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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
27 February 2023
The four-day week – will requests be on the rise for Employers?
The six-month pilot scheme of a four-day week on full pay has now concluded and the results are overwhelmingly positive: 56 of the 61 companies which took part in the trial which ran between June and December 2022 will continue the arrangement for employees and 18 companies have made the change to a four-day week permanent.
20 January 2023
Alternatives to redundancies – Top 10 tips for employers
In these lingering uncertain economic times, many employers may be under pressure financially. They might be considering what can be done in order to reduce costs. Redundancy is a tried and tested method for reducing head-count and costs. However, what if you want to retain skilled and experienced, valuable staff and avoid the negative impact on morale that compulsory redundancies can result in? Perhaps your business is going through a ‘slump’ but you do not expect it to last long, or a change in strategy is yet to bear fruit.
6 December 2022
One for all: SRA regulation for staff
All those who work in law firms, not just the lawyers, are liable to sanction by both their employer and the SRA for acts of misconduct.
9 November 2022
LLP partner exits: what you need to know
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) partner exits should always be handled with care: not only to minimise the risk of legal disputes and liability, but also to avoid damaging relationships with clients and the remaining partners and employees of the firm. Professional and financial services firms should endeavour to convey a unified front, particularly now that positive culture, reputation and morale are more valuable than ever. Whilst partner departures may be sensitive and strained behind the scenes, avoiding a public dispute is usually a strategic priority.
18 October 2022
Supporting staff during the menopause
Moira Campbell and Özlem Mehmet outline what employers can do to help menopausal employees in the workplace.