Blog21st Aug 2019The Drive for UK Whistleblowing Reform Gaining Momentum.Whistleblowing is one of the most cost-effective means of enabling businesses to protect themselves from the negative impacts of unethical behaviour. It is the first line of defence against crime, fraud and corruption found across businesses. As such, it is…View more
Blog2nd Jul 2019Once disciplined, is it truly forgotten?By Victoria Smith, HR Consultant A recent Tribunal case highlights the importance of following disciplinary procedures and looking at the validity of a previous final written warning. In this article we will look at the details of the case and…View more
Blog23rd May 2019How Sporting bodies can kick Discrimination into touchIn recent times, we have seen a significant trend in the number of employees who have brought discrimination cases against their employers in the sporting profession. Discrimination comes in many forms and occurs when someone is treated unfairly because of…View more
Blog7th May 2019Sensitively Approaching Menopause in the WorkplaceIt is not an illness nor a medical condition but a natural stage of life all women will experience yet, menopause remains a considerably taboo subject in the workplace. This is due to not only a lack of understanding around…View more
Blog2nd May 2019The Battle for TalentThe battle for talent is fierce – how will you stand out amongst the crowd to attract, develop, excite and retain talented people? The battle for talent is a business reality that calls for a revolutionised approach to…View more
Blog26th Apr 2019New EU laws to provide greater protection for whistleblowersOn the 16th April 2019, the European Parliament and the Member States approved new rules guaranteeing a high level of protection for whistleblowers across a wide range of sectors when they report breaches of EU law. In the aftermath of…View more
Blog14th Mar 2019Psychological Capital – A Mindset Shift for HRI recently spoke at an event about retention calling the talk, ‘The Human in Human Resources’. Putting moral debates to one side, the increasing amount of information and evidence from social science on the psychology of behaviour and from applied…View more
Blog7th Mar 2019Protecting Whistleblowers Not CriminalityHOW DOES THE UK GOVERNMENT’S NEW BANNING OF GAGGING ORDERS AIM TO ENHANCE PROTECTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS? The UK government’s recent announcement introducing measures to prevent employers from using non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to prevent employees reporting harassment, discrimination, or abuse is…View more
Blog7th Mar 2019New UK Ban on Gagging Orders ExplainedThe UK government’s recent announcement introducing measures to prevent employers from using non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to prevent employees reporting harassment, discrimination or abuse is seen as a huge development in protection for whistlebleblowers in the UK. Many businesses use NDA’s…View more
Blog25th Feb 2019How social change is impacting Corporate GovernanceWhistleblowing in the workplace is on the rise. Changes in legal and regulatory developments over the years have had an impact. However, the significant rise in the use of social media (#meToo movement) fake news propaganda, and economic and political distrust…View more
Blog30th Jan 2019Tag, Like or Share Your Employment AwayFacebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp – what happened to the days when life was just a landline and the only photos you got were from the chemist? Now employers are entering into a world of never ending realms of extensions to…View more