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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Mental health: the importance of talking
In 2021, mental ill health was the most common cause of lost working time in nearly every industry. In line with Time to Talk Day,...
Published 2 Feb 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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The ‘other side’ of workplace grievances
When grievances are raised, the focus is often on the person who is bringing the complaint, but in this briefing, Pam Loch looks at grievances...
Published 2 Feb 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Should the UK Government introduce the right to disconnect?
‘The right to disconnect’ was a popular topic during 2021 and provides for an interesting discussion - should there be a legal right in the...
Published 26 Jan 2022
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New ways of working – the risk to data privacy
In line with Data Privacy Day on 28 January, this briefing acts a reminder for the new year to make safeguarding personal information a priority....
Published 26 Jan 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Handling employee absences due to bad weather
Storms, frost and snow will bring with them the usual travel problems - employees may find it harder to get to work and staff absences...
Published 19 Jan 2022
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What will the PPE Regulations look like after April 2022?
On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) come into force and amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992)....
Published 19 Jan 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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2022 – what does it hold for employment law?
In this briefing, Pam Loch rounds up of some of the key employment law changes taking place in 2022 and how they may affect your...
Published 5 Jan 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Circumventing collective bargaining – what are the risks?
An ongoing case has highlighted a risk that employers may find themselves at the receiving end of significant financial penalties for trying to break a...
Published 22 Dec 2021
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Protecting your business from bad weather
You can’t do much about the weather this winter, but you can ensure that you take the necessary steps to protect against the effects on...
Published 15 Dec 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Asbestos - the effects of exposure over time
Asbestos exposure is responsible for approximately 2,500 deaths every year in the UK from Mesothelioma. In this briefing, Lorna Webster, partner at Hodge Jones &...
Published 29 Mar 2022
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Back pain - the impact of homeworking
This year’s Back Care Awareness Week (4-8 October) focuses on working from home. This briefing looks at problems caused by the incorrect use of display...
Published 29 Sept 2021
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IOSH sees ‘Secret Seven Go Missing’ from King’s Speech
The first King’s Speech in 70 years was delivered on 7 November in Parliament. Those hoping to hear a planned legislative agenda that would deliver...
Published 14 Nov 2023
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BRIEFINGS
Top tips to help reduce stress in the workplace
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It can place immense demands on workers’ physical...
Published 20 Apr 2022
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What do the HSE’s statistics tell us about our approach to health and safety?
Each year, statistics relating to accidents, incidents, fatalities and occupational diseases are published. Organisations want to see how they have fared, or not. So do...
Published 27 Nov 2023
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What does Meta’s £1.2bn fine mean for UK businesses?
In May 2023, Meta, the company that owns Facebook, was fined £1.2 billon by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) for mishandling people’s data when transferring...
Published 13 Jun 2023
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