Darren Robinson

How to win applicants over with a job description

First published: June 17th, 2022 The jobs market is the strongest it’s been in over ten years thanks to the ‘Great Resignation’ phenomenon that has s... Read More

20 June 2022 By Darren Robinson

How to be a more accessible employer in five steps

First published: March 11th, 2022 Is your workplace accessible for all?   If it’s not, you could block a raft of talent from your business. Or worse... Read More

14 March 2022 By Darren Robinson

Your guide to tackling COVID staffing shortages

First published: January 28th, 2022 If several of your employees have to self-isolate with COVID-19, you could face staff shortages. From plugging th... Read More

02 February 2022 By Darren Robinson

Short on staff? Discover six ways to attract more applicants

If you’re searching for new staff, you might be struggling to fill your vacancies. That’s because job adverts have now soared to a record high. In fa... Read More

03 December 2021 By Darren Robinson

How a positive workplace culture can keep absences down during winter

Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year, but it’s also one of the busiest both in our personal lives and in work. For some workplaces,... Read More

01 November 2021 By Darren Robinson

What is flexible working and when can a request be rightfully refused?

In September 2021, a mum who was refused a 5 p.m. finish was awarded £185,000 at tribunal for unfair dismissal. Alice Thompson had pursued a successfu... Read More

08 October 2021 By Darren Robinson

Can you legally reduce remote workers’ pay?

Is the price of the pandemic still costing your business? If that’s the case, you might be weighing up the tough choice to reduce staff pay. Especial... Read More

07 September 2021 By Darren Robinson

54% employees could quit without flexible working

According to a recent survey, 54% of employees would consider quitting unless their bosses allow flexible working. This means it’s more important tha... Read More

10 August 2021 By Darren Robinson

How and when to carry out an investigation at work

Investigations are informal fact-finding meetings used to gather any relevant information on an employment matter. Investigation meetings provide an o... Read More

23 July 2021 By Darren Robinson