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How your company can support LGBTQ+ at work during Pride Month 2024
Pride month is celebrated in June every year. The UK 2024 LGBTQ+ History Month theme is medicine – here’s how employers can support LGBTQ+ workers and go beyond the rainbow logos.
Ramadan in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
With religious diversity being a significant aspect of modern workplaces, it’s crucial to understand and accommodate religious practices, such as Ramadan, to promote inclusivity and respect for all beliefs.
Health & Safety Updates – UK Regulatory Outlook January/February 2024
Stay ahead of the latest health and safety updates and the UK regulatory outlook for January/February 2024 with our recent reports.
Health & Safety in the Age of Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
The workplace landscape in the UK has undergone significant changes from the era of industrial engineering projects. This evolution has necessitated a corresponding adaptation in our approach to work, particularly in the realm of Health and Safety.
Smoking Breaks and the Law
Wednesday 13 March 2024 is National Non Smoking Day, so with this in mind, here’s our guidance on smoking breaks, equal break rights for non-smokers, and what UK law says about smoking breaks.
Advice to my Younger Self: Powerful International Women’s Day quotes from our Team
Powerful quotes from the Neathouse Partners team to captivate and inspire you.
Why it’s important to provide PPE for women
Discover why it’s important to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for women in the workplace. From safety glasses to high-vis, PPE ensures optimal comfort and inclusivity while keeping workers safe.
Employees’ rights at work during cold weather
Discover more on employees’ rights during hot and cold weather conditions with our guide that’s designed to equip employers with the knowledge they need to ensure their workforce’s health and safety.
How to support an employee with an eating disorder
Having a better understanding of how to support an employee with an eating disorder can help to build trust and ensure your team’s wellbeing. This guide will talk you through the warning signs and how to help.
A legal guide to apprenticeships for employers
An apprenticeship is a role that combines practical work experience with learning assessments in a real working environment. Apprenticeships help people to learn a specific job role while gaining industry-specific skills.
Direct versus indirect discrimination at work
This article takes you through the distinctions and implications of direct versus indirect discrimination at work. Employers should understand these two forms of discrimination in the workplace, as well as their impact on employees’ rights and company culture.
Do companies need an anti-bribery and corruption policy?
While it is not a legal requirement to have a bribery policy in place for a business, if bribery does occur within an organisation, a defence will not be available without an effective policy in place.
Creating a mobile phone policy for your workplace
A mobile phone policy is a set of guidelines that many employers introduce to manage staff mobile phone use when working. Here are some things to consider when creating a mobile phone policy for your workplace.
How much does an employment tribunal cost a UK employer?
When defending an employment tribunal claim, an employer will face a number of costs. Some are straightforward, and some may have a long-term negative influence on the business.
7 common health and safety hazards in a hair and beauty salon
We’ve compiled 7 of the most common health and safety hazards for hair and beauty salons to help you keep your clients and employees safe.
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