Feature Articles

This feature advises on the procedures employers may wish to put in place when re-opening the workplace, relating to revising working methods, employee training and absence management, as well as some of the more common HR considerations.

As Government guidance around remote working begins to relax, the mass movement of workers returning to office spaces will inevitably increase travel and energy demands, as suggested by the UK Energy Statistics 2020, where the reported primary energy consumption fell by 24% in Q2 2020. Max Starr explains the unique opportunities and challenges businesses can create in order to set a new precedence in progressive sustainable practice.

Opeyemi Ogundeji, researcher and employment law writer at Croner-i, explores how employers can approach a situation where their staff do not want to return to work.

There are ways to promote fitness that will improve wellbeing, motivation and productivity rather than just irritating your employees. Nicola Jagielski of Health Assured reports.

On 21 May 2020, the High Court gave judgment in the case of R (on the application of Fisher) v Durham County Council. Ms Fisher applied for judicial review of a noise abatement notice.

The Government’s landmark Environment Bill and its latest net zero commitments will bring in a new era of environmental regulations that could revolutionise the way businesses manage their products and services. John Barwise highlights some of those key changes and what they mean for the business community.

Opeyemi Ogundeji, researcher and employment law writer at Croner-i, details the most up to date guidance on right to work checks, including virtual right to work checks.

Timothy and Caroline Hand take a look at new innovations to inspire your organisation to have a more sustainable future.

Vaping has dramatically risen in popularity in recent years and is promoted as an aid to quitting cigarette smoking in the UK. Consequently, employers need to ensure they set out clear policies in order to deal with e-cigarettes in the workplace, particularly as evidence suggests vaping is less harmful to health than smoking. Vicky Powell examines the work-related health implications of these trends and a new Scientific Opinion from the European Commission.

On 21 December 2020, the High Court gave judgment in the case of R (on the application of Finch) v Surrey County Council. The case concerned an application for judicial review of the decision to grant planning permission related to oil wells.