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Mental Health in the workplace

January 12, 2024 Speech Box

The Department for Work and Pensions has this week published its forecasts looking at the support the Government offers to those suffering from poor physical and mental health. It points to a significant increase in those suffering from anxiety and Read more …

AI and HR – a legal challenge

November 20, 2023 Speech Box

AI technologies are already being used at every stage of the HR cycle, from recruitment to dismissal. Legal cases have swiftly followed, says Rhian Radia Partner and Head of the Employment team. It is commonplace for larger employers to use AI-assisted technology Read more …

Neurodiversity in the workplace

September 27, 2023 Speech Box

Employers are increasingly looking for neurodiverse, or differently abled, employees for the skills and abilities they can bring to the workplace, say careers coach Sarah Wissing and Bishop & Sewell partner and Head of Employment, Rhian Radia. The World Economic Forum estimates that Read more …

More than half of young workers have taken time off with mental health issues

September 15, 2023 Speech Box

UK businesses are losing hundreds of days every year to the poor mental health of their workforce, with the problem more acute amongst those aged between 16 and 24. New research from the mental health charity Unmind and reported in The Read more …

Wilko collapse: Lessons for business in crisis

August 30, 2023 Speech Box

Wilko has now called in administrators, putting more than 12,000 jobs across 400 stores at risk after reported discussions with rival discount retailers and two private equity investors failed. A stalwart of the high street and known for its affordable homeware, Read more …

Zoom calls an end to WFH

August 30, 2023 Speech Box

The irony is not lost. Zoom, the video conferencing company that is the bedrock of remote working, has ordered its employees back to the office. It is the latest in the long line of businesses that are stepping back from Read more …

Mcdonald’s under fire for toxic workplace culture

August 3, 2023 Speech Box

The fast-food restaurant chain Mcdonald’s is under fire following widespread allegations of a toxic working culture. The company’s CEO has been quick to respond as he faces calls to terminate franchise deals. A BBC investigation first published on 17 July reports a Read more …

Working from home away from home

August 3, 2023 Speech Box

Employers looking to attract and retain top talent are increasingly permitting their employees to work overseas, often for months at a time. Research published by the accountants RSM reports that 88% of businesses are struggling with employee turnover. Its research Read more …

Workplace bullying

August 3, 2023 Speech Box

The Problem From Whitehall to the CBI, 2023 has seen its fair share of headlines highlighting the ugly and depressingly commonplace issue of bullying in the workplace. The line between assertive leadership and bullying will be different for different people.Intention Read more …

Lloyds Bank in the Employment Tribunal and dyslexia in the workplace

July 26, 2023 Speech Box

An Employment Tribunal decision has once again cast the spotlight on dyslexia in the workplace. It should act as a reminder to businesses that they must make reasonable adjustments to accommodate employees with dyslexia and other disabilities throughout their employment. Read more …