Women’s health and the workplace

Menopausal women are one of the fastest-growing demographics in the workforce, it’s important for employers to not only understand the impact menopause can have on their employees but how to support them. Is Menopause The 10th Protected Characteristic? Under The Equality Act 2010 there are 9 protected characteristics, which are: These characteristics are designed to…

Mental Health – Reasonable Adjustments

ACAS has issued new guidance regarding Mental Health “Reasonable Adjustments” One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health condition this year according to Mind. In terms of employment law, ‘Disability’ is classed as a mental or physical impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to…

Employee Assistance Programmes

Employee assistance programmes – valued by employees and cost-effective for employers Guildford HR has just implemented an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for one of our clients and it reminded us just how valuable this service can be for employees and their families. Small employees will be surprised how cost-effective this service is and how much…