A surge in demand for ACAS dispute resolution services highlights the value of early legal support, says NICOLA GRAY Recent figures from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has revealed a significant increase in demand for its dispute resolution services, with requests rising by 27% compared to 2025 figures. This trend suggests that more […]
Take action to avoid the risks of AI
How should you manage artificial intelligence in the workplace? NICOLA GRAY offers some advice Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the modern workplace, offering employers powerful tools to improve efficiency, decision-making, and competitiveness. However, alongside these opportunities come important risks that employer organisations must carefully manage. Employers need to be aware of the key benefits and […]
How to deal with disgruntled employees
Is no news really good news? NICOLA GRAY says employers should not wait for formal complaints The old adage “no news is good news” may hold some truth in everyday life, but when it comes to managing a workforce, silence can be misleading. A lack of formal challenge following a management decision doesn’t always mean […]
Roadmap still required for IR35 changes
The Chancellor’s decision to repeal recent reforms to IR35, or off-payroll rules, is not the end of the story, says NICOLA GRAY It’s an area of business which has been the subject of much debate for some time and the new Chancellor responded to concerns and confusion around IR35 off-payroll rules by scrapping recent reforms. […]
Be prepared for end to sick pay rebate scheme
Removal of government support comes with further complications, says NICOLA GRAY One of the most vital initiatives introduced to help companies get through the pandemic was the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme which provided employers with the comfort of knowing the Government would compensate them for paying employees who were isolating because of coronavirus. […]