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As April unfolds, a month dedicated to stress awareness, it’s time for us to pause, reflect, and acknowledge that stress often lurks in the shadows of our daily lives. In the world of Health and Safety and HR, stress is not just a buzzword; it’s a legitimate concern that can impact our productivity, mental well-being, and overall health.

Sexual Harassment can be directed at anyone and should be taken seriously by organisations to ensure that they can encourage a positive and inclusive workplace and culture.

Even in the 21st century, where over 50% of the UK workforce is female, women are experiencing discrimination due to pregnancy, fertility treatment and returning work. Company’s need to understand the law surrounding how to treat employees who are due to start or are on Maternity leave and those employees on other forms of parental leave.

Is there more to an employment contract than just the written words on the contract? Employers should also be aware of the implied terms of Trust & Confidence, which are terms not expressly written in the contract but are implied by the nature of the employment relationship.

Here, our HR Advisor Sian Collin discusses this very relevant and emotive article regarding fertility and how managers can support employees with maternity loss.

There are occasions when an employee appears to have left their employment without a formal resignation letter or email. It should be noted that there is no legal requirement for an employee to resign in writing, and this may lead to some confusion, and occasionally a potential court case.

Menopause and perimenopause shouldn’t be a taboo subject. Everyone should feel they can have a conversation with their line manager, especially when they need guidance and advice.

We often get feedback when we have made a high positive impression, either in acute cases or for the consistent, bespoke and responsive support we have given over a longer period of time.

Join THSP on a journey into a future where workplace safety, mental health, technology, and well-being take centre stage in our New Year’s resolutions.