Whilst this may be this month, it is arguable that with modern highly stressed workforces, we should always be reminding ourselves of the approaches we need to counter stress among employees. There will always be times when we need to work outside our normal hours; meaning early mornings, late nights or even weekends. And while technology gives us the ability to work anywhere and at any time, there are downsides to this. The pressure to be ‘always on’ can lead to stress and e

Virgin Rail uniforms hit the headlines some time ago, as some female employees refused to wear the “skimpy” and “revealing” blouses, claiming passengers would be able to see any dark underwear worn underneath. The official uniform launch was delayed by three weeks in order to allow staff “to have a uniform they felt comfortable in”, and to help achieve this, any concerned employees were offered a £20 clothing voucher to buy 'suitable underwear'. This may have been more of a p

The symptoms of it can be – in certain circumstances – according to a Glasgow Employment Tribunal. Ms Davies, a Court Officer for the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS), had been suffering from extensive medical problems related to the menopause. She was prescribed medication which required to be dissolved in water. On one occasion, after returning to the Court, she noticed that a water jug on her table had been emptied. She could not remember if this contained her m

An Employment Tribunal has determined that the protected characteristic ‘gender reassignment’ under the Equality Act 2010 includes...

The Harvey Weinstein scandal and allegations at Westminster, amongst others, placed the spotlight on sexual harassment reporting.

‘Research suggests’ that over politeness in the workplace could be detrimental to UK businesses.