“Just bump into him and get it over with”. This is what two female employees were told when a colleague, who had committed a sexual offence against them, was due to return to the office. Unfortunately, this is far from an isolated incident with 22.5% of people experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace. And with sexual harassment reforms set to tighten in October this year, sexual harassment is not only a serious safeguarding concern but also a growing legal and financial risk for...

"Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability." This was the statement from Astronomer after their CEO and HR boss were caught last year on ‘kiss cam’ at a Coldplay concert. Both parties have now resigned. And while this undoubtedly gave us one of the water cooler moments of 2025, it also highlights something all businesses should seriously consider. The importance of have a workplace romance policy. You might think your business is too small, or...

Sickness absence is an inevitable part of running a business, but the way it’s managed can have a significant impact on workplace culture and overall productivity. Poorly handled absence can disrupt your business, place pressure on other members of your team and have you pulling your hair out about the ‘right’ thing to do.