Whistleblowing

UK employers slack on whistleblowing training

Many UK firms are exposing themselves to legal risk by failing to give formal training to employees handling whistleblowing concerns.

What does the Bill of Rights mean for employment law?

The government’s new Bill of Rights proposes sweeping change to the human rights regime in the UK which will impact how the courts interpret employment law.

Errant umbrella firms to be named and shamed

The new CEO of the Freelance and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has said he will name and shame umbrella companies that fall short of best practice compliance policies.

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.

The difficulties of speaking truth to power

What gets said, what doesn’t, and who is and isn’t listened to are vital to organisational success

The importance of psychological safety

You may not know your staff aren’t speaking up, meaning problems go unreported and unresolved

Why we’re too afraid to report racism to HR

A culture in which racism is allowed to slide and consequently reoccur is just as damaging as the abuse itself