Employee Management
the law, the research and the reality
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There are few certainties in life and navigating employment law is certainly not one of them. As a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case demonstrates, even if an employer acts lawfully, they may still find themselves at tribunal and can even lose. This, of course, is why there is an appeal process and a very useful […]
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Key Takeaways for Employers from KPMG’s 2025 Global Study AI (Artificial Intelligence) is transforming workplaces and the very nature of work across all sectors and sizes of organisations. I’ve seen it being used in very different environments, from a small classic car restoration business to local authority departments. But, the embrace of AI is, to […]
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Published: April 2025 From 6 April 2025, a new employment law came into effect introducing a statutory entitlement for eligible employees: Neonatal Care Leave and Pay. This change is intended to support working parents whose babies require specialist care after birth, ensuring they do not have to rely solely on existing parental leave provisions during […]
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Does it “Make Work Pay”?
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Elon Musk has once again captured public attention—not with a new Tesla or a SpaceX launch, but with an email. An email sent to all employees of the US federal government as part of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. His directive? “List five things you achieved last week.” This simple yet direct inquiry has […]
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You might not be, but your team are using AI for work… AI is already in your workplace, whether you realise it or not. Employees across all industries are using artificial intelligence tools to write reports, generate code, analyse data, and even draft emails. A recent study by Anthropic, which analysed millions of AI interactions, […]
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On 10 October 2024, the UK’s Labour government introduced the Employment Rights Bill to Parliament. The changes set out in the Bill are, we are told, aimed at enhancing employees’ and workers’ rights as part of the government’s declared intention to “make work pay”. While the changes do, on the surface, provide greater protections for […]
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Sometimes the most valuable employee-management insights come not from groundbreaking cases, but from those that reinforce the importance of fundamental principles. The recent Employment Tribunal decision in Currie v Four Seasons Health Care Group offers just such a reminder. It underscores a crucial truth: effective employee management isn’t about revolutionary techniques, but about consistently applying […]
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The balance between supporting employees with long-term health conditions and maintaining operational efficiency is often a delicate one. A recent Employment Tribunal case provides useful insights into how employers might
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The probationary period of employment offers both employers and employees a unique opportunity. Use it wisely, and document it well; as we see from Mrs. Shaukia Mir v. IQVIA Ltd, dismissal following a probationary period does not always go unchallenged. The effective and robust use of probationary periods is essential and I will write about […]
