by Caroline Robertson | Feb 6, 2025 | ActifHR Blog
In recent years, what we know as the traditional workplace has rapidly changed. Add to this Covid and a cost of living crisis and it’s not difficult to understand how many workers have been impacted in terms of their mental health and poorer wellbeing in general. But,...
by Caroline Robertson | Jan 17, 2025 | ActifHR Blog
In recent years, technology advancement has facilitated the growth of remote and hybrid work models. This has meant that not only is flexible working very much the norm, but it’s also expected. In April 2024, flexible working rights were extended giving employees the...
by Caroline Robertson | Dec 3, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
Since Labour came to power they have, as promised, focused on bringing about significant reforms to employment rights. This culminated in The Employment Rights Bill, which was introduced on 10 October. Presented as a major shake-up of workers’ rights, the...
by Caroline Robertson | Nov 13, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
On 26 October 2024, a new duty on all employers, regardless of regardless of size, sector or circumstance, to proactively take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace came into force. The new duty, contained in the Worker...
by Caroline Robertson | Oct 7, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
On 5 September 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published new guidance to help employers understand their legal obligations. It also helps them to identify the barriers to hybrid working that place disabled workers at a substantial disadvantage,...
by Caroline Robertson | Sep 6, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
Following the pandemic, the lines between work and home life have become increasingly blurred. And there have been increased calls by employees and managers to introduce a right to switch off due to higher levels of employee burnout and a lack of work-life balance....
by Caroline Robertson | Aug 7, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
No-one should have to suffer bullying at work, yet many people do. Studies show it’s a growing issue that has a negative impact on people’s careers, lives and wellbeing. 47% of UK workers have observed bullying at work – while one in ten have experienced...
by Caroline Robertson | Jul 13, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
During their election campaigning, Labour was clear that should they get into power, that there would be “A New Deal for Working People.” Whilst it may not have been what they were elected on, now that they are in Government, it’s worth looking at the five key...
by Caroline Robertson | Jun 10, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
With summer on the horizon, more warmth and sunshine (meaning an increased need to be outside) and annual holidays looming, employers should get ready for a less motivated workforce. According to research by Dayforce, almost half (45%) of full-time employees in the UK...
by Caroline Robertson | May 8, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
Imagine the situation, you’ve applied for lots of jobs and finally got an interview with the company of your dreams. The problem is that you’re daunted about the type of questions they will ask, worried you’ll fluff the answers and come across as unprofessional or...