Author: Annabel Robbins

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Confidentiality

What is whistleblowing?

What is the impact of whistleblowing in the employment context? ‘Whistleblowing’ or ‘making a disclosure in the public interest,’ involves an employee raising..

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Recognising and Reducing Stress in the Workplace

Top tips for employers on dealing with stress at work. Whilst not technically an illness of itself, stress can cause both physical and mental health issues..

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Holiday entitlement when an employee is off sick

Annual leave and sickness absence. The issue of annual leave can be tricky for employers to navigate but when someone goes off sick it can become even more …

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Adopting a Neuroinclusive Culture

What should employers consider with a neurodiverse workforce? To insure employees who identify as neurodivergent get the best from their work life and that …

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Redundancy Protection & Maternity Leave

Before the 6th April 2024 pregnant employees or expecting parents, were only protected from redundancy whilst on maternity leave. This period has now been…

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Understanding Neurodiversity

Understanding Neurodiversity. Managing Neurodiverse employees. No one size fits all. Just as we have adapted in the workplace to new technology …

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Menopause, affecting more than just women.

With approximately 6 million of the 33 million people employed in the UK experiencing menopause, the affected women, usually between the ages of 45-55…

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Can an employer change Contract terms?

When can employers change terms in an employment contract? Whether it is due to new legislation, business re-design or for more often financial reasons…