At some point, most managers will need to have a difficult conversation with an employee. Whether it’s discussing performance concerns, attendance, conduct or behaviour, these conversations can feel uncomfortable. It’s natural to worry about saying the wrong thing or making the situation worse. However, avoiding a difficult conversation rarely solves the problem. In many cases, […]
World Wellbeing Week provides an opportunity for businesses to reflect on how they support employee mental health. Over the last few years, conversations around mental health have become far more open, and rightly so. However, many employers are still unsure where their responsibilities begin and end. While employers are not expected to be counsellors or […]
Running a business means wearing many hats, and HR is often one of the areas that gets pushed down the priority list until something goes wrong. Over time, I’ve seen a number of common patterns when it comes to HR challenges facing businesses. The good news is that most of these issues are avoidable with […]
April 2026 brings several important changes to employment law. If you employ staff in Northern Ireland, now is a good time to review your policies and processes to ensure everything is up to date. The key areas to be aware of are: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes New miscarriage leave entitlement Minimum wage increases These […]
