HR Knowhow
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...
How to recruit staff as a small business in Bath
Having recently worked with a local business in Bath, I was reminded of how difficult it can be for a small business to recruit talent in a fiercely competitive market. It proved to be a rollercoaster ride fraught with unexpected bumps and curve balls. This included...
Is an employee ‘moonlighting’ really bad for your business?
An interesting case caught my eye this week; a Year 6 female Teaching Assistant from County Durham was dismissed from her role for having a second job as an underwear model. The article reported that the lady was told parents would lose respect for the school if they...
Bristol company introduces a ‘period-policy’ for female employees – should your business?
Most of us women have to endure our ‘monthlies’ and a good many of us sail through it fairly trouble-free, occasionally helped along with a dose of Paracetamol! However, for those who find the monthly curse a severely painful and sometimes traumatic experience, the...