Category: Human Resources

Why ‘quiet quitting’ is a bigger problem than you think…

What is quiet quitting? Quiet quitting is a term used to describe a situation where employees do the bare minimum required for their jobs without going above and beyond. Rather than quitting their job outright, these employees disengage both emotionally and mentally, maintaining just enough effort to meet job requirements. To us HR consultants, it’s […]

What is constructive dismissal?

You’ve probably heard the term ‘constructive dismissal’ before, but are you clear on what it actually means? Constructive dismissal is the term that applies when a change to an employee’s working conditions or unfair treatment forces them to quit. Sometimes this is confused with unfair dismissal, which is where you fire the employee. With constructive […]

How to handle Flexible Working requests (Employment Rights Bill)

What does the new Flexible Working amendment mean for you and your business? How should you handle requests for flexible working? What are your employees’ rights in this area, and what are yours? Here’s everything you need to know. What change has been made to the Employment Rights Bill? The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 […]