As an employer, you are legally required to prevent illegal working. You may fulfil this legal duty by undertaking simple checks on your employees’ right to work in the UK. If you employ an illegal worker and have not carried out the correct right to...

Advice provided by Worknest. Investing in the training and development of your employees is no longer a luxury. It’s a must. Your employees are your business greatest asset, so nurturing your talent and equipping them with all the necessary skills...

Workplace banter can be quite usual in the workplace. But how do you know when the joke has gone too far? When does banter become harassment? If you don’t know where the line should be drawn, you could end up in an Employment Tribunal. So how much...

We would hope that school bullies would grow out of their bad habits when they become adults, but unfortunately, instances of bullying do occur in the workplace. You don’t want it to happen in your business as bullying can cause grievances,...

Two committees are calling for a review of the law to ensure employees are protected from discriminatory dress codes at work. Two committees are calling for a review of the law to ensure employees are protected from discriminatory dress codes at...

The Harvey Weinstein scandal shone a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace. But one year on, are employers implementing effective measures to prevent this type of behaviour occurring? The sad reality is that it doesn’t seem that employers are...

Read WorkNest's brief guidance on direct discrimination in the workplace to ensure you don’t fall foul of the Equality Act 2010. LinkedIn: How many “protected characteristics” in the workplace can you name? If you don’t know them, and you don’t...

Whether you like to admit it or not, we all have our own bias which can shape our recruitment decisions.  Bias is a problem for your business because it can mean you miss out on some fantastic talent, lead to a less diverse workforce and put you at...

Without a full understanding of ‘discrimination by association and perception’, you could be violating the law and face legal action. Linkedin: Chances are that you don’t even know what ‘discrimination by association and perception’ really means. Without...

Indirect discrimination can be more difficult to notice, but it is essential that you know what it is so you do not fall foul of the Equality Act 2010. LinkedIn: It is not always easy to notice ‘indirect discrimination’, especially if you’re not really...

Most of us can agree that treating somebody unfairly on the basis of their sex, race or disability isn’t acceptable – but when it comes to giving marginalised groups a leg up, opinion is often divided. Is it justified, for example, to openly...