As the workforce ages and more women become eligible for menopause, it’s important for companies to have policies in place that are inclusive of menopausal employees. Menopause policies are a great way to communicate to employees the company’s commitment to creating a...

Women are an integral part of any workforce and those over 50 are the fastest growing demographic. And that means there’s a huge pool of talent and expertise that your business could be missing out on if you don’t start to recognise and tackle the realities of...

With the recent exposure of the RAF’s Recruitment requirements of favouring women and ethnic minorities over white men. It leads us to question and wonder how many other organisations use the same approach in their own recruitment process. There used to be a time when...

Many of us are aware that for several years employees and some employers have discussed the benefits of a 4-day working week. There are many employers that only operate until 1pm on a Friday too!   Finishing early for the week or earlier on a Friday would give so many...

An FAQ email on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been sent by Dr Luke Evans who is the MP for Bosworth. Dr Evans gives information about the Furlough Scheme which has not previously been released. Dr Evans is a backbench MP and is not part of the government....

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme CJRS ▪ The scheme applies to all employers. ▪ Limited to lower of 80% of their salary or £2,500/month. ▪ Applies to wages paid from March 1st for 3 months and possibly beyond. ▪ No limit to government’s funding. ▪ In place “within...

Key Issues to Consider: ▪ Keep everyone updated on actions being taken to reduce risks of exposure in the workplace. ▪ Ensure everyone's contact numbers and emergency contact details are up to date. ▪ Ensure managers are aware of sickness processes, especially with...