Guidance Round-Up

The Harvey Weinstein scandal shone a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace. But one year on, are employers implementing effective measures to prevent this type of behaviour occurring?

As we head towards Christmas, it can be a very busy time for sandwich manufacturers and retailers.
To deal with the seasonal rush, you will need to take on extra staff. But what are your best options?

Investing in the training and development of your employees is no longer a luxury. It’s a must.
Your employees are your business greatest asset, so nurturing your talent and equipping them with all the necessary skills is key to your commercial success.

When new mums come back to the workplace, it can often be a daunting and scary experience.

When dealing with employee misconduct, employers may have a good reason to dismiss an employee, but if they don’t follow the correct procedure their worst nightmare may come true – they may be forced to defend Employment Tribunal claims.

One in four of us will experience poor mental health at some stage in our lives, so it’s likely that someone in your business is affected.

2018 promises to be a busy year in the world of HR, so here are 6 things you need to keep on your radar:

Earlier this year, a video that showed Professor Robert Kelly’s interview with the BBC being interrupted by his children bursting into his home office highlighted one of the funny sides of flexible working.

You have probably heard that fees to access Employment Tribunals were abolished by the Supreme Court earlier this year, but what does it actually mean for employers?

A number of employers feel that social media can be a great way to research candidates and see if they could be a good organisational fit.

Welcome to the latest Ellis Whittam bulletin. This month we announce new training courses, a series of free seminars and bring you the latest HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety news and tips.

As an employer, you are legally required to prevent illegal working. You may fulfil this legal duty by undertaking simple checks on your employees’ right to work in the UK. Here's your new guide for making the right checks.