Shannen Lyons

No tokenism: Here’s how you can really help LGBTQ+ staff

First published: June 3rd, 2022 It’s Pride Month. So, remember to check off these HR essentials to support your LGBTQ+ staff. It’s easy to post a ra... Read More

22 June 2022 By Shannen Lyons

P&O Ferries dismissals: what went wrong?

First published: May 12th, 2022 Earlier this year, P&O Ferries found themselves in the firing line after dismissing 800 employees without notice ... Read More

12 May 2022 By Shannen Lyons

Six HR-approved ways to tackle poor staff performance

First published: March 4th, 2022 You’ve noticed an employee isn’t pulling their weight. They haven’t met their targets. They don’t seem as engaged wi... Read More

14 March 2022 By Shannen Lyons

Five ways to reduce workplace energy costs

First published: February 18th, 2022 Gas and electric bills are set to rise by as much as 50% by spring. This means you may be searching for ways to ... Read More

22 February 2022 By Shannen Lyons

Can I cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff?

First published: February 11th, 2022 Morrisons is one of the latest companies to hit the news for its sick pay policy. Like other big UK brands, the... Read More

22 February 2022 By Shannen Lyons

New year, same issues? Four HR policies you should update

First published: January 7th, 2022 There’s no denying it: the last two years have introduced countless challenges for employers. From poor employee ... Read More

27 January 2022 By Shannen Lyons

My employee has long COVID: what should I do?

Studies show that 1 in 10 of us are likely to have had COVID-19 by now. So the chances are, you already know how to handle a positive case. Usually, ... Read More

03 December 2021 By Shannen Lyons

Time to reset your annual leave clock?

2021 is coming to an end. With 2022 just around the corner, businesses are already preparing for the new year. At this busy time of the year, as we pr... Read More

03 December 2021 By Shannen Lyons

Annual leave carryover: What can employers do?

Ensuring employees have time away from work is crucial when building a great culture and improving workplace productivity. But because of long-term bu... Read More

02 November 2021 By Shannen Lyons

My employee has a mental health problem: what can I do?

Right now, one in six UK workers is dealing with a mental health problem. And when an employee has a condition like depression or anxiety – or any il... Read More

08 October 2021 By Shannen Lyons

60% of employers don’t know staff breastfeeding rights

Do you know what rights mothers have to breastfeed at work? A whopping 60% of employers don’t…   We surveyed 48,973 employers across four countries ... Read More

08 October 2021 By Shannen Lyons

Menopause tribunals are rising: what should you be doing?

Imagine if your employee always overslept or forgot major tasks. After a while, you’d probably give them a warning… But if your worker’s poor perform... Read More

07 September 2021 By Shannen Lyons