The Role Organisations Play in Creating (or Reducing) Workplace Stress
In this article, our Executive Coach and Head of BD, Liz Beck, highlights some of the key ways organisations influence the levels of stress that employees face at work, and considerations for leaders to keep these levels to a minimum. April is Stress Awareness Month, and what better time to look at what is really driving stress in the workplace? A lot of the focus still sits with the individual employees. Build resilience. Manage your wellbeing. Find ways to cope. […]
Six Benefits of an Employee Assistance Programme: Why Every Employer Should Consider One
Supporting employee wellbeing has become a much bigger part of running a successful business. For many employers, that means looking beyond policies and procedures and thinking more carefully about what support people actually need day-to-day. When someone is dealing with stress, poor mental health, financial worries or personal difficulties, the impact rarely stays outside of work. It can affect […]
Employee Wellbeing in the Workplace: The Hidden Cost for UK SMEs
Our Director of Omny Benefits, Paul Andrews, shares his views on the importance of employee wellbeing in the workplace, and the four pillars that can help drive employee satisfaction and business success. For many SME’s, employee wellbeing still feels like a “nice to have”. However, the reality in 2026 is that poor wellbeing is one of the biggest hidden costs in small and […]
What Should HR Do When Employees Are Stranded Abroad?
Unexpected disruption can happen at any time. Geopolitical tensions, airspace closures or large-scale travel issues can quickly leave employees stranded overseas or unable to return home as planned. Take the current tensions in the Middle East, for example. For the individuals involved, this is rarely just an inconvenience. It can be stressful, uncertain and, at […]
National Minimum Wage Increase: Is Your Salary Exchange Still Compliant?
As every year, April is a pressure point for employers. National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage increases take effect, payroll costs rise, and many businesses are forced to revisit budgets. In the middle of that, it’s easy for the more technical issues to be overlooked, especially where schemes and arrangements have been in place for a while. One area that needs careful attention is salary exchange […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day: ‘If I Could Give One Piece of Advice…’
Every year on 8 March, International Women’s Day gives us a moment to recognise the achievements of women across every industry and community. The first official International Women’s Day was marked in 1911, when more than a million people across Europe attended rallies and events calling for change. Since then, it has grown into a global day of recognition and […]
Dealing With Workplace Bullying
In today’s workplace, where collaboration, productivity, and innovation are paramount, an insidious issue lurks beneath the surface: workplace bullying. This often-overlooked problem poses a significant threat to employee well-being, organisational culture, and overall productivity. In this article, we will look at workplace bullying, its manifestations, and its impacts, and we’ll consider how to prevent it. […]
Payrolling of Benefits: Preparing to Say Goodbye to the P11D
From April 2027, the way employers report employee benefits will change significantly. The familiar P11D process will be replaced by mandatory payrolling of benefits, bringing tax on benefits into real-time payroll reporting. Although this administrative change won’t be mandatory until 2027, employers have the option to make the switch a year early – so long as they register for this with HMRC by 5th April 2026. Whether you make the change this year […]
When Love and Work Collide: HR Tips for Managing Workplace Relationships
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s a reminder that relationships form part of our everyday life. And for many people, the workplace is where they spend a large portion of their time. So, it’s only natural that friendships – and sometimes romantic relationships – develop between colleagues. For employers, this can raise some important questions. How do you respect employees’ personal lives while protecting fairness, professionalism, and your wider workplace […]
Performance Improvement Plan: A Complete Guide for Employers
If an employee’s performance isn’t meeting expectations, it can feel like you’re facing a difficult crossroads. You want to support them to succeed, but you also need to protect your business, your team, and your standards. A performance improvement plan (PIP) provides a structured, fair, and supportive way to help employees get back on track. When used properly, it builds trust, […]
