by Alison Schreiber | Jul 12, 2021 | HR Advice Blog
Belief is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. This means that a person cannot be discriminated against because of, or lack of, their belief. In guidance, belief gets grouped together with religion. However, unlike religion, belief is not as clearly... 
by Alison Schreiber | Jun 23, 2021 | HR Advice Blog
Football fan or not, you’ll probably be aware that EURO 2020 started last week. Whether it was the flags, frontpage news or an excited employee that gave it away, it’s hard to miss the hype, especially when your home country is taking part. Major sporting events, such... 
by Alison Schreiber | May 24, 2021 | HR Advice Blog, Seaham Business News
Did you know that one in four people will experience poor mental health at some point in their lives? The recent Mental Health Awareness Week gave us all a good opportunity to reflect on our own mental health and that of those around you. Mental health is just as... 
by Alison Schreiber | Apr 28, 2021 | HR Advice Blog
Last year, little over 50 per cent of disabled people were in employment; compared to over 80 per cent of people without a disability. This was an improvement on the year prior, but nevertheless, an appalling statistic which highlights the scope of disability... 
by Alison Schreiber | Apr 6, 2021 | HR Advice Blog, Seaham Business News
Did your week start on schedule or were you caught off guard by the changing of the clocks? Anyone unprepared this time around will hopefully have been pleasantly surprised by the now lighter evenings and official start of British Summer Time. From higher levels of... 
by Alison Schreiber | Mar 15, 2021 | HR Advice Blog
Monday, March 8, marked International Women’s Day. A day for seeking out and celebrating the successes of women everywhere. This year’s theme focused on challenging the status quo to raise awareness and call out acts of gender bias and inequality. It’s a pertinent... 