundancy an unfair dismissal?

If you think your redundancy may be an unfair dismissal, the first thing you need to do is take some advice.  In this blog, we’ll look at some of the complex situations around redundancy and furlough. We’ll explain a couple of situations where redundancy may have an...

How to manage re-opening the office

Getting back to normal is now an option for UK businesses. But opening with a big bang is unlikely to happen for many. Unpicking all the changes from COVID-19 is complex, especially from an employment law point of view. Let us walk you through some of the...

Your checklist for a covid-safe workplace

Making sure your workplace is COVID-safe is as much about the wellbeing of your staff and their families as it is getting your business back up and running. We’ve put together a checklist of things for employers to consider when reopening their workplace. Whether you...

Are You Part of the Great Resignation?

Thinking about quitting your job? You’re not alone. Furlough, home working and reassessing work-life balance is leading to what economists are calling the great resignation. In fact, 38% of UK employees plan to quit their job according to this survey. And worldwide,...

LinkedIn Tips for Job Seekers

  There’s nothing quite like a break from work to make you realise how much you dread going to the office. We don’t think anyone should ever feel like this. So if you do have that Sunday Night Dread, then it’s worth looking at what’s causing it, as very often...

Employee wellbeing and burnout

Managing your employee wellbeing and burnout is a growing need within businesses. The new world of work in which more employers are operating means we need to consider how work is no longer the 9-5. And as a result, there’s a creep between home and work life as we’ve...

Supporting staff mental health

Supporting your employees to take care of their mental health is good business sense. Staff who feel secure and happy in the workplace are less likely to take time off sick, are more productive and less likely to start job hunting.  These are all the things you want...

Holidays and job support scheme – what employers can do

As the holiday season approaches, employers may face tough calls when it comes to annual leave. Understanding what you can do as an employer over holidays and the job support scheme is going to be key to balancing using built-up holiday allowance with your employee’s...

What to do when you’re being made redundant

If you are facing redundancy as your furlough has come to an end or that your company can no longer afford to keep you on, this article will help you understand the redundancy process and what your rights are. Redundancy can be a fearful time in your life. You’ve...