Susan Wakelin

A Simple Guide for Employers Performance reviews can be incredibly useful when they are handled well. They give employers and employees a chance to pause, look back at what has gone well, discuss any areas for improvement and agree on clear objectives for the months ahead. However, many small businesses either avoid performance reviews altogether or only hold them when there is already a problem. That can make the conversation feel more difficult than it needs to be. What is a performance...

From 2027, large employers across the UK will face new obligations when it comes to gender pay gap reporting. While many organisations are already familiar with publishing gender pay gap figures, the next phase of reform goes a step further. Employers with more than 250 employees will not only be expected to report their data but also demonstrate how they intend to address any gaps that exist. For many businesses, this represents a significant shift. Publishing figures has often been treated...

Workplace expectations around menopause support are changing, and businesses across Kent and London should start preparing now. From 2027, employers with more than 250 employees will be required to include menopause support within their Equality Action Plans. While the requirement currently applies to larger organisations, the wider direction of travel is clear. Employee wellbeing, workplace equality and menopause support are becoming far more prominent within UK employment practices. For...