Speak to an expert on 0800 028 2420

Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Recent Blog Posts By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Celsius Plumbers: fixing boilers, skill shortages, and staff motivation

Like 44,000 other UK employers, Michael Cairns outsources his HR and health & safety to Peninsula.  This frees up his time to focus on his plumbi... Read More

02 September 2022 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

How to carry out a mediation

Lots of factors can strain staff relations. A clash in personalities. Communication issues. Bullying. The list goes on… If a working relationship is ... Read More

19 July 2022 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Your step-by-step guide to the disciplinary process

Let’s say your employee is behaving poorly. They aren’t putting any effort in. They’re rude to other members of staff. They have a bad attitude to wor... Read More

19 July 2022 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Your HR toolkit for managing staff holidays and absences this summer

As summer rapidly approaches, prepare for the sunshine to bring some dark spots for your company. As temperatures soar, so will the potential for holi... Read More

31 May 2022 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Redundancy mistakes you need to avoid

Redundancy is a complex process. Along with being emotionally tough, there are steps you need to take to avoid risk. Without following specific ACAS ... Read More

20 July 2022 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Want to be an employer in the know? Discover HR Unpacked

Ready to become a HR-savvy employer? Then you’ll be pleased to meet our new podcast: HR Unpacked. Peninsula have teamed up with the University of Sa... Read More

08 February 2022 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Q&A | Mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers in the UK

The government has proposed to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for frontline healthcare staff in England.   And this affects your workforce, now’... Read More

11 November 2021 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

How to grow your business with Bright Exchange

Peninsula clients now enjoy exclusive access to Bright Exchange – a thriving digital marketplace. So not only do you free your business from risk, but... Read More

01 November 2021 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

HR for care providers: what are the biggest challenges right now?

It’s been a turbulent year for care providers. From Brexit laws to COVID guidance, the rules on working with staff and patients changed significantly... Read More

21 June 2021 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Five interview tips to guarantee you hire the right fit

When it’s time to grow your team, you want to find the right fit.  Because when you employ an unsuitable candidate, you face the difficult choice of ... Read More

01 June 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

How to make your workplace safe for pregnant staff

When do you think you need to prepare your workplace for a new or expectant mother? It’s not the day they return to work. It’s not right before the d... Read More

14 January 2020 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Welding fume

At the beginning of the year, the International Association for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced its decision to reclassify welding fume as a Group... Read More

03 December 2019 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 33

Suggested Resources

Latest Guides

Email Usage Policy

Corporate emails are powerful tools which allow employers and employees to carry out daily tasks. When creating employment policies, it’s very importa...

Read more

Stress Risk Assessment

You may have workers who are stressed because they are unable to cope with pressures at work. Employers are legally responsible to protect employees ...

Read more

Holiday Pay

All workers in the UK are entitled to paid holiday. Whether they're casual or full-time workers, you must pay them correctly whilst they're on leave. ...

Read more

Menopause at Work

The average age of employees has increased in recent times. This means more of us are working well into our senior years. Menopause is a health condi...

Read more Show more

Recent Blogs

How are right to work checks changing from 1st October?

Read more

Should you rehire an employee who left your business?

Read more

Want to reduce workplace absences by 45%?

Read more

Celsius Plumbers: fixing boilers, skill shortages, and staff motivation

Read more
View all blogs

Popular Downloads

Menopause Policy

Going through the menopause can bring about a number of workplace requirements. These can range from...

Download

Fire risk assessment template

No matter what size your business is, every employer must follow fire safety legislation. Under the ...

Download

Manual Handling Risk Assessment Template

Any form of activity that requires an employee to lift, move, or support a load is classed as a manu...

Download

Health & safety policy template

Millions of employees face work-related accidents every year. By keeping a safe working environment,...

Download Show more