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Overcoming Communication Barriers
To err is human, as the saying goes. We have all made the odd spelling mistake in an email that we only notice after it has been sent…
Tribunal Rules Long Covid as a Disability Under Equality Act 2010
A recent tribunal hearing has ruled that an employee suffering from long Covid was ‘disabled’…
Giving Feedback – An Essential Skill
The type of work most of us are doing – be it broker, underwriter, claims, HR or compliance – will involve, at one time or another, giving and receiving feedback, both good and bad…
What Firms Need to Know About the FCA’s Consumer Duty
Final rules are expected on the FCA’s upcoming Consumer Duty at the end of July. What does the FCA’s Consumer Duty mean for firms…
Discrimination, harassment and workplace banter
An employment tribunal has recently ruled that calling a man “bald,” is sex-related harassment. In Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company Limited…
Financial Wellbeing in the Cost of Living Squeeze
In February, the cost of living was the highest it’s been in 20 years. So what is the impact on employee and employer wellbeing…
FCA speech at BIBA 2022
The annual BIBA conference was held in Manchester on 11 and 12 May. The FCA’s Sheldon Mills gave a speech outlining the vital role insurance brokers play in helping consumers and businesses access the insurance…
The Queen’s Speech – Areas of Note
This year the Queen’s speech was read by Prince Charles. At the opening of parliament, Prince Charles announced 38 bills that Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to become law during the current parliament…
Communication – A vital ingredient in workplace mental health
This article looks specifically at healthy workplace communication and explores how employers can encourage staff to talk about their mental health…
Building a Commercial Mindset – The HUMAN Way
For many roles, the initial pathway to success is to become a deep technical specialist, hone skills, build knowledge, and gain experience….
Post-Termination Restrictions – An Important Reminder
The recent case of Law By Design Limited v Ali is a useful reminder to businesses and employees, that post-termination restrictions…
Phishing – Don’t Take the Bait
In this article, we look at how to stay safe and vigilant against phishing emails, fake charity websites and other malicious websites. The average cost of cyber security breaches…