Must-know information for employers: protected characteristics

What are protected characteristics? Under the Equality Act 2010, treating someone unfairly at work in the UK because of the following protected characteristics is unlawful… • Age • Disability • Race • Gender reassignment • Marriage/civil partnership • Religion or belief • Pregnancy or maternity • Sex • Sexual orientation What does unfair treatment look like? • Both direct and …

The ultimate HR guide to offboarding employees

In the world of HR, we use a framework called the ‘Employee Life Cycle’ to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee’s journey, from attracting the best people to come and work for your company to ensuring a smooth exit when they move on. Here’s what the Employee Life Cycle looks like: In this guide, we’ll …

Let’s bust a common workplace myth: “Appraisals don’t work”

If you’ve ever thought appraisals are just a box-ticking exercise or a painful annual ritual, you’re not alone. But the problem isn’t appraisals themselves… it’s how they’re often done. When handled poorly, appraisals can feel pointless or even counterproductive. But, when done right, they can be a game-changer for your team and business. Why appraisals get a bad rep ❌ …

March 2025 News

Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below.   7 risks of not having an employee offboarding process In the world of HR, we use a framework called the ‘Employee Life Cycle’ to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee’s journey. Offboarding is one of the most critical stages of the …