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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
28 May 2021
Disciplining staff for misconduct outside the workplace
Employers need to show the individual’s behaviour clearly affected the organisation’s reputation or their colleagues, says Catherine Bourne.
20 May 2021
What are my rights on returning to work after a spinal cord injury?
According to the most recent NHS statistics 2,500 people are injured or diagnosed with a spinal cord injury every year. Indeed it is estimated that there are a total of 50,000 people living in the UK with a spinal cord injury of some sort. Unfortunately sustaining a spinal cord injury impacts on every aspect of a person’s life. Often, where everyday tasks are a challenge, returning to work may seem unrealistic. The fact is that employment rates among people with spinal cord injuries remain much lower than the general population.
18 May 2021
Top 10 tips for senior executives negotiating an exit
We are in uncertain times and, sadly, the reality is that some businesses are suffering more than others. The impact of the pandemic, coupled with rising prices and continued uncertainty in the global economy means that some businesses may have to put cost-cutting measures in place in the near and mid-term future. For some individuals this will result in their role being put at risk of redundancy.
13 May 2021
Preventing solicitor burn-out: more than ‘just an HR issue’
Failing to promote a good workplace culture based upon a firm’s core values is a potential regulatory issue.
28 April 2021
Whistleblowing in the financial services sector – back in focus
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently launched a whistleblowing campaign, “In confidence, with confidence”, encouraging individuals working within the financial services sector to come forward and raise any concerns they have regarding potential wrongdoing, emphasising its commitment to protecting their identity and an increase in both resources and training at the FCA. The FCA also commits to create a report about all concerns which have been expressed and to provide updates to a whistleblower every 3 months if so requested.
