Grievances

Grievance procedures don't deliver justice at work

Many of our current procedures to create justice at work are not fit for purpose and do not garner positive working relationships. There is a better way.

Legal ease: Prevent toxic cultures by acting early

The causes of toxic culture are often trivial, but the effects are not. Early intervention is key, and managers must not be reluctant to grasp the nettle if the situation is to be resolved.

Parliament misconduct calls for professional HR system

UK parliament needs a professional HR system to deal with misconduct allegations fairly and equally, according to former senior party whips.

How to have positive conflict at work

Workplace conflict happens in all organisations. Contrary to what many of us believe and often experience, conflict is normal, inevitable and not inherently negative.

Men more likely to go to tribunal than women

Employment disputes with male employees were significantly more likely to reach tribunal stage between 2011 and 2021 than those with female employees.

Investigations into cultural practices: when should HR bring in outside help?

Proper external investigative practice requires impartiality, significant resources, and a detailed understanding of the organisation’s culture, experts have warned.

Petty or not – ignore grievances at your peril

Employers have an obligation to investigate genuine disclosures of information or whistleblowing complaints, and a failure to do so could lead to dissension and unwelcome interference.

Brand vs culture – Does it matter?

Imagine this: a market leading organisation, admired by customers, lauded by industry experts, loved by shareholders. Sounds perfect doesn’t it? Yet on the flipside, employees in the same organisation...

Sexual harassment still rife in UK workplaces

?Institutional sexism, patterns of abuse and an imbalance of power are still rife in the UK’s workplaces leaving women at risk, according to a damning new report from charity Rights of Women.

Exploring the right to be accompanied in disciplinary or grievance hearings

While Acas guidance sets out the rules, there are some aspects where a more relaxed approach is best practice

Grievance procedures make workplace conflict worse

CEO of The TCM Group David Liddle warned that many organisations' processes around conflict are not fit for purpose and urged HR to rethink them

Conflict at work linked to mental health issues

Workplace conflict may be behind a rise in mental ill health among employees, research has suggested