The Department for Work and Pensions have introduced new rules to the fit note procedure. From 1st July 2022, pharmacists, nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists can now legally certify fit notes. This was something that only doctors were able to do up...
We recently read about an NHS Nurse who won an unfair dismissal claim after they were sacked for being off too much. The tribunal found that the nurse suffers with migraines, depression, and anxiety which are considered disabilities. The tribunal also found evidence...
Since the pandemic began at the beginning of 2020, it’s safe to say that tensions have run high at times. It's not too surprising that we've had a lot of enquires lately about how to handle a grievance procedure. The most common complaints employers are seeing lately...
The first case of Monkeypox was detected in Scotland on Monday. As the virus spreads throughout the country, businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about their employees and workplace. Companies have already had to adapt over the last two years and are worried...
A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that HR advice for small business is unnecessary. However, small businesses face a lot of demands when growing their company and can benefit from support from a HR Consultant. No matter the size of your company, hiring and...
Our HR Consultants Glasgow team have expanded at a rapid rate over the last couple of years so we can offer even more HR support within the Glasgow area and beyond. We already support a lot of clients throughout Glasgow with their HR and recruitment needs and...
As business owners, we've all had to adapt and change in order to comply with constant restrictions and government enforced employment law changes over the past 2 years. One thing that may have been overlooked is HR policies for small businesses UK. In addition, we...
Unlock the power of Mental Health Awareness Week. Discover how prioritising mental wellbeing transforms workplaces. Engage in vital conversations about mental health, especially loneliness, affecting us after years of isolation. Explore resources to support your team’s mental health journey.
P&O Ferries have made the news a lot lately due to mass sacking and safety allegations. The first scandal broke earlier in the year that 800 employees were made redundant without any warning by the medium of a 3-minute pre-recorded video. As part of this short...
Graduates can be a valuable member of your team as they offer a fresh perspective on the working world. In addition, it's important to get your recruitment message right when attracting graduates. It's time to think like a candidate and put things in place to attract...
Skills Development Scotland have launched a flexible workforce development fund that's available to all Scottish employers. The main purpose of the fund is to help businesses in Scotland to up-skill and also re-skill their staff.There are currently 3 different routes...
Many of our HR experts recently completed their FAA Mental Health First Aider training. The SCQF level 6 qualification course looks at mental health conditions and gives insight in to the wide range of therapy and support available. When sharing this news to our...