Author: Emma Browning

Many businesses have just about got a handle on their new responsibilities surrounding shared parental leave. So the recent announcement from David Cameron indicating that he may in fact look at Labour’s proposals for allowing grandparents to share up to 18 weeks of unpaid parental leave will no doubt leave some employers feeling overwhelmed about what the future holds. It’s a debate though that many will welcome. Our workforces are getting older, so it’s inevitable that grandparents will be eager to pursue the opportunity to balance their working days with…

We’ve just recently reached the end of Ramadan, the period of religious observance by Muslims that involves fasting during daylight hours. Celebrations have gotten underway to mark Eid al-Fitr, and whilst followers of the faith give thanks, savvy business owners should take time for a little reflection. How well did your company handle the festival, and did you ensure that Muslims in your workforce were supported during the period? If you recognise that you need to make improvements when it comes to religious observance and celebrating festivals, it might be…

Have you ever thought about letting your staff work from home? You’re certainly not alone. Recent research from the Trade Union Congress suggests that one in seven people are now carrying out their roles from the comfort of their own surroundings. There’s a tendency to think that working from home is all about not getting out of bed until midday and sitting around in pyjamas, watching the Jeremy Kyle show and not particularly doing a great deal. It’s time to step away from this school of thought though, because the…