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Managing Menopause in the Workplace

Posted on October 29, 2023 (October 29, 2023) by Donna Obstfeld

In the UK, 75-80% of menopausal women work; understanding and supporting symptoms, both visible and invisible, is crucial for managers and employers. FactsThe average age for women to reach menopause in the UK is 51, although the expected age range is between 45 and 55. Currently, around 75-80% of women of menopause age are in work.…

Investigating allegations of theft

Posted on October 24, 2023 (October 25, 2023) by Donna Obstfeld

You suspect that an employee is stealing from the Company, what do you do? If you get things wrong from the start, it is far harder to recover and can be very damaging. Allegations of theft are probably one of the most difficult things to deal with as a business owner as it raises so…

The Evolving Workplace: Balancing Office and Remote Work for Tomorrow’s Businesses

Posted on October 24, 2023 (October 24, 2023) by Donna Obstfeld

As an HR expert with years of experience and a lot of grey hair to show for it, I've seen workplace trends come and go. But in this post-pandemic world, one question dominates the boardroom and watercooler conversations alike: where should our people work? The recent KPMG 2023 CEO outlook survey report suggests that around…

The Future is Flex: Navigating the New Flexible Working Bill

Posted on July 27, 2023 (July 27, 2023) by Donna Obstfeld

Put on your future-gazing glasses, because we're heading into a new era of working. Imagine a world where your staff can work not just from the office, but from their cosy homes, bustling cafes, or even while soaking up the sun on a beach. What was once considered a privilege may be about to become…

Enhanced Immigration Rules to Benefit Pre-Settled EU Residents in the UK

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Donna Obstfeld

The UK has introduced new Immigration Rules automatically extending the status of pre-settled EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) by two years. The Home Office will manage the process, ensuring that those who haven't yet switched to settled status won't lose their immigration rights. The status extension will be directly…

What are the benefits of apprenticeships to employers?

Posted on May 21, 2023 (May 21, 2023) by Donna Obstfeld

92% of companies that have taken on apprentices believe this leads to a more motivated and satisfied workforce and 86% of employers said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation.Some of the benefits of recruiting an apprentice include:adapting their training according to the needs of your businesstheir motivation to learn new skillsyou can…

How to support transgender employees in the workplace

Posted on April 19, 2023 (April 19, 2023) by Donna Obstfeld

The legal protection of transgender individuals starts with the Equality Act 2010. Within this act, gender reassignment is recognised as a protected characteristic. This is reaffirmed in the Statutory Code of Conduct of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.This, therefore, means that an employee is protected if they plan to, are experiencing, or have undergone a…

More Changes for Annual Leave Still to Come

Posted on February 19, 2023 (February 19, 2023) by Donna Obstfeld

Just when you thought there was absolute clarity about how much annual leave a part year worker could take and what they should be paid for it, the Government have launched a consultation on further changes.Don’t get me wrong, in my opinion, this is absolutely needed, but it means that there is still a lack…

Love is in the air…. or is it?

Posted on February 5, 2023 (February 5, 2023) by Donna Obstfeld

February. Valentine’s Day. The season of love ….. BUT, and it is a big BUT has #metoo killed the office romance?In October of last year, legislation was debated and confirmed which will put an obligation on employers to PREVENT sexual harassment in the workplace. No longer is it enough to carry out a proper investigation…

Employee Engagement Enabling Change

Posted on October 20, 2022 (October 20, 2022) by Donna Obstfeld

As you may be aware, at DOHR we are an authorised partner for a fantastic tool for properly, robustly and anonymously measuring employee engagement. Many of our clients have found that although the score is useful and a great way to measure progress and identify trends, the feedback received in the free text fields is…