Self-isolation rules are changing in Scotland, but only for workers in certain sectors. Rules currently mean that anyone who comes into contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid must self-isolate for 10 days. However, this has caused problems across the...

We have continued our journey of growing our team this week by welcoming our new HR Consultant, Jenna MacBeth. Jenna has had an extensive career in a wide range of exciting industries and we are excited for our clients to benefit from her support and expertise. Find...

The Prime Minister announced last week that Covid-19 restrictions could be lifted on 19th July in England. This means that social distancing will no longer be a legal requirement. In addition, all venues that have been forced to close over the past year will now be...

Employment tribunal insurance is a type of insurance that is set up to protect against tribunal claims. In addition, many businesses may decide to carry insurance for all costs that may arise from a tribunal claim. After tribunal fees were removed in 2017, claims have...

It’s been a couple of weeks since we witnessed the terrible scene of a professional footballer collapsing on the pitch during a Euro 2020 game having suffered a cardiac arrest. After receiving first aid, defibrillator, and heart massage, the medical team were able to...

We’re delighted to welcome Catherine McDonald to our team as part of our HR Consultancy Edinburgh and Lothian. Catherine has joined us as an HR Consultant on 15 June 2021 and brings with her a wealth of experience. She will be supporting our clients with all aspects...

This week is International Men’s Health Week. This is the perfect opportunity to become more aware of common male health issues and look at ways we can help men in the workplace. To bring awareness to International Men's health week, we are encouraged to complete the...

The number of vacancies in the UK is at its highest since the beginning of the pandemic and the unemployment rate has dropped slightly. It's great to finally see positive recruitment and business progression after an uncertain 15 months of restrictions. As the economy...

As restrictions are starting to gradually ease over the next couple of months, it’s likely that many employees will be planning to take holidays during the summer months. We also have the Euros and the Olympics on this summer, and some of your employees may look to...

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) are employee benefit programmes offered by many employers. EAP are intended to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and wellbeing. Furthermore, EAP generally...

Hybrid working is a policy that we've been asked a lot about lately. As restrictions start to ease and we transition closer to normality, employers are thinking of the best ways to welcome their team back to the work place. The thought of returning to work can have a...

After making temporary changes to the Right to Work Scheme in March 2020, the Government announced that these changes will end this year. They originally expected these changes to be made from 17th May 2021 but thankfully after considering the current restrictions in...