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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Can a settlement offer made during a grievance be "without prejudice"?
The without prejudice rule is aimed at preventing statements made in a genuine attempt to settle an existing dispute coming before a tribunal as evidence....
Published 25 Jan 2023
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Unfair dismissal in the wake of the pandemic
Although the COVID-19 pandemic now appears to be behind us, and life is returning to normal, echoes of its passing reverberate through the world of...
Published 19 Jan 2023
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BRIEFINGS
2023 predictions - what’s on the horizon for employment?
With the war in Ukraine, supply chain issues, rising energy costs and skills shortages, many employers will want to put 2022 firmly behind them. What...
Published 6 Jan 2023
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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The workplace Christmas party
There are many benefits to having an ‘in person’ work Christmas party. It is an ideal opportunity for colleagues to get together in a relaxed...
Published 8 Dec 2022
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The effects of COVID-19 on training strategy and how L&D has changed in response
The pandemic has altered many things in our working lives, not least our working patterns. In the past two years there has been a generational...
Published 1 Dec 2022
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RISK
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Seoul crush must serve as crowd safety reminder, says IOSH
It’s been a few weeks since a crush at a Halloween party in the Itaewon area of South Korean capital Seoul led to mass fatalities....
Published 1 Dec 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Watching the World Cup during worktime - maintaining fairness and fun
With the World Cup firmly underway and England through to the next round, football fans across the country are cheering on their favourite teams and...
Published 30 Nov 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BRIEFINGS
Protecting workers on Black Friday
In many parts of the world, Black Friday is one of the busiest days of the year for retailers. In this briefing, Marta González...
Published 24 Nov 2022
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RISK
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Will the Retained EU Law Bill create big changes in UK employment law?
The Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill, also known as the Brexit Freedoms Bill, is intended to enable the Government to amend, repeal and...
Published 20 Oct 2022
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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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RISK
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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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