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Tips for Whistleblowing Case Management

Whistleblowing is the term used when a worker passes on information concerning wrongdoing. It is also commonly referred to as blowing the...

Grievances in the workplace

A grievance is essentially a complaint by an employee. It usually involves a concern that a work place policy or contract term has been...

Managing Bereavement and Grief in the Workplace.

Bereavement and grief can impact your employees significantly. Not just in terms of attendance but their mental health and overall...

Dark Waters - a film that really got at me!

This weekend I watched a film. A film that got at me. You know the type – when you can’t stop thinking about it afterwards. I don’t watch...

Some thoughts on not defending the indefensible.

Life is full of up’s and downs. Not everything can go well all the time. People make mistakes, there are conflicts, sometimes actions...

Brexit and Immigration – A quick summary for businesses.

The likelihood is, most organisations will have been preparing for the end of the Brexit transition period for some time, however with...

Domestic Abuse - A Workplace Issue.

Domestic abuse is complex. It is not always easy to spot and it can take many forms: Psychological, Physical, Sexual, Economic and...

One person's banter is another person's hell...

Grievances and disciplinaries in the workplace are often viewed as a negative experience for all those involved. Those dealing with the...

Do you think they are telling the truth?

With nearly 20 years experience in conducting both criminal and corporate investigations, I can guarantee that I will be asked after an...

The business, your business, does business with.

What can you and your organisation be doing when it comes to Modern Slavery? The Modern Slavery Act has now been around for 5 years. The...

Policies – Where to start.

I received a couple of questions after my last post - "Start ups - When should you "kit up" with Policies, Ethics and Compliance" -...

Start ups – When should you "kit up" with Policies, Ethics and Compliance?

Being part of a start-up takes guts, lots of coffee and working all hours – hat’s off to you! Your sales are starting to come in...