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The use of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace

AI is transforming workplaces with benefits like task automation and enhanced research. However, concerns about misuse, bias, and cybersecurity risks are prompting businesses to limit access. This article explores the advantages, challenges, and the need for clear policies to ensure responsible AI use in the workplace.

Is hybrid working here to stay?

Whilst the number of businesses practicing homeworking has increased, the latest ONS survey figures show that its popularity and adoption varies between industries/sectors.

Go to guide to starting a business

Companies with fewer than 49 employees are classed as 'small to medium businesses or SMEs', they account for 99.3% of all businesses.

Adverse weather and travel disruption: considerations for employers

We have addressed some of the key considerations which employers need to think about for adverse weather and travel disruption.

HR guide to a formal grievance procedure

A workplace grievance can be anything from a concern or issue to a formal complaint about the business, an individual or a group of individuals within the company.

Skilled Worker Visas – how to manage extensions after the April rule changes

Stacey Lambert, Associate in our Business Immigration team, explains how transitional arrangements should be applied when extending Skilled Worker visas and sets out some useful examples.

Handelsbanken move into Olympus House

A major bank is set to open a premier office location in Leamington Spa as part of its plans for growth in the area. Local relationship bank Handelsbanken will move to a new 3,000 sq ft office on the second floor of Olympus House from its current premises in the town after agreeing a 10-year sub-lease with leading law firm Wright Hassall.

Procedure for disciplinary investigations and disciplinary hearings

In order to mitigate against an employee being able to bring a successful unfair dismissal claim or wrongful dismissal claim against their employer in relation to a misconduct sanction/ dismissal, the employer must follow the correct procedure in relation to disciplinary investigations and disciplinary hearings.

The impact the living wage has on care home providers

In recognition of the millions of workers not earning enough to support a normal standard of living, in his budget of July 2015 Chancellor George Osborne announced a new ‘National Living Wage’ for all workers in the UK over the age of 25.

Damages in loss of chance claims against solicitors

Solicitors acting for a structured credit salesman who had been working for JP Morgan failed to lodge a court document in time.