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Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, significant changes will be made to the law on unfair dismissal. These reforms are going to have a major impact on employers and the HR processes they have in place. We look at the impact these changes will have on probation periods and what employers need to do about them.

Over half of people that regularly work from home (WFH) would likely put their foot down to being forced to return to the office full time shows new research by Kings College London (KCL).

The current story in the news focused on Gary Lineker’s departure from the BBC following a controversial social media post is not an isolated incident. Often, we see employees, usually in senior or high-profile positions, finding themselves in hot water over something they have posted on their profile. And while the public can be quick to jump on them, what can employers do when it comes to managing the use of social media in their business?

Artificial intelligence is not yet ready to replace humans when it comes to writing R&D tax claims, but it is surprisingly clever. Three R&D specialists discuss the pros and cons

In a landmark case that highlights the importance of adhering to health and safety regulations, Nofax Enterprises Limited, a London-based property development firm, has been fined £63,000 and ordered to pay an additional £88,812.68 in costs following a series of serious safety violations at a construction site in Dalston, London. This penalty, handed down at Southwark Crown Court on March 18, 2025, underscores the critical importance of effective health and safety management in any business, regardless of industry.

Valentine’s Day is an occasion for showing appreciation for the people who mean a lot to you. But on a day that’s meant to be all about celebrating love and romance, how can you prevent the risk of employees blurring professional boundaries?

It's vital you're managing workplace relationships correctly, to do so you may need a workplace relationships policy...

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It’s easy to forget boundaries and professional conduct at social events. So if it’s time to invite your staff to a festive party, it’s a good opportunity to set important rules around conduct.