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How to protect young people from risks in your workplace

Working with young people can be exciting for your business. But it can come with potential risks for employers. Learn how you can use BrightSafe to make sure young people follow risk assessments and stay safe in the workplace.

Tuesday, Mar 21, 2023

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Commuting in a crisis: Supporting your staff with transport costs

The cost of living crisis is all over the headlines, and commuting costs are getting more difficult for your staff to cover. We’ve put together some top tips to tackle the commuter crunch and help your team travel for less.

Thursday, Jul 14, 2022

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How to keep staff safe while working from home

Whether they’re in the office or working from home, employers need to manage health & safety for all their staff. Read on to learn how to get it right in your business…

Thursday, Apr 29, 2021

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The issue of presenteeism

Presenteeism can have a detrimental effect on your business, find out how to combat it in our blog.

Thursday, Aug 13, 2020

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How to get your team in the festive spirit (without the chaos of a Christmas party)

A party may be tradition, but there could be better ways to bring your team together this Christmas…

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2019

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World Vegan Day 2019: Why it matters in your workplace

It’s official—veganism has hit the mainstream. We explore what this means for employment law and your workplace in 2019.

Friday, Nov 01, 2019

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World Menopause Day 2019: How to support women in the workplace

We explore how menopause affects women in the workplace and what you can do to help shake the stigma.

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019

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Should you rethink your uniform policy in a heatwave?

With the UK in the midst of a heatwave, we discuss whether you should consider relaxing your uniform policy.

Thursday, Jul 25, 2019

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4 reasons why you should talk to your staff in the lift | BrightHR

Riding the work lift doesn’t have to be awkward. Here are four reasons to chat to your staff on ‘talk in an elevator day’.

Wednesday, Jul 18, 2018

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Getting your business ready for new year success

On your marks, set...

Tuesday, Oct 03, 2017

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Why are you working so hard? Is it time to start working lazy?

We think it's time.

Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017

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How to stop overcomplicating things at work

It starts with you.

Monday, Aug 21, 2017

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The impact of noise in the workplace

It affects everyone in different ways

Monday, Jul 31, 2017

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The technology you need to help you work lazy

Here's ten of the best

Monday, Jul 17, 2017

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5 problems of working in a bar

Are your shoes a little sticky?

Thursday, May 11, 2017

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Why it’s right to hate spreadsheets

These blasted cells!

Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016

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The bad handshake scale, where do you fit?

A recent report published by the Journal of Hand Therapy showed that the grip strength of current 20-34 year olds was much weaker than that of those in the same age group in 1985.

Friday, Jun 24, 2016

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Sort your squad out! How employers and employees can work together during a great summer of sport

With the Euro 2016 football tournament starting today and the Rio Olympic Games in August, employers need a smart approach to sick leave and working hours to minimise disruption at work.

Friday, Jun 10, 2016

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Wellbeing in workplace design: Creating Cloud9

How do you build an office environment that will help to attract the best talent, consolidate a new team in one environment, encourage innovation and creativity, and support the rapid growth of a new brand, product, and business?

Friday, Apr 15, 2016

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Wellbeing in workplace design: Thinking Space

It is no surprise that the spaces we inhabit can have a huge impact on the way we think, feel, and interact with others, particularly in the workplace.

Monday, Mar 14, 2016

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Celebrate Scotland with a traditional Burns event in your office

Beat the January blues in your office with saltire drapes, whisky, haggis, tartan dress, bagpipe music, and plenty of Robert Burns poetry for a traditional Burns Supper!

Monday, Jan 25, 2016

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5 ways to increase motivation in your workplace

Jumpstart January to end Christmas nostalgia with our 5 tips to increase motivation in your office. Think reviews, challenges, ambitions, resolutions, targets, and plans!

Monday, Jan 04, 2016

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