Every once in a while, we get a perfect example as to exactly what not to do in the event of redundancies. On 17 March, 800 employees at P&O Ferries were told via a pre-recorded Zoom call that their employment had ceased with immediate effect. The staff have been...
A sales assistant won a £20,000 payout after her male boss shouted that she “must be in her menopause” during an argument. The worker was left humiliated by the “inappropriate and derogatory” remark, which came after a “relatively small argument” about an order mix up...
Back in March 2020 when the first lockdown was introduced as a result of Coronavirus, the government instructed everyone to work from home. Travel to and from work was only permitted where absolutely necessary. This meant many businesses had to arrange remote working...
The surge in remote working has had a direct impact on workplace romances, which have been on the decline. Previously, up to 53% of Brits have found love or had a flirtation at work, but according to a new study, less than 3% engaged in any type of office romance in...
Offering employee benefits is a signal that shows their time, contribution, experience, and them as a person is valued by your business. Many employers are now rolling out a ‘cafeteria style’ approach to benefits – offering a range of perks, from lifestyle and...
