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Maximising your Recruiting and Retaining Strategy to Staff Your Business

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The Growing Prevalence of Quiet Firing in the UK Why Focus on Employee Recruiting? As a business owner, recruiting and retaining staff can be one of the most challenging aspects of running the business. Recruiting and retaining quality employees is a necessary part of any successful business, but it can be difficult to find the […]

LGBT+ Work Rights: A Comprehensive Guide

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LGBT+ Work Rights: A Comprehensive Guide Celebrating Progress and Addressing Current Challenges As we commemorate LGBT+ History Month this February, it’s crucial to reflect on the strides made and the persisting challenges faced by LGBT+ individuals in the workplace. The UK’s legal landscape has evolved significantly, particularly since the introduction of protection against discrimination based […]

Are you being affected by age discrimination in the workplace?

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Five signs of age discrimination in the workplace Age discrimination is wrong, but it can cause employees to doubt themselves or leave a position in which they are thriving. No matter your age, you should be respected in your place of work by your colleagues and your employers. This month, Herries-Smith will take a look […]

Tribunal Fees

From July 2013 there will be two main charging points for Tribunal fees

Preparing for the Christmas Season: Managing Employee Leave and Overtime

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Why December is tricky December can stress-test any business. Demand spikes just as teams want time off, and managers juggle rotas, cover, and employee overtime. Here’s a practical playbook for managing employee leave and overtime lawfully and fairly, so you protect output, morale, and compliance. More requests for leave: School breaks, trips, and family plans […]

Handling Harassment in the Workplace: Legal Advice for Employers

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Understanding Employer Rights Harassment in the Workplace can have serious consequences for both employees and employers. Left unaddressed, it can lead to a toxic work environment, high staff turnover, reputational damage, and legal claims. As an employer, it is your responsibility to prevent workplace harassment, respond appropriately to complaints, and ensure compliance with UK employment […]