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...
by Caroline Robertson | Apr 3, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
Sexual harassment at work is one of the most common forms of harassment. According to workplace experts Acas, examples of this type of unwanted and inappropriate behaviour include: Flirting, gesturing or making sexual remarks about someone’s body, clothing or...
by Caroline Robertson | Mar 7, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
The 5 February 2024 was National Sickie Day. According to the latest evidence the UK has an even bigger problem with inactivity due to long-term sickness than previously thought. According to CIPD data in October 2023, employees are now averaging 7.8 days of sickness...
by Caroline Robertson | Feb 6, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
To miss a few days a year of working might not seem like too much of an issue for a single employee, but combined they make a massive impact on not only the bottom line of a business, but on the UK economy as a whole. The average rate of employee absence, which may...
