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The Queen’s Speech- our take on the HR bits!

The Queen’s Speech- our take on the HR bits!

Well, it’s been a tumultuous few months since the general election. But we’ve recently seen the Queen’s speech, the outcome of the Taylor Review, and the retraction of Employment Tribunal fee’s  last week outlined the main policies that the Conservatives intend to...
Gloucester businesses making the most of Apprenticeships.

Gloucester businesses making the most of Apprenticeships.

It was great to read how well some Gloucester based businesses are doing in providing work experience opportunities to young people via Apprenticeships and the ‘Skills for Stroud’ team.  According to Southwest business news, ‘overall 22 businesses, four schools and...
Emergency Plans- would your staff know what to do?

Emergency Plans- would your staff know what to do?

Earlier this month Gloucester based Company Avon metals suffered what could have been a devastating fire at their Gloucester headquarters. However the business was saved by not only expertise of the local fire and rescue service, but by the Company staff and their...
Is it legal to enforce a ‘stereotypical’ dress code?

Is it legal to enforce a ‘stereotypical’ dress code?

Stories of employee’s being forced to wear high heels at work are all over the news this week . A female agency worker turned up at work on her first day as a temporary receptionist for PWC in London, only to be told that her footwear was unsuitable because her shoes...