We have all had that feeling around appraisal season. Everything seems fine so why waste time when we have work to get on with?

Almost one in five (18%) employers plan to let staff go in the next year according to new research from Acas.

Planned redundancies increased by 103% at the start of 2022, posing a risk to company reputation.

Staying on top of all relevant case law and consultations pertaining to the field of HR can be difficult. Here David Ashmore and Alison Heaton provide a rundown of the most recent developments.

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

Compassionately dealing with an employee who is on long-term sickness leave can be challenging for those who do not have the expertise, and the addition of a redundancy can make it even more complex....